Quarantine and Testing Information:

• For all entry guidelines, COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines and Other Information

• Since the airspace in Kabul is closed till further notice, there are no direct flights. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Important: Airlines may allow passengers with only certain visa categories on board. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Visa on Arrival facility has been suspended till further notice.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• None

Travellers must carry ONE of the following documents with them during their journey:

• A negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before journey, OR
• A COVID-19 vaccination certificate (both doses done and 14 days passed since last dose). List of accepted vaccines are Covishield, Covaxine and Sputnik V.
  • Vaccination certificate must be in English and have the following information: Full name as mentioned in passport, date of birth, vaccination dates (including date of last dose), vaccine name, number of doses administered, ID of the issuing body and country where vaccination was done.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• None for fully vaccinated travellers with a negative RT-PCR test

Resources to Check:

• https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). Goibibo accepts no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• No quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers.
• Accepted vaccines: Covishield, Covaxin, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNtech, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), Oxford – AstraZeneca, Sinopharm & Sinovac. 

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Bahrain is open for all Indians, including tourists.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

Pre departure test:

•   ALL travellers (irrespective of vaccination status) must carry a negative RT-PCR test report, with sample taken 48 hours before departure.

On arrival test:

•  All travellers (irrespective of vaccination status) must undergo a PCR test on arrival and on day 5 and day 10 of their stay in Bahrain. 
• All testing costs are to be borne by the travellers. 
•    The test certificate must have a QR code that can be scanned and verified during check-in/boarding. The online version of the PCR report must be the same as the PDF version that the travellers present at the counter. 
• Those below 6 years of age do not have to take any test or quarantine. Those between 6-12 years must undergo a PCR test on arrival, the 5th and the 10th day of their stay (no quarantine needed). 

Quarantine rules:

• Non-vaccinated travellers must undergo quarantine for 10 days.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Bahrain is open for all Indian nationals with valid visas granted prior to boarding including work/visit/e-visas etc;

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All arriving travellers must submit a Health Declaration Form.
• They must also download the BeAware Bahrain app, update all required details and also pay for the 2 PCR tests (BD 36). NOTE: Payment must be done before boarding.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

AGulf Air

Who can travel?

Travel from India is open for:

• Indian nationals with a valid visa granted prior to boarding (including Work/Visit/eVISA etc
• Bahraini citizens and Bahraini Resident Permit holders can also travel.

Other Things to Know

• For fully-vaccinated travellers: They do not have to carry a pre-departure test. They must take a PCR test upon arrival at the airport, another on day 5 and third test on day 10.
• For non-vaccinated travellers: They must carry a pre-departure COVID-19 RT-PCR test, with sample taken 72 hours before departure. They must take a PCR test upon arrival at the airport, another on day 5 and third test on day 10.
• Fully Vaccinated travellers must carry a valid vaccination certificate with WHO approved vaccine including Covaxin and Covishield are accepted. At least 14 days should have passed since the final dose.
• Accepted vaccines: Covishield, Covaxin, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNtech, Janssen (Johnson & Johnson), Oxford – AstraZeneca, Sinopharm & Sinovac.
  
  • Non-vaccinated travellers must undergo quarantine for 10 days.
  • No quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers.

Air India

Who can travel?

Entry rules for those travelling from India:

• - Indian nationals with a valid visa granted prior to boarding (including Work/Visit/eVISA etc
• Bahraini citizens and Bahraini Resident Permit holders can also travel.

Other Things to Know

For travellers fully vaccinated in India, all vaccination certificates containing a QR code for vaccines approved by the World Health Organisation, will be accepted upon entry.

Mandatory testing rules:

Pre departure test:

•   ALL travellers (irrespective of vaccination status) must carry a negative RT-PCR test report, with sample taken 48 hours before departure.

On arrival test:

• All travellers (irrespective of vaccination status) must undergo a PCR test on arrival and on day 5 and day 10 of their stay in Bahrain. 
• All testing costs are to be borne by the travellers. 
• The test certificate must have a QR code that can be scanned and verified during check-in/boarding. The online version of the PCR report must be the same as the PDF version that the travellers present at the counter.  
• Those below 6 years of age do not have to take any test or quarantine. Those between 6-12 years must undergo a PCR test on arrival, the 5th and the 10th day of their stay (no quarantine needed). 

• The arrival, day 5 and day 10 post-arrival tests mandatory for all travellers (vaccinated/Non-vaccinated) above 6 years of age are subject to a BHD 36 Fee (approximately $96), to be paid prior to arrival through the official BeAware Bahrain App, through the Bahrain eGovernment Portal on bh.bh/covidpay, or upon arrival at a designated airport kiosk, where card and cash payments are accepted.
• It's preferred that travellers pay for the arrival Covid19 Test in advance using BeAware Bahrain App or through the Bahrain eGovernment Portal.
• The Bahrain Immigration Authority is insisting on the following additional requirements, for travellers travelling on a Valid Visit Visa/ eVisit Visa: 
  
  • A Confirmed Return Ticket 
  • Sufficient Funds to manage their stay in Bahrain (at least BHD 300 or equivalent) 
  • A Confirmed Hotel Reservation in Bahrain (for the period of stay)

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip. 

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules

• No quarantine on arrival needed. Non-vaccinated children below 18 accompanying their fully vaccinated parents do not have to quarantine.
• Click here for full details. NOTE: India-related information is mentioned under the ‘Country B’ section.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Bangladesh is open for all visa holders from India.
• Click here and here for more details. India-related information is mentioned under the ‘Country B’ section.

Guidelines for Non Vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Must carry a negative COVID test report, with sample taken within 72 hours before departure.
• There is no requirement for children under 12 to present a negative RT PCR COVID-19 test result. Children under 12 should follow the same regime that applies to those family members they are travelling with, regardless of their vaccination status.
• Travellers with COVID-19 symptoms may be required to take a PCR test. Those testing positive will be required to isolate at a government authorised facility for at least seven days and until they test negative in a subsequent PCR test.
• In all circumstances, people staying in a government approved hotel, government facility or hospital will need to cover the costs of those stays and any necessary COVID-19 tests. The Bangladesh authorities may retain passports of any passengers in quarantine and will re-turn them at the end of the quarantine period.
• Click here for full details.

Quarantine Rules:

• Must quarantine at home or place of stay for 14 days after arrival. Non-vaccinated children below 18 must follow the same quarantine protocols as their parents.
• Click here for full details.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Bangladesh is open for all visa holders from India.
• Click here and here for more details.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• Anyone who has travelled through Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days before travel can only enter if they undergo institutional quarantine (self-paid) for 14 days.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Must sign and submit a Health Declaration form on arrival. 
• A valid vaccination certificate is mandatory for those who do not wish to undergo quarantine. 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Air India

Entry Eligibility, Testing & Quarantine Rules:

• Travellers who have completed their full dose (single/double dose as applicable) of a WHO approved COVID-19 vaccine before 14 days of the travel date can enter Bangladesh without quarantine. They must carry official proof of vaccination.
• Travellers who have not had their full dose (single/double dose as applicable) of COVID-19 vaccine can enter Bangladesh, as long as they undergo mandatory 14 days of home quarantine.
• If any COVID-19 symptoms are identified in a traveller on arrival, he/she shall be sent to a government authorised hospital for further check-ups and must undergo 7 days of isolation at government nominated facility or hotel at their own expenses if Covid-19 is detected. RT-PCR test will be carried out again after 7 days and he/she will be released when the test result is negative. 
• Anyone below 18 years old without vaccination can travel with their fully vaccinated family and they will have to observe same health formalities that will apply to their family members on arrival. 
• All incoming travellers, except children below 12 years old, must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report. The PCR test shall be done within 48 hours before flight departure time. 
• Quarantine (institutional/home) formalities for the diplomats and their family members shall be as per the latest directives/decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bangladesh.

Special rules for anyone who has visited/transited through Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe within last 14 days:

• Must complete mandatory 14 days of institutional quarantine at government nominated hotels at own expense. 
• RT-PCR test (self-paid) will be carried out on 7th and 14th day of the quarantine. 
• Depending on the RT-PCR test result on 7th day of the quarantine, COVID positive travellers will be separated for further isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the COVID negative travellers will continue their institutional quarantine for 14 days. 
• Depending on the RT-PCR test result on 14th day of the quarantine, COVID negative passengers will be released. 
• Proof of hotel booking in Bangladesh must be presented by the travellers during check-in from the countries mentioned above.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

  Covid test rules:

• All travellers must carry a negative RT-PCR testreport (with QR code), with sample taken within 72 hours before departure.
• It is not mandatory to be vaccinated to enter Bhutan, however, vaccinated people have to quarantine for a lesser duration than non-vaccinated.
• All vaccines are accepted by Bhutan, including Covishield and Covaxin. 

Quarantine Rules

• Vaccinated people must quarantine for 14 days and non-vaccinated for 21 days.

 Kinds of visa allowed

• Travel to Bhutan is open for both vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians, including tourists.

 Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• Foreign consultants/experts must be in possession of valid visas/work permits issued by the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources or the Department of Immigration.
• Starting 25th April, quarantine period for international travellers who are fully vaccinated, with RT-PCR negative certificate will be reduced to 5 days. Those who are unvaccinated will have to undergo quarantine for 10 days.

 Destination Restrictions

• None

 Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Must complete and submit a Health Declaration Form.
• Click here for more.
• Medical screening will be done for all travellers.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules:

• All travellers are subjected to go through the quarantine period for 14 days in a designated quarantine hotel and undergo 6 professional swab tests during the compulsory quarantine. Click here for list of hotels designated for quarantine. 
• After the quarantine phase, the travellers must self-monitor for the next 7 days. They will have to go for compulsory testing on the 16^th day of arrival at Hong Kong (professional swab sampling at a Community Testing Centre (CTC), or a recognised local medical testing institutions; or conduct and submit a deep throat saliva test at specified collection points).
• All travellers are subjected to go through compulsory testing on the 19th day of arrival at HK (must be conducted at a Community Testing Centre (CTC)).

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Only HKSAR (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) residents, Hong Kong passport holders and Hong Kong ID card holders can currently travel on these flights as long as they are fully vaccinated. Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik V are accepted by Hong Kong. 14 days must have passed since the final vaccine dose for a traveller to be considered fully vaccinated.
• Click here and here for more details.

Guidelines for Non Vaccinated Travellers

Travel from India is currently not allowed for non-vaccinated travellers.

Other Important Information:

• Information on Hong Kong’s safety advisories can be accessed at: https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/quarantine_procedures_airport.html 
• Resources to check:
  
  • COVID-19 Thematic Website - Together, We Fight the Virus - Designated Hotels for Quarantine (coronavirus.gov.hk)
  • HKSAR Department of Health Health & Quarantine Information Declaration (chp.gov.hk)
  • eHDF_poster_general.pdf (travelhealth.gov.hk)

Destination Restrictions

• Travel for Indian passport holders is currently not allowed unless they fall in the categories mentioned above in the ‘Kinds of visa allowed’ section .

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Register before arrival here and here. 
• Travellers will have to provide a Confirmation of room reservation in a DQH for not less than 14 nights starting from the day of arrival at Hong Kong.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Special Guidelines for International Travellers Arriving from all countries NOT mentioned above:

• Must submit a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha website before travelling and include the last 14 days of their travel history. Travellers will be liable for criminal prosecution if they give incorrect information regarding their health and travel status.
• Must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR conducted within 72 hours before boarding on the same portal. Travellers will not be allowed to board if they do not upload their test online.
• On arrival, a sub-section (2% of the total passengers on the flight) must undergo random post arrival testing at the airport. They will be allowed to exit the airport once the samples are submitted. If anyone tests positive, they will be treated/isolated as per laid down standard protocol.
• All travellers must self-monitor their health for next 14 days of arrival. If travellers under self-health monitoring, develop signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, they must immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call national helpline number 1075.
• All travellers should also give an undertaking on the portal or otherwise to Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, through concerned airlines before they are allowed to undertake the journey that they would abide by the decision of the appropriate government authority to undergo home/institutional quarantine/ self-health monitoring, as warranted.

For more information, please check: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesforInternationalarrivalsupdatedon10thFebruary2022.pdf

• Further guidelines issued by Maharashtra:
  
  • In addition to all the above mentioned rules, there are further guidelines issued by Maharashtra for all incoming travellers who are either arriving from or have transited through South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in the last 15 days.
  • They must undergo mandatory 7 days of institutional quarantine.
  • They must take an RT-PCR test on day 1 of arrival and another on day 7 of quarantine. If found positive, they will be transferred to a hospital. If negative, they must undergo further 7 days of home quarantine.
  • If any traveller is taking a connecting flight to any other place in India (without leaving the airport) they must take a test at the first airport of arrival in Maharashtra. If negative, they can proceed for connecting flight.
  • If anyone tests positive, they will have to undergo institutional quarantine and follow treatment protocols set in place by local health authorities.
• Further guidelines issued by Karnataka: It is mandatory for ALL travellers arriving from UK, France and Singapore to take a test on arrival at Bengaluru airport. For all other countries, around 5% of travellers will be tested on arrival, on random basis. Two types of tests are available: Rapid Antigen Test (RT-PCR) for INR 3000 where wait time for result is 1 hour and normal RT-PCR test for INR 500 where wait time for result is 6 hours. Travellers cannot exit the airport till their negative test report is out. Please book the test before boarding your flight here.
• Further guidelines issued by Kashmir:  Mandatory to download the Aarogya Setu app. All travellers (irrespective of where they are travelling from) must undergo a government-sponsored COVID test on arrival and then proceed for institutional quarantine (either self-paid hotel or state-sponsored free accommodation facility). If test is negative, they can exit institutional quarantine and proceed for home quarantine for 7 days and take another test on the 8th day.
• Further guidelines issued by Bihar: All foreign travellers coming to Bihar through Patna will have to undergo Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival at the airport. Some travellers will also be randomly selected for RT-PCR testing.
•   Further guidelines issued by Odisha: Pre-departure test: All international arrivals (irrespective of vaccination) must carry a negative RT-PCR report, with sample taken within 48 hours of boarding. On-arrival test: All international arrivals will have to take COVID tests (both RAT and RT-PCR) on arrival and then exit the airport after giving their samples. They must quarantine for 7 days at home and take another test on day 8. If any of the tests are positive, government-mandated treatment protocols will follow.
• Further guidelines issued by West Bengal: All international arrivals (irrespective of where they are travelling from) must take a COVID test (RT-PCR or RAT) on arrival at their own cost. They must pre-book their test before arrival here.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• Travellers who have not received the full dose vaccine are required to undergo 7 days of quarantine. They will have to undergo RT-PCR test on the 6^th day of the quarantine. 
• Travellers who have received the full-dose vaccines are required to undergo 5 days of quarantine. They will have to undergo RT-PCR test on the 4^th day of the quarantine. 
• Travellers who have received a booster vaccine are required to undergo 3 days of quarantine. They will have to undergo RT-PCR test on the 3^rd day of the quarantine.
• Note – if the test is positive with moderate or severe symptoms, and/or with uncontrolled comorbidities, they will be isolated or treated at a COVID-19 referral hospital. The cost of the treatment will be borne by the traveller

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Indonesia is open for tourism. Fully and partially vaccinated travellers can enter Indonesia.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel. 
• E-visa is allowed for travellers. 
• Travellers are not allowed to transit, but they can enter from Bali
• Check here and here for more information.

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Travellers must have a confirmed booking of an accommodation 
• An e-visit tourist visa with a visa number ending with LN
• A medical insurance with minimal coverage of USD 25,000- for COVID-19 treatment.
• Must download the PeduliLindungi app and do your vaccine registration.
• Travellers must do their electronic custom declaration 
• A completed "electronic health awareness card (e-HAC)" must be presented upon arrival. The card can be obtained before departure through the PeduliLindungi app.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

• Any Indian national holding any type of valid visa from Iraq and destined for Iraq only. .

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• A negative Covid-19 test (PCR and/ or serology) completed <72 hours before departure, is required to enter Iraq.
• Thermal screenings are being done at the port of entry as well to identify symptomatic patients.

Airline Guidelines and Other Important Things to Remember:

• Some regions inside Iraq are still under curfew. Click here for all the latest coronavirus related updates issues by Iraqi government.
• Taxis and private mini vans are running in most places but a lot of public transport in Iraq is currently non-operational.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

• Those eligible to enter Japan must have a place to stay in Japan and a means of transportation (other than public transportation) from the airport to their place of stay.
• For latest visa updates and border restrictions, click here and here

Can non-Indians travel?

• Japanese nationals, Permanent Residents (PR), spouse/child of a Japanese national or Japanese PR and Long Term Residents can travel ONLY if they have a ‘Re-entry Permission Letter’ issued by the embassy. For more details, click here.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Travel from India is not allowed barring the few exceptions mentioned above..

