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Entry of Sr. Station Citizens Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks No.
1 Armenia Entry allowed Entry of Non-citizens of the Republic of Armenia is prohibited, except for: Quarantine of for all 14 days on citizens of Representatives of diplomatic missions, consular posts, international organizations and arrival as per the members of their families health Republic of authorities Armenia Persons fromcountries(regions) white-listed in accordance with the Commandant’s decision, requirement and for their based on their epidemiological situation; other special cases envisaged by the family Commandant. members Persons who are not citizens of the Republic of Armenia but have the right to reside legally in who are no the Republic of Armenia. citizen of
the For details refer belowlink: Republic of Armenia 1. https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Entry of Citizens Sr.No Station Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks 14 days 2 Australia YES Entry permitted for exempt categories / those granted individual exemptions to the current travel restrictions. Following categories Quarantine for all passengers of passengers areexemptfrom travel restrictions arriving in Australia -Australian Citizen. -Permanent Residents of Australia -an Immediate family member of an Australian citizen/permanent resident -New Zealand citizenusually resident in Australia and their- immediate family members -ad iplomat accredited to Australia (holding a subclass 995visa) -a traveler transiting Australia for less than 72hours -airlinecrew -maritime crew including marine pilots -recruited under the Government approved Seasonal Worker Program or Pacific Labour Scheme -holder of a BusinessInnovation and Investment(subclass188) visa -travelling from NewZealand and have been in New Zealand 14 days prior to travel
For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Australia, updates on exemptions, Individual exemptions and conditions refer https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming- australia It is a Queensland and Australian Government requirement that all international passengers complete travel registration documentation 72 hours in advance of their arrival to Australia.
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3 Austria Yes Exempted passengers have to provide a Passengers arriving from one of the following countries AND who have negative molecular biological test (PRC, only been to these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days are LAMP or TMA) not older than 72 hours / free to enter Austria (no molecular-biological (PRC, LAMP or TMA) / antigen not older than 48 h upon arrival or Antigen-Test of SARS-CoV-2-test, no quarantine): Australia, Iceland, perform one within 24 h after arrival and New Zealand, Norway, Republic Korea, Singapore, Vatican enter a 10-day quarantine, which is considered to have ended if a molecular . Third-country nationals arriving from out of Schengen or from out of biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) / antigen countries as listed above are not allowed to enter Austria test for SARS-CoV2 is carried out at the earliest on the fifth day after entry and the Exceptions apply to the following people: test result is negative: Pre-Travel Clearance -Before entering the i. Austrian citizens, EU / EEA citizens and people who live with them in country, people must register online at the same household, www.sozialministerium.at/PTC-Form-en and ii. Swiss citizens as well as persons who live with them in the same present the confirmation of transmission household, upon entry. iii. people with residence or habitual abode in EU / EEA countries or People who have to start quarantine must Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican or Switzerland and people present confirmation of the availability of who live with them in the same household, suitable accommodation upon arrival and the iv. entry in connection with other important events that can be planned costs must be borne. If no electronic in the family circle such as weddings, baptisms, birthday parties or the registration has been made, the data must non-regular visit of the partner, be entered in the registration form4 on : v. foreigners, if they have a visa D issued by Austria or a photo ID https://tinyurl.com/ATPTCFormEN and according to § 95 of the Aliens Police Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I confirmed with a personal signature No. 100/2005, Children up to the age of 10 are exempted vi. persons who are entitled to stay in Austria on the basis of a from any obligation to take a molecular residence permit, a residence title or documentation of the right of biological (PRC, LAMP or TMA) /Antigen- residence in accordance with the Settlement and Residence Act, test of SARS-CoV-2 test Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005, or the Asylum Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005 are, vii. person who have a confirmation of the application pursuant to Art. 18 Para. 1 of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (Withdrawal Agreement ), viii. members of the staff of diplomatic missions or consular posts and persons who live with them in the same household. ix. employees of international organizations and people who live with them in the same household,
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Austria(contd) x. humanitarian forces, xi. persons who are employed by a domestic regional authority or a domestic corporation under public law and whose place of employment isabroad or whose service is performed abroad, insofar as the activity of this corporation abroad is in the interests of the Republic of Austria, xii. an accompanying person during entry for medical reasons, xiii. people who enter the country for the purpose of performing a mandatory judicial or official obligation, such as summoning to court hearings. For more information Visit ……www.bmk.gv.at/en/service/entry- requirements.html
4 Bahrain YES Effective 27th April 2021, all passengers travelling from India to Bahrain, it is mandatory to hold a negative Covid All incoming passengers are required to RT PCT test certificate with a QR code (which should be download and activate the Be Aware machine readable) displayed on it for a test taken not Bahrain application. more than 48 hours before departure from a ICMR COVID 19 TESTING is mandatory on approved lab. ARRIVAL, A SECOND TEST 5 DAYS LATER
Under the Air transport bubble approval dated 11.09.2020 AND A THIRD TEST ON THE 10TH DAY OF notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India, travel to Bahrain is THEIR STAY IN BAHRAIN. permitted for: CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE are - Bahraini nationals/residents exempted, and can Board the flight - Any Indian national holding anytype of valid visa fromthe WITHOUT a Negative Covid RT PCT Test Kingdom of Bahrain and destined for Bahrain only. Certificate. Effective 04t hSeptember2020 entryto Bahrain is restricted to: 1. Bahraini Citizens 2. Residents 3. GCC citizens who do not need a visa 4. passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival 5. passengers witha valid eVisa 6. Diplomats 7. Military personnel 8. Airline crew 9. holdersof official, service or UN passports Visas on arrival are reintroduced for citizens of nationalities that are eligible for it. To determine eligibility / obtain eVisa prior
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VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr.No Station Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks . Citizens Bangladesh YES All incoming/outgoing passengers shall mandatorily possess PCR based Approval COVID-19 negative certificate. The PCR test shall be done within 72 hours 5 Passenger shall strictly have to required of the flight departure time. complete a 14 days from Arriving passengers, who already have vaccinated with 2 doses of INSTITUTIONAL quarantine at Bangladesh COVID-19 vaccine and possesses PCR based COVID-19 negative government nominated facilities or High certificate long with the proof of vaccination, shall have to complete a 14 at hotels on passenger’s own Commission days home quarantine expense , Delhi Arriving passengers carrying PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate and either already have vaccinated with 1st dose(proof of vaccination needs to be carried)or not yet vaccinated, shall have to complete a mandatory 3(three)days institutional quarantine at government nominated facilities or at hotels on passenger’s own expenses. Upon completion of the 3 days institutional quarantine, sample will be collected for the COVID-19 PCR test. The passenger will be released to complete a total of 11days home quarantine if the PCR basedCOVID-19 test result is Negative. The local administration shall ensure their home quarantine. In case of positive result of PCR based COVID-19 test, the passenger shall have to go for isolation at government nominated facilities at own expenses; Following are permitted - Indian diplomats and officials of High Commission. - Bangladesh armed forces personnel. - Stranded Bangladesh citizens in India approved by Bangladesh Commission in Delhi Following categories of passengers are permitted to travel between India and Bangladesh on the Air Bubble Passenger Flights: Only point to point passengers to / from India and Bangladesh holding valid visa issued by the competent authorities.
No tourist visa holders shall be carried under the Air Bubble flight arrangement.
