Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Foreign nationals are prohibited from entering Botswana. Exceptions include permanent residents and nationals of the country who are returning.

• For country specific visa-updates, Indian nationals may visit: http://www.hcigaborone.gov.in/

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Nationals or residents of Botswana returning from foreign countries are required to undergo medical screening and quarantine themselves for 14 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• All Indian nationals with valid visas (including tourist visas) can travel to Cote d'Ivoire.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, all international passengers with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Cote d'Ivoire.

Are there any destination restrictions?

None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• All passengers should complete and submit a Travel Declaration Form and pay  2000 FCFA on the same link.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days for symptomatic passengers

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, all passengers must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, with the test conducted not more than 5 days before arrival in Cote d'Ivoire.
• All passengers will also undergo thermal screening upon arrival.
• Passengers with temperature above 38 degrees celsius will be tested for COVID.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Passengers with body temperatures below 38 degree celsius need not quarantine.
• Passengers with higher body temperatures, who are tested on arrival, must undergo quarantine until they receive their COVID reports.
  • If the COVID report is negative, passengers must self-quarantine for 14 days.
  • If the COVID report is positive, passengers must undergo treatment at the Infectious Disease Department.

Helpline & Resources: 

For COVID-related updates, click here.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• W.E.F July 01, 2020, international flights to Egypt have resumed.

• A ‘Public Health Card’ must be filled and submitted to authorities at immigration. Crew members at your airline will give you a copy.

• You can find all information on visa and required paperwork here.

• All travellers (except citizens of Egypt), must have adequate medical and travel insurance to cover all expenses arising out of a medical emergency.   

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Not yet defined

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Authorities are doing regular thermal screening at all entry and exit points at the airport and border check-posts.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

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

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, all international passengers with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Ethiopia.

Are there any destination restrictions?

None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

            None

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

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

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

None

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

All flights between India and Kenya stand suspended till 15th May 2021. Below guidelines will be subject to confirmation by Kenya once flights resume and new orders are issued.

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• All visas, including tourist visas are now allowed. 
• For more information, visit: http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html

 Important: Some airlines may on-board only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline specific guidelines before planning your travel. 

Can non-Indians travel? 

Yes, Kenya is open for all travel. 

Are there any destination restrictions?   

None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Passengers entering Kenya must register and obtain a QR code here: https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/
• A passenger locator form (given after boarding) will also have to be filled.   ​

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None for those with negative test

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel? 

• Yes. Everyone (including transit passengers) must have a printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 test result. Test must have been taken within 96 hours before departure from the first embarkation point and it must be in English. 
• If the test certificate timeline has expired (due to long transit gap etc), travellers must take a self-paid test on-arrival and quarantine till result is out.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• None if carrying a negative test. 
• Otherwise, quarantine till on-arrival test is negative.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Currently entry to Mauritius is only allowed for passengers (citizens or foreign nationals) cleared by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mauritius.

• For travel alerts, details on exceptions and additional information regarding entry in Mauritius, refer to: https://www.tourism-mauritius.mu/mauritius-travel-alerts

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days for those authorized to travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

On arrival, all passengers authorised to enter Mauritius must present a negative test report for Covid-19 (done within 5 days from date of departure). They also need to quarantine for 14 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

Morocco has been under a countrywide curfew and lockdown since April. No commercial international flights have been operating and all visas remain suspended till August 10, 2020 (if there is no further lockdown extension).

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

NA

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• No international commercial flights are currently operating in and out the country. New visas are not being issued and even the existing visas have been temporarily put on hold.
• Only a few repatriation flights from certain countries (like South Africa) are operational.
• Flights are expected to resume after July 31, 2020 (subject to government approval).

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• People authorised to enter Mozambique (only emergency cases) must undergo temperature checks and medical screening upon arrival.
• Irrespective of nationality and travel history, all incoming visitors must quarantine for 14 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

International air travel remains suspended and foreign nationals are prohibited from entering the country, except those engaged in humanitarian or medical emergency aid services.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

All travellers authorized to enter Namibia (including airline crew members) will be screened and required to undergo quarantine.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

From 4^th 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 once the travel ban lifts.