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• A ‘Written Pledge’ with full health and travel information must be submitted before departure. Check more details here.
• After arrival, a questionnaire must be duly filled and submitted online while still at the airport. For this, a smartphone that can connect to the airport wi-fi will be required. Click here for more.
• Passengers should also download and install the OEL mobile app that will help Japanese authorities track their location and movement during the mandatory quarantine period.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, all passengers must carry a negative test result, with sample taken within 72 hours before boarding.
• Only Nuclear Acid Amplification tests will be accepted. These include RT-PCR, LAMP, TMA, TRC, SmartAmp, NEAR and CLEIA. No other testing methods will be accepted.
• Test report must clearly mention the result, sample collection date, doctor’s signature, name of the laboratory and have an imprint of a valid seal. The language must be either English or Japanese.
• All passengers must also undergo a test at the airport on arrival in Japan and proceed for their 10 day institutional quarantine.
• They must also take a test on Day 3, 6 and 10 of their institutional quarantine.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• 10-days of institutional quarantine must be done after arrival, at a hotel accommodation authorised by the Japanese Quarantine Centre.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information

Air India

Indian Tourists Allowed: No

Who can travel?

• Travel is open to only those Indian nationals who have the following:
• Residence card of Japan, or Re-entry Permit (in case they are returning to Japan after a gap of more than 1 year)
• Re-entry Permit is only allowed for the following:
• Permanent Resident (PR) who departed Japan after 13th May, 2021.
• Spouse/child of a Japanese National who has departed Japan by 13th May, 2021.
• Spouse/child of a Japanese PR who has departed Japan on or before 13th May, 2021.
• Long Term Resident who has departed Japan on or before 13th May, 2021.
• NOTE: Currently all visas with the description EX-R or Ex-B in the remarks column stand suspended.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Yes, all passengers must carry a negative test result, conducted 72 hours before boarding.
• Only Nuclear Acid Amplification tests will be accepted. These include RT-PCR, LAMP, TMA, TRC, SmartAmp, NEAR and CLEIA. No other testing methods will be accepted.
• Test report must clearly mention the result, sample collection date, doctor’s signature, name of the laboratory and have an imprint of a valid seal. The language must be either English or Japanese.
• All passengers must also undergo a test at the airport on arrival in Japan and proceed for their 10 day hotel/institutional quarantine.
• They must also take a test on Day 3, 6 and 10 of their hotel/institutional quarantine.

Helpline and Resources:

• Distressed Indian nationals stuck in Japan should get in touch with the Embassy of India in Tokyo. Their emergency helpline number is +81 80 3301 5242 (24*7). For other queries, visit https://indembassy-tokyo.gov.in/
• Follow @JapanSafeTravel on Twitter for regular travel-related updates.
• Download the Japan Official Travel App if you wish to visit Japan here.
• Travellers who do not have a residence or hotel booking upon arrival in Japan will be required to stay in a facility provided by Quarantine Health Officials until PCR test results arrive.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules: None

Kinds of visa allowed: All visa holders

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Non-vaccinated travellers must provide a negative RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival. The test must be in English, Russian or Kazakh language.
• Children under the age of 5 do not have to undergo any test.

Quarantine Rules: None

Kinds of visa allowed:  All visa holders

Other Information:

Kazakhstan approves vaccination certificates that are issued in Argentina, Armenia, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Canada, Czech, Ecuador, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Maldives, Moldova (Rep.), Mongolia, Montenegro, Peru, Philippines, San Marino, Serbia, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Turkey or United Kingdom.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

Travelers must complete a health declaration form before departing from India.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules:

• There are different quarantine guidelines for different traveller starting April 1, 2022 Refer below:
  
  • If the on-arrival test is negative for fully vaccinated travellers then no quarantine
  • If the on-arrival test is negative for partially and unvaccinated travellers then they must quarantine for 5 days, they shall under PCR test on day 4 and a RTK –Ag test on Day 5. If negative result, they can exit isloaltion, if positive, they must quarantine for 5 more days.
  • If the on-arrival result is positive the fully vaccinated travellers will quarantine for 7 days and partially/non-vaccinated travellers will isolate for 10 days.
• There are different quarantine guidelines for different travellers. Refer below –
• Fully-vaccinated travellers (with booster) must quarantine for at least 5 days upon arrival. On day 5, RT-PCR test will be conducted again, followed by RTK-Ag test on day 7. The quarantine period will end if the test results are negative.
• Fully vaccinated travellers (without booster) must quarantine for 7 days upon arrival.  On day 5, RT-PCR test will be conducted again, followed by RTK-Ag test on day 7. The quarantine period will end if the test results are negative.
• Non-vaccinated travellers must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival. On day 8, RT-PCR test will be conducted again, followed by RTK-Ag test on day 10. The quarantine period will end if the test results are negative.
• Eligible travellers for a home quarantine are required to apply for approval within 4 to 10 days before departure through Ministry of Health Malaysia official website here. The approval is subject to Ministry of Health Risk Assessment.
• Note: Indian travellers arriving from high-risk countries will have to wear a digital tracking device throughout the quarantine period.
• Note: The cost for quarantine that includes COVID-19 screening test, accommodation, meal, transport, and handling cost as determined by the Malaysian Ministry of Health are to be borne by travellers. Payment of any applicable charges are to be made through the MySafeTravel System or the MyQR phone app prior to their arrival into Malaysia to avoid congestion at the airport.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travellers are permitted to travel to Malaysia for essential reasons only. Check the list below:
  
  • Malaysian nationals
  • Diplomatic passport holders
  • Passengers with MyTravel Pass (MTP)
  • Students with written approval from immigration
  • Passengers arriving from Singapore under the Vaccinated Travel Lanes program
  • Passengers traveling under the Langkawi Travel Bubble
• Click here to know more.
• Starting April 1, 2022, travel to Malaysia is open for all Indian travellers including fully vaccinated, partially and unvaccinated.

Other Important Information:

• Travellers must show a proof of their confirmed accommodation and tours. It is advised to travel withregistered and licensed travel agent under Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia. Check here for the list.
• Make sure all the documents that you carry are in English language.

Destination Restrictions

• Travel to Sabah and Sarawak are subject to the respective State Disaster Management Committee’s travelling requirements.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Travellers and airline crew travelling to Malaysia must install the MySejahtera appon their mobile device and complete Complete MySejahtera Travel Form. Passengers may visit here for more information. Starting April 1, 2022, for fully vaccinated - a digital Traveller's Card will be issued and for partially vaccinated/unvaccinated travellers, a Digital Home Surveillance Order (HSO) will be issued.
• In addition, they must complete a Health Declaration and Risk Assessmentform at least 24 hours prior to departure.
• Must get travel insurance with COVID-19 worth USD 50,000 (coverage throughout the entire stay in Malaysia). Malaysian citizens living abroad are exempted from this requirement.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine rules:

• Travel-related quarantine is not required by any traveler. However, except the tourists and citizens of Maldives, other travelers are advised to do a PCR test between the 3rd and 5th day of arrival.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Open for all visa holders from India.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Make sure to fill out the Imuga Travel Declaration Form within 48 hours prior to travel.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• All non-vaccinated travellers (including children above 1 year of age) must carry a negative RT-PCR test report, with sample taken within 96 hours before departure.
• The PCR test document containing the test result should state:  
  • Passenger name (as in passport)
  • Name/address of the testing laboratory
  • Type of test stated as PCR test 
  • Date of sampling 
  • Result
• Anyone whose transit takes more than 24 hours must take a repeat PCR test within 96 hours prior to embarkation at the point of transit.  
• If the traveller is unable to meet the entry requirement of a negative COVID-19 PCR test result done 96 hours prior to departure to the Maldives, owing to the COVID-19 positive status within the 60 days of initial positive sample collection, must follow the instructions stated in Guidance for positive recovered travellers.

Quarantine rules:

• There is no quarantine for tourists and other fully-vaccinated travellers. Non-vaccinated travellers must quarantine for 14 days at a designated quarantine facility. They must take a test on the last day of quarantine and exit quarantine, if negative. Please check more details below:

The following travellers are exempt from quarantine:

• Travellers entering the Maldives under a Tourist Visa.
• Quarantine exempted travellers must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test between the 3rd and 5th day from date of arrival.
• Travellers who have recently recovered from COVID-19 (previous infection within 60 days prior to date of departure) and got a positive PCR test result from the sample tested for travel.
• NOTE: COVID-19 vaccination is deemed complete if 14 days have passed since completion of prescribed doses of COVID-19 vaccine approved by Maldives Food and Drug Authority or WHO for emergency use (Emergency Use Listing).

Travellers who must undergo mandatory quarantine on arrival:

• Maldivian citizens and long term visa holders (except tourists) who have not received all the prescribed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved by Maldives Food and Drug Authority or is mentioned in WHO’s Emergency Use Listing (EUL, Status of COVID-19 Vaccines within WHO EUL/PQ evaluation process) are required to quarantine for 14-days (fourteen) after arrival to Maldives.
• Maldivian citizens and long term visa holders (except tourists) who have not completed 14 (fourteen) days (prior to date of arrival) after receiving the prescribed dose(s) of a vaccine, are required to quarantine for 14-days (fourteen) after arrival to Maldives.
• The travellers who are required to quarantine should register for prior approval 24-48-hours before travelling by providing required details to arrivals.heoc@health.gov.mv
• Such individual(s) must obtain a negative PCR test result on completion of the 14 days, before they are released from quarantine. Children under the age of 12 (twelve) years are exempted from quarantine

Destination Restrictions

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Vistara Airlines:

For Vistara operated flights to Male from India, please note the following eligibility guidelines as of date:

Following categories are allowed for travel from India to Male:

1. Tourists
2. Maldivian Nationals
3. Special Visa Holders
4. Business Visa Holders
5. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
6. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign on to a ship
7. Holders of a valid work permit or work visa
8. Expatriates with a valid visa issued by Maldives Immigration
9. Tourists
10. Maldivian Nationals
11. Special Visa Holders
12. Business Visa Holders
13. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
14. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign on to a ship
15. Holders of a valid work permit or work visa
16. Expatriates with a valid visa issued by Maldives Immigration

Vaccinated travellers

• Passengers travelling for the purpose of tourism will be provided a visa on arrival. Tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
• For a list of resorts where you can stay as approved by the Maldivian Health authority, please click here. 
• Customers must be in possession of a valid return ticket.
• All arriving passengers and airline crew should complete and submit the online Traveler Health Declaration form available from the Maldives Immigration website portal https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ 48 hours prior to their departure from the Maldives.
• Expatriates traveling to the Maldives shall hold a valid visa issued by Maldives Immigration.
• Passengers traveling to the Maldives are no longer required to hold COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate and/or a negative PCR test result upon arrival to Maldives.
• No Quarantine on arrival into Maldives.
• Travellers travelling for the purpose of tourism will be provided a visa on arrival. Tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
• Tourists (excluding children who are not eligible for vaccination) intending to check-in or stay at tourist guesthouses in local islands must have completed the prescribed dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine (approved by the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or the Maldives Food and Drug Authority and at least 14 days should have passed after the prescribed doses(s).
• Tourists intending to check-in at tourist guesthouses in local islands who have not completed the prescribed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to check-in at tourist guesthouses in local islands that comply with the following criteria:
• Travellers must be in possession of a valid return ticket.
• Tourists intending to check-in at Tourist Guesthouses in local islands who have not completed the prescribed dose(s) of a Covid-19 Vaccine will be allowed to check-in to Tourist Guesthouses in local islands that meet the following criteria:
• At least 90% of the eligible resident population above 12 years of age have completed the full dosage of vaccination.
• All arriving travellers and airline crew should complete and submit the online Traveler Health Declaration form available from Maldives Immigration website portal https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ 48 hours prior to their departure from the Maldives.
• If the passenger makes a transit during the journey; the initial PCR test will be valid if the transit does not exceed 24 hours.
• If passenger must take a repeat PCR test prior to embarkation at the point of transit.

Non-Vaccinated Travellers

• All travellers travelling for the purpose of tourism must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/, issued no more than 96 hours before departure from the first port of embarkation. The certificate issued shall be in English in print or electronic form during airline check-in and if required at arrival. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 96 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.
• The RT-PCR certificate must contain the name as per passport, name, and address of the testing laboratory, type of test stated as PCR test, date of sample collection, and result.
• Children below the age of 1 year are exempted from the pre-departure RT-PCR test.
• Travellers going for the purpose of tourism will be provided a visa on arrival. Tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
• Tourists (excluding children who are not eligible for vaccination) intending to check-in or stay at tourist guesthouses in local islands must have completed the prescribed dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine (approved by the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or the Maldives Food and Drug Authority and at least 14 days should have passed after the prescribed doses(s).
• Tourists intending to check-in at tourist guesthouses in local islands who have not completed the prescribed doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be allowed to check-in at tourist guesthouses in local islands that comply with the following criteria:
• Travellers must be in possession of a valid return ticket.
• Tourists intending to check-in at Tourist Guesthouses in local islands who have not completed the prescribed dose(s) of a Covid-19 Vaccine will be allowed to check-in to Tourist Guesthouses in local islands that meet the following criteria:
• At least 90% of the eligible resident population above 12 years of age have completed the full dosage of vaccination.
• All arriving travellers and airline crew should complete and submit the online Traveler Health Declaration form available from Maldives Immigration website portal https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ 48 hours prior to their departure from the Maldives.
• if travellers make a transit during the journey; the initial PCR test will be valid if the transit does not exceed 24 hours.
• lf travellers makes a transit exceeding 24 hours, the passenger must take a repeat PCR test prior to embarkation at the point of transit.

Guidance for COVID-19 positive recovered travellers travelling to the Maldives:

• Positive recovered travellers are required to present a valid PCR test result prior to entry into the Maldives. The sample for the PCR test must be taken not more than 96 hours prior to the scheduled time of departure from the first port of embarkation en-route to the Maldives. This requirement is not mandatory for children below the age of 1 (one) year.
• Travellers who recently recovered from COVID- l9 (previous infection within 60 days prior to the date of departure) and got a positive PCR test result from the sample tested for travel, must also present the documentation of recovery from COVID- 19.
• Positive recovered travellers going to the Maldives should follow the process described in the Guidance for Positive recovered Travelers available from the Ministry of Health website. 

GQuarantine guidelines for all travellers except tourists:

Following passenger categories shall be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in their place of residency or work. Additionally, they are required to obtain a COVID-19 negative PCR test result before they are released from quarantine:

1. Special Visa Holders whose duration of stay in the Maldives shall be of more than 7 days.
2. Business Visa Holders whose duration of stay in the Maldives shall be of more than 7 days.
3. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members.
4. Maldivian Nationals
5. Work Visa (Employment Visa) holders*

The above-mentioned categories of travellers including accompanying children who cannot be vaccinated shall be exempted from quarantine if:

• They have completed recommended dose(s) of a COVID-19 vaccine (approved by World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or Maldives Food and Drug Authority), and at least 14 (fourteen) days have passed after the completion of the prescribed dose(s). Such travellers (including accompanying children) must do a PCR Test between 3 to 5 days after their arrival to the Maldives.
• They have tested positive and recovered from a COVID-19 infection in the Maldives and have travelled to the Maldives within 60 (sixty) days from the sample date of the COVID-19 positive PCR test result.
• Work Visa Holders and their dependents from South Asian countries (Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka) who do not meet the quarantine exemption criteria will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in a facility designated by the Health Protection Agency upon arrival into the Maldives. Additionally, they are also required to undergo a PCR test between 48Hrs to 72Hrs of their arrival into the Maldives at their own cost and obtain a COVID-19 negative PCR Test result before they are released from quarantine.
• Work Visa holders who are required to undergo mandatory quarantine must obtain confirmation of reservation at a designated quarantine facility prior to their travel to the Maldives. Details regarding the designated quarantine facilities and quarantine guidelines applicable to such travellers will be announced by HPA.
• The quarantine guidelines for Work Visa holders travelling from South Asia are available on the HPA website.
• All departing travellers and airline crew must complete the online Traveler Health Declaration form for departure. The Health Declaration form for departure must be submitted before the time of departure but not exceed 24 hours before the time of departure. The online Traveler Health Declaration form is available from the Maldives Immigration website portal. 
• Book a government-designated quarantine facility/hotel by clicking here.