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Station Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks No. Citizens 6 Belarus Yes Following are permitted: 14 days Self Isolation on arrival Foreign nationals can enter Belarus provided they meet visa eligibility criteria. A completed awareness questionnaire must be presented upon arrival and passengers must self-isolate for 14 days. This doesnot apply to passengers in transit. 7 Belgium Foreign nationals arenot permitted. Following are permitted Yes Only Belgium passport holders are allowed Other citizens of other nationals are allowed only if they are having permanent resident card of Belgium.EU Citizens are allowed in transit only. For details of passengers permitted and conditions applicable refer: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en
Cambodia YES All foreigners are required to have a valid visa before entering Cambodia. Cambodian passport holders are 8 Phnom A. Revision of Entry Requirements for Foreign Travellers to not required to possess a negative Penh Cambodia – To facilitate foreign travellers arriving in Cambodia, the Covid-19 test certificate Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has notified a Sponsorship within 72 hrs prior to departure; Mechanism for assisting foreign travellers, who are investor- however, they are required to do businesspersons, company staffs, experts, skilled workers, COVID-19 test at Phnom Penh techniciansand family members who: airport upon their arrival. - are sponsored International passengers requiring - are not sponsored but invited Health Certificate indicating - are neither sponsored or invited COVID-19 negative status from a - are other regular foreign travellers molecular PCR swab test must B. Health Measures for Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and get the test done by the Official Visa (Visa B) Holders - Holders of Cambodian Diplomatic Visa competent health authority within (Visa A) and Official Visa (Visa B) are required to possess a health 72 hours prior to departure certificate indicating COVID-19 negative status issued by respective for Cambodia. The original, true competent health authorities within 72 hours prior to departure. A test will and hard copy of the Health also be conducted by Cambodia’s medical professionals upon arrival at Certificate with proper signature Cambodia airports. and stamp of the competent For details of entry requirements/ health measures for above categories health authority must be of travellers refer Royal Embassy of Cambodia, New Delhi information presented to the Quarantine accessible at the following link: official uponarrival in Cambodia https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15i105yEEjgP007DFMvBhuX sm9qORajqG
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr.No. Station Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks Citizens Due to current ban on direct flights, travellers coming 14 days quarantine upon arrival 9 Canada YES through an indirect route (other country) to Canada would need to stop and obtain a test administered in As of November21, 2020, it is mandatory for all that country before proceeding on their journey travellers returning or travelling to Canada via air to to Canada. Currently tests from India are not provide theirinformation digitally through ArriveCAN accepted. before they board their flight. Following are permitted: Travellers must provide their travel and contact Canadian citizens and permanent resident card-holders information, quarantine planandCOVID-19symptom self- are eligible to enter Canada. Eligible travellers do not assessment. require additional permission letters
Travellers who are not in one of these categories are Travellers must be ready to show their ArriveCANreceipt NOT eligible to travel unless they meet travel when seekingentry into Canada
restriction exemptions AND their travel is deemed For more information, visit: non-optional and non-discretionary Canada.ca/ArriveCAN
Detailed eligibility rules and criteria to enter Canada can be found at: Effective 7th JAN21- https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration- All passengers 5years of age or older are refugees- required to provide proof of a negative citizenship/services/coronavirus- COVID-19 molecular test result. covid19/travel-restrictions- If the passenger has had COVID-19 and has exemptions.html#exemptions recovered, but is still testing positive, they will be permitted to board with a positive test For travel exemptionsand restrictions for international result providing it was administered at least 14 students entry in Canada refer: days but not more than 90 days from the https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration- refugees- scheduled departure of a flight to Canada. citizenship/services/coronavirus- covid19/students.html Documentation of a negative laboratory test result Students are advised to also get the confirmation from must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a the respective institute about their travel so that there flight to Canada. The test must be performed using are no issues during immigration process a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken within 72 hours. Please note that final determinations of eligibility to enter Canada are made by Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry to Canada
VANDE BHARAT MISSION prior to the traveler’s scheduled Please find the link to the latest Government of Canada departure to Canada. Anyone who receives a travel requirements for flying into the country - negative test result and is authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory14- https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel- day quarantine restrictions/flying-canada-checklist" With effect from 22 February 2021, all air travelers, with some exceptions, will be required totake No passengers will be accepted for Canada via Frankfurt due a COVID-19 molecular test at the airport when they unavailability of Covid testing facility in the international arrive in Canada and another one toward the end of transit area in Frankfurt Airport. their 14-day quarantine period. With limited exceptions, air travelers, will also be required to have a prior reservation, at their own cost, for a 3-night stay in a government-authorized hotel, while they await the results of their arrival test. If the traveler fails to comply with this requirement, they will be liable for a fine. Hotel booking information will be available online as of February 18, 2021. Additionally, all travelerswill be required to submit their travel and contact information, including a suitable quarantine plan, electronically via ArriveCAN before boarding a flight to Canada. Please refer to the following website fo details: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel- restrictions/flying
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10 China Yes 05th November 2020 - Notice on Temporary Suspension of Certain Valid Chinese Quarantine inspection Visas - China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into China by foreign done by Customs on nationals in India holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits. For details refer arrival Embassy of China in India website advisory at http://in.china.org/eng/gdxw/t1829642.htm
Foreign nationals entering Chinamust hold a valid Chinese visa Symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough, Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matter difficulty breathing to and reunion are allowed to enter China with no need for applying for new visas. be reported immediately If the above three categories of residence permits held by foreign nationals expired The health code status at 00.01 a.m.,28 March 2020, the holders may apply for relevant visas by presenting and the declaration of the expireresidence permits and relevant materials to the Chinese embassies health status will be or consulates on the condition that the purpose of the holders visit to China checked before remains unchanged. The above mentioned personnel shall strictly abide by the boarding. Chinese regulations on epidemic prevention and control. Passengers who do not meet the relevant requirements cannot board the aircraft Effective 20th November,2020, all foreign passengers who are flying from India to China will be required to present the Electronic Health Declaration Form for boarding.
Embassy of China in India has updated Notice on Launch of Electronic Health Declaration Form at the following link: http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/embassy_news/t1828745.htm
Effective 07th November 2020 all Chinese and foreign passengers bound for China will required to take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and apply for a green health code with t "HS" mark or a certified health declaration form before boarding the flight.
For details refer website link belowof Embassy of China in India http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/embassy_news/t1828745.htm
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Yes 11 Finland Citizens of EU and Schengen countries with permanent residence in Finland can enter. Strong Holders of residence permits can enter. (Helsinki) recommendation for Family members of citizens resident in Finland can enter. people to remain in Family members of citizens of EUand Schengen countries with permanent residence in self-isolation for 14 Finland can enter. days after arrival. If person demonstrates Citizens andresident permit holders of other EU and Schengen countries may transit covid-19 symptoms, through Finland. they are directed to health officials followed by a mandatory14- Day quarantine.
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Station Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks No. Citizens Further to Government announcement strengthening trave Passengers shall be tested 12 France YES again onarrival before entering restrictions for passengers coming from India to France on direc France. or transit flights, the following shall be imposed from Saturday the Passengers tested positive or 24th of April 2021 till further notice: showing COVID-19 symptoms shall be systematically • For travelers over 11 years of age only, the result of an institutionally quarantinedfor 10 days at their own cost in a "RT-PCR-COVID" virological screening test conducted designated airport hotel. less than 36 hours before departure (i.e. departure of the first flight in case of a connecting flight) which is Passengers must self-isolate for 10 negative for infection by Covid-19 or, otherwise, the days after arrival at a single address which will have to be communicated result of a virological screening test (PCR) conducted to authorities on arrival. They less than 72 hours before departure which is negative undertake to carry out a virological for infection by Covid-19 and an antigenic test screening test (RT-PCR) at theend conducted less than 24 hours before departure which is of this period. negative for infection by Covid-19. Passenger Forms: Each passenger must complete the following three • A supporting document proving the address of the forms, eitherin English or French. residence or appropriate accommodation (hotel or similar) 1) Public Health Passenger • TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN FRANCE FORM Locator Form: To be submitted to Air India officialon arrival at Paris • SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY 2) International Travel • SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY Certificate to Mainland France (ABOVE 11 YEARS) Form: To be filled in Duplicate (One copy to be retained by AirIndia, at departure airport and second copy TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN FRANCE FROM A COUNTRY to be submitted at immigration IN WHICH THE PRESENCE OF VARIANTS OF INTEREST IS OBSERVED counter, Paris Airport) 3) Sworn Statement of Absence Passengers shall be tested again on arrival before entering into of COVID-19 Symptoms and of France. Passengers tested positive or showing COVID-19 symptoms Contact withConfirmed Cases Form: shall be systematically institutionally quarantined for 10days at their own To be submitted at immigration cost in designated airport hotel. counter, Paris airport Passengers must self-isolate for 10 days after arrival at a single address which will have to be communicated to authorities on arrival They undertake to carry out a virological screening test (RT-PCR) a the end of this period. Random police controls shal be carried out with a fine of minimum 1500€ in case of non- compliance. All above come in addition to present travel restrictions. Limited category of passengers and only passengers who have a compelling reason are allowed to enter France.
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Any National citizen with French Spouse and their children. Any national citizen in Transit going to final citizens even without Schengen Visa. EU citizen with Schengen visa. Any national with Permanent Resident card of France.
Personnel of diplomatic and consular missions, as well as international organizations headquartered or having an office in France, holding a special residence permit or a visa D “carte PROMAE” Effective 2nd Feb21 French or E.U. Nationals along with their spouse and children can re- enter France only if they have left France before the 31st of January, 2021 or if justified by an imperious personal or family reason, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be deferred. The list of acceptable reasons for travel are given and defined in The attached “International Travel Certificate to France – French or EU Nationals. (click here) Supporting documents for the reason to travel are required to be able to board. 3rd Countries Nationals can enter or transit via France. only for the travel reasons listed in the attached “International Travel Certificate to France – 3rd Country Nationals”. (Click here) Supporting documents for the reason to travel are required to be able to board.
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13 Georgia Only passengers Only passengers approved by Embassy of Georgia are permitted to Quarantine as per health travel authorities’directions approved by Embassy of Georgia are permitted to travel 14 Germany YES As Germany has now declared India as ‘New Area of Variant of Compulsory Quarantine period on Concern’ with effect from Apr 26, 2021 at 00:00 am, transport of arrival in Germany – 14 days. (For German passengers is prohibited. THIS RESTRICTION APPLIES TO ALL citizens and DIRECT AND INDIRECT TRAVEL. PROOF OF SUCCESSFUL ENTRY exempted EXEMPTIONS: REGISTRATION MUST BE KEPT BY category) THE TRANSPORT BAN DOES NOT APPLY TO: PASSENGERS AT ALL TIMES AND - PASSENGERS HAVING GERMAN NATIONALITY AND THEIR PRESENTED ON REQUEST TO THE ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS: AIRLINE OR THE COMPETENT - PASSENGERS RESIDING AND WITH RIGHT OF RESIDENCE IN AUTHORITIES. GERMANY, Effective 30th Mar till 12th May 21 - PASSENGERS TRANSITING A GERMAN AIRPORT ON CONNECTING Travelers must register at FLIGHTS WHO DO NOT LEAVE THE TRANSIT AREA. https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de (Passengers transiting to Schengen countries are NOT allowed as before arriving in Germany. they have to leave transit area for Immigration). All passengers entering and MEMBERS OF A FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSION OR transiting Germany are obliged to CONSULAR OFFICE AND THEIR ACCOMPANYING CLOSE show proof of a negative COVID FAMILY MEMBERS WHOSE APPOINTMENT AND ARRIVAL test before boarding the flight. HAS BEEN NOTIFIED TO THE FEDERAL FOREIGN OFFICE. The test has to be a PCR test or Conditions of Compulsory registration and preflight Covid negative antigen rapid test and has to be report remain unchanged. carried out no more than 48 hrs carried out abroad. prior to entry The passengers have to carry the For Visa related updates refer www.india.diplo.de proof of the negative test when For details refer entering Germany as the Federal https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos- Police will do checks upon arrival. reisende/faq-tests-entering-germany.html .Children up to 6 years are exempted from this new regulation
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Only HKSAR residents / Passport holders are permitted entry. Compulsory 15 Hong kong YES All arrival passengers are required to comply with conditions as specified in Cap Quarantine of 21 days 599H. For details refer the following link in listed Hotel booked / https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html isolationand treatment in Hospital based on Passengers must providefollowing documentary proof: the result of mandated 1. The test report in English or Chinese issued by a laboratory or healthcare COVID -19 Test institution bearing the name of the relevant traveller identicalto that in his / her conducted on arrival valid travel document to show that: at Hong Kong a. the relevant traveller underwent a nucleic acid test for COVID-19, the sample for which was taken from the relevant traveller within 72 hours before the For details refer: scheduled time of departure of the specified aircraft; https://www.coronav b. the test conducted on the sample is a nucleic acid test for COVID-19; and rus.gov.hk/eng/inbo c. the result of the test is the relevant traveller was tested negative for COVID- nd-travel.html 19; and Passengers are 2. If the relevant report is not in English or Chinese or does not contain all of th requested to ensure aforementioned information, a written confirmation in English or Chinese issued online submission of by the laboratory or healthcare institution bearing the name of the relevant travelle ‘Health & Quarantine identical to that in his / her valid travel document, setting out all of the Declaration’ before aforementionedinformation and presentedtogether with thetest report; and landing at Hong Kong through the following 3. Documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory link healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited or is recognised or approved by th https://www.chp.gov relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory o hk/hdf healthcare institution is located; and
4. The relevant traveller has confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 nights starting on the da of the arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong.