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Indian nationals who have been in India in the last 14 days before departure cannot enter Nigeria as per the latest travel ban. This does not apply to anyone transiting through India. Below guidelines are for passengers whose travel does NOT originate in India.
• 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 duration for Indians: 7 days (for those eligible to travel)

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 the arrival.
• They must take another test on day 7 of their quarantine.
• NOTE: While in quarantine, no interstate travel is allowed. The entire isolation period must be spent in the quarantine facility in the city of arrival.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Travel is open for:
  • Stranded nationals/residents of Rwanda, foreign nationals destined for Africa and transiting through Rwanda or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise.
  • Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for any country in Africa and holding a valid visa for the destination country. It would be for the airlines concerned to ensure that there is no travel restriction for Indian/ Nepalese/Bhutanese nationals to enter the destination country with the particular visa category before issue of ticket / boarding pass to the Indian/ Nepalese/Bhutanese passenger.
  • Seamen of foreign nationalities and Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. Seamen should be destined to countries of Africa only.
• All travelers arriving in Rwanda must complete the passenger locator form and upload their negative COVID-19 test certificate prior to arrival.
• On arrival, every traveler must proceed to a government-designated hotel for a second COVID-19 test.
• Please see the passenger locator form and list of designated transit hotels on www.rbc.gov.rw.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Self-isolate till the on-arrival COVID test result is out.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Only those with a negative PCR COVID-19 test certificate taken no more than 120 hours before their initial flight can travel to Rwanda.
• National parks are open to visitors with a negative COVID-19 test.
• All travellers arriving or transiting through Rwanda will be screened upon entry and required to take a second RT-PCR test to confirm the negative results of the test done prior to arrival.
• All travellers are required to wait 24 hours for the results of their COVID-19 test in a designated transit hotel.
• After the travellers reach their designated hotels, they will be tested for COVID-19 and there will be a medical team to assist for a total cost of 60 USD (includes 50 USD for the test and a medical service fee of 10 USD). For further information on the payment method for COVID-19 test please click here . Test results will be received by SMS or email, and the turnaround time for results is 24 hours from the time a sample is collected. Upon receiving a negative test result, travellers will be invited to check out or may extend their stay in the same hotel at applicable hotel rates.
• If a traveler’s test result is positive for COVID-19 (even if asymptomatic) while in Rwanda, they will be treated as indicated in the National Covid-19 Management Guidelines until they have fully recovered, at their own cost. We encourage all travelers to have international travel insurance.
• Click here for more.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Indian nationals who have been fully vaccinated (both doses) and have a valid vaccination certificate are allowed to enter. Vaccination certificates are subject to verification and approval by the Public Health Authority.
• To enter Seychelles, an application for ‘Travel Authorisation’ must be submitted. Please read the FAQs here for more details on the application process.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Other Things to Remember: 

• Eligible travelers must book their accommodations only at licensed establishments or liveaboards certified by the Public Health Authority.

Can non-Indians travel? 

• Yes, Seychelles residents and citizens can enter. 
• Other nationalities can also enter. Exceptions are mentioned below:
  • Travelers from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh who do not have proof of COVID-19 vaccination cannot enter.
  • Travelers from South Africa and Brazil cannot enter.
  • NOTE: Seychelles residents and citizens from the above countries can enter as long as they quarantine on arrival.

Are there any destination restrictions?   

• Travel from South Africa and Brazil is not permitted. Please check the detailed travel advisory here.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• All passengers are required to submit health and travel details on the Seychelles government portal.
• The application must include a copy of the hotel booking confirmation that covers your duration of stay in English or French. All incomplete applications will be rejected.
• They must also carry a travel health insurance that covers COVID-19-related isolation, quarantine and clinical care.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Russian citizens must submit details on the Unified Public Services Portal  
• Within 3 days from the arrival in Russia, they must upload the results of the Covid-19 PCR test to the previously filled in form.
• Other passengers upon boarding must submit a medical document
• (certificate) showing a negative COVID-19 PCR test result obtained not more than 3 days before arrival in Russia.
• All passengers must fill in a form provided by the flight attendants onboard.

Have more queries regarding international travel? Talk to our travel experts on 0124-462-8747 for detailed information on visa requirements, COVID testing/quarantine rules and the best flight prices for your preferred destination.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel? 