Indigo

Customer Categories Allowed to Travel

1. Tourists
2. Maldivian Nationals
3. Special Visa Holders
4. Business Visa Holders
5. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
6. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign on to a ship
7. Holders of a valid work permit or work visa
8. Holders of any other resident permit of Maldives

RT PCR Guidelines for all travellers except tourists

1. All Travellers including Maldivian nationals must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 96Hrs before departure of the last direct flight to Male. The certificate issued shall be in English in print or electronic form. Hand written certificates shall not be permitted. 96Hrs is calculated from the time of sample collection
2. The RT PCR certificate must contain name as per passport, name and address of the testing laboratory, Type of test, date of sample collection and result
3. Children below the age of 01year are exempted from the pre-departure RT-PCR test

Quarantine Guidelines for all travellers except tourists

Following customer categories shall be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in their place of residency or work. Additionally they are required to obtain a Covid-19 negative PCR test result before they are released from quarantine

1. Special Visa Holders whose duration of stay in Maldives shall be of more than 7 days
2. Business Visa Holders whose duration of stay in Maldives shall be of more than 7 days
3. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
4. Maldivian Nationals
5. Work Visa (Employment Visa) holders*

Customer Categories Allowed to Travel

1. Tourists
2. Maldivian Nationals
3. Special Visa Holders
4. Business Visa Holders
5. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
6. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign on to a ship
7. Holders of a valid work permit or work visa
8. Holders of any other resident permit of Maldives

Guidelines for all customers except tourists

1. All customers including children and infants are no longer required to be fully vaccinated or be in possession of pre-departure PCR test while travelling to Maldives.
2. All Customers are required to submit a health declaration within 48Hrs of their departure on https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/  and obtain a QR code. The QR code obtained to be made readily available for verification by immigration upon entry in Maldives
3. Customers travelling not for the purpose of tourism are required to be in possession of a valid visa issued by Maldives Immigration
4. Customers travelling on work visa must verify their visa status on https://xpat.egov.mv/

Guidelines for tourists

1. All customers including children and infants are no longer required to be fully vaccinated or be in possession of pre-departure PCR test while travelling to Maldives.
2. All Customers are required to submit a health declaration within 48Hrs of their departure on https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/  and obtain a QR code. The QR code obtained to be made readily available for verification by immigration upon entry in Maldives
3. All Customers travelling for the purpose of tourism shall be issued visa on arrival
4. Customers travelling for the purpose of tourism must have a confirmed reservation at a resort
5. List of resorts can stay as approved by Maldivian Health authority can be found by clicking here
6. Customers must be in possession of valid return ticket

The above mentioned categories of travellers including accompanying children who cannot be vaccinated shall be exempted from quarantine if;

They are fully vaccinated by a WHO or Maldives Food and Drug Authority approved vaccine i.e., those who have received both doses and completed 14 days after receipt of second dose. However such travellers including accompanying children are required to undergo a PCR test between the 5^th and 7^th day of their arrival into Maldives

OR

They are document of having being diagnosed and recovered from COVID-19 in Maldives and are travelling to the Maldives within 60 days from the sample date of COVID-19 positive PCR test result Work Visa Holders and their dependents who do not meet the quarantine exemption will be required to undergo mandatory quarantine for 14 days in a facility designated by the Health Protection Agency upon arrival into Maldives. Additionally, they are also required to undergo a PCR test between 48Hrs to 72Hrs of their arrival into the Maldives at their own cost and obtain a COVID-19 negative PCR Test result before they are released from quarantine Work Visa holders who are non-vaccinated or partially vaccinated are required to carry out the below mentioned without which they shall not be allowed to travel from India

1. Apply for Pre-approval to travel to Maldives, by email to arrivals.heoc@health.gov.mv and copied to airport@immigration.gov.mv.
2. Book a government designated quarantine facility/hotel by clicking here
3. Facilities approved by arrival HEOC are considered approved quarantine facilities and travellers in possession of the same shall be permitted to travel

Guidelines for tourists

All Travellers going for the purpose of tourism must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 96Hrs before departure of the last direct flight to Male. The certificate issued shall be in English in print or electronic form. Hand written certificates shall not be permitted. 96Hrs is calculated from the time of sample collection The RT PCR certificate must contain name as per passport, name and address of the testing laboratory, Type of test, date of sample collection and result Children below the age of 01year are exempted from the pre-departure RT-PCR test Travellers going for the purpose of tourism must have a confirmed reservation at a resort Tourists (excluding children who are not eligible of vaccination) intending to stay at tourist facilities in inhabited island will be permitted only if they are fully vaccinated by a WHO or Maldives Food and Drug Authority approved vaccine i.e., those who have received both doses and completed 14 days after receipt of second dose Tourists intending to check-in at tourist facilities in inhabited island who have not completed the prescribed doses of a Covid-19 Vaccine will be allowed to check-in at facilities that comply to the following criteria

1. At least 60% of the Tourist Guesthouse Island population eligible for vaccination have completed the prescribed doses of a Covid-19 Vaccine and have surpassed 14 days after the prescribed doses
2. At least 95% of staff in all tourist facilities of the Tourist Guesthouses Island have surpassed 14 days after the prescribed doses
3. At least 90% of resident population of the Tourist Guesthouses Island who are 65years and above have completed and surpassed 14 days after the recommended doses
4. List of such resorts/islands can be found by clicking here

List of resorts can stay as approved by Maldivian Health authority can be found by clicking here

Travellers must be in possession of valid return ticket

Applicable to all travellers

• Travellers are required to submit a health declaration within 24Hrs of their departure on https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/and obtain a QR code. Travellers falling under the category of pre-arrival RT-PCR required shall be required to attach a copy of their negative test result while completing their health declaration on the portal. The QR code obtained to be made readily available for verification by immigration upon entry in Maldives
• Travellers who have been vaccinated by a WHO approved vaccine (should be in receipt of both does of the vaccine and have completed 14 days from receipt of the 2^nddose) shall not be exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR test provided they are in possession of the vaccination certificate at the time of travel

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules: Fully vaccinated travellers do not have to quarantine. Note: The vaccination certificate must be in English.

Kinds of visa allowed:  All visas are allowed, including tourist visas.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• All travellers must carry a negative RT-PCR or equivalent testing (Gene Xpert/True NAAT or WHO accredited test) report issued by the registered COVID-19 labs of respective countries (with QR code) with swab sample taken within 72 hours before departure.
• Vaccinated travellers must carry a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. The certificate should be in English language.
• Non-vaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers must also take a test on day 6 of arrival.
• Testing is not mandatory for those below 5 years and vaccinations are not mandatory for children below 18 years, as long as they follow all other protocols mandatory for the adults.
• Special rules for Nepali nationals and those with a diplomatic passport/official passport/ resident visa of Nepal who are not fully vaccinated: They can enter Nepal after taking an antigen test on arrival. If they test positive, they must undergo institutional isolation and if they test negative, they must undergo 5 days of home isolation.

Quarantine rules:

• Non-vaccinated/partially vaccinated travellers must undergo at least 5 days of hotel quarantine in government listed hotels. They must carry a hotel booking confirmation and declare their itinerary while travelling.
• Anyone who tests positive on arrival must isolate as per instructions from Nepalese health authorities.

Kinds of visa allowed: All visas are allowed, including tourist visas.

• Nepali nationals/Non-resident Nepalis originally from Nepal or their family members or foreigners married to Nepali citizens coming to Nepal in case of the emergencies enlisted below, can travel only if they test negative on arrival (antigen test):
• Those coming for emergency purposes like for funerals and mourning as per the religion, custom & tradition with a recommendation by concerned local levels.
• Sick people as well as their caregivers, senior citizens above 75 years, children below five years and their guardians, and differently-abled people & chronic patients, certified by hospitals and with recommendations from respective local levels.
• Those individuals with their family members of the same household who are under treatment in ICUs/Ventilator of hospitals and have no one to take care of them on basis of clear evidence from hospital and recommendation of related local levels.
• Expats returning to Nepal, owning to deportation/liberation, are subject to the entire management of the Government of Nepal in line with the recommendation of the concerned Nepali Diplomatic Mission.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• Click here for other details.

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Must obtain a printed copy after filling up ARMS (Aboard Returnee Management System) forms or the International Traveller Forms available on https://www.ccmc.gov.np/.
• Register on the Nepal COVID-19 Surveillance App. 
• Must have a COVID-19 insurance policy which includes the following:
  
  • Coverage of hotel quarantine cost (up to 14 days) and medical expenses (NPR equivalent to US $5000), if needed, of all age-groups if diagnosed with COVID-19 whilst travelling.
  • Claim, validity and payment of insurance policy of all travellers with local insurer at Nepal.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• Fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Visa only allowed for full-vaccinated travellers.

Guidelines for Non-Vaccinated Travellers (Omani Nationals only)

Covid test rules:

• Must carry a negative RT-PCR test report while boarding, take a test immediately on arrival, and take another test on day 8 after arrival. 
• Indian nationals who are not vaccinated or partially vaccinated are not allowed to travel to Oman.
• NOTE: For flights longer than 8 hours, pre-departure test must be valid for 96 hours and for less than 8 hours, valid for 72 hours. 
• Details here.

Quarantine Rules:

• Must quarantine for 7 days and wear a tracking wristband (issued by the government).

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Visa only allowed for Omani Nationals and diplomats.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• Travellers from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique and those who have been in these seven countries within 14 days from the date of arrival are not permitted to enter Oman.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Must download the Tarassud + mobile app. Details here.
• Must register for Traveller Registration Form (TRF) on the e-Mushrif government portal. Details here.
• Those who have to take the on-arrival tests (non-vaccinated travellers) must also pre-book their tests and tracking wristband while registering (package costs around 25 OMR).
• Passengers must have health insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses for at least 1 month

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Air India

Who can enter?

Fully vaccinated travellers must:

• Complete their registration on https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Fully vaccinated travellers are exempted from pre-departure test. They must, however carry a valid vaccination certificate which shows 14 days has passed since their final dose.

Non-vaccinated travellers must:

• Complete their registration on https://covid19.emushrif.om/.
• Carry a negative result of COVID-19 PCR test as per the CAA Circular No.20/2021.
• Pre-book their Covid-19 PCR test upon arrival to the Sultanate of Oman.
• Must have confirmed reservation for institutional quarantine except for Omani citizens and other categories excluded from the institutional quarantine.
• Travellers arriving from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini and Mozambique and those who have been in these seven countries within 14 days from the date of arrival are not permitted to enter Oman.

Oman Air

Mandatory Documentation for Entry:

• Must register on https://covid19.emushrif.om/ before departure.
• Must have health insurance to cover COVID-19 expenses for at least 1 month (does not apply to Omani nationals). 
• Fully vaccinated travellers must carry either carry a pre-departure test report or a valid certificate as per the rules below. 
  
  • Pre-departure rules: The COVID-19 PCR test sample must be taken within 96 hours before arrival if arriving on a flight that takes 8 hours or more (including transit) or within 72 hours before arrival if arriving on a flight that takes less than 8 hours (including transit).
  • Vaccination certificate rules: Oman accepts Covishield, Covaxin, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm, Sinovac or Sputnik. 14 days must have passed since the final dose. 
• All reports and certificates must have a QR code and be uploaded on https://covid19.emushrif.om/.
• Fully vaccinated do not have to quarantine. The others must quarantine as per Oman government rules. 

Fully Vaccinated arrivals carrying a pre-departure negative PCR test must:

• Upload pre-arrival PCR test result with QR code through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Upload the vaccine certificate with the QR code through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Present the travel request form Travel Registration Form (TRF) upon arrival.
• Fully vaccinated travellers are exempted from pre-departure test. They must, however carry a valid vaccination certificate which shows 14 days has passed since their final dose.

Fully Vaccinated arrivals not carrying a pre-departure negative PCR test must:

• Register through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Upload the vaccine certificate (with QR) through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Present the travel request form Travel Registration Form (TRF) upon arrival.
• Undergo PCR test upon arrival.
• They be fitted with a wristband & quarantine until the test result is released.
• If tested negative, the wristband must be returned to the nearest health center or private hospital to be removed.
• If tested positive, arrivals must continue to quarantine for 10 days.

Non-vaccinated arrivals who are Omani Residents must:

• Register through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Upload a negative PCR test result with QR code pre-arrival through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Book an institutional quarantine (unless exempted) through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Present the travel request form Travel Registration Form (TRF) upon arrival.
• Undergo PCR test upon arrival.
• Institutional quarantine for 7 days.
• PCR test is required on the 8th day.
• If tested positive, residents must quarantine for additional 10 days.

Non-vaccinated arrivals who are Omani nationals must:

• Register through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Upload a negative PCR test result with QR code pre-arrival through: https://covid19.emushrif.om/
• Undergo PCR test upon arrival.
• Home quarantine for 7 days.
• PCR test is required on the 8th day.
• If tested positive, residents must quarantine for additional 10 days.

Travel Ban Imposed:

• Travellers from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Mozambique are not allowed to enter. 
• This also applies for passenger who have been in these countries for past 14 days. 
• Exemptions to the travel ban: 
  
  • Omani citizens, diplomats, health workers and their families are excluded from the decision, as well as citizens of the above said countries who have valid residence in Oman. 
  • Travellers younger than 18 years.
  • All those with a diplomatic passport travelling on duty. 
  • NOTE: All those excluded from this decision, including Omani citizens, are subject to COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival and mandatory seven days’ institutional quarantine with COVID-19 PCR test on the sixth day. 

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). MakeMyTrip/Goibibo accepts no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules:

• Indian travellers must quarantine in a hotel for 1 days. The hotel can be booked through the Discover Qatar site.
• Click here for more. NOTE: India-specific guidelines are mentioned in the ‘Exceptional Red List’ section.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Qatar is open for only fully vaccinated visa holders from India (Covishield allowed). Travellers must carry a negative RT-PCR test report with sample taken 48 hours before departure and undergo a hotel quarantine for 1 day after arrival.
• Click here for more. NOTE: India-specific guidelines are mentioned in the ‘Exceptional Red List’ section.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

• Non-vaccinated and partially vaccinated travellers (i.e. those who have not received both doses of the vaccine 14 days before arrival) cannot enter. However, non-vaccinated children, accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents, can travel. 
• They must follow the same testing and quarantine rules that their fully vaccinated parents do.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• Non-vaccinated and partially vaccinated travellers (i.e. those who have not received both doses of the vaccine 14 days before arrival) cannot enter. However, non-vaccinated children, accompanied by their fully vaccinated parents, can travel. 
• Travellers who have been through Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days before travel must quarantine in a hotel for 7 days and undergo multiple COVID tests after arrival, as mandated by the government. 
• Click here for more.        

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Non-residents of Qatar must register via the pre-travel registration system for people entering the State of Qatar on  www.ehteraz.gov.qa website and upload all relevant official documents, where applicable, such as vaccination certificates, evidence of previous COVID-19 infection, serology antibody test results (for conditional vaccines), and PCR lab result at least 3 days before arrival. 
• All passengers must sign an Undertaking and Acknowledgement Form before arriving in Qatar. The form is available on the Ministry of Public Health website
• Tourists must carry proof of hotel reservation (quarantine). Click here for more.
• Must download the Ehteraz mobile app.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Air India

Entry Eligibility, Testing & Quarantine Rules:

Visa and Registration Checklist:

• Arriving travellers must install EHTERAZ application on their mobile phones. 
• Each traveller must complete a ‘Health Assessment Form for Returning Travellers’ before arrival. 
• 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 under the following conditions: 
  
  • The companion (house workers, or other similar companions) should be accompanied by the 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 for a 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 of the applicable visa fees (QAR 100).
• 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. 
• Eligible visa holders MUST be in possession of sufficient funds when travelling to DOHA on 'Visit Visa’ or 'Visa of Arrival’.
• 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 those destined for Qatar are permitted to travel. 
  • As of 21st August 2020, the exceptional entry permit will be applicable to holders of resident permit in the State of Qatar as well as visitors with personal visit visa issued by Ministry of Interior. 

Test Rules:

• Must carry a COVID-19 PCR test report done within 48 hours before departure from testing centers approved by the local health authority. 
• Anyone transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test as mentioned above. In case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can get it done Hamad International Airport by paying a fee of QAR 300/- per test. The PCR test result should be negative before boarding the aircraft. 
• Check Qatar’s updated travel policy here. 

All fully vaccinated FIFA Arab Cup fans with Fan ID must:

• Book Discover Qatar hotel quarantine for 2 days. 
• Take a PCR test on arrival at the hotel.
• In case the game they are coming for, is within the 2-day quarantine period, they must undergo PCR test at the airport so they can be released within same day of arrival.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• None. However, those travelling for employment must quarantine for 14 days.
• Upon arrival, if high temperature is recorded, then a PCR test might be conducted along with self-isolation till a negative result is not received.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Russia is open for Russian citizens, Indian nationals with valid visas (including tourist visas), and non-Indian citizens with a residence permit or any other document that confirms their right to permanently reside in India.
• Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed to enter Russia provided they have clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. Seamen should be destined for Russia only.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel. 
• For information on repatriation flights to Russia and the registration process, visit: https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/alerts-regarding-coronavirus.php
• Indian students in Russia can find helpful information at https://indianembassy-moscow.gov.in/pdf/COVID-19-contacts.pdf
• Some locationsin Russia have self-isolation policies.
• Travel to Russia is open for Russian citizens as well as non-Indian citizens who have a residence permit or any other document that confirms their right to permanently reside in India. 
  • There is suspension of e-visa issuance.

Destination Restrictions

• Due to the detection of Omicron, a new Covid-19 variant, in several countries, the task force for preventing the importation and spread of Covid-19 in the Russian Federation has temporarily restricted entry to Russia (including via third countries) for nationals and permanent residents of the following countries: South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Madagascar, Eswatini, Tanzania, Hong Kong, and Kenya; as well as foreign nationals who visited the above countries within 14 days before arriving in Russia.
• Travellers who may have visited or transited through high-risk countries within the previous 10 days before their travel to Russia will not be permitted to travel. There are exceptions for nationals who will be required to undergo express testing on arrival. Please see the for high risk countries here.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Russian citizens must submit details on the Unified Public Services Portal
  • An application form must also be filled upon arrival.
  • Travellers must also provide proof of medical insurance that covers the costs related to possible COVID-19 infection. Further information can be found here.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Aeroflot

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• Citizens of India with any visa type.
• Seafarers with Indian citizenship arriving for the rotation of crew.
• Passengers will only be allowed to travel on direct flights to Russia.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Citizens of the Russian Federation;
• Non-Indian citizens with a residence permit or any other document that confirms their right to permanently reside in India provided that they can present valid identification papers and visas (or through a visa-free regime as stipulated by international agreements with the Russian Federation).
• As well as other categories of foreign citizens.
• Passengers will only be allowed to travel on direct flights to Russia.
• Information required in certificates that confirm a negative Covid-19 result (PCR test result)
• Check the requirements in the sections below dedicated to specific countries.
• 1.Name, date of birth.
  2. Exact date and time of collection of the biological material.
  Please note: each country has its own requirements for the validity period of the tests. Detailed information is provided in the list of countries below.
  3. It must be indicated that the test was carried out using the PCR method and that the result is negative.
  4. The certificate must contain the name and seal of the issuing organisation.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Indian travellers must carry a negative COVID RT-PCR test report, conducted 48 hours before departure and also get a test done on arrival. From 22^ndMay, 2021, it is mandatory for all passengers to carry COVID test reports which have a QR code on them that can be scanned at the airport. 