Quarantine period extended to 21-day for travellers visited places outside China The quarantine period has been extended to 21 days (from 14 days) for inbound travellers who have stayed in any place outside China during the 21 days prior to arrival. All inbound passengers must provide confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a Designated Quarantine Hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting on the day of the arrival in Hong Kong.
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Indonesians to 16 Indonesia Yes Following are permitted * undergo health examination on arrival Temporary or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAS and KITAP) holders and undertake Holders of Diplomatic Visa and Official/Service Visa, Holders of Diplomatic a mandatory 14 day Stay Permit and Official/Service StayPermit self-quarantine at Those providing Medical Services/ humanitarian assistance home *
Airline and Maritime Crews Foreign visitors National Strategic Projects workers required to hold Children of dual citizenship with a foreign passport and registered in the a health certificate or immigration system as an Indonesian citizen medical certificate of Holders of Temporary or Permanent Stay Permits (Permanent fitness to fly and Residents/KITAS and KITAP) and Multiple Re-entry Permit that has undertake a expired and is still abroad are permitted entry through designated airports mandator14-day including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. quarantine at designated facilities o All passengers other than Indonesians need to have a valid PR Permit self-quarantine under for Indonesia and must also have a PCR Test Report to confirm that supervision of theyare free from COVID-19 infection Indonesian health authority* Indonesians are also encouraged to undergo PCR Test, however canbe permitted entry with a medical certificate for fitness totravel
* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Indonesia and conditions refer https://www.imigrasi.go.id/berita/detail/informasi-terkini-kebijakan- imigrasi-terkait-covid-19
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Entry of Remarks Station Entry of Non- No. Citizens Citizens Foreign nationals are permitted All passengers arriving 17 Ireland Yes into Ireland via Dublin (Dublin) Passengers are required to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Airportincluding Irish Formbefore they arrive in Ireland and may be contacted during the 14 days citizens to self-isolate for after they arrive in Ireland to check that they are self-isolating 14 days after arrival
Fordetails refer: https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/
https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-
news/2020/02/27/covid-19-update
https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/travel.html
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Only Israeli nationals are permitted to enter Israel. ALL ARRIVAL 18 Israel YES • Any foreign national including Indian passport holder need to have special approvalfrom PASSENGERS the Population and Immigration Authority, Border Control Department of Israel. SHALL • Must have a copy of special entry approvalfrom Population and Immigration Authorityof UNDERGO A Israel. (Not applicable for Israeli Nationals) Please carry printed copy of the same. MANDATORY • If visa not there then special entry approval must specify that this permit replaces visa QUARANTINE application. (Not Applicable for Israeli Nationals) ACCORDING TO THE • All passengers must hold electronic approval confirming that they have completing the GOVERNMENT digital process online for inbound passenger clearance form at REGULATIONS https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-israel-covid19 no more than 24 hours before their flight. Printed copy of the above document is a must. • Must have PCR/RT-PCR/ Q-PCR COVID 19 negative report which should have been issued within 72 hours of departure of flight. All passengers shall undergo mandator quarantine as pe Government regulations. • Passengers are required to submit an "Isolation Self-Report Form", The form must can be accessedandsubmittedathttps://govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/HouseIsolation%40health.gov.il ?displang=en. • Passengers who have stayed in Brazil, United Arab Emirates, South Africa,Botswana Zambia or Lesotho 14 days prior to arrival in Israel are required to quarantine in a stat e sponsored facility for 14 days. • Passengers traveling to Israel may be refused entry if not holding medical insuranc covering the cost of treatment of Covid-19 and observation. • Passengers traveling to Israel for business purposes for a period of less than 7 daysmust hold a special entry permit obtained from https://www.gov.il/en/service/foreign businesspeople-entry-during-covid19, • All Passengers arriving at Tel Aviv-Yafo Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) will be subject to free of charge Covid-19 test on arrival. Passengers are advised to pre register for this on the following link. The test is free of charge, provided 'free1' is entered on the payment page: https://check2fly.co.il/ • Links for MOH website for general information for international travelers in English and Hebreware: https://go.gov.il/air-travel-israel-en https://go.gov.il/air-travel-israel The link to MOH website for the Outbound and inbound air travel guidance and information is https://www.gov.il/en/departments/air-travel-covid19-israel Transit facility in Israel is completely closed till further notice. No passengers can transit via Israel for onward travel
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From Israel to India: 14 days quarantine for Israel allpassengers entering (contd) 1. Any foreign national including Israeli passport holder need to hav in toIndia . specific visa from Embassy of India in Israel. Please note Passenge with Tourist, Medical and E VISA are not allowed to enter India) 2. All passengers (including infants) need to have COVID 19 negative tes report which should have been done within 72 hours of departure o flight. Even if you are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID, sti the COVID 19 test report is mandatory to board the flight. Please carry a printout/copy of there port. 3. All passengers have to fill the Self Declaration form on the online AirSuvidha Portal https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/aph o registration and need to upload their negative test report before departure from Israel. Printout of self declaration form is mandatory fo checkin. 4. All passengers have to register with the Ministry of Health(Outbound Passenger Clearance form ) within 24 hrs of departure in order to be allwed entry to the Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. The link to the Ministry of Health,Israel website is https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-depart-from-israel- covid19 . Please carry printout of this approval in order to enterthe Airport. 5. All passengers have to register with Embassy of India in Israel an present a confirmation of the same at the time of check https://bit.ly/3mPfk1m . Please carry printout of this registration 6. All passengers have to undergo RT-PCR (COVIDTEST) on arrival at Delhi, based on the requirement of government of India. 7. Please note that failure to present print copy of COVID negative report and print copy of the confirmation of filling the online form and uploading the COVID report on the Air Suvidha Portal will lead to denied boarding on the flight. Such passengers would be accepted on the flight as per the instructions issued by the government of India.
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19 With immediate effect , entry in and transit through the national territory are Passengers are required to Italy Yes forbidden for the persons who in the fourteen preceding days have stayed in fill digital passenger locator or transited through India. form prior boarding. Passengers without dplf Entry in Italy from India is now limited only to Italian people (with correctly filled will not be Passport issued by the Republic of Italy) with registered residence in allowed to board. Italy starting from a date prior to 29th April 2021.They will be able to enter https://euplf.eu/en/home/inde Italy only if they test negative through the Covid-19 swab. x.html. Such digital form supersedes the paper Entry in the national territory from India are allowed under the declaration to be used solely following regime : in case of technological * Obligation to present, a certification of having undergone , in the 72 impediments. hours preceding the entry in the national territory, a molecular or antigenic For details refer links below: test , carried out by a swab and with a negative result; * Obligation to undergo a molecular or antigenic test , to be carried out https://infocovid.viaggiaresi by a swab, at the time of arrival at the airport … In case of entry in curi.it/index_en.html the national territory with a flight arriving from India , the swab test is performed upon arrival at the airport. https://www.trovanorme.salu * Obligation to undergo, regardless of the outcome of the test as per te.gov.it/norme/dettaglioAtto above, a 10 days period of sanitary isolation in a “COVID HOTEL”. ?id=79815&comple to=true * Obligation to undergo a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the ten days’ quarantine period. http://www.salute.gov.it/img All the arriving passengers are required to register themselves on ADR s/C_17_notizie_5444_0_file. testing check-in web page https://www.adr.it/form-preaccettazione pdf
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Update as on 16th April 2021- CLICK HERE 14 days self isolated quarantine 20 Japan Yes applicable on arrival as per For Cue Card – CLICK HERE health authorities procedures. For Certificate of testing – CLICK HERE Requirements for certificate of Testing – KNOW MORE Smart phone requirement – KNOW MORE Written pledge – KNOW MORE Health card – KNOW MORE For Questionnaire – CLICK HERE
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Sr. Remarks Station Entry of Entry of Non-Citizens No. Citizens All passengers to undergo 14 days 21 Jordan Prior All passengers including Jordan Nationals need to have quarantine and PCT test upon permission prior permission from Jordan Government to travel to arrival on their own expense required Jordan in current scenario. Passengers need prior clearance by Jordan Embassy in Delhifor travel to Amman It is mandatory for passengers to have a Foreign Nationals are not allowed to enter Kazakhstan at least 22 Kazakhstan Yes PCR Negative test report. Passengers tillNOV’2020 and should apply for “Fresh Visa” from nearest
Kazakhstan Embassy. Only fresh visa holders and without test results willbe held for up to two exemptedcategory can travel to Kazakhstan until Entry days in a quarantine facility in the city of Restrictions areremoved. theirarrival and tested for COVID-19 witthe Following are permitted: exception of government delegations of the Republic of Kazakhstan; members of - Personnel of the diplomatic service of Kazakhstan and foreign official delegations of foreign states and states; international organizations arriving in the - members of official delegations, as well as members of Republic of Kazakhstan at th invitation of delegations of international organizations traveling to Kazakhstan the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Republic of Kazakhstan; employees of Kazakhstan; diplomatic missions, consular postsand missions of international organizations - citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (stateless accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan, persons, documented by the Republic of Kazakhstan and their family members; airline pilots and with a certificate ofastateless person) whohave previously members of locomotive crews. traveled tothe territory of a foreign state upon their return to the Republic of Kazakhstan; Persons with signs that do - foreigners(stateless persons) who have Residence permits not exclude COVID-19, by oftheRepublic of Kazakhstan (oralman status) and passing thequarantine members of their families(spouse, parents and children); hospital, are hospitalizedin a provisional hospital and are required to comply with - foreigners (stateless persons) who are members of families of procedure prescribed by the citizens ofthe Republic of Kazakhstan - with confirmation documents designated health authorities of the fact of kinship(spouse, parents and children);. All Indian students pursuing higher studies in Kazakhstan have been informed not to travel till FEB’2021 by Universities.