• Yes. All passengers including infants and children, must carry a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR certificate, not older than 72 hours before departure.
• PCR Test Guidelines:
  • Only RT-PCR test results in English or French with time and date of sample collection as well as laboratory contact information clearly mentioned are acceptable.
  • Only test results that clearly mention the method of testing (RT-PCR) are accepted.
  • Rapid antigen tests are NOT accepted at this time.
  • RT-PCR test notification by SMS will not be accepted. Doctors’ letters without proper laboratory certificates are NOT accepted.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• None

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• As of now, South Africa has suspended all commercial international flights except for those operating for medical evacuation and other special emergencies. 

• Entry of foreign nationals is not permitted, only South African citizens are allowed. 

• For updates and additional travel information, visit: http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/corona-virus-information

• Passengers travelling from Delhi to Johannesburg would be permitted by the South African High Commission at New Delhi.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 21 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

All those authorised to enter South Africa must quarantine for 21 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

NOTE: Passenger flights between India and Tanzania stand suspended till further notice. Below guidelines will be subject to confirmation by Tanzania once flights resume and new orders are issued.

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

·         Travel is open for all Indian nationals (including tourists).

·         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 duration for Indians: 14 days for those showing symptoms

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. 

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Tunisia has opened its borders to a few foreign nationals from a few countries including India.
• For visa paperwork details, visit https://www.embassyofindiatunis.gov.in/visa-procedure-fee-structure.php
• A Health Declaration Form must be filled and submitted to the Tunisian immigration authorities. The forms will be made available at the airline counters.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

All visitors to Tunisia must quarantine for 14 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• All Indian nationals with valid visas (including tourist visas) can travel to Uganda.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, all international passengers with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Uganda.

Are there any destination restrictions?

None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

None

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

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

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

None

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information

Helpline & Resources: 

• For COVID-related updates, click here.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Entry of foreign nationals is currently banned in Zimbabwe. 

• Residents of Zimbabwe can enter the country. 

• All airports apart from BUQ, HRE and VFA are closed.

• Through the above-mentioned airports, only staff working for the police, essential services and foreign missions, military personnel, enforcement officers, healthcare professionals, or a sick person going for treatment can travel to and from Zimbabwe.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 21 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• After arrival, all persons must proceed directly to a designated facility to be quarantined for 21 days. 

• Zimbabwe has imposed a nationwide lockdown hence everyone is expected to stay at home.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

Travel is currently open for:

• Afghanistan nationals/residents and foreign nationals holding valid Afghanistan visas, if required.
• Any Indian national holding any type of valid visa from Afghanistan and destined for Afghanistan only. The airlines concerned are required to ensure that there is no travel restriction for Indian nationals to enter Afghanistan with the particular visa category before issue of ticket/ boarding pass to the Indian passenger.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days (self-quarantine at home)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Arriving passengers do not need to carry an RT-PCR test certificate. However, they are urged to self-quarantine at home for 14 days upon arrival.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• All citizens of Armenia and their family members are allowed to travel to Armenia.

• Entry is restricted for:​

1. Foreign nationals arriving from Russian Federation or Georgia.

2. Foreign nationals who are travelling from or transiting through any region with a high incidence of Coronavirus cases. For full list of countries, visit: https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/

• Entry is allowed for:

1. ​Individuals who are not citizens of Armenia but have the legal right to reside in Armenia.

2. Diplomatic representatives, representatives of consulates and international organisations and their family members from territories with tense epidemic situations.

3. A driver and one replacing driver for a cargo transportation from the Russian Federation, Iran or Georgia, as well as entry and exit of personnel of cargo planes who do not have detected symptoms of virus.

4. With the special permission of the Border Guard Commander of Armenia, individuals with justified health, economic or manufacturing emergency.

5. Relatives (parents, spouse, children, sister and brother) of the deceased who are scheduled to attend a memorial or a burial ceremony.

6. One driver and one substitute driver for a freight carrier coming from the Russian Federation, Iran or Georgia.

7. Aircraft personnel involved in passenger or cargo transportations, as well as military or sanitary flights.

8. In other special occasions, as determined by the Commandant.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

A 14-day quarantine is imposed on people who travel to Armenia.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel is open for all Indian nationals including tourists.
• ​To know whether you are eligible for an e-Visa prior to your departure, please visit eVisa.gov.bh.