Air India

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• Indian nationals with valid visas, including tourist visa, can travel.
• Note: No transiting passengers are allowed on flights to/from Russia. Only those travelling directly from India to Russia and vice versa can travel.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Russian citizens can travel.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Indian travellers must carry a negative COVID RT-PCR test report, conducted 48 hours before departure and also get a test done on arrival. From 22^ndMay 2021, it is mandatory for all passengers to carry COVID test reports which have a QR code on them that can be scanned at the airport. 
• Indian travellers -1) Certificate of the negative PCR test result is required to have on hand on arrival. 2) To get the COVID RT-PCR test on arrival.

British Airways

Who can travel?

Entry criteria for Indian nationals:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas, including tourist visas can travel from India to UK.
• Indian nationals are not allowed to travel further to any other country (beyond UK), unless their spouse is a foreign national or they are a seaman travelling with authorised documentation from the Ministry of Shipping.

Entry criteria for nationals from UK and other countries:

• Stranded UK nationals or residents can travel.
• All other nationalities transiting through UK or spouses of these people, whether accompanying or not, can travel. Passengers travelling to Europe and USA, please note: ONLYpassport holders and nationals of the destination country can board these flights. No other traveller will be allowed to board these flights.

Other Things to Remember:

• Travellers must have a negative RT-PCR test report with a QR code to board flights departing from India. Test must have been taken 72 hours before departure.
• They must also complete a Passenger Locator Form to board a flight to London.

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip. 

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel. 

Quarantine Rules:

• No quarantine

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Saudi Arabia is open for all Indians travellers irrespective of their vaccination status. Fully vaccinated, partially and non-vaccinated travellers with a valid visit visa can now enter the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• More information here and here.

Destination Restrictions

None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All travellers must download and update the Tawakkalna App. 
• All travellers MUST must have medical insurance that covers COVID‑19 treatment. This excludes citizens, residents, and GCC citizens. The insurance should cover the costs of treatment in outpatient clinics, emergencies, and hospitals, including institutional quarantine for a period of up to 14 days
• Must register vaccination certificate and submit other required details at https://muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/homebefore boarding.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel. 

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Singapore is open for vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians. From March 31, 2022, Vaccinated Travel Framework, will replace the existing Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme where in travellers (Vaccinated and unvaccinated) no longer need to take designated flights to enter Singapore. All visas are allowed.

 Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Pre Departure Test:
  
  • ALL travellers must carry a negative COVID test report, with samples taken within 48 hours before departure. The COVID test report must have a QR code that can be scanned at the airport.
• On arrival test dissolved:
  
  • Travellers will no longer be required to take a Covid-19 antigen rapid test (ART) within 24 hours of arrival.

Quarantine rules:

• Travellers who are: Long-term pass holders medically ineligible for vaccines, long-term pass holders aged 13 to 17, and long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with other valid entry approvals must undergo a seven-day stay-home notice (SHN), and take a polymerase chain reaction test at the end of their SHN period.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Singapore is open for vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians. From March 31, 2022, Vaccinated Travel Framework, will replace the existing Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme where in travellers (Vaccinated and unvaccinated) no longer need to take designated flights to enter Singapore.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• Resources to check:
  
  • Overview: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/requirements-and-process
  • Checklist: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/travel-checklist
  • FAQs: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/faq
  • Travelling to Singapore: Travelling to Singapore (ica.gov.sg)
  • Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore: Newsroom (caas.gov.sg)
  • Read article here. 

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All travellers must have the TraceTogether app in Singapore to facilitate contact tracing. For more information click here.
• Must fill in the SG arrival e-card. The existing SG Arrival Card will be simplified such that they can be completed easily. Travellers will just need to submit their personal particulars, vaccination status and health declaration. 
• Fully vaccinated travellers do not require any entry approvals to enter Singapore; this means that travellers who were required to apply for vaccinated travel passes no longer need to do so. 
• Non-fully vaccinated long-term pass holders and short-term visitors aged 13 and above are generally not allowed to enter Singapore. But exemptions will be made for long-term pass holders medically ineligible for vaccines, long-term pass holders aged 13 to 17, and long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with other valid entry approvals. These visitors are required to take a pre-departure test within two days before departure for Singapore, undergo a seven-day stay-home notice (SHN), and take a PCR test at the end of their SHN period.
• Under the new Vaccinated Travel Framework, Travellers who are not fully vaccinated will remain responsible for their Covid-19 treatment costs, as per the billing policy for unvaccinated individuals who contract Covid-19 in the community.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip. 

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Pre-departure test:
• All travellers must carry a printed copy of a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point. The test result must:
  - be in English, Korean or accompanied by a certified English or Korean translation; and
  - have the name of the traveller, same as in the passport, the date of birth or passport/ID number and the name of the issuing laboratory; and
  - specify the date that the test was taken.
• Korean Nationals may instead provide documentation of having recovered from COVID-19. This will require proof of a positive PCR test result, issued at least 10 days and not more than 40 days before arrival.
• On arrival test:
• A PCR test will be administered on arrival, this may be pre-booked here
• Vaccinated travellers will be administered a rapid antigen test 6 to 7 days after arrival, at a public health center.
• Quarantine rules: Other travellers are required to self-quarantine for 7 days on arrival at a government-approved facility. Korean nationals and long-term residents may complete the quarantine period at their residence.
• A COVID-19 test will be administered at the end of this period and those testing negative will be released. If tested positive, travellers must follow the instructions of health officials.
• Exemptions to the quarantine requirement are in place for those traveling under special circumstances, like business or family bereavement. 
• Kinds of visa allowed: Travel to South Korea is open for all Indian travellers, vaccinated and non-vaccinated, who would like to go for the purpose of tourism

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• A few exemptions to the border closure are in place for Korean visa holders, including 'K-ETA' for eligible travellers. More information here and here.
• Travellers are not allowed to transit through Korea (Rep.) for more than 24 hours.

Destination Restrictions

None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• A Consent for isolation form must be completed and presented prior to boarding. More information here.
• A printed copy of travel insurance with minimum coverage of approximate USD 25,100. - For COVID-19 related medical expenses. Carrying a physical copy is recommended. (The insurance requirement does not apply to nationals of Korea (Rep.) travellers with a long-term visa and those travelling with a quarantine exemption).
• Long-term residents and visa holders must apply for a re-entry permit 4 business days before departing from South Korea here.
• A confirmed booking for the COVID-19 test upon arrival must be obtained here
• The vaccination certificate with a QR code must come from here.
• All travellers will be subject to health screening on arrival. Further health testing may be required for those displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
• Travellers must install the self-quarantine safety protection mobile app here before departure or upon arrival. Those with vaccination certificate and quarantine exemption certificate are exempted from this requirement.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• No quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers.

Kinds of visa allowed:

•         Travel to Sri Lanka is now open for all travellers from India. Travellers must have a valid tourist visa. All visas must be applied online. Visit www.eta.gov.lk. 
• Fully-vaccinated travellers don’t have to get tested on arrival or quarantine and also are exempted from pre-departure test. 
• Check all travel protocols here: https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/

Guidelines For Non-Vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Non-vaccinated travellers must either carry a negative RT-PCR testreport (with QR code), with samples taken within 72 hours before departure or a Rapid Antigen Test, with sample taken within 48 hours before departure. 
• All non-vaccinated travellers, including children of 12-18 years, must take an on-arrival test from the approved laboratory. If the day-1 PCR is negative they will be allowed to go with their parents as no further quarantine needed.
• Non-vaccinated minors of eighteen years and below, who have obtained at least a single dose of a recognized vaccine will be considered as ‘fully vaccinated’ if the dose is take at least two weeks before departure.Note: Children below 12 years of age are exempted from on-arrival tests.

Quarantine Rules:

• Non-vaccinated travellers must stay in a Tourism Bio Bubble for 7 days after arrival and stay in a ‘Level 1 Safe & Secure hotel for the duration of quarantine’. Click here for details on the hotels.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travellers must have a valid tourist visa. All visas must be applied online. Visit www.eta.gov.lk. 
• Non-vaccinated travellers must submit an RT-PCR test before departure and take an on-arrival test and stay in a Tourism bio bubble for 7 days after arrival. List of accepted vaccines includes Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik V.
• Check all travel protocols here: https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• It is mandatory for all travellers arriving in Sri Lanka to fill an individual online health declaration form, upload all the relevant documents before boarding and arrive with a QR code (hard copy/in mobile phone) issued to them. 
• Non-vaccinated or not fully vaccinated travellers must complete a Travel Authority permission form (either online at eta.gov.lkor on arrival at the airport).
• Non-vaccinated travellers must carry proof of confirmed booking in a ‘Level 1 Safe & Secure hotel for the duration of quarantine’.  Click herefor further details on the hotels.
• All travellers (irrespective of vaccination status) must purchase insurance for COVID-19 hospitalisation with a cover of USD 75,000 hereup to a period of one month (Including children below 2 years). These days are in addition to the planned duration of stay in the country. 

Destination Restrictions

• None for fully vaccinated travellers as long as 14 days have passed since the final dose. Non-vaccinated travellers must stay in a Tourism Bio Bubble for 7 days after arrival.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Vistara

For Vistara operated flights to Colombo from India, please note the following eligibility guidelines as on date:

• Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Colombo:
• Sri Lankan citizens
• Dual citizens using Sri Lankan passports
• Resident Visa holders Only
• Indian Tourists only
• Business visa holders
• Sri Lankan seafarers

Procedures in relation to tourists traveling via Sri Lanka tourism

• Please visit (https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/) for more details on Tourist Travel options.
• Tourists arriving via Sri Lanka Tourism are allowed to move between Safe & Secure Certified Level 01 hotels in a Bio-Secure Travel Bubble and are allowed to visit approved cultural and heritage sites.

Pre-Departure Requirements in general for all passengers -

Proof of Vaccination (Certificate) – After 14 days period is lapsed

• Certificate must be English or certified copy in English for any information on the original which is not indicated in English.
• Certificate must have the name of vaccine and dates of vaccination.
• Other verifiable evidence of vaccinations, including electronic verification.
• Children between the ages of 12 to 18 years, who have taken at least a single dose of a recognized vaccine for COVID-19 and completed 14 days after vaccination will have the same privileges of a fully vaccinated person

OR

Past History of Covid 19 Infection

• Travelers with the history of COVID-19 positive infection, which was detected between 7 days to 6 months, with at least a single dose of two dose vaccine, and departing after 14 days of vaccination. however, must carry evidence of previously positive COVID-19 test report.

OR

Pre-departure Covid-19 Test

• PCR test done within 72 hours prior to departure or Rapid Antigen Test report within 48 hours (applicable to 12 years and above in age).
• The PCR test result (negative) shall be in English or a certified translation of the document/test report with the original.

Health Declaration Form

• Duly completed Health Declaration Form to be handed over to the Health Officer at the airport.
• Separate Health Declaration Forms for each child accompanying the traveler.

Post arrival requirements -

1. For fully vaccinated Passengers:

• For all fully vaccinated passengers (above 18 years of age) who arrive in Sri Lanka (All recommended doses of vaccination have been taken and 14 days have passed since the last dose of the vaccination till the date of arrival in Sri Lanka) shall be released from the airport without a Day 01/Arrival PCR test and no further Quarantine requirements.
• Non-vaccinated children (below 18 years of age):

Children of Tourists or Foreign National Parents:

• a. Passengers (age 12 to 18) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
  
  • The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake or,
  • A Quarantine Hotel; or,
  • A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
• b. If the Day 01/ Arrival PCR Test is Negative, shall be released with their parents without further quarantine.
• c. Unvaccinated children below 12 years whose parents are fully vaccinated shall be released with their parents for home quarantine.

2. Non-Vaccinated Passengers or not received the recommended doses of the vaccination

• a. The quarantine period for all Non-Vaccinated passengers entering Sri Lanka shall be a total of seven (07) Days at a Quarantine Centre/ Quarantine Hotel/ Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel depending on the travel category.
• List of Designated Quarantine Hotel/Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel https://srilanka.travel/helloagain/documents/Level1Hotels/Level1HotelListt.pdf
• b. Tourists & Foreign Nationals –
• a. Passengers (age 12 & above) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
• i. The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or
• ii. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
• iii. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
• b. Quarantine for 7 days at:
• i. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
• ii. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
• c. If the Day 7 PCR Test/Rapid Antigen Test is Negative, shall be released from quarantine on Day 7.
• Sri Lankan/ Dual Citizens/ Resident Visa Holders –
• a. Passengers (Age 12 & above) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
• i.The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or,
• ii. A Quarantine Centre (Sri Lankan Citizens & Dual Citizens); or,
• iii. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
• vi. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
• b. Quarantine for 7 days at:
• i. Home; or,
• ii. A Quarantine Hotel; or
• iii. A Quarantine Centre (Sri Lankan & Dual Citizens); or,
• vi. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel     
• b. If the Day 7 PCR Test/Rapid Antigen Test is Negative, shall be released from Quarantine on Day 7.
• 3. Passengers arriving in Sri Lanka less than 14 Days of completion of recommended doses of vaccination
• Tourists & Foreign Nationals –
• Passengers (Age 12 & above) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
• i. The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or,
• ii. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
• iii. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
• b. Quarantine until completion of 14 Days of the final dose of vaccination ORcompletion of 07 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka; whichever comes first at:
• i. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
• ii. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
• c. If the PCR/ Rapid Antigen Test is Negative on completion of 14 days of the final dose of vaccination ORcompletion of 07 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka; whichever comes first, shall be released from Quarantine.
• b. Sri Lankan/ Dual Citizens/ Resident Visa Holders –
• Passengers (age 12 & above) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
• i. The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or,
• ii. A Quarantine Centre (Sri Lankan Citizens & Dual Citizens); or,
• iii. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
• iv. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
• C. Quarantine until completion of 14 Days of the final dose of vaccination ORcompletion of 07 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka; whichever comes first at:
• i. Home; or,
• ii. A quarantine Hotel; or,
• iii. A Quarantine Centre (Sri Lankan Citizens & Dual Citizens); or
• iv. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
• C. If the PCR/ Rapid Antigen Test is Negative on completion of 14 days of the final dose of vaccination ORcompletion of 07 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka; whichever comes first, shall be released from Quarantine.
• Additional Quarantine Note –
• 1. All passengers will be transported by Government Authorities or the relevant Hotel Management from the Airport to the place of Quarantine. (Designated Quarantine Hotel/Safe& Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel/Government Quarantine Centre).
• 2. If transferring from quarantine to home residence for home quarantine or hotel transfer (Fully Vaccinated Foreign Passport Holders), passengers must adhere to Ministry of Health Guidelines in force and shall not use any public transportation (bus service, trains etc.).
• 3. After discharge/free from quarantine, passengers will be free to organize their own transport arrangements.

a. The quarantine period for all Non-Vaccinated passengers entering Sri Lanka shall be a total of seven (07) Days at a Quarantine Centre/ Quarantine Hotel/ Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel depending on the travel category.

List of Designated Quarantine Hotel/Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel

https://srilanka.travel/helloagain/documents/Level1Hotels/Level1HotelListt.pdf

b. Tourists & Foreign Nationals –

• a. Passengers (age 12 & above) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
  i. The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or
  ii. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
  iii. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
  
• b. Quarantine for 7 days at:
  i. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
  ii. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
  
• c. If the Day 7 PCR Test/Rapid Antigen Test is Negative, shall be released from quarantine on Day 7.

c. Sri Lankan/ Dual Citizens/ Resident Visa Holders –

• a. Passengers (Age 12 & above) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
  i. The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or,
  ii. A Quarantine Centre (Sri Lankan Citizens & Dual Citizens); or,
  iii. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
  iv. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
  
• b. Quarantine for 7 days at:
  i. Home; or,
  ii. A Quarantine Hotel; or
  iii. A Quarantine Centre (Sri Lankan & Dual Citizens); or,
  iv. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
  
• c. If the Day 7 PCR Test/Rapid Antigen Test is Negative, shall be released from Quarantine on Day 7.