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Station Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks No. Citizens 23 Kenya Yes Effective 1st May 2021, NO PASSENGERS FROM INDIA SHALL (Nairobi) BE ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY REGARDLESS OF THE List of approved States whose travelers are ROUTE OF TRAVEL. exempted from quarantine can be accessed in the KCAA website: ALL PASSENGERS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN IN INDIA OR https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine- TRAVELLED THROUGH INDIA IN THE LAST 14 DAYS exemptedstates REGARDLESS OF ROUTE TAKEN SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED
INTO THE COUNTRY All passengers travelling / transiting to Kenya must complete online Ministry of Health Travelers Heath Surveillance online form and obtain the QR code. Refer https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registr ation/
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24 Kuwait Only Kuwaiti nationals can travel ex-India to Kuwait. PCR test within 72 hours of departure is mandatory for all passengers including Kuwaiti Non-Kuwaiti nationals who are first-degree relative to Kuwaiti Nationals. national (Father-Mother-Husband-Wife-filial (sons and Daughters) Passenger with negative COVID-19 PCR test are allowed toenter State of Kuwait, provided they prove their certificate are allowed to travel provided the relationship. This also includes the house labors accompanying certificatemust be issued from approved the sponsor with a valid residency. laboratories through (MUNA) program and Effective0702021 mentioned in (Kuwaitmosafer) platform and14 All non Kuwaitis are not allowed to enter the State of Kuwait days home quarantine is mandatory. effective07/02/21 until further notice, with the exception of the first Children under the age of 6 years are degree relatives of Kuwaitis and their companions from domestic exemptedfrom PCR Test requirement. workers and workers registered on the Belsalamah.com platform. Exempted from entering Kuwait : 1) Passenger holding Visa Category 20 and booked under Belsalamah platform. 2) Kuwaities and their First-degree relatives of Kuwaitis. 3) Domestic workers travelling with Kuwaiti Sponsor 4) Diplomats & diplomaticmission 5) MOH employees / Govt. Medical staff. 6) Private medical sector employees according to the approved listfrom Ministry of Health. 7) Direct Families of above categories (with valid residence). Except Belsalamah booked passengers who had already paid charges for quarantine/pcr/ticket cost under the Belsalamah package, all otherexempted categories of passengers are required to pay for 2 PCR test charges on Kuwaitmosafer platform before commencing their journeyto Kuwait.
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25 Kyrgyzstan YES Foreign nationals not permitted Following are permitted Travelers (including Kyrgyz citizens) Immediate family members of citizens of Kyrgyzstan arriving from countries with more than (subject to confirmation of kinship) 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID- 19 will be subject to 14-day quarantine at a Foreign diplomatic and consular staff and their family medical facility. All other travelers have members (given an advance notice of arrival to the to undergo mandatory 14-day home Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan) Quarantine.
Membersof train, locomotive and aircraft crews; freight drivers Kyrgyz Temir Zholu employees working in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan All residents are only allowed to enter Kyrgyzstan with valid passports
26 Malaysia YES Effective21st September2020, the following category Every Passenger travelling to Malaysia passengers areallowed entry into Malaysia: MUST: a. Diplomats who are underExemption Order and their dependents 1. Download “MySejahtera”App & register b. Seafarersentering Malaysiafor “sign-on” or “joint ship” all necessary information c. Patientsand a companion with Entry ApprovalLetter from 2. Undergo 14 days quarantine at Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) Quarantine Station by following the quarantineprocedures prescribed by the Additionally, the following expatriates may apply for an Entry National Disaster Management Agency Approval from the Immigration Department of Malaysia to (NADMA) & Ministryof Health (MoH) enter into Malaysia: 3. Undergo the COVID-19 test at the entrance upon arrival a. NewDiplomat and staff atForeign Missions in Malaysia 4. Anexpatriate has obtained a valid Entry (including UNLaissezPasser (UNLP) holders Approval Letter/ Exit and Entry Approval b. Valid Resident Pass-Talent (RP-T) holder & dependents Letter. including maids (to the RP-T) Entry Approval Letter / Exit and Entry c. ValidEmployment Pass (EP) holders category (I,II& III) ApprovalLetter issuedbefore and dependents including maids (of the EP) 21st September 2020 is usable provided d. Valid ProfessionalVisit Pass (PVP)holders it is still valid. 5. Fill up letter of e. Valid Long-Term SocialVisit Pass (LTSVP) dependentsto undertaking (www.nadma.gov.my) and EP/RP-T the duly completed form to be submitted f. Valid Single-Entry Visa (SEV) / Approved Pass of EP / RP-T to the High Commission of Malaysia by / PVP / LTSVP email at least 3 days before departure. g. Valid Single-Entry Visa(SEV)/ Approved Pass of MailIDforpassengers travelling from:
VANDE BHARAT MISSION dependents including maids to RP-T / EP. SouthIndia: [email protected] Malaysia Central (continued) India: [email protected] Delhi: [email protected] 6. Obtain Permission letter to Perform Journey to Malaysia from the High Commission of Malaysia / Consulate Generalof Malaysia Mumbai/ Consulate Generalof Malaysia Chennai
27 TOURISTS HAVING BOOKING IN THE For Travel Regulations- CLICK HERE YES RESORTS FOR THEIR ENTIRE STAY Male HAVING RETURN TICKET AND SUFFICIENT FUNDS ONLY WILL BE ALLOWED TO TRAVEL. PASSENGERS HAVING BOOKING IN HOTELS/GUEST HOUSE SITUATED IN THE INHABITANT ISLANDS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
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28 Mauritius Only passengers Only passengers cleared by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, All passengers permitted to cleared by Ministry Mauritius are permitted to travel travel to Mauritius shall of Foreign Affairs, undertake a Covid-19 PCR Mauritius are test valid for 5 days prior to permitted to travel departure and the test results shall be negative
All passengers will be placed in quarantine upon arrival in Mauritius
29 Myanmar Yes 21 days quarantine Travel into Myanmar is banned to residents of the Republic of India and travelers who had visited India during the last 14 days. Passengers are given a choice of hotel stay (payable) Foreign nationals not permitted or Government arranged centers * Fordetails of categories of passengers permitted to enter Myanmar and conditions refer
https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/
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30 Nepal Yes In terms of air bubble arrangement with Nepal as notified by Min of Civil All passengers are required to Aviation(MOCA) the following are permitted to travel: have a certificate of Negative A. From India to Nepal: i. Indian & Nepali nationals COVID-19 RT-PCR test result in ii. Third country nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa/entrypermit English conducted within 72 for Nepal, if required. hours of the departure time of Only passengers destined for Nepal and not third countries are allowed to the flight through an authorized travel on flights from India to Nepal. testing lab. (Children below B. From Nepal to India: i. Indian& Nepali nationals. 5years of age, travelling with ii. All Overseas Citizen of India(OCI) cardholders and Personof parents are exempted) Indian Origin card holders holding passports of any country ;and It is mandatory for all international passengers iii. All third country nationals (including diplomats) intending to travel to travelling to Nepal to fill IHR India for any purposes (including their dependents on appropriate form Online available at the category of dependent visa)except those on Tourist Visa. Only passengers website of CCMC, Nepal originating in Nepal are allowed to travel on flights from Nepal to India. (ccmc.gov.np) Additionally, passengers travelling to Nepal will be required to fill up the All Passengers need to International Traveler Online Form. upload the Mandatory Health Forms & Covid Negative Passengers can access the International Traveler Online format: Reports in advance on Govt https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add.phpIt is mandatory for all the of India's Air Suvidha Portal International passengers departing from Kathmandu,to carry valid for all passengers flying out negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 Hours before departure at of Kathmandu the time of Boarding flights from Kathmandu. This report should be in Passengers travelling into Nepal original and stamped from designated Govt. approved COVID-19Lab/ from countries with new variant Institutions in Nepal. Soft Copies / Duplicates / Mobile Images of RT-PCT of Covid-19 (SARS- CoV-2 VUI reports are not being accepted by the concerned authorities at 2020/21) , as first port of KathmanduAirport. embarkation or transit are required to follow the enlisted Negative RTPCR certificates obtained from India by Round Trip health &quarantine protocols: Passengers (Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi) shall not be valid while departing A) Should obtain prior visa from from Kathmandu and passengers must carry Negative RT-PCR reports Nepali missions abroad. from designated COVID-19Lab/Institutions in Nepal. Similarly, Negative RT- b) Are subject to hotel PCR Certificates obtained from Nepal by Round Trip Passengers (Kathmandu- quarantine of 10 days at their Delhi-Kathmandu) shall not valid on arrival at Kathmandu and passengers own cost in hotels listed by Ministry of Culture, Tourism& must carry Negative RT-PCR reports from designated COVID-9Lab/Institutions Civil Aviation. For latest in India. directives/updates, Visit: https://caanepal.gov.np/
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31 Netherland Yes Following categories of passengers arepermitted to travel to Netherlands effective 01 Nov 2020 under the Air Bubble arrangement notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India
A). Stranded nationals / residents of Netherlands, foreign nationals destined for EU / Schengen area, South America or Africa only and transiting through Netherlands or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise
B). Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for any country inEU / Schengen area, South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country subject to no travel restrictions being in place to enter the destinationcountry.