Important: some airlines may onboard only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes. Bahraini nationals, residents, GCC citizens who do not require a visa, travellers eligible for a visa on arrival, travellers with valid e-Visas, diplomats, military staff, flight crew, or owners of official, service or UN passports, can also travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Fill a Health Declaration Form and download the BeAware Bahrain app before departing for Bahrain.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None, if test is negative

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• All passengers (above 6 years of age) must carry a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate from an ICMR approved lab with a QR-code. Sample must be taken within 48 hours before departure.
• On arrival, passengers must pay a fee of BHD 36 (approximately $95) for the 3 tests they have to take. This is regardless of the intended period of stay. The payment can be made through the BeAware Bahrain app, eGovernment portal or at a designated kiosk.
• All passengers must undergo a mandatory self-paid COVID-19 PCR test on arrival and stay in isolation until the test result is available.
• They must take another PCR test on the 5th day of arrival.
• Anyone staying in Bahrain for 10 days or more must undergo a third PCR test on the 10th day of their stay.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• No quarantine needed if the on-arrival test is negative.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

NOTE: Passenger flights between India and Bangladesh stand suspended till 14^th May 2021. Below guidelines will be subject to confirmation by Bangladesh once flights resume and new orders are issued.

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel to Bangladesh is open for Indian nationals travelling point-to-point between India and Bangladesh holding valid visas (except tourist visa) issued by competent authorities.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel. 

Other Things to Remember: 

• Visa on arrival and e-Visa facilities are currently not available.

Can non-Indians travel? 

Yes, Bangladeshi nationals, Bangladeshi origin foreign passport holders and other foreign nationals with valid visas can travel. Tourists are not permitted entry.  

Are there any destination restrictions?   

Travel beyond Bangladesh is currently not allowed. 

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• People travelling to Bangladesh must submit Health Declaration and Passenger Locator Forms.
• All passengers must download the Corona Tracer BD mobile app.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days home quarantine (or as advised by officials on arrival)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel? 

Yes. A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report issued 72 hours before departure for Bangladesh is mandatory. 

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• All arriving passengers must quarantine for 14 days at home.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

Travel is open for: Nationals/residents of Bhutan and foreign nationals holding valid visa from Bhutan, if required as well as any Indian national. It is for the airlines concerned to ensure that there is no travel restriction for Indian nationals to enter Bhutan with the particular visa category before issue of ticket/ boarding pass to the Indian passenger.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians:

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

All visitors to the country must declare their travel history for the last few weeks at the point of entry.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Only passengers approved by Embassy of Cambodia / Government of India are permitted to travel

• Foreign nationals entering Cambodia are required to have a visa before arrival. Visa on arrival is suspended.

• The foreign passenger cannot enter Cambodia without at least a $50,000 medical insurance.

• No foreigner will be allowed to enter Cambodia without a negative report for the COVID test which is no older than 72 hours prior to arrival the time of arrival.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 1 Day

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Each passenger has to undergo a COVID-19 test after arriving in Cambodia. The test will cost $100 while the certification will cost you $30. These expenses are to be borne by the passenger.      

• Spending a day at a government facility is mandatory until the test results are done. Cost for staying is $30 while meals are also for another $30, per day. $5 have to be paid for transportation.

• Even if one passenger coming from a flight is tested positive, each passenger of that flight shall be quarantined.

• If a passenger is tested positive, he has to pay for the quarantine- $225 per day.

• For COVID negative people, charges for the quarantine facility amount to $84.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Except for Singapore and Korean nationals, all other nationalities holding valid visas, residency permits and APEC Business Travel Cards are currently prohibited from entering China.
• Follow the official website of the Chinese embassy in India for latest updates.
• Many visa arrangements have been suspended. These include short term port visas, 15-day visa-free entry to cruise ships and visa-free entry to foreign tours from ASEAN countries. Click here for full details.
• Travel for those with Diplomatic or C-Type Visas remains unaffected.
• Foreign nationals visiting China for essential business, scientific, educational or emergency reasons can apply for visa at Chinese embassies or consulates. Their applications will be processed after travel ban lifts.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• It is mandatory for all passengers entering China to provide a negative nucleic acid testing results for COVID-19 before boarding. Test must be done within 5 days of date of departure at any lab approved by ICMR and recognised by China. More details here.
• Indian nationals must log onto the Chinese Embassy website and fill a Health Declaration Form before boarding. More details here.
• All those authorised to enter China must undergo a 14-day quarantine in a designated facility at their own expense.
• In addition, different provinces of China have various other quarantine and testing rules at entry as well as exit ports. Visitors are requested to plan accordingly. 