3. Passengers arriving in Sri Lanka less than 14 Days of completion of recommended doses of vaccination

a. Tourists & Foreign Nationals –

• a. Passengers (Age 12 & above) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
  i. The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or,
  ii. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
  iii. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
  
• b. Quarantine until completion of 14 Days of the final dose of vaccination OR completion of 07 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka; whichever comes first at:
  i. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
  ii. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
  
• c. If the PCR/ Rapid Antigen Test is Negative on completion of 14 days of the final dose of vaccination OR completion of 07 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka; whichever comes first, shall be released from Quarantine.

b. Sri Lankan/ Dual Citizens/ Resident Visa Holders –

• a. Passengers (age 12 & above) to obtain a PCR Test on Day 01/Arrival from:
  i. The Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake; or,
  ii. A Quarantine Centre (Sri Lankan Citizens & Dual Citizens); or,
  iii. A Quarantine Hotel; or,
  iv. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
  
• b. Quarantine until completion of 14 Days of the final dose of vaccination OR completion of 07 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka; whichever comes first at:
  i. Home; or,
  ii. A quarantine Hotel; or,
  iii. A Quarantine Centre (Sri Lankan Citizens & Dual Citizens); or
  iv. A Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel
  
• c. If the PCR/ Rapid Antigen Test is Negative on completion of 14 days of the final dose of vaccination OR completion of 07 days from the date of arrival in Sri Lanka; whichever comes first, shall be released from Quarantine.

Additional Quarantine Note:

1. All passengers will be transported by Government Authorities or the relevant Hotel Management from the Airport to the place of Quarantine. (Designated Quarantine Hotel/Safe& Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel/Government Quarantine Centre).

2. If transferring from quarantine to home residence for home quarantine or hotel transfer (Fully Vaccinated Foreign Passport Holders), passengers must adhere to Ministry of Health Guidelines in force and shall not use any public transportation (bus service, trains etc.).

3. After discharge/free from quarantine, passengers will be free to organize their own transport arrangements.

Indigo

Process for to those travelling as Tourists who are Sri Lankan Passport Holders or Foreign Passport Holders who have been Fully Vaccinated or Not Vaccinated

Fully Vaccinated

• Customers under this category are required to have a valid tourist visa and must be applied online through eta.gov.lk
• Customers under this category require no approval from Ministry of Health, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the Civil Aviation Authority to Enter Sri Lanka
• Customers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on  https://www.icmr.gov.in/issued no more than 72 hours or a negative Rapid Antigen Test issued no more than 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Colombo. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and/or stamped by relevant authorities and must have a QR code on it. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 72Hours or 48Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection respectively.

OR

• Customers are required to be in possession of a final vaccination certificate (should have completed 2 weeks after receipt of the recommended dose) of any covid-19 vaccine showing proof of being fully vaccinated at both departure and arrival airports

OR

• Customers with a past history of Covid-19 infection where infection was detected between 7 days to 6 months before the date of departure with atleast single dose of a two dose vaccine shall also be exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR or RAT test. They are mandatorily required to carry verifiable evidence of previously positive Covid-19 report.
• Customers are also required to fill and submit a health declaration form on arrival. Click here to fill the form
• Fully vaccinated customers of all age groups shall not be required to undergo a PCR test on arrival
• Non vaccinated children under the age of 12 years shall be exempted from on arrival PCR testing
• Non vaccinated children of 12 – 18 years shall be required to undergo a PCR test on arrival

Not Fully Vaccinated – Customers who has not taken both doses of the vaccine or not completed 14 days after receipt of the final dose is considered not fully vaccinated

• Customers under this category are required to pay for mandatory COVID 19 insurance, PCR tests and obtain tourism reference number which shall be required to apply for visa have a valid tourist visa and must be applied online through visitsrilanka.gov.lk
• Customers under this category are required to have a valid tourist visa and must be applied online through eta.gov.lk
• Customers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/issued no more than 72 hours or a negative Rapid Antigen Test issued no more than 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Colombo. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and/or stamped by relevant authorities and must have a QR code on it. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 72Hours or 48Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection respectively.
• Customers are required to be in possession of a final vaccination certificate of any covid-19 vaccine showing proof of being fully vaccinated at both departure and arrival airports if applicable
• Customers are also required to fill and submit a health declaration form on arrival. Click here to fill the form
• Customers upon arrival shall be required to undergo a 1 day mandatory Quarantine at a Quarantine Centre/Quarantine Hotel/Or a Safe & Secure Level 1 and a RT-PCR test
• If Arrival PCR is negative, customers shall be allowed to other Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotels in a bio-secure travel bubble and visit Tourist sites
• If tourist staying in Sri Lanka for less than 14 days, a second PCR test will be done only if required for further travel

• Exit PCR Test report shall be made available to the tourist on Day 14, prior to release from Quarantine, if the tourist stays more than 14 Days in Sri Lanka and is free from quarantined restrictions
• If the 14 day period from the final dose of the vaccine is achieved whilst in Quarantine:- the traveller can be released from Quarantine after a negative PCR test result taken on Day 14 from the time of the final vaccine dose
• Please visit (https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/) for further details on the Travel Bubble Concept and places a Tourist can visit during this
• For List of Designated Quarantine Hotel/Safe& Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel click here

 

Process for minors (below the age of 18 years) and caretakers of children or passengers with special needs

• Customers below the age of 18 years who have obtained at least 1 dose of recognized vaccines and have completed two weeks shall be considered fully vaccinated and be exempted from pre-departure PCR and RAT requirements
• Customers below the age of 12 years are exempted from pre-departure Covid test
• Customers below the age of 2 (infants) years are exempted from day 1 Covid test conducted upon arrival into Sri Lanka
• If the children continue to be quarantined at an institution (Quarantine Hotel/Quarantine Centre/ Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel), Children below 12 years of age will be exempted from the Day 01 arrival PCR test
• Children between the Ages of 12 to 18 (Teenagers) shall undergo a COVID19 PCR Test within 24hrs of their Arrival into Sri Lanka
• All Children above the age of 2 years shall undergo the Exit PCR Test before being released from Quarantine

Process For Seafarers

• Foreign national seafarers or Sea Marshals shall obtain approval from the Foreign Ministry to enter the country and shall be quarantined In an Isolation Centre (used to quarantine Seafarers / Sea Marshals)
• Sri Lankan seafarers/ sea marshals who intend to board a vessel shall be quarantined in an isolation Centre
• Sri Lankan Seafarers / Sea Marshals who do not Intend to board a vessel but Intend to enter the community shall undergo quarantine In a Quarantine Hotel / Government Quarantine Centre as per regulatory directives. They are not permitted to enter the country through Sri Lanka Tourism route
• All Seafarers / Sea Marshals arriving via seaports shall adhere to the provisions of Standard Operating Procedures for seaports Issued by the Ministry of Health
• Fully vaccinated Sri Lankan seafarers/ Sea Marshals arriving via airports shall undergo quarantine In an Isolation Centre (used to quarantine seafarers) / Quarantine Hotel /Government Quarantine Centre/ 5afe & Secure Certified Level 01 Hotel until the negative report from the arrival Day 01 PCR test is available
• If the on-arrival PCR Test (Day 01) is negative, no further quarantine is necessary for "Fully Vaccinated" seafarers/ Sea Marshals
• The officer in charge of the isolation centre shall verify the vaccination status of the seafarer/ Sea Marshals and shall issue a discharged document. All seafarers/ Sea Marshals shall immediately inform the area MOH by telephone or email, soon after their arrival to their residence/ home

Insurance Requirements

• All Foreign National Passport Holders must have a travel insurance for at least USD 50,000 including cover for hospitalized treatment for Covid-19 infection. The period of stay in Sri Lanka and additional 14 days should be covered by the insurance. This is irrespective of vaccination status

For customers from Colombo to India

• Eligibility to travel to India: Indian nationals and Nationals of Bhutan and Nepal; All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders and Person of Indian Origin Cardholders holding passport of any country, and Nationals/Residents of Sri Lanka (including diplomats) and foreigners (including diplomats) intending to visit India for any purpose (including their dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa) except those on Tourist Visa
• To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please see ‘Arrivals into India’ section
• As per extant government regulations, customers are permitted to travel to India from the United Kingdom only on a direct flight. Customers shall not be allowed to travel to India through a transit airport of another country. Hence, all customers travelling from the United Kingdom to India via any other/ third country from where IndiGo operates its flight to India, shall not be permitted to undertake travel on such IndiGo operated flight. All liabilities, penalties, costs, losses arising out of such refusal of carriage by IndiGo or proposed travel, shall be borne solely by the customer

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Guidelines for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

Covid test & quarantine rules:

• Travellers who present a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19, with the use of an approved vaccine by the World Health Organization, are exempt from quarantine requirements. The final dose must have been administered at least 14 days before departure.
• All travellers must carry a negative COVID-19 test result (RT-PCR), issued within 72 hours before travelling. Effective 1st April 2022, pre-departure RT-PCR test will no longer be required.
• Depending on the Thailand Pass scheme selected by the travellers, these guidelines must be followed:
  
  • For Bangkok and Pattaya: Fully vaccinated travellers can apply for a Thailand pass under Test & Go. They must book ‘SHA extra plus hotel’ with Test & Go package for day 1 (arrival day) which should include accommodation, airport pick up and 1 RT-PCR test. They can go anywhere in Thailand after receiving negative result on Day 2. All travellers must perform second test on day 5 by a self-ATK method and must report the result via the Morchana application. Pre-payment is not required for second test.
  • For Phuket: Fully vaccinated travellers can apply for Thailand pass under TEST & GO. They must book ‘SHA Extra plus hotel’ for day 1 (arrival day). It is mandatory to pre book 1 RT-PCR test for day 1 (arrival date) from https://www.thailandpsas.com. They are free to go anywhere in Thailand after receiving a negative result on day 2. They must perform second test on day 5 by a self-ATK method and must report the result via the Morchana application. Pre-payment is not required for second test.
  • More details available here.

Kinds of visa allowed: Open for all travellers from India.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

• All travellers must carry a negative COVID-19 test result (RT-PCR), issued within 72 hours before travelling. Effective 1^st April 2022, pre-departure RT-PCR test will no longer be required. 
• Non-vaccinated travellers entering Thailand must stay in an AQ (Alternate Quarantine) accommodation for 7/10/14 days. Their pre-paid hotel reservation should include 2 RT-PCR tests and airport pick up. An RT-PCR test will be administered on day 8 or 9.
• A list of authorized hotels and further information can be found at https://tp.consular.go.th/en/plan

Kinds of visa allowed: Open for all travellers from India.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All travellers must apply for the Thailand Pass from Thai Embassy at least 7 days before departure. While applying, they must select their travel scheme – Test & Go, Sandbox or Alternative Quarantine. More details here.
• They must carry insurance with minimum coverage of 20,000 USD covering all COVID-19 related costs.

Other Information

• International - International Transit/Transfer travellers through Thai airports must have insurance that is valid in Thailand for the whole journey.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Destination Restrictions

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Must complete a ‘Traveller Entry Form’ 72 hours before departure. The form will have to be submitted on arrival. Click here for more.   
• Carry proof of booking at an isolation hotel (for mandatory hotel quarantine). Click herefor more.

Disclaimer:

 

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

• Diplomats and employees of international organisations can obtain on-arrival visas.

Important: Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Other Things to Remember:

• Indian travellers must present a valid booking at a Government-approved hotel for 10-day quarantine before buying travel tickets. Check the list of hotels here.
• Nepali nationals travelling back to Nepal must provide a self-signed declaration that they will quarantine at home for 10 days.
• Trekkers and mountaineers need to fill certain forms and have adequate medical insurance coverage per person against any possible COVID-19 illness. Check latest details here.
• For all COVID-related information in Nepal, click here.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, travel by air is open to all

Are there any destination restrictions?

• No transit is allowed through Nepal airports. Only travellers destined for Nepal can travel by air.
• Land borders are currently closed for non-Nepalese nationals, unless travellers have prior approval from Nepalese government authorities.
• Restrictions are in place for entry and movement in Kathmandu valley and some other districts of Nepal.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Passengers have to fill and submit the Online Entry Form before travelling to Nepal.
• Thereafter passengers must present a printed bar code of Abroad Returnee Management System.
• Travellers must download and register themselves on the Nepal COVID-19 Surveillance System app.
• Passengers must fill Traveller Locator Forms before travelling to Nepal to ensure safety for all travellers.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, an RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival. Children below 5 do not have to take this test.
• Passengers are required to present the PCR report along with photo identification and barcode on arrival at Kathmandu airport.
• From 22nd May, 2021, it is mandatory for all passengers to carry COVID test reports which have a QR code on them that can be scanned at the airport.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Unvaccinated travellers entering Nepal must undergo a mandatory 7-day quarantine at their own cost in certain government-mandated hotels. Check the list of hotels here
• Travellers with a valid vaccination certificate (all doses done) must self-isolate for 10 days.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information

Royal Nepal Airlines

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• Indian nationals with valid visas and destined for Nepal only.

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Nationals of Nepal destined for Nepal only.
• Third country nationals (including diplomats) with valid visas and entry permits, if required, and destined for Nepal only.

Air India

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• Indian nationals with valid visas and destined for Nepal only.
• Passengers should obtain a prior visa from Nepali missions abroad.

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Nationals of Nepal destined for Nepal only.
• Third country nationals (including diplomats) with valid visas and entry permits, if required, and destined for Nepal only.
• Passengers should obtain a prior visa from Nepali missions abroad.

Helplines & Resources

• For COVID-19 guidelines from the Nepal Government visit the following links: https://covid19.gov.np/ and https://heoc.mohp.gov.np/update-on-novel-corona-virus-covid-19/.
• Read through the detailed guidelines laid down by the government here.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Norway is now open to all foreign nationals who have the right to enter according to the rules of the Immigration Act if:
  
  • You have a valid residence permit, or you have a right of residence in Norway
  • You have a valid visitor’s visa or entry visa to Norway
  • You have the right to visit Norway without a visa

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Important: Airlines may allow passengers with only certain visa categories on board. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• All travellers must download the Tarassud+ mobile app and upload the vaccination certificate and negative test report on the app

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Travellers must carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test (with QR code). The test should be conducted 96 hours before the scheduled time of arrival in Oman for international flights longer than 8 hours (including transit) and 72 hours for shorter flights.
• They must also carry a COVID-19 vaccination certificate (with QR code). Vaccines accepted by Oman are Covishield AstraZeneca, Sputnik, Oxford AstraZeneca, Pfizer BioNtech, Moderna, SinoVac and Sinopharm.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• None for fully vaccinated travellers with a negative COVID test report.

Airline Guidelines and Other Important Information:

Gulf Air

Who can travel?

• From 1st Sep, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers of all nationalities can enter Oman.
• Travellers must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate containing its corresponding QR code. The certificate must state complete vaccination details.
• No quarantine is required for travellers who show a vaccination certificate and a negative COVID-19 PCR test report.
• The COVID-19 PCR test must be conducted 96 hours before the scheduled time of arrival in Oman for international flights longer than 8 hours (including transit) and 72 hours for shorter flights.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). MakeMyTrip/Goibibo accepts no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

• Fully vaccinated Indian nationals can also get a free tourist visa upon arrival for a period of 30 days, which can be extended for a similar period. Indian tourists must have a confirmed hotel reservation in one of the country’s hotels during the visit period.
• A confirmed return ticket is mandatory.
• A minimum of 14 days must have passed since the last vaccination shot.
• India has been classified as a Red List country. Check here for all guidelines for those travelling from Red List countries.

Important: Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Those who have not received both doses of the vaccine 14 days prior to arrival will not be allowed to enter.
• Only those with a vaccine approved by Qatar Ministry of Health can enter. This includes Covishield. Click here for the entire list.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Travellers must register online on the Ehteraz government platform to obtain approval from the Ministry of Public Health before travelling. This must be done at least 12 hours before travel. Click here for more.
• Tourists must carry proof of hotel reservation.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Pre-departure test: They must carry a negative COVID RT-PCR test report (with QR code), carried out by an ICMR laboratory within 72 hours before arrival.
• From 2nd August, 2021, all travellers from India must quarantine in a hotel (booked through the Discover Qatar website site) for 10 days.
• Passengers who have taken one of the recognized vaccines must submit the original vaccination certificate, which shall include the following information

• Name of the passenger and it must match the passport.
• Dose dates according to type of the vaccine (one dose for Jansen vaccine and two doses for other vaccines).
• Type/name of the vaccine.
• Lot number of the vaccine (if any).
• Official logo or seal of the vaccination authority.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information

Qatar Airways

Who can travel?

• From 12th July 2021, Qatar will permit entry to travellers holding tourist or family visas, who are fully vaccinated with a vaccine recognized by the Ministry of Public Health.
• From 2nd August, 2021, all travelers who have been vaccinated with one of the MoPH recognized vaccines or those who have recovered outside Qatar will be subject to 10 days hotel quarantine This does not apply to transit passengers.
• Indian nationals can get a free tourist visa upon arrival for a period of 30 days, which can be extended for a similar period. They must be fully vaccinated (Covishield only).

Other Things to Remember:

• From 2nd August, 2021, the following new rules come into force for travel to Qatar:
• Qatari Citizens and Residents who have been fully vaccinated or have recovered in the State of Qatar would be subject to 2 days of hotel quarantine. They must undergo a PCR test on day 02 and if the result is negative, they can exit quarantine.
• Qatari Citizens, Residents and Visitors i.e. all travellers who have been vaccinated abroad with one of the Ministry of Public Health recognized vaccines or those who have recovered outside Qatar will be subject to 10 days hotel quarantine to be booked through Discover Qatar.
• Qatari Citizens and Residents who are not immunized will be subject to 10 days of hotel quarantine.
• Entry is not permitted for tourists and visitors who are not immunized/vaccinated.
• Eligible travellers must have a valid passport for at least six months and confirmed return/onward ticket
• The arriving passenger must carry a minimum cash amount of USD 1400 or a valid credit card (same applies for an entire family).
• Must have a certificate confirming negative PCR test completed during the 72 hours from the time of arrival.
• Must register on the Ehteraz platform and obtain the approval of Ministry of Public Health before travelling.
• These rules do not apply to passengers who are transiting Qatar without a break in journey.
• Final decision will be the local authorities up on arrival at Hamad International Airport.