C). Seamen of foreign nationalities and Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. Seamen should be destined for countries in the EU / Schengen area, South America or Africa only.
For conditions applicable for travelling to Netherlands refer official government website https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/travel-and-residence/visas-for-the- netherlands/qas-travel-restrictions-for-the-netherlands
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Remarks Station Entry of Entryof Non- Citizens No. Citizens 32 New Yes Foreign nationals are not permitted. All arriving passengers to Zealand Only people who are eligible to enter New Zealand will beallowed into undergo a 14 days New Zealand. managed isolation or quarantine as per health Following categories of people are permitted to enter New Zealand: authority’s requirement. - NZ citizens - Permanent residents and - Other visa holders with an exemption to enter Fordetails of passenger’s eligibility and conditions applicable toenter NewZealand refer:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border- closures-and-exceptions
33 Nigeria Yes Update as on 17.09.2020 - Under the Air transport bubble approval dated Yellow fever Vaccination 17.09.2020 notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India, travel to Nigeria is certificate is a mandatory permitted for: requirement for all a) Stranded Nigerian nationals/residents, foreign nationals destined for passengers. Africa and transiting through Nigeria or spouses of these persons, whetheraccompanying or otherwise. All passengers to undergo b) Any Indian national holding any type of valid Nigerian visa and 7 day self-isolation destinedfor any country in Africa. /quarantine and follow the c) Seamen offoreign nationalities; Seamen holding Indian procedures advised by the passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry health authorities. of Shipping.
All passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report. The PCR test must be done within 96 hours before departure and preferably within 72 hours before boarding. Passengers to register via online national payment portal (Nigeria International Travel Portal – http://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng) and pay for a repeat (second) PCR test to be done upon arrival inNigeria. Passengers are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR negative result before boarding on to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result for presentation at submitted onlineon the Nigeria International Travel Portal or a print out carried for presentation on arrival in Nigeria.
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34 th Oman Restricted Effective 24 April 2021 .All passengers arriving in Oman entry Travellers who have been in or transited through India in the are required to present a negative previous 14 days will not be allowed to enter Oman effective 18.00 COVID-19 PCR test conducted hrs (Oman local time) on Saturday, 24th April 2021, until further within 72 hrs prior to the schedule notice. This excludes Omani citizens, diplomats, healthcare workers time of arrival in Oman. The and their families who will be subject to the approved procedures COVID-19 PCR test shall be a validated and certified medical test upon arriving in the Sultanate. result written in Arabic or English.
Effective 17th Apr 21 . Diplomats working at foreign ALL TYPES OF VALID VISA HOLDERS IRRESPECTIVE OF DATE embassies accredited to the OF ISSUE ARE PERMITTED TO ENTER OMAN WITH IMMEDIATE Sultanate of Oman and diplomats EFFECT" visiting the Sultanate are Before departure to the Sultanate of Oman, passengers must exempted from the COVID-19 complete pre-registration via https://covid19.emushrif PCR test, Tarassud+ and the .om/traveler/travelfor the PCR test in Oman, pay the twenty five bracelet howerver they are subject (25)OMR test fees and download Tarassud+. to seven day quarantine. Mandatory institutional health isolation for all arriving passengers to the sultanate through airports at their own expense. . Children from aged 16 years and less are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test and Tarassud+ bracelet. A pre-confirmed hotel reservation is required for all arriving
passengers covering the mandatory quarantine period (at least 7 .All passengers arriving to the nights). Sultanate of Oman are required to have international health insurance covering the cost of treatment from Covid-19 for one month except for citizens, GCC nationals and passengers with free treatment card.
.Passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are subject to COVID-19 PCR test and (TARASSUD+) bracelet , quarantine for seven days and Covid-19 PCR test on the eighth day.
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Station Entry of Entry of Non- Remarks Sr Citizens Citizens No. Following are permitted: Passengers will have their -Foreign spouse and minor children of Filipinos *$ 35 Philippines YES swabbing test with Philippine Airport - Children with special needs (regardless of age)of Filipinos *$ Diagnostic Laboratory (PADLAB) at -Foreign parent of minor Filipinos *$ Gate 16 of NAIA Terminal 1 -Foreign parent of Filipinochildren with special needs (regardless of age) *$ For faster clearance on arrival -Accredited foreign government and international passengers are advised to complete organization officials and their dependents* the online form before leaving the -Foreign airline crewmembers origin city at -Foreign seafarers with9(C) visas* https://padlab.ph/DLS/PassengerCIF
* Uponcompliance with the 4 IATF conditions. Swab testing costs 4,500 pesos or 9 $ Those without an existing valid visa (including those who USD, results will be released in 48-7 previously enjoyed visa-free privileges) must apply for an entry visa hours at the nearest Philippine Foreign Service Post Arriving foreign nationals to -Foreign nationalswith the following long-term visas:” # coordinate with Department of -Section13 series of Commonwealth Act No.613,asamended * Tourism (DOT) for their Government 13Quota,13a), 13(b), 13(c), 13(d),13(e),13(g)visas -RA 7919 visa Holding Facilities stay or -EO 324 visa accommodation at own expense in -Native Born visa listed hotels of DOT approved by the Temporary Resident Visa relative to Section 13 of CA 613, as Department ofHealth amended (based on Memorandum Order (MO) No. ADD-01-038/ ADD-02-015) MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa based on Section 13(a) of CA 613under MONo.MCL-07-021
# Upon compliance with the 4IATFconditions. Additional requirements for arriving foreignerseffective09AUGUST 2020 (1) Must havea valid and existing visa at the time of entry; (2) With pre-booked accredited quarantine facility; (3) With pre-bookedCOVID-19testing provider; (4) Subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers asset by theNational Task ForceforCOVID-19.
Refer:www.immigration.gov.ph
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr.No Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks Station Entry of Citizens 36 Qatar YES All passengers are subject to mandatory COVID-19 PCR Test done 48 hours before Passengers to book a departure from the testing centers approved by the local health authority. quarantine hotel for one All passengers must undergo (10) days quarantine in a dedicated quarantine facility, or week through “Discover (14) days if quarantined at Mekhaines facility. Qatar” website before Home quarantine criteria is not applicable for travelers, including the exemptions due arrival to vaccination or recovery from a previous infection with the virus during the past six https://www.qatarairways months. holidays. com/qa- All passengers must undergo a repeat COVID-19 PCR test at the quarantine facility en/offers/welcome- home-packages/ within one day of arrival. The PCR test will be repeated during and before the end of For more information on the quarantine period. Self Quarantine, Hotel All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test Quarantine, accredited as mentioned above, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward medical centers destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR forCOVID-19 test 300/- per test. overseas refer The above-mentioned measures are effective from Thursday, 29th April at 12am (00:00 https://covid19.moph. hours) Doha time gov.qa The PCR test result should be NEGATIVE before boarding the aircraft. The link to the Updated Travel Policy: Ministry of Public Health - moph.gov.qa Following passengers are eligible to travel to Qatar in flights operating under air bubbles /air travel arrangements as notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India - Qatari nationals - Any Indian national holding any type of valid Qatar visa and destined for Qatar only - Only passengers destined for Qatar are permitted to travel. - As of 21st August 2020 the exceptional entry permit will be applicable to holders ofresident permit in the State of Qatar as well as visitors with personal visit visa issued by Ministry of Interior. All arriving passengers to install EHTERAZ application on their mobile phones. Each passenger must complete “Health Assessment Form for Returning Travelers” before arrival to Qatar. Qatari nationals, their spouses and children and permanent residency holders can travel to Qatar any time subject to adherence to conditions notified for Covid- 19 test and quarantine as per the countries they are coming from. Residents must get a Return Permit through “Qatar Portal”. Companions of GCC citizens will be granted immediate entry visa upon arrival in Qatar underthe following conditions: The Companion (house workers, or other similar companions) should be accompanied
VANDE BHARAT MISSION bythe GCC citizens or one of their first-degree direct family members. The GCC country residency permit of the companion should be valid for at least six months. The travel document of the companion should be valid fora period not less than the validity of the entry visa. The Occupation mentioned in the travel document of the companions must be “house workers” or other related occupation. Payment ofthe applicable visa fees (QAR 100). Companions shall be quarantined with their sponsors according to the MOPH regulations for quarantine, (Home quarantine for passengers arriving from Green Countries, andHotel Quarantine for passengers arriving from other countries).”
Government employees from the different ministries and governmental entities on official missions to these countries for a period of 72 hours or less will be subject to the current protocols that are approved by MOPH.