Indigo

Who can travel?

• Qatari Nationals, their spouses, children and companions.
• Permanent Residency card holders.
• GCC Nationals who are currently QID holders/Non QID holders/Non-Resident.
• Family visitors, business travellers, leisure travellers with pre-approved visa.
• Foreign diplomats on mission to the State of Qatar, holders of Administrative IDs and staff of International Organizations.

What are the testing guidelines?

• Travellers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) issued no more than 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Doha. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English. Hand written certificates shall not be permitted. 72 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.

What are the quarantine guidelines?

• Resident Permit holders shall be exempted from quarantine if fully vaccinated with approved vaccines. Accompanying unvaccinated children (from 0 to 17 years) shall be required to undergo 10 days of home quarantine.
• Resident Permit holders and their accompanying children shall be required to undergo compulsory 10 days of hotel quarantine if unvaccinated, partially vaccinated or vaccinated but not completed 14 days after second dose. Such travellers must be in possession of a confirmed hotel reservation in one of the designated quarantine hotels for a period of minimum 10 days.
• The designated quarantine hotels can booked through Discover Qatar before arrival.
• Travellers aged 12 years and above who are travelling for family visits, business or tourism purposes shall be allowed entry and be exempted from quarantine if they are fully vaccinated by a WHO and Qatar MoPH approved vaccine i.e., those who have received both doses and completed 14 days after second dose.
• Children in the age group of 0 to 11 years travelling for the purpose of family visit, business or tourism shall not be permitted entry into Qatar.
• Unvaccinated adults and children travelling for the purpose of family visits, business and or tourism shall not be permitted entry into Qatar.
• List of approved vaccines are Pfizer-BioNTech/Moderna/AstraZeneca/Johnson & Johnson/Covishield.
• Citizens and residents who have recovered from a previous infection within the last 12 months are exempted from quarantine upon return from their travel abroad if they were asymptomatic and their PCR test result was negative. This rule applies to individuals diagnosed in Qatar or to those who were diagnosed in any GCC member state and received at least 1 dose of the MOPH-Qatar recognized vaccine, provided they submit a certificate detailing the previous infection and recovery issued by their local GCC state health authority
• For more details please regularly visit the Qatar MoPH website by clicking here.

Other Things to Remember:

• Exceptional return permit is no longer required for Qatar Residence Cards holders unless they have spent more than 180 days outside Qatar.
• Visa on arrival is not available and anyone seeking the same is not allowed to travel.
• All travellers shall be required to register on the Ehteraz website at least 12 hours before their flight and upload the required official documents. In return, they shall be issued a travel authorization which must be presented at the time of boarding and landing. They must also download and register on the EHTERAZ app.
• On arrival, all travellers shall be required to undergo a COVID RT-PCR test at their own cost.

Vistara

Who can travel?

• Entry is permitted to fully vaccinated travellers holding tourist and family visas.
• Vaccine must be approved by Ministry of Health. The approved list includes Covishield. Check more here.
• A free tourist visa upon arrival for a period of 30 days is available for all Indian nationals.
• India has been classified as a ‘Red List’ country. Please read more here.

Go First (Previously Go Air)

What do you need to know about flying to Qatar on Go First?

• Mandatory to have a negative RT-PCR certificate issued no earlier than 72 hours from arrival.
• Mandatory on-arrival RT-PCR testing will be done at own cost.
• Mandatory to register on www.ehteraz.gov.qa for Ministry of Public Health approval.
• Must have passport validity of at least 6 months and a valid return/onward ticket.
• Must have confirmed hotel reservation for the visit.
• Must have be fully vaccinated by Ministry of Public Health approved vaccines and 14 days must have been completed after the 2nd dose. The approved list of vaccine includes Covishield. Check more here.
• Those seeking Visa on Arrival must have enough funds in cash or international card equivalent to QAR 5000 (around Rs. 1,05,000).
• Return and onward ticket is mandatory.

Helplines & Resources

• Indian nationals planning to visit Qatar will find all country-specific details at the official website of the Indian embassy in Qatar.

Pre Departure Test:

• ALL travellers must carry a negative COVID test report, with samples taken within 48 hours before departure. The COVID test report must have a QR code that can be scanned at the airport.
• Fully vaccinated must carry their vaccination certificates showing that 14 days having passed since the last dose. Certificates are not required to be digitally verifiable. Children aged 12 years and below are exempted from vaccination requirement. 
• Quarantine Rules: Fully vaccinated travellers can enter Singapore on any flights without having to serve quarantine from April 1. There will no longer be any quotas applied on daily arrivals.
• Kinds of visa allowed: Travel to Singapore is open for vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians. From March 31, 2022, Vaccinated Travel Framework, will replace the existing Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme where in travellers (Vaccinated and unvaccinated) no longer need to take designated flights to enter Singapore. 

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

Pre Departure Test:

• ALL travellers must carry a negative COVID test report, with samples taken within 48 hours before departure. The COVID test report must have a QR code that can be scanned at the airport.

On arrival test dissolved:

• Travellers will no longer be required to take a Covid-19 antigen rapid test (ART) within 24 hours of arrival.
• Quarantine rules: Non-vaccinated or partially travellers from India must quarantine for 7 days SHN at a declared place of accommodation. They can exit with a negative PCR test on Day 7.
• Travellers who are: Long-term pass holders medically ineligible for vaccines, long-term pass holders aged 13 to 17, and long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with other valid entry approvals must undergo a seven-day stay-home notice (SHN), and take a polymerase chain reaction test at the end of their SHN period.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Singapore is open for vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians. From March 31, 2022, Vaccinated Travel Framework, will replace the existing Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme where in travellers (Vaccinated and unvaccinated) no longer need to take designated flights to enter Singapore.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel. 
• Resources to check:
  
  • Overview: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/requirements-and-process
  • Checklist: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/travel-checklist
  • FAQs: https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/vtl/faq
  • Travelling to Singapore: Travelling to Singapore (ica.gov.sg)
  • Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore: Newsroom (caas.gov.sg)
  • Read article here. 

Destination Restrictions

None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All travellers must have the TraceTogether app in Singapore to facilitate contact tracing. For more information click here.
• Must fill in the SG arrival e-card. The existing SG Arrival Card will be simplified such that they can be completed easily. Travellers will just need to submit their personal particulars, vaccination status and health declaration. 
• Fully vaccinated travellers do not require any entry approvals to enter Singapore; this means that travellers who were required to apply for vaccinated travel passes and air travel passes no longer need to do so. They can enter restriction free if they have not visited countries/regions in MOH's Restricted Category in the past 7 days. (Currently no country/region is under the the restricted category)
• Non-fully vaccinated long-term pass holders and short-term visitors aged 13 and above are generally not allowed to enter Singapore. But exemptions will be made for long-term pass holders medically ineligible for vaccines, long-term pass holders aged 13 to 17, and long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with other valid entry approvals. These visitors are required to take a pre-departure test within two days before departure for Singapore, undergo a seven-day stay-home notice (SHN), and take a PCR test at the end of their SHN period. . Long-term pass holders medically ineligible for vaccines must hold an exemption letter. Children aged 12 and below and LTPHs are aged 13 to 17 are exempted from vaccination proof.
• Under the new Vaccinated Travel Framework, Travellers who are not fully vaccinated will remain responsible for their Covid-19 treatment costs, as per the billing policy for unvaccinated individuals who contract Covid-19 in the community.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules:

• No quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers. 
• Non-vaccinated travellers must stay in a Tourism Bio Bubble for 14 days after arrival and stay in a ‘Level 1 Safe & Secure hotel for the duration of quarantine’.  Click here for details on the hotels.

Kinds of visa allowed: Travel to Sri Lanka is now open for all travellers from India.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel. 
• Check all travel protocols here: https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/

Destination Restrictions

• None for fully vaccinated travellers as long as 14 days have passed since the final dose. Non-vaccinated travellers must stay in a Tourism Bio Bubble for 14 days after arrival.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• It is mandatory for all travellers arriving in Sri Lanka to fill an individual online health declaration form, upload all the relevant documents before boarding and arrive with a QR code (hard copy/in mobile phone) issued to them.  
• Must apply for Electronic Travel Authority permission at eta.gov.lk
• Non-vaccinated travellers must carry proof of confirmed booking in a ‘Level 1 Safe & Secure hotel for the duration of quarantine’.  Click here for further details on the hotels.
• All foreign travellers (irrespective of vaccination status) must purchase an Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 hospitalisation for up to 14 days here. These days are in addition to the planned duration of stay in the country. Note: It is mandatory to obtain the policy before departure.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Air India

• The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka directive of 28th Sept 2021 has removed the list of Restricted Countries. 
• All passengers (except Sri Lankans and Dual Citizens) arriving in Sri Lanka must have an appropriate ‘valid visa’ which has been issued by The Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka prior to their departure. 
• It is advisable to obtain the Online ETA by the tourists prior to their arrival to avoid unnecessary delays at the airport.
• On-arrival ETA service can be obtained by the fully vaccinated tourists only. 
• All passengers except Sri Lankan nationals and dual citizenship holders are required to fill the arrival cards.
• All travellers entering Sri Lanka must carry a pre-departure negative COVID-19 test report. Boarding will not be allowed with a certificate. The test must be done within 72 hours before departure.
• This is applicable for all travellers entering Sri Lanka who are 2 years and above in age. 
• The PCR test result (negative) must either be in English or a certified translation of the document/test report along with the original. 
• Travellers with a history of COVID-19 infection with a verifiable report (diagnosis card or verifiable evidence or positive PCR/Rapid Antigen Test) during the past 03 months may submit a negative COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test Report (in English) done within 48 hours before their departure flight. 
• Fully vaccinated travellers will be authorized to land in Sri Lanka after 14 days of the final vaccine. On arrival, they must produce the original copy of the vaccination certificate along with a certified copy of English language translation. 
• For children between 12 to 18 years: Two weeks must have passed since obtaining at least a single dose of Pfizer vaccine to be considered as ‘fully vaccinated’. 
• Unvaccinated children between 12 -18 years of fully vaccinated parents must undergo Day 1 PCR testing at a Ministry of Health approved laboratory at Katunayake or at a Government Quarantine Centre (for Sri Lankans and Dual Citizens)/Quarantine Hotel/Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel. If the Day 1 PCR report is negative, they will be released from quarantine and will be allowed to go home with fully vaccinated parents. 
• An Online Health Declaration form that passengers can use to submit their health declaration can be accessed at https://airport.lk/health_declaration/index
• Other Links to refer:
• https://www.caa.lk/en-special-notices-covid-19
• https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain
• E-mail helloagain@srilanka.travel for further guidance and procedures. 
• Travellers must produce the duly completed Health Declaration form available at https://www.caa.lk/en/
• he maximum permitted transit time for passengers with an onward confirmed connection at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is 16 hours.

Vistara

Who can travel?

• Travel is open for the following visa holders: 
• Sri Lankan citizens
• Dual citizens using Sri Lankan passports & Foreign passports o Foreign Nationals (Incl. valid resident visa holders)
• Tourists
• Business visa holders
• Sri Lankan seafarers

• NOTE: Employment visa is valid for 6 months from the date of issue. Indian citizens travelling on this visa with ECR (Emigration Check Required) stamp on the passport must carry a valid Protector of Emigrants (POE) Letter. 
• All travellers must carry a duly filled Health Declaration Form (available at check-in counters/onboard aircraft). This has to be handed over to Health Officer at arrival airport. Separate Health Declaration Forms for each child accompanying the traveller must be filled.

Special Information for Tourists:

• Fully-vaccinated tourists above 18 years of age do not have to take any test on arrival. They can also travel within Sri Lanka without quarantine or hotel stay restrictions. NOTE: They must have finished all recommended doses of the vaccine at least 14 days before travel to be considered fully vaccinated.
• All other tourists arriving via Sri Lanka Tourism will be required to move between Safe & Secure Certified Level 01 hotels in a Bio-Secure Travel Bubble and are allowed to visit approved cultural and heritage sites.
• Click https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ for full details on tourist travel options.

Vaccination guidelines:

• Vaccination certificate must be in English or certified copy in English for any information on the original which is not indicated in English.
• 14 days must have passed since the final dose.
• Certificate must have the name of vaccine, dates of vaccination and other verifiable evidence of vaccinations, including electronic verification.

COVID testing guidelines:

• Must carry a negative COVID-19 test during travel. Test must be done within 72 hours before departure (applicable to 2 years and above in age).
• The negative PCR test report must be in English or a certified translation of the document/test report must be provided along with the original.
• Those with a history of COVID-19 infection with a verifiable report (diagnosis card or verifiable evidence or positive PCR/Rapid antigen test) during the past 03 months may submit a negative COVID- 19 Rapid Antigen test report

Post arrival requirements -

• For fully vaccinated travellers:
  
• Fully vaccinated travellers (above 18 years of age) who arrive in Sri Lanka can exit the airport without a day 01/arrival PCR test and no further quarantine requirements. NOTE: All recommended doses of vaccination have been taken and 14 days have passed since the last dose of the vaccination before arrival in Sri Lanka.
• Non-vaccinated children (below 18 years of age) must follow these guidelines:
• Those of age 12 & above must get a PCR Test done on Day 01 of arrival from Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake OR Quarantine Hotel OR a Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel.
• If the day 01/arrival PCR test is negative, shall be released with their parents without further quarantine.
• For Non-vaccinated travellers or those who have not received the recommended doses of the vaccination:
  
• Must quarantine for 14 days at a Quarantine Centre/ Quarantine Hotel/ Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel depending on travel category.
• List of Designated Quarantine Hotel/Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel https://srilanka.travel/helloagain/documents/Level1Hotels/Level1HotelLi stt.pdf
• Must get a PCR Test done on Day 01 of arrival from Ministry of Health Approved laboratory at BIA Katunayake OR Quarantine Hotel OR a Safe & Secure Level 1 Hotel.

Additional Quarantine Note:

• All travellers will be transported by Government Authorities or the relevant Hotel Management from the airport to the place of quarantine. (Designated Quarantine Hotel/Safe& Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel/Government Quarantine Centre).
• If transferring from quarantine to home/residence for home quarantine or hotel transfer (fully vaccinated foreign passport holders), travellers must adhere to Ministry of Health Guidelines in force and not use any public transportation (bus/trains etc).
• After discharge from quarantine, they will be free to organize their own transport arrangements.

When travelling to Colombo, please note the below requirement: 

• ‘OK to Board’ message is not required for the following categories of passengers for travel to UAE:
• Passengers holding valid resident permit or passport stamped with Resident Visa.
• Passengers eligible for ‘Visa on Arrival’ irrespective of nationality.
• Passengers travelling with a print-out of Business and Tourist e-Visa.
  
  
• ‘Ok to Board’ message is mandatory for the below categories:
• All passengers holding ECR (Immigration Check Required) passport. 
• All passengers travelling with a print-out of labour and work e-visa.
• Protector of Emigrants (POE): Employment visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. Indian Citizen travelling on this visa with ECR (Emigration Check Required) stamp on the Passport must carry a valid Protector of Emigrants (POE) letter.

SpiceJet

• RT-PCR test is accepted, provided the sample has been collected within 72 hours of flight departure and the report issued has been approved by the health services which use a QR code.
• Fully vaccinated travellers who depart after 14 days of completion of vaccination don’t have to get tested on arrival or quarantine. 
• Non-vaccinated travellers must undergo 14 days of quarantine in a level 1 hotel and undergo 2 tests after arrival. 
• Non-vaccinated minors between 12 to 18 years travelling with fully vaccinated parents must take a test on arrival. If negative, they will be allowed to leave with parents without requiring quarantine. 
• Children below 12 years of age, accompanying their fully vaccinated parents, will not have to take a test on arrival at Colombo.
• RT-PCR test is not required for children under 2 years. 
• Visa must be obtained before arrival. 
• Must fill health declaration form online here. 

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Destination Restrictions

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Must complete a ‘Traveller Entry Form’ 72 hours before departure. The form will have to be submitted on arrival. Click here for more.
• Carry proof of booking at an isolation hotel (for mandatory hotel quarantine). Click here for more.

Disclaimer:

 

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• Travellers with a valid vaccination report or negative RT-PCR test do not have to quarantine.
• However, if any traveller tests positive in on-arrival test, then they must quarantine.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Indian travellers who already have a valid visa can enter the country. Uzbekistan Embassy is currently not issuing fresh visas.

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules:

• Fully-vaccinated travellers do not have to quarantine. 
• Travellers may have to self-isolate for 14 days, if they test positive on arrival.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• All travellers are allowed.

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All travellers must complete Traveller Certificate  and present it upon arrival.
• Must upload your negative PCR test certificate online before travel.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Covid test rules:

• Fully vaccinated travellers are exempted from pre-departure test. They must carry a valid vaccination certificate with the final dose taken at least 14 days before departure.
• Accepted vaccine: Sputnik V, Covishield, Covaxin
• All travellers including fully-vaccinated might be subject to Covid-19 testing upon arrival.
• Children under the age of 12 are also exempt from this entry requirement.

Quarantine Rules: No quarantine

Kinds of visa allowed: Travel to Egypt is open for vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians, including tourists.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Non-vaccinated travellers must carry a negative RT-PCR or a rapid antigen test taken with 72 hours before departure with a QR code. Children under the age of 12 are exempt from the test requirement.
• Please note: Travellers arriving in Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (SSH), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) without valid proof of a negative PCR test are required to take a PCR test on arrival. The test will cost $30 USD and will be required to self-isolate at a hotel for 24 hours, or until a negative result is produced. If a positive result is received, travellers must follow the instructions of the health officials. Travellers are generally notified of the result in 12 to 24 hours.
• Travellers going to the coastal governorates with a valid vaccination certificate do not need to get tested before departure or on arrival.
• All travellers might be subject to Covid-19 testing upon arrival. Children under the age of 12 are also exempt from this entry requirement. 

Quarantine rules:

Travellers arriving in Hurghada (HRG), Marsa Alam (SSH), or Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) without valid proof of a negative PCR test who take a PCR test on arrival, if tested postive must quarantine for 14 days.

Kinds of visa allowed:

Travel to Egypt is open for vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians, including tourists.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel. 
• See here, here and here more information.

Destination Restrictions

• Proof of recovery cannot be used for entering Egypt. Travellers must either present a negative PCR test or a full vaccination certificate.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Travellers must also present a completed Public Health Card on arrival in Egypt
• Travellers must also provide their flight information and contact details. This is because the authorities will notify them if someone they travelled with later tests positive for COVID-19, in which case they would be required to self-isolate.
• Proof of valid health insurance is also required.
• It is compulsory to wear a mask when out in public in Egypt, including on Egyptian public transportation.
• Travellers can go here to find accommodation in Egypt. 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Emirates

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• All Indian nationals with valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Ethiopia.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Ethiopia.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All passengers must carry a COVID-19 PCR test report, with the test conducted not more than 5 days before arrival.
• Passengers must undergo 7 days of quarantine on arrival.

Etihad

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• All Indian nationals with valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Ethiopia.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Ethiopia.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All passengers must carry a COVID-19 PCR test report, with the test conducted not more than 5 days before arrival.
• Passengers must undergo 7 days of quarantine on arrival.

Qatar Airways

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• All Indian nationals with valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Ethiopia.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Ethiopia.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All passengers must carry a COVID-19 PCR test report, with the test conducted not more than 5 days (120 hours) before arrival.
• Passengers must undergo 7 days of self-isolation on arrival.

Kenya Airways

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• All Indian nationals with valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Ethiopia.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Ethiopia.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Passengers are required to submit the "Passenger Registration" form athttps://passengers.covid19.et prior to arriving in Ethiopia.
• Passengers aged 13 years or older must hold a negative RT-PCR test obtained within 120 hours prior to departure. This does not apply to holders of diplomatic or service passports or their immediate families.
• Holders of diplomatic or service passports or their immediate families will be subjected to a 14-day quarantine on arrival.

Air India

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

• All Indian nationals with valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Ethiopia.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Ethiopia.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All passengers must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, with the test conducted not more than 120 hours before arrival in Ethiopia.

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Covid test rules:

• All travellers (above 18 years) must carry a valid vaccination proof against COVID-19. The vaccine must be approved by the World Health Organisation. The proof must be uploaded here before departure.
  
  • This does not apply to travellers with a medical certificate showing that they recovered from COVID-19 at most 90 days before arrival.
  • This does not apply to travellers with medical conditions precluding vaccination. Such people shall be required to provide a letter from a recognized medical practitioner detailing the medical reason precluding vaccination.
• All eligible non-vaccinated travellers must carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure. The test certificate must be in English and must be uploaded here before departure. They may also be asked to take a rapid antigen test on arrival. Anyone who tests positive may be asked to take a PCR test. The cost of the tests will be borne by the travellers.
• Children below 5 years of age do not have to carry a test report.

Quarantine Rules:

• Any traveller who tests positive on on-arrival test will be directed to isolate at home (for Kenyan residents) or in a Ministry of Health designated facility (for non-Kenyan residents) for 10 days, at their own cost. A repeat PCR test will be conducted on day 7.
• All travellers displaying flu-like symptoms on arrival, or who develop symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days of arrival, may be placed into quarantine at home or at a government facility, at their own cost.
• No quarantine for others.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Kenya is open for all Indians, including tourists.
• Full details of the Government of Kenya’s entry requirements in relation to coronavirus can be found on the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority website.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• If travellers have been in, or transited through, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi, Ghana or Nigeria in the past 14 days, they may be required to take a free rapid antigen test on arrival for surveillance purposes.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Travellers must fill in a traveller’s locator form before departure on the Kenyan Ministry of Health web portal. They must also update their health information on the ‘Jitenge’ platform for 14 consecutive days after arrival. Click here for more details.
• All travellers must upload one of the following on the Global Haven website before departing for Kenya:
  
  • Valid vaccination proof, OR
  • Negative RT-PCR report taken within 72 hours before departure
• Passengers are subject to medical screening     

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to South Africa is open for all Indians, including tourists.
• For latest updates, please click here. 

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Fill a ‘Traveller Health Questionnaire’ on arrival at the airport.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

“Have more queries regarding international travel? Talk to our travel experts on 01246280407 for detailed information on visa requirements, COVID testing/quarantine rules, and the best flight prices for your preferred destination.”

Please note: Students traveling internationally for academic purposes can also reach out to us on our helpline number: 01246280407 for detailed information on visa requirements, testing/quarantine guidelines, and the best flight prices.

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• No quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers. However, if they test positive for COVID-19 on arrival and are asymptomatic, they will have to proceed as per health protocols outlined by local authorities. 

Kinds of visa allowed: Travel to Mauritius is open for all Indians, including tourists irrespective of their vaccination status. The island is fully open for fully-vaccinated travellers to explore.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• It is mandatory for ALL travellers who’re entering Mauritius to have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
• Non-vaccinated travellers will need to undergo a PCR test on arrival (day 0), day 7 and on day 14 of the stay. If the PCR test is negative on day 14, travellers can freely explore the island or move to a new accommodation.
• For more details on on-arrival tests, click here.

Quarantine rules: Non-vaccinated travellers will need to book a quarantine stay and shall be required to quarantine in their hotel room for 14 nights.

Kinds of visa allowed: Travel to Mauritius is open for all Indians, including tourists irrespective of their vaccination status.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• The cost for all three PCR tests for non-vaccinated travellers will be INR 12,000/-

Destination Restrictions

None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All travellers must fill out mandatory health forms before or during your flight to Mauritius. Travellers can fill out all the forms here in this one link. This will generate a PDF for travellers to print, sign and carry with them. Travellers are required to hand over the forms to immigration and health officials upon arrival. 
• Travellers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.
• Travellers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.
• Travellers must have a mandatory health insurance proof for covering COVID-19 expenses.
• Non-vaccinated travellers must have a confirmed accommodation reservation booked for 14 days at https://mauritiusnow.com/where-to-stay-in-mauritius.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip. 

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

• Travel is open for stranded Nigerian nationals/residents, any Indian national holding any type of valid Nigerian visa and destined for any country in Africa; foreign nationals destined for Africa and transiting through Nigeria or spouses of these persons (accompanying or otherwise).
• Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed to travel subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, Nigeria is open to most nationalities.
• However, any person who has visited Brazil, India or Turkey in the last 14 days before departure cannot currently enter Nigeria. This regulation does not apply to passengers who have transited through these countries.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Yes, travel from Brazil, India and Turkey is not allowed.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Passengers allowed to enter Nigeria must fill-out a ‘Health Declaration Form’ that will be handed over to them on the flight.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Passengers must carry a negative RT-PCR test with them. Sample should have been taken 72 hours before boarding.
• They must quarantine for 7 days upon arrival.
• They must take another test on day 7 of their quarantine.
• NOTE: While in quarantine, no interstate travel is allowed. Entire isolation period must be spent in the quarantine facility in the city of arrival.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information

From 4th May, 2021, any passenger who has been in India during the last 14 days before departure will not be allowed to enter Nigeria. This does not apply to anyone transiting through India. Below guidelines will be subject to confirmation by Nigeria and all related airlines once the travel ban lifts.

Emirates

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals will all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• One PCR test to be taken 72 hours before boarding, another PCR test to be taken on the 7th day of arrival.
• Passengers should undergo self-isolation for 7 days.

Etihad

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals will all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Two COVID-19 tests to be taken. One PCR test to be taken 72 hours before boarding, another PCR test to be taken on the 7th day of arrival.
• Passengers should undergo self-isolation for 7 days.

Qatar Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals will all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Two COVID-19 tests to be taken. One PCR test to be taken 72 hours before boarding, another PCR test to be taken on the 7th day of arrival.
• Passengers should undergo self-isolation for 7 days.

Kenya Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals will all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• A negative COVID-19 PCR test result tested within 72 hours before departure is mandatory.
• Passengers must fill the online Health Declaration/Self-Reporting form, upload their negative COVID-19 PCR test results, and complete the payment for a COVID-19 PCR test to be taken on the 7th day after their arrival in Nigeria, when registering at the Nigeria International Travel Portal.
• Diplomats and children aged younger than 10 years old are exempt from payment for the PCR test on the 7th day.
• Passengers must quarantine for 7 days on arrival.

Air India

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals will all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Nigeria.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report. The PCR test must be done within 72 hours before boarding.
• Passengers must register online via Nigeria International Travel Portal and pay for a repeat (second) PCR test to be done upon arrival in Nigeria.
• Passengers are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR negative results before boarding on to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result for presentation at the airport.

• For more details on visa eligibility, check the Tanzanian High Commission website.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, stranded Tanzanian nationals/ residents, foreign nationals destined for Africa or transiting through Tanzania and their spouses can travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Traveller Health Surveillance Form must be filled.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• No

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• 14 days of self-isolation for those who exhibit symptoms after landing at the airport.

Airline Guidelines and Other Important Information:

Emirates

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Passengers must quarantine for 14 days if found symptomatic on arrival.

Etihad

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Passengers must quarantine for 14 days if found symptomatic on arrival.

Qatar Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Passengers must quarantine for 14 days if found symptomatic on arrival.

Kenya Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Tanzania..

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Passengers travelling to Tanzania will be subject to a health check on arrival.

Air India

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas (including tourist visas) are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

• Foreign nationals with all valid visas and entry permits are eligible to travel to Tanzania.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Passengers travelling to Tanzania will be subject to a health check on arrival.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine rules: Not required if the required documents are provided.

Kinds of visa allowed: Travel to Austria is open for all Indians (including tourists).

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

Non-vaccinated travellers who provide proof of past infection or show a negative test report must register online and get a pre-travel clearance (PTC) at the Federal Ministry Republic of Austria website. Click here to register.

Fully vaccinated travellers do not have to register for pre-travel clearance.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Covid test rules:

• Travellers must carry any ONE of the following:
  • A negative PCR test result, with sample taken within 72 hours before arrival OR
  • A negative Rapid Antigen Test, with sample taken within 48 hours before arrival.

Quarantine Rules:

• They must self-isolate for 14 days after arrival.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Croatia is open for the following: 
  • Tourists who have a certificate of paid accommodation in a hotel/ rental accommodation or are owners of houses or vessels in Croatia. NOTE: To be eligible for entry, tourists must show evidence that they either own property in Croatia or have paid for accommodation (hotel/rental) during their stay. 
  • Citizens of EU/EEA member states and their family members.
  • Healthcare workers, health researchers, and caregivers for the elderly. 
  • Passengers in transit, with the obligation to leave the Republic of Croatia within 12 hours from entering.
  • Persons traveling for study purposes.
  • Persons traveling for necessary personal/family or business reasons, or who have other economic interest
  • For more details, click here.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• During immigration, tourists entering Croatia must be able to show a valid proof of where they are staying. This can be either property ownership receipts or rental receipts.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

British Airways

Who can travel?

Entry criteria for Indian nationals:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas, including tourist visas can travel from India to UK.
• Indian nationals are not allowed to travel further to any other country (beyond UK), unless their spouse is a foreign national or they are a seaman travelling with authorised documentation from the Ministry of Shipping.

Entry criteria for nationals from UK and other countries:

• Stranded UK nationals or residents can travel.
• All other nationalities transiting through UK or spouses of these people, whether accompanying or not, can travel. Passengers travelling to Europe and USA, please note: ONLYpassport holders and nationals of the destination country can board these flights. No other traveller will be allowed to board these flights.

Other Things to Remember:

• Travellers must have a negative RT-PCR test report with a QR code to board flights departing from India. Test must have been taken 72 hours before departure.
• They must also complete a Passenger Locator Form to board a flight to London.

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules:

• No quarantine

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Denmark is open for vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians, including tourists

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

• Covid test rules:
• Pre-departure test:
• Non-vaccinated must also carry a negative RT-PCR test done within 48 hours before departure
• On arrival test:
• Non-vaccinated travellers will be administered a COVID-19 test within 24 hours of arrival. Foreign travellers must register for the test here

Quarantine rules:

• No quarantine

Kinds of visa allowed

• Travel to Denmark is open for vaccinated and non-vaccinated Indians, including tourists.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• See here and here for more information

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip. 

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• None

Kind of visa allowed:

• Fully vaccinated Indian tourists can travel to Belgium with a valid vaccination certificate and the second dose should be at least 14 days ago.
• Visa Information -
• If you have a valid visa (even delivered before March 2020), then you do not need a certificate of essential travel anymore.
• If you do not have a valid visa, then you can now apply for a visa through VFS (C or D visa depending on the purpose of your travel). You will need to submit your vaccination certificate at VFS.
• Partially vaccinated or non-vaccinated travellers are only permitted for essential travel for which they will have to apply for a certificate.
• Click here for more.

Guidelines for Non-Vaccinated Travellers

• Partially vaccinated or non-vaccinated travellers are only permitted for essential travel for which they will have to apply for a certificate.
• All travellers must get tested for RT-PCR before their arrival in Belgium.
• Above tests are not valid for children under the age of 12.

Destination Restrictions

• Non-vaccinated or partially vaccinated travellers can only be permitted in Belgium for essential travel.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All travellers must complete the PLF (Passenger Locator Form) online within 48 hours before arrival in Belgium: https://www.info-coronavirus.be/
• All non-vaccinated travellers must carry the essential travel certificate and book both their on-arrival tests in advance. Click here.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Brussel Airlines

Who can travel?

Passengers travelling to and via Belgium should note the following regulations:

Passenger Locator Form

• The electronic Passenger Locator Form(e-PLF) is mandatory when travelling to or via Belgium from a country outside the E.U. / Schengen zone. Travellers travelling from a third country on the "white list" are exempt from completing the e-PLF.
• The e-PLF can be filled out as from 180 days before boarding a flight to Belgium. You will then obtain a QR code receipt to be presented at check-in and/or boarding.
• Travellers failing to submit this electronic form or providing misleading and incomplete information will be denied boarding.
• Travellers whose final destination is Belgium must keep their ePLF for 48 hours after arrival. In the event of an infraction, a fine of EUR 250 will be imposed.

Citizens and main residents outside the EU / Schengen zone

• Non-essential travel is allowed with a valid vaccination certificate, i.e. being fully vaccinated for at least 14 days before departure.
• Non-essential travel remains prohibited for not (fully) vaccinated travellers.
• Essential travel is allowed, subject to certain conditions. More info on www.info-coronavirus.be
• With the exception of travellers having their main residence in Belgium, all travellers (as from 12 years old) travelling to Belgium need to present one of the following:
  • A valid vaccination certificate, i.e. being fully vaccinated for at least 14 days,
  • or a recovery certificate,
  • or a negative Covid-19 test certificate. Only a PCR test (less than 72h) or an antigen test (less than 24h) are accepted.
• Children younger than 12 years are exempt from the above regulations - if accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip. 

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• No quarantine for those who carry a negative RT-PCR test during their travel. Others must take a test between 72-120 hours after arrival and quarantine till they get a negative result.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Finland is open for all fully vaccinated Indians. 7 days must have passed since the final dose to be considered fully vaccinated. 
• Resources to check:
  
  • https://raja.fi/en/guidelines-for-border-traffic-during-pandemic
  • https://thl.fi/en/web/infectious-diseases-and-vaccinations/what-s-new/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-updates/travel-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic/which-vaccines-are-accepted-at-the-points-of-entry-into-the-country-

Guidelines for Non Vaccinated Travellers

• Cannot enter Finland currently. We will update this section once rules change.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• Entry is closed for anyone who has visited or transited through Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe in the last 14 days before their travel, irrespective of vaccination status.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Must complete and submit certain travel documents (with contact tracing information) at departure airport.
• Check the FAQs sectionat the Helsinki airport for more details on arrival protocols.  

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip. 

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• None

Kinds of visa allowed:

• All visas from India are allowed.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• All visas from India, including tourist visas, are allowed as long as the traveller is fully vaccinated.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Non-vaccinated travellers must carry either a negative RT-PCR test from less than 72 hours before departure (with QR Code) or an antigen (lateral flow) test, with sample take less than 48 hours before departure or carry a recovery certificate (positive PCR or antigen (lateral flow) test dated more than 11 days and less than six months prior to departure).
• Children under 12 years of age are exempted from these requirements.
• Click here for more details

Quarantine rules:

• None

Kinds of visa allowed:

• All visas are allowed.