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Station Entry of Remarks Entry of Non- Citizens No. Citizens 37 Russian YES The Russian Government has implemented mandatory RT-PCR tests at 14 days quarantine is required Federation SVO arrivals for all passengers arriving from India. Although passengers for all foreigners arriving in need to carry RT-PCT Negative test (D-72 hours) for boarding at Delhi and Russia with a purpose of Employment and no quarantine for this would be the second RT-PCR test to be conducted on arrivals. other permitted categories of Passengers. Foreign citizens No Transiting passenger is 1) Certificate of the negative PCR test result is required to have on hand on permitted. arrival. 2) To get the COVID RT-PCR test on arrival
Russian citizens
1) To get the COVID RT-PCR test twice - first time - on arrival Second time - not less than 24 hours from getting PCR test. The results of second PCR test should be posted on the governmental site during 5 days.
Following are permitted
staff of foreign diplomatic representatives and consular offices located in Russia
official delegations’ members and all those who have diplomatic and business visas, and private visas issued due to the death of a close relative
people who live in Russia permanently with a residence permit
citizens of the UK, Turkey, Tanzania arriving to Russia from the countries of their origin (the UK, Turkey, Tanzania) Under Air Bubble Arrangements Following passengers are permitted. Outbound from India - Any Indian National or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for and holding a valid visa of Russia.
-SEAMEN of foreign nationalities and SEAMEN holding Indian passports
VANDE BHARAT MISSION would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. SEAMEN should be destined for RUSSIA only.
-Application form to be filled before entry into Russia. (Provided onboard by airline)
- Traffic carried to/from India shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for Russia only and similarly traffic carried to/from Russia Shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for India only.
Inbound flights into India
- Indians Nationals or Nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in Russia.
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Russian - All OCI Cardholders and POI Cardholders holdingpassports of any Federation country. (contd) - Russian Nationals intending to visit India for any purpose except those on TOURIST VISA.
- Traffic carried to/from India shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for Russia only andsimilarlytraffic carried to/from Russia shallcomprise of passengers originating from/destined for INDIAonly.
- SEAMENfrom Russia. Other conditions like to carry RT-PCR Test report in English. (D-72Hrs)
38 SaudiArabia YES Foreign Nationals – NOTALLOWED
The following are permitted: Passengers to undergo 14 days 39 Seychelles Yes mandatory paid quarantine in Citizens of Seychelles or those holding residency permits with their identified premises
gainful occupation Passengers must be on the approved list of the
High Commission of India, Seychelles
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40 Singapore Yes With effect from 23 April 2021, 2359 hours, until further notice, all Every Traveler entering inbound travellers, except Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Singapore Singapore will be required to Permanent Residents (SPRs), with recent travel history (including serve a 14 day SHN (Stay Home transit) to India within the last 14 days before departure for Singapore, Notice) at a dedicated will not be allowed entry into or transfer/transit through Singapore. Quarantine facility. Travellers are This will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for also required to have a negative entry into Singapore. COVID-19 test before end of Hardcopy of basic health declaration for all travellers departing from India SHN. to Singapore wef 24th APR 2021 is mandatory. All travellers arriving in Singapore must submit Health Declaration via the For queries refer Singapore SGArrival Card E-Service and will need to undergo a COVID-19 PCR Ministry of Health FAQs at Test. https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid Other than Singapore citizens and PR holders, all inbound passengers 19/faqs travelling to Singapore should obtain Letter of Entry approval from Singapore. For more information on Effective17thNovember2020, all in bound travellers, except those Singapore’s entry requirements, with travel history to the lower-risk countries/regions in the last 14 days refer to the Immigration and prior to their entry to Singapore, will be required to take a COVID-19 Checkpoint Authority (ICA) PCRtest within 72 hours before departure for Singapore and present a website: valid negative COVID-19 test for entryto Singapore. https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid- The test result memo must be from recognised laboratories that are 19 internationally accredited or government recognised. It must also be in A passenger who has a fever, English, and should state the following: orwho displays any COVID-19 i. thetest result; symptoms will not be allowed i. thedatethat thetest was taken; and toboard the aircraft. ii. minimum of two personalidentifiers as stated inthe Passport (i.e.name and either date of birth or passport number) A passenger entering Travellers aged 12 or below are not exempted from the PCR test Singapore must comply with requirement Singapore’s public health and The PCRTest requirement does not apply to: immigration i. Singapore Citizensor Singapore Permanent Residents; i. travellerswithtravel history to listed low risk countries/regions, ii. who transited in a non-lowrisk countries/regions; iv. travellers transiting/transferring through Singapore, except those withtravel historytoIndia, Indonesia and the Philippines; and Pre- approved Business Passholders
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Singapore requirements as specified by the W.E.F.2359H- 24 January, 2021. Immigration and Checkpoints (continued) All travellers {including Singapore Citizens’(SC) and Permanent Authority on its website at safetravel.ica.gov.sg.” Residents’(PR)} will need to take a COVID-19PCR test upon arrival in Singapore . The prevailing SHN requirements, including the PCR test at the end of the SHN, will continue. Passengers who are exempted from PCR testupon arrival are: 1. Passengersaged six and below in the calendar year (e.g,those born in 2015 to 2021 are exempted); 2. Ship crew; and 3. Work Permit and S-Pass holders from the Construction, Marine and Process (CMP) sectors
To expedite the COVID-19 PCR test at the airport, travellers are strongly encouraged to register and pre-pay for their on-arriv COVID-19 PCR test prior to departing for Singapore https://safetravel.changiairport.com
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41 South Africa Holdersof Permanent Residence Permits 14 days institutional South quarantine African Valid Relative Visas in certain categories such as spouse (these Passport categories have to register with South Africa High Commission or Holders Consulate in India) allowed Any person that falls outside these categories have to obtain special permission by Dept of Home Affairs to repatriate DIRCO approval required to transit.
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Entry of Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks Station No Citizens Yes Following are permitted: 42 South Korea All inbound Non Korean Long-term residents can enter with valid visa and alien registration card. travelers to undergo paid must carry E-9 visa holders must submit a pre-approved “Confirmation of Self quarantine for 14 days. visas and Quarantine” form to immigration authorities when entering Republic of Korea The fee for using a alien (ROK). Failure to do so will result in denial of entry. quarantine facility is registration KRW 1,680,000 (KRW cards and Effective 01 June 2020 registered aliens seeking re-entry in ROK must 120,000 per day for 14 pass obtain Re-Entry Permit before leaving ROK. days), which is non- through the Effective 01 June 2020 registered aliens seeking re-entry in ROK after refundable and must be Immigration departure are required to undergo medical examination related to COVID-19 paid in full before within 48 hours prior to date of departure for ROK and carry and present a entering the facility. medical certificate detailing the results. Discharge is not permitted Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) and Overseas Koreans (F- during the quarantine 4) are allowed to re-enter ROK and do not need to apply for Re-Entry permit period. or undergo medical examination. Passengers holding valid “Isolation Passengers are required Exemption Certificate” issued by Embassy of Korea / Consular office do not to sign and hand in a need the Medical certificate. Facility Quarantine Possession of the completed form / documents with the passenger will be Consent Form to get a verified at departure airport. boarding pass for a flight Passengers transiting through Incheon (ICN) Airport to onward to Korea. Passengers who destinations are permitted only if they are able to board the connecting do not hand in a signed flight within 24 hours to transfer. form can be denied entry For details visit: www.hikorea.go.kr to Korea. Penalties will be imposed and passenger repatriated to their home countries if they violate the law. All passengers must hold valid visas according to the existing procedure. All passengers entering Korea will be required to submit PCR negative confirmation documents. PCR negative confirmation should be within 72 hours of departure date.
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Followingare permitted: All passengers arriving in Spain will have to 43 Spain Yes stay in quarantine for 14days. (Madrid) EU citizens Passengers have to complete and submit a Foreign citizens with residence permit “Passenger Locator form” to Spanish authorities on arrival in Spain. Residence and/or work authorizations, the corresponding foreigner identity cards(tarjeta de identidad de extranjero) and the identity cards forfamily members of EU citizens (tarjeta de familiar de ciudadano de la Union) that have expired during the Spanish lockdown or up to 90 days before its beginning (14th March) will be automatically extended for six months counting from the date of the end of the Iockdown (currentlyextended until 7thJune). If that expiration happened while the holder was abroad, the foreigner will be allowed to enter the Spanish territory by showing the expired tarjeta de idemidad deextranjero and a valid passport.
This same rule will apply for holders of expired long- term visas issued to investors,entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals, researchers and workers subject to intra-corporate transfers.
The study visas of up to 180 days will be valid for three additional months if they had expired during the lockdown.
The absence in the Spanish territory will not be taken into account for the validity of the residence permits it was a consequence of the impossibility to return to Spain due to COVID 19.
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All passengers ( except Sri Lankans and Dual Citizens) ( A) For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and 44 Sri Lanka Yes are arriving to Sri Lanka must have an appropriate " Foreign Nationals should obtain approval from valid visa" which has been issued by the Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka prior to their Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. departure. No visa " on arrival " will be issued for any ( a ) Fully vaccinated travelers be authorized passenger. to land in Sri Lanka after 14 days of the final Mainly, following visas are issuing from the Department vaccine, of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka for the 1) On arrival should produce the original copy foreigners according to their purpose of visit. of the vaccination certificate along with a certified copy of English language translation. 1. Electronic Travel Authorization ( ETA) 2) Upon arrival transferred to hotel by 2. Landing Endorsement 3. Entry Visa Government. 4. Multiple Entry Business Visa 3) Shall conduct a Covid -19 PCR Test within 5. Residence Visa 24 hours after arrival.(Day one) 4) Once the PCR Report is negative they can • The passenger has to undergo PCR tests within be released from quarantine. 96 hours or rapid antigen test within 48 hours of his/her 5) After arrival their home inform the concern departure and he/she needs to carry a negative PCR Medical Officer of health(MOH) test report (in English) throughout his/her journey. 6) Should undergo repeat PCR test on day 7 ( b ) For passengers who are not completed • Children accompanied by adults will require the the Covid-19 vaccination or arriving to Sri same PCR test. Lanka in less than 02 weeks of vaccination 1)PCR testing shall be done day 1 and day • Passengers must produce the duly completed 07 Health declaration form available at - 2) If both tests are negative, release form the https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19/363- hotel after 7 days. health-declaration-form-to-be-filled-by-all-passengers- 3) Balance quarantine 7 days can be done at arriving-sri-lanka home under the supervision of MOH(Medical Officer of Health)
( B ) Tourists arriving from overseas via Sri Lanka Tourism safety protocol.
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SriLanka • Tourists must obtain and carry alongside a copyof a a) For those traveling after a minimum valid preapproved ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) issued of 02 weeks after receiving the (contd) by the Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka. recommended dose of COVID-19 vaccine Or Confirmation letter issuedby Sri Lanka Tourism 1) Tourists should be accommodated in the Development Authority. certified tier 01 hotels and PCR testing https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ done on day 01. 2) If day 1 PCR is negative, tourists shall • For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and Foreign nationals- stay in the same hotel until completion of Obtainapproval from the Ministry of ForeignAffairs and the day 7 and may visit approved important Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka sites in a bio security bubble. 3) After completion of 2nd day, shall All Foreign nationals must have a valid visa ormust obtain an repeat on day 7 and if report is negative, entry visa/landing endorsement fromthe Department of they can leave the hotel and free to Immigration and Emigration make their own travel. ( b) For those who have not received the vaccine/have not completed the recommended dose/arriving within two weeks of receiving the vaccine -
1) Should undergo mandatory quarantine in certified tier 01 hotel. Shall not change hotels until fourteen days are completed. 2) First PCR test will be done on day 01 from arrival – if negative passenger can travel within the bio bubble. For stays less than 96 hours – second PCR not required unless of a requirement on th part of the returning country/airline. For stays less than 14 days – second PCR test should be done prior to departure from Sri Lanka. If Tourist stays up to 14 days or more, second PCR test shall be conducted between Days 11th to 14th. If staying for more than 14 days, they can be released on Day 14 with negative PCR report.. Visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ or email [email protected] for further guidance and procedures
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Following are permitted: No Quarantine rules for 45 Sweden Yes incoming travellers (Stockholm) Residence Permit holders those having right of residence in Sweden who are
returning to their homes in Sweden those travelling due to
important grounds for travelling to Sweden
Indian citizens with Swedish residence permit if they have already been residing in Sweden. Indian citizens with new residence permit who have not yet moved to Swedena re not permitted
Indian citizens with Schengen visasare not permitted
* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enterSweden and conditions refer
https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/ about-sweden-non-swedish- citizens/going-to- sweden/temporary-ban-on-travel- to- sweden/
VANDE BHARAT MISSION 46 Yes Foreign nationals not permitted Tajikistan 14 days Quarantine onarrivalfor Indian Embassystaff Following are specified categories of persons permitted to travel to Permissio Tajikistan: 14 days self isolation at from permanent residences for Tajikistan specified categories of persons Embassy Diplomats of foreign states and representatives of international organizations andfinancialinstitutions, as wellasmembers of their families undersupervision ofMinistry of Delhi is accredited in the Republic of Tajikistan Health and Social Protection, required Tajikistan Drivers engaged in international cargo transportation (according to the temporaryorder),crews of aircraft and crews of international railwaytraffic
Indian Embassy Staff members who would be travelling from Delhi to Dushanbeand tickets for whom has been requested by Embassy of India For details refer: https://mfa.tj/en/main/view/5919/temporary-restrictions-on-the- entry-and-exit-of- all- foreign-citizens-and-stateless-persons- through-all-checkpoints-on-the-state-border- of-tajikistan
47 Thailand Yes From 1 April 2021 onwards, Thai nationals ARE NOT REQUIRED to Passengers or permissible (Thai present either fit to fly health certificate or medical certificate with a persons will be subject to national laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR applicable availing method. state All passengers traveling to Thailand MUST OBTAIN COE (Certificate of disease control measures. quarantine Entry), issued by Royal Thai Embassy/ Consulate-General. Traveler need to should plan a trip in advance (at least 7 working days) and register for All passengers must have sign the COE application at https://coethailand.mfa.go.th Following are the following documents before COE) categories of persons permitted to enter Thailand Thai nationals Persons boarding with exemption or persons being considered, permitted or invited by the . Certificate of Entry issued by Prime Minister, or the head of responsible persons accountable for Royal resolving state of emergency issues to enter the Kingdom, as necessary. ThaiEmbassy / Consulate. Such consideration, permission or invitation maybe subject to specified . Fit to fly certificate issued conditions and time limits. Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, within 72 orchildren of a Thai national. hrs of departure. 1. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid certificate of residence, or . RT PCR (Infant too shall permission to take up residence in the Kingdom undergo RT- 2. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid work permit orare allowed to PCR test) issued within 72 Hrs workin the Kingdom, including their spouse or children. of 3. Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after departure (RT-PCR should completion. have
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4. Crewmembers who are required to travel into the Kingdom on a COVID Negative result) Thailand mission, and have a specified date and time for return. 5. Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions . Insurance covering COVID 19 (continued) approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the for a minimum amount of USD students. Non- Thai nationals who are in need of medical treatment in 100,000/-. Thailand, and their attendants. However, this shall not include medical . Confirmed ASQ (Alternate State treatment for COVID–19. Quarantine) for 14 Days on 6. Individuals in diplomatic missions, consular affairs, international arrival at organizations, government representatives, foreign government Thailand agencies working in Thailand, or individual in other international agencies as permitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including their spouse, parents, or children. 7. Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter the Kingdom unde ra special arrangement with a foreign country. For measuresto be complied with when travelling to Thailand refer website of CAAT www.caat.or.th 8. Passengers to download Thailand Plus app on their phone
48 Turkey Yes Following are permitted: Quarantine of 14 days as per (Istanbul) Foreign nationals including Indian nationals holding valid residence health authority’s notification permit (not visas) issued by Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Turkey.
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49 UAE Effective 24th April 2021(2359 hours) flights from India will be All inbound passengers shall be Yes suspended in all UAE airports. Arrival passengers from India through quarantined for ten (10) days from other countries (Transit) are not allowed to enter UAE, unless they were the date of arrival The residents of Abu Dhabi with staying 14 days in the other countries. independent residing facilities are The following are exempted from the above entry restriction: being given home quarantine for 10 a. UAE citizens. days and not institutional b. The diplomatic missions. quarantine. The residents need to c. The official delegations. show the copy of the Tenancy d. Flights of businessmen. Contract the Health Authorities on arrival. Passengers who are out of
e. Holding UAE golden visa UAE for more than 06 months (180 The following procedure will be applied for the exemptedcategories: days) can return to SHARJAH UAE a. Quarantine for 10 days for all arrivals. till 31 March 2021 provided that b. PCR test upon arrival, on day 4, and day 8. their Resident Visa is still valid. c. The validity of PCR test before departing is reducedto 48 hours CLICK HERE to access the self- instead of 72 hours. declaration form for arrivals in to Abu Dhabi airport. d. PCR results will only be accepted from authorized labs that generate a QR code. Passengers traveling to Dubai mustcarry valid COVIDE-19 certificate issued within the 48 hours from the time of collecting the sample. Time of sample collection and time of reporting must is mentioned on the Test Certificate. Children under 12 years and passengers with moderate tosevere disabilities are exempted from RT-PCR test. The certificate must indicate a NEGATIVE test result, described eitherin ARABIC or ENGLISH, issued from a certified lab at the original point of destination, where the passenger is travelling from. It is MANDATORY requirement for the PCR test report to include a QR Code linked to the original report, for verification purposes by the airlines and validation by the representatives of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in Dubai Airports. The relevant authority in the Emirate of Dubai reserves the rights to return the passengers to the originating destination in the event of non- compliance with the above instructions. Effective 18/4/2021, it is mandatory for passengers travelling to Sharjah to carry PCR Negative Test report. Validity of PCR Test is 72 hours.
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Station Remarks Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens No Citizens Foreign nationals are permitted. YES 50 Ukraine Temporary travel restrictions introduced wef 16 Mar 2020 to prevent spread of COVID-19 have been removed by Ukrainian Government.
Entry to Ukrainian territory is open from now to all foreign nationals subject to the condition that they have Medical Insurance policy covering Ukraine and medical treatment of COVID-19 disease (including medical observation). Foreignnationals transiting through Ukraine without leaving theairport transit zone are exempted from having the medical insurance.