Other Important Information:

• It is mandatory for all travellers to get their vaccination pass which is necessary to access certain leisure activities. Click here to know more. 

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Travellers must submit a passenger locator form that will be shared while boarding.
• Travellers must download the TousAntiCovid government app.
• Fully vaccinated travellers must get a vaccine pass to access recreational facilities in France.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

British Airways

Who can travel?

Entry criteria for Indian nationals:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas, including tourist visas can travel from India to UK.
• Indian nationals are not allowed to travel further to any other country (beyond UK), unless their spouse is a foreign national or they are a seaman travelling with authorised documentation from the Ministry of Shipping.

Entry criteria for nationals from UK and other countries:

• Stranded UK nationals or residents can travel.
• All other nationalities transiting through UK or spouses of these people, whether accompanying or not, can travel. Passengers travelling to Europe and USA, please note: ONLYpassport holders and nationals of the destination country can board these flights. No other traveller will be allowed to board these flights.

Other Things to Remember:

• Travellers must have a negative RT-PCR test report with a QR code to board flights departing from India. Test must have been taken 72 hours before departure.
• They must also complete a Passenger Locator Form to board a flight to London.

Air France

Guidelines for those travelling to France:

Who can travel?

• The French embassy is allowed to issue visas for all categories.
• Passengers who already hold existing C type valid visa; 3 or 5 years’ validity can travel without restriction as far as they are fully vaccinated with an EMA approved vaccination (Pfizer-BioNtech, AstraZeneca, Moderna, Covishield).
• They must have had 2 Covishield injections and the second one must have been taken at least 7 days before travelling. 
• These passengers need to provide 2 mandatory documents:
  • Proof of vaccination status
  • A sworn statement attesting to the absence of COVID-19 infection symptoms and any contact with a confirmed COVID -19 case.

What are the quarantine and testing rules?

• Mandatory 7-day quarantine on arrival for passengers aged 12 years and older. They must also get a test done on arrival.
• This does not apply to:
  • Those who present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate demonstrating that at least 28 days have elapsed since the first dose of Janssen vaccine or 7 days have lapsed since the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech, AstraZeneca or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since the first dose of these vaccines if the passenger holds proof that they previously have been infected with Covid-19.
  • Minors (regardless of age), provided they are accompanying adult passengers who are holding a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate. 
• Note from Air France: The restrictions are dynamic and may change without prior information. All passengers should check the entry regulations at their end.

Special guidelines for those travelling to USA on Air France:

Who can travel?

• Visa holders with NIE certificate whether obtained digitally or stamped on the visa.
• Students (including their dependents) holding F visas or M visas. New or returning students who have been present in Brazil, China, India, Iran, or South Africa may arrive no earlier than 30 days before the start of an academic program beginning 1st August, 2021, or after, including optional practical training (OPT).
• Green Card holders and US passport holders.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip. 

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• Quarantine is no longer required upon arrival in Germany.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Germany is open for all Indian travellers fully vaccinated with Covishield.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Non-vaccinated travellers or those vaccinated with Covaxin or any other vaccine have to carry a negative PCR test report which is not older than 72 hours however. (Travel permitted only for urgent/compelling reasons)

Quarantine rules:

• Quarantine is no longer required upon arrival in Germany.

Kinds of visa allowed

• Non-vaccinated Indians and those vaccinated with vaccines other than Covishield can only enter if they have long-term residency permits or compelling/urgent reasons to travel. 

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• Click here for full list of compelling/urgent reasons to travel.

Destination Restrictions

• Non-vaccinated travellers or those vaccinated with Covaxin or any other vaccine can ONLY be permitted to travel if there is an urgent reason for entry

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• NONE for those travelling from India.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules:

• If the on-arrival test is positive, travellers must quarantine for 5 days at designated temporary residence assgigned by the authorities. Following the five (5) day period and if the symptoms have receded and the travellers are feverless for 24 hours without the use of antipyretics, they are released from quarantine. If the fever insists, the travellers remain in isolation until the fever has fully receded.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Greece is open for tourism. Those fully inoculated with Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik V can travel to Greece.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

• We will update this section when we will get more information.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel. 
• Check here for more information.

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Passengers must complete a Passenger Locator Form here before arrival in Greece. A confirmation email or a QR code generated from the completed form must be presented upon arrival. Families can be accepted with one joint confirmation e-mail or a unique QR code.
• Travellers must downlaod the Visit Greece app before their arrival. 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• All visas allowed

Note: The restrictions may be re-introduced at any time and preventative health measures remain encouraged. Information relating to the COVID-19 response in Hungary can be found here.

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• None

Kinds of visa allowed:

• All restrictions have been lifted while travelling to Ireland. Travellers entering Ireland do not require a visa, proof of vaccination, proof of recovery or a negative PCR test result upon arrival.
• Those travelling from overseas to Northern Ireland via Ireland airports still need to check the UK travel requirements. 
• Know more here.

Destination Restriction:

• Travellers travelling from overseas to Northern Ireland via Ireland airports still need to check the UK travel requirements and provide the following:
  
  • proof of vaccination
  • proof of recovery, or
  • a negative test result
  • passenger locator form

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• None

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Netherlands is open for all Indian nationals who are fully vaccinated with Covishield and Covaxin.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules

• Travellers must carry a negative RT-PCR test taken 48 hours or a rapid test 24 hours before departure. The rapid test is usually an antigen test but it can also be a NAAT (PCR) test. Check here for more information. People aged 12 and over who are travelling to the Netherlands must show a negative COVID-19 test result. Some exceptions apply, check here.

Quarantine rules:

• None

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Non-vaccinated travellers can only travel for essential reasons. Check here for a full list of exemptions.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• Travel for tourism is not permitted unless fully vaccinated.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Fill a Health Declaration Form. Check details here.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). Goibibo accepts no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules: None for fully vaccinated travellers with a negative RT-PCR test.

Kinds of visa allowed: Travel to Iceland is open for all Indians, including tourists, as long as they are fully vaccinated (Covishield accepted) and at least 14 days have passed since the last dose.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

• Only fully vaccinated travellers from India are allowed entry. We will update this section when the rules change.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• Children (considered minors) who have not reached the age of 18 on arrival are permitted to travel to Iceland with their parent/s or other relative(s) who are exempt from travel restrictions to Iceland. The accompanying person, if not the child’s parent/legal guardian, must be able to present a letter of consentform signed by the child’s parents. The exemption does not apply to children travelling with their teacher/s on a class trip. More details can be found here.
• Click herefor more information on the guidelines.
• Other resources to check:
  
  • https://www.landlaeknir.is/um-embaettid/greinar/grein/item44162/Certificate-of-vaccination-against-COVID-19-accepted-at-the-border
  • https://www.landlaeknir.is/um-embaettid/greinar/grein/item39194/Skilgreind-ahaettusvaedi---Defined-high-risk-areas
  • https://www.covid.is/categories/travel-to-and-within-iceland
  • https://island.is/en/p/entry
  • https://visit.covid.is/registration/
  • https://www.government.is/topics/business-and-industry/tourism-in-iceland/icelandic-tourist-board/

Destination Restrictions

• Only fully vaccinated travellers from India are allowed entry. Click here for the latest updates on restrictions

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Must complete a travel health/contact tracing registration form on the Iceland government portal and carry a valid vaccination certificate.Click here to register.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

British Airways

Who can travel?

Entry criteria for Indian nationals:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas, including tourist visas can travel from India to UK.
• Indian nationals are not allowed to travel further to any other country (beyond UK), unless their spouse is a foreign national or they are a seaman travelling with authorised documentation from the Ministry of Shipping.

Entry criteria for nationals from UK and other countries:

• Stranded UK nationals or residents can travel.
• All other nationalities transiting through UK or spouses of these people, whether accompanying or not, can travel. Passengers travelling to Europe and USA, please note: ONLYpassport holders and nationals of the destination country can board these flights. No other traveller will be allowed to board these flights.

Other Things to Remember:

• Travellers must have a negative RT-PCR test report with a QR code to board flights departing from India. Test must have been taken 72 hours before departure.
• They must also complete a Passenger Locator Form to board a flight to London.

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• Travellers with the necessary documents do not need to go in quarantine.
• If you are unable to provide any of the required documents and certification, then you will be subjected to undergo fiduciary quarantine for at least 5 days at the address specified in the Passenger Locator Form and inform the Department of Health Prevention competent for the area. Take another molecular or antigenic test, carried out by means of a swab, at the end of the 5-day quarantine period.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• All travellers can travel to Italy despite their vaccination status.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Travellers must fill the Passenger Locator Form before entering Italy. You can also download the printed version of form here.
• Present the EU Digital COVID Certificate on arrival. Non-EU citizens can present an equivalent green COVID-19 certification issued by your country's health authorities, certifying one of the following: completed vaccination cycle with a vaccine recognized by the European Medicines Agency (EMA); full recovery from COVID-19; negative molecular or antigenic test.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• All provisions are in force until March 31^st, 2022, as per Order of January 27, 2022 of the Minister of Health.

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• Travellers are exempt from quarantine if a negative antigen or PCR test have been submitted and meet one of the following conditions:
  
  • Show a valid vaccination certificate with a vaccine approved in the European Union. 14 days must have passed since the last vaccination dose. The document should be in English or Polish. Note: Poland accepts Pfizer/BioNTech (Comirnaty), AstraZeneca EU (Vaxzevria), Johnson & Johnson (Janssen), and Moderna (Spikevax).
  • Show a valid COVID-19 recovery certificate such as an EU digital COVID certificate. The certificate must not be later than 6 months before arriving in Poland.
  • Travelling within 24 hours after arrival and have a flight ticket confirming departure from Poland.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Indian travellers can enter Poland for business or tourism, if you have a valid visa and negative RT-PCR report against COVID-19, taken within 24 hours before departure.
• For more details, click here. 

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• All Indian travellers, irrespective of vaccination status, must carry a negative RT-PCR or antigen test result issued a maximum of 24 hours before arrival in Poland.
• This test does not apply to children under 5 years of age.
• Travellers who fail to present a negative test result will be required to undergo a 7-day quarantine.
• Check here for more details.

Quarantine Rules:

• Unvaccinated travellers from India must quarantine for 7 days on arrival.
• Travellers are exempt from quarantine if a negative antigen or PCR test have been submitted and meet one of the following conditions:
  
  • Show a valid COVID-19 recovery certificate such as an EU digital COVID certificate. The certificate must not be later than 6 months before arriving in Poland.
  • Travelling within 24 hours after arrival and have a flight ticket confirming departure from Poland.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Indian travellers can enter Poland for business or tourism, if you have a valid visa and negative RT-PCR report against COVID-19, taken within 24 hours before departure.
• For more details, click here. 

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Travellers must complete a "Passenger Locator Form" (PLF) here before commencing their travel.
• The vaccination should be issued in line with the EU Digital COVID-19 Certificate and must be provided in Polish or English.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Disclaimer:

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website orIATA travel centre before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• For all COVID testing and quarantine rules specific to this destination, please click here. KNOW MORE

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

• Since this destination does not have a travel bubble arrangement with India, there are no direct flights yet. For more details, please click here. KNOW MORE

Quarantine Rules:

• None for fully vaccinated travellers

Kinds of visa allowed:

• All visas from India, including tourist visas, are allowed as long as the traveller is fully vaccinated.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

Covid test rules:

• Travellers must have a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen test taken within 24 hours before arrival 
• Travellers must also have a negative RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours before arrival.
• Travellers can also present a recovery certificate (with a RAT test) issued maximum within 180 days.  
• Non-vaccinated travellers between 12-17 years old will be able to travel to Spain with a negative PCR, antigen test or a recovery certificate. 

Quarantine rules:

• 14 days of quarantine.

Kinds of visa allowed:

Only select categories of unvaccinated travellers are allowed. These include:

• Ordinary residents of the European Union, Schengen Associated States, Andorra, Monaco, The Vatican (Holy See) or San Marino who go to that country, accrediting it with documentation.
• Spouses of Spanish citizens or couples with whom they maintain a relationship analogous to the conjugal one registered in a public registry, or those dependent
• Ascendants/descendants.
• Holders of a long-stay visa issued by a Member State or Schengen Associated State heading to that country.
• Health professionals, including health researchers, and elderly care professionals who are heading to or returning from their employment.
• Students pursuing their studies in the Member States or the Schengen Associated States.
• Highly qualified workers whose work is necessary and cannot be postponed or carried out remotely, including participants in high-level sports events that take place in Spain. These circumstances must be justified by documentary evidence.
• People traveling for imperative family reasons are duly accredited.
• Diplomatic, consular personnel, of international organizations, military, of Civil and humanitarian protection, in the exercise of their functions.
• Transport personnel, seafarers, and aeronautical personnel necessary to carry out air transport activities
• People who document reasons of force majeure or situation of need, or humanitarian reasons.
• Click herefor more details on the above categories.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.
• Click here, here and here for more information. 

Destination Restrictions

• Non-vaccinated tourists from India cannot currently enter Spain.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• Travellers are subject to medical screening upon arrival.
• Travellers entering or transiting through Spain must complete an "FCS Health Control Form" before departure at https://www.spth.gob.es/ or via the Spain Travel Health-SpTH App. This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival. 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

British Airways

Who can travel?

Entry criteria for Indian nationals:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas, including tourist visas can travel from India to UK.
• Indian nationals are not allowed to travel further to any other country (beyond UK), unless their spouse is a foreign national or they are a seaman travelling with authorised documentation from the Ministry of Shipping.

Entry criteria for nationals from UK and other countries:

• Stranded UK nationals or residents can travel.
• All other nationalities transiting through UK or spouses of these people, whether accompanying or not, can travel. Passengers travelling to Europe and USA, please note: ONLY passport holders and nationals of the destination country can board these flights. No other traveller will be allowed to board these flights.

Other Things to Remember:

• Travellers must have a negative RT-PCR test report with a QR code to board flights departing from India. Test must have been taken 72 hours before departure.
• They must also complete a Passenger Locator Form to board a flight to London.

“Have more queries regarding international travel? Talk to our travel experts on 01246280407 for detailed information on visa requirements, COVID testing/quarantine rules, and the best flight prices for your preferred destination.”

Please note: Students traveling internationally for academic purposes can also reach out to us on our helpline number: 01246280407 for detailed information on visa requirements, testing/quarantine guidelines, and the best flight prices.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). Goibibo accepts no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Covid test rules:

• Pre-departure test: All travellers must carry a negative COVID RT-PCR test report (with QR code). The test must be carried out by an ICMR laboratory within 48 hours before arrival.
• On-arrival test: They must take 2 tests - first on day 1 and second on day 7 of arrival.
• Click herefor more details on testing protocols. 

Quarantine Rules:

• Mandatory to quarantine for 7 days.
• If day 7 test is negative, they can exit quarantine.

Kinds of visa allowed:

• Travel to Serbia is open for all including Indians on short visits. 
• Click herefor more.  

Other Important Information:

• irlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• None

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Lufthansa

Extra Guidelines for those travelling to Serbia on Lufthansa:

• It is mandatory for all passengers from India to register at  http://www.e-zdravlje.gov.rs/and sign a consent form stating they are willing to undergo 7 days of quarantine. 
• All passengers must also carry a hotel booking confirmation for 7 days, which needs to be furnished during check-in. 
• Without these documents, passengers will not be accepted on the flight as they will be refused entry to Belgrade. 

British Airways

Who can travel?

Entry criteria for Indian nationals:

• Indian nationals with all valid visas, including tourist visas can travel from India to UK.
• Indian nationals are not allowed to travel further to any other country (beyond UK), unless their spouse is a foreign national or they are a seaman travelling with authorised documentation from the Ministry of Shipping.

Entry criteria for nationals from UK and other countries:

• Stranded UK nationals or residents can travel.
• All other nationalities transiting through UK or spouses of these people, whether accompanying or not, can travel. Passengers travelling to Europe and USA, please note: ONLYpassport holders and nationals of the destination country can board these flights. No other traveller will be allowed to board these flights.

Other Things to Remember:

• Travellers must have a negative RT-PCR test report with a QR code to board flights departing from India. Test must have been taken 72 hours before departure.
• They must also complete a Passenger Locator Form to board a flight to London.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. Some airlines may have different eligibility criteria for certain visa categories. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites and airlines prior to booking as well as commencing travel.

Quarantine Rules:

• None

Kinds of visa allowed:

• All Indian visa holders who can prove they have been fully vaccinated (with Covishield or Covaxin) are allowed to enter Switzerland.

Guidelines for Non-vaccinated Travellers

• They cannot enter Switzerland currently. We will update this section once rules change.

Other Important Information:

• Airlines may allow passengers on board with only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Destination Restrictions

• Travel from India is not allowed for unvaccinated travellers.

Pre-registration or App Requirements

• All travellers should download the Travel Admin App.

Country and airline guidelines may change without notice. In case the information you are seeking is not available above, please refer to the airline website or IATA travel centre, before booking your trip.

While we do our best to get you the latest information, due to the rapidly evolving nature of current events, sometimes that is not possible. Please note, it is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination or transit countries (as applicable). We accept no liability in this regard. Please do check the travel rules of all regulatory websites prior to booking as well as commencing travel.