51 United Individuals with protected rights by the saved EEA regulations, British Who are you including in Kingdom Citizens including: your definition of those with (including Those with a right of permanent residence under the saved EEA residence rights? those with Regulations Those with residence rights dual Holders of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave includes: holders of Indefinite nationality) Those who hold an existing qualification under the terms of the Leave to Remain; holders of ‘Withdrawal Agreement’ existing leave to enter or remain Family members of EEA nationals with rights under the ‘Withdrawal (i.e those with biometric Residence Irish Citizens Agreement’ (including permits) or an entry clearance/visa those with Third country nationals who are resident in the UK. For these purposes that grants such leave e.g. dual those with residence are defined as: students, workers, etc nationality Holders of settlement (indefinite leave)Holders of existing permission to (but excluding visit visas); holders enter or stay remain, or an entry clearance that grants such permission e.g. of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) students, workers, etc (excluding visit visas) leave; those who have rights of Crew of unaccompanied freight, where crew will be expected to stay on entry under the Withdrawal the vessel or plane - Crew disembarking from the aircraft/vessel and Agreements (including returning planning to enter the UK will be subject to the passenger locator form (PLF) residents with a right of residence and self-isolation requirements, and also subject to the entry ban ifthey are under the EEA Regulations and visitors (not UK or Irish citizens or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK). EEA frontier workers); family
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Sr. Station Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks No Citizens United Diplomats members of EEA nationals with rights Kingdom Passengers arriving via Common Travel Area (CTA) routes.Hauliers who under the Withdrawal Agreement. (continued) have departed from or transited through Portugal in the last 10days Newly issued 90-day BRP vignette holders where leave has not yet been GOV.UK: Coronavirus (COVID- activated 19): jobs that qualify for travel Short term study visa exemptions link: https://www.gov.uk/government ODWs holding valid visas if travelling to the UK with the employer, their /publications/coronavirus-covid- partner or children. 19-travellers-exempt-from-uk- The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has clarified about border-rules/coronavirus-covid- travel of nurses, who will be travelling to the UK from India to work in the 19-travellers-exempt-from-uk- National Health Service. border-rules#diplomatic- The DHSC are keen given the red-listing and flight cancellationsituation missions-international- in India that these essential workers are not held up at boarding. organisations-and-conferences - The nurses will be exempt from Government quarantine on arrival in the UK, as they will be allowed to quarantine in NHS- Mandatory stay in a Government provided accommodation approved quarantine facility for 10 - They will hold Health and Care Worker visas, guidance days. available at https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa During their managed quarantine To demonstrate eligibility for exemption nurses will have (and be stay, passengers will be required prepared to show at departure and immigration) a copy/online provision to take a coronavirus test on or before day 2 and on or after day of: a letter of exemption from their employing NHS Trust which will 8, and they will not be allowed to include: the nurse’s name and date of birth shorten their quarantine period on passport number receipt of a negative test result or certificate of sponsorship number through the Test to Release name of employing Trust and Trust contact number scheme. Date of arrival and arrival airport. a sponsorship certificate issued from the same NHS Trust to include: the nurse’s name and date of birth; name of the employing NHS Trust and Passport Number All passengers should keep the following documents ready for UK - Border Force to check on arrival: 1) Passenger Locator Form. 2) Pre - Departure Test Negative Report taken from India 3 days prior to departure. 3) Pre booked and paid Managed Quarantine Hotel Package booking confirmation mentioned on the PLF. Failure to comply with any one of the above 3 rules will attract £500 to Passenger (Spot Fine)
VANDE BHARAT MISSION Sr. Station Entry of Entry of Non- Citizens Remarks No. Citizens th 52 USA YES Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Effective 26 Jan 2021, the center of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 - CLICK HERE (USA)requires proof of a negative Synopsis of proclamation as follows: COVID- 19test or documentation of Section 1. Suspension and Limitation on Entry. The entry into the United States, as nonimmigrants, of noncitizens who having recovered from COVID-19 for were physically present within the Republic of India during all air passengers arriving from a the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into foreign country to the United States. the United States is hereby suspended and limited subject to Passengers entering the United section 2 of this proclamation. States topresent a Covid-19 negative test report, taken within 72 hrs of Sec. 5. Effective Date. This proclamation is effective at 12:01 departure. Every passenger (2 years a.m. eastern daylight time on May 4, 2021. This proclamation does not apply to persons aboard a flight of age or older) must also fill an scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior attestation form . to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 4, 2021. i.e. The order, passenger attestation 0931hrs IST of 04MAY2021 form, and frequently asked questions can be found here: Sec. 2. Scope of Suspension and Limitation on Entry. https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr- (a) Section 1 of this proclamation shall not apply to: proof-negative-test.html (i) any lawful permanent resident of the United States; (ii) any noncitizen national of the United States; (iii) any noncitizen who is the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; All passengers (2 years of age or (iv) any noncitizen who is the parent or legal guardian older) must retain written or electronic of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that the documentation reflecting the negative U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is unmarried and Qualifying Test result or under the age of 21; Documentationof Recovery (v) any noncitizen who is the sibling of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that both are unmarried presented to the airline andmust also and under the age of 21; produce the same upon request to (vi) any noncitizen who is the child, foster child, or ward any U.S. Govt. official/health of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or who is a authority. prospective adoptee seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications; A passenger has to ensure that (vii) any noncitizen traveling at the invitation of the United States Government for a purpose related to containment or mitigation of the virus;
VANDE BHARAT MISSION USA The personal identifiers (i.e. name (viii) any noncitizen traveling as a non immigrant pursuant to a C- and date of birth) on the negative (continued) 1, D, or C-1/D non immigrant visa as a crew member or any noncitizen Qualifying Test result match the otherwise traveling to the United States as air or sea crew; personal identifiers on the (ix) any noncitizen passenger’s passport or other travel (A) seeking entry into or transiting the United States pursuant documents. The test performed was to one of the following visas: A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3 (as a foreign a viral test ( i.e.a nucleic acid government official or immediate family member of an official), E-1 (as amplification test or a viral antigen an employee of TECRO or TECO or the employee’s immediate family test ) approved or authorized by the members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-4, or NATO-6 relevant national authority for the (or seeking to enter as a non immigrant in one of those NATO detection of SARS- CoV-2. categories); or The test result sates “Negative, “ (B) whose travel falls within the scope of section 11 of the “SARSCoV-2 RNA NOT United Nations Headquarters Agreement; (x) any noncitizen who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces DETECTED,” “SARS- CoV-2 or who is a spouse or child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces; ANTIGEN NOT DETECTED,” OR (xi) any noncitizen whose entry would further important United “COVID-19NOTDETECTED.”Atest States law enforcement objectives, as determined by the Secretary of Marked “invalid” is not acceptable. State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective Requirement/documentation designees, based on a recommendation of the Attorney General or his for persons previously diagnosed designee; or with COVID-19 who remains (xii) any noncitizen whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland asymptomaticafter recovery can Security, or their designees. be found here (b) Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to affect any https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr- individual’s eligibility for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection proof-negative-test.html under the regulations issued pursuant to the legislation implementing Any passenger who fails to comply the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading with the requirements or willfully Treatment or Punishment, consistent with the laws and regulations of giving false or misleading the United States. information may be subject to/result Till implementation of above proclamation, there is no restriction in applicable criminal penalties. for Indian Passport holders who are holding valid visas for US. Passengers who have transited orhave been in certain countries in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA. For details on above and latest updates please refer to https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel- document- news/1580226297.htm
VANDE BHARAT MISSION USA Indian citizens seeking to travel on outbound Air India flights to the US, on the basis of their F1 visas, for higher studies may NOT be (continued) able to USA on the current Air India repatriation flights under Mission Vande Bharat IF:
. 1. Your For M category visa has less than 6months validity from the date of your planned departure
. 2. You are a new admission case, and have not as yet joined your educational institution before the COVID- 19outbreak.(Explanation: New admittees for the 2020 Fall term in US educationalinstitutions are advised to consider deferring travel to the US to a datecloser to the opening date of their institution, subject to local public health conditions.) . 3. In the case of continuing students, who are making normal progress in their course of study, and may have left the US to visit India before India's Lockdown commenced, MUST check with their Designated School Officials to confirm the school's operational status. Alternatively, they may obtain guidance on the School's policy for foreign students returning to the US. In such cases, students MAY ONLY attempt to travel to the US with written documentary confirmation that the School is open. Without such documentation, even if continuing students have valid F or M visas, they may not be permitted to board an out bound flight. (Explanation: This is necessary. As some schools may not currently allow returning students to return to campus for an extended period oftime) Requirement for negative pre-departure COVID-19 test- KNOW MORE Passenger Disclosure and attestation: KNOW MORE
VANDE BHARAT MISSION NOTICE
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAFOR PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR OUTBOUND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS BY AIR INDIA AND AIR INDIA EXPRESS
Due to extraordinary circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are restrictions at a number of international destinations. All passengers who propose to purchase tickets for flights DEPARTING INDIA on any Air India or Air India Express flights that will be repatriating Indian Nationals from abroad MUST read thisdocument and agree with the conditions set out in these guidelines.
1. It is the responsibility of all prospective travelers to satisfy themselves that they are fully eligible to enter or transit the country for whichthey are purchasing an Ai rIndia ticket. Air India, Air India Express and their subsidiaries accept no liability in this regard. 2. As per Annexure B Para 2(ii) of the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) dated5 May 2020, only those persons shall be allowed to travel to the destination countries who are citizens of that country; who ho ld visa of at least one-year duration of that country; and Green Card or OCI card holder. In case of medical emergency or death in the family, Indian nationals holing six-month visa can also be allowed. 3. In several destinations, Only NATIONALS FROM THE DESTINATION COUNTRY are being permitted entry. These include OMAN, KUWAIT, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA and UAE. Conditional exceptions have been made for some categories, namely Diplomats on Mission and UN officials. 4. In case passengers have documents certifying their eligibility to travel to any of the countries listed above, such as health workers holding valid work permits, or resident visa holders, they may separately obtain written permission from Government authorities or Embassies of the above countries’ resident in India (New Delhi), or their nearest Consulates. This will NOT be the responsibility of Government of India or its agencies; or Air India and its subsidiaries.
5. Seafarers with valid CDCs and an Employers’ Letters indicating the name and details of the holder, and the port of commencement of duty(USA, UK and SINGAPORE ONLY),may also purchase tickets on outbound flights. 6. Foreign Nationals inIndia, from any of the destination countries are welcome to purchase tickets to travel.
7. Third Country nationals seeking to travel from India to or through destinations being reached by Air India’s repatriation fli ghts may ensure that they have eligible visas to enter BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, USA, UK OR SINGAPORE. They may also satisfy themselves, at their responsibility entirely, that there are no separate eligibility criteria in force regarding their entry in these countries. If they are refused entry at the point of destination, they may not be allowed return to India as well. 8. Diplomats and UN officials traveling on outbound flights operated by Air India need to carry a letter from their Mission in the arrival destination confirming their clearance from the receiving Government, for them to travel. The letter must mention passport details.