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• International air travel has been suspended in Hong Kong for all non-residents except:

1.   Families of permanent residents.
2.  Those from Mainland China, Macau SAR and Taiwan, provided they have not visited any other country or region within 14 days of arrival in Hong Kong.
3.  British National (Overseas) with residence rights in Hong Kong SAR.
4.  Airline crew members involved in repatriation or other essential services. 

• For updates on transit information and air travel guidelines in Hong Kong, visit:https://bit.ly/2OvJtUa.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• People entering Hong Kong are required to submit a ‘Health Declaration Form’ upon their arrival. Find further details and fill the form here: https://hdf.chp.gov.hk/dhehd/?lang=en-us

• All visitors arriving in Hong Kong must quarantine for 14 days at a designated facility.

• People engaged in public health, school education, government operations, manufacturing industry or any goods and supply work vital for essential services are exempted from quarantine.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Indonesia has suspended the entry of all foreign nationals except for:

1. Those who have a temporary stay permit, a permanent stay permit, a diplomatic or service visa, Indonesian diplomatic or service stay permits, or those working in medical, food or humanitarian aid services.

2. Crew members working in air, land and sea transportation.

3. Foreign nationals engaged in national strategic projects.

• Visa application form can be downloaded from: https://kemlu.go.id/newdelhi/en/pages/online_visa_aplication/106/about-service

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• People travelling to Indonesia must show a health certificate or ‘Fit to Fly’ certificate issued by a recognized health authority in their country of origin, no more than 7 days prior to arrival in Indonesia.

• Foreign visitors must also undertake a mandatory 14-day quarantine at designated facilities or self-quarantine under supervision of Indonesian health authority.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Visa on arrival service is currently suspended.
• People holding ordinary China and Hong Kong SAR passports are prohibited from entering Iran.
• Travellers entering Iran are required to submit a Covid-19 related ‘Self Declaration Form’ upon arrival.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Passengers are required to undergo medical screening upon arrival and quarantine as per the directions of the health officials.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Travel is open for nationals/ residents of Iraq.
• Any Indian national holding any type of valid visa from Iraq and destined for Iraq only. 

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians:

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.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Foreign nationals are barred from entering Israel.

• Citizens of Israel or people with an approval from the Population and Immigration Authority of Israel are permitted to enter the country.

• Israel has closed its borders for transits. Travellers will not be allowed to travel through Israel for any onward destination.

• For additional visa information and detailed process guidelines, click here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All travellers permitted to enter Israel are required to undergo quarantine for 14 days.

• People who are advised to self-isolate by the health officials must register themselves with the Ministry of Health, here.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel is open to only to those Indian nationals who have the following:
  • Residence Card of Japan (for those who have residence status in Japan and want to return to Japan.
  • Valid visa (currently all visas with the description EX-R or Ex-B in the remarks column stand suspended)
• 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.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, Japanese nationals and those with Residence Cards of Japan can travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Yes, Japan has currently suspended all travel from India till further notice. This does not apply to Japanese nationals and those with Residence Cards of Japan.  

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 duration for Indians: 14 days of home quarantine for those eligible to travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• 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.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• 14-days of home quarantine must be done after arrival.
• Minimum 3 days of hotel (institutional) quarantine is required only for passengers who have stayed in UK, South Africa, Ireland, Israel, Brazil, UAE, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Slovakia, Denmark, Germany, Nigeria, France, Belgium, Estonia, Czech, Pakistan, Hungary, Poland, Luxembourg, Lebanon, Ukraine, Philippine, Canada (Ontario), Spain and Finland in the last 14 days before travel.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Jordan has restricted all international travel operations and flights temporarily.

• All those who wish to travel to Jordan (including Jordan citizens) require permission from the Jordan government.

• Indian nationals who wish to travel to Amman also need prior clearance from the Jordan Embassy in Delhi. 

• For additional information by the international Tourism Board of Jordan, visit: http://international.visitjordan.com/MediaCenter/ShowNews/16#news

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days for those authorized to travel.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

All passengers must undergo 14 days quarantine and PCT test upon arrival at their own expense.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• W.E.F July 2020, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier airline, Air Astana has resumed operations to Istanbul, Antalya, and Seoul. Visit their official website for updates as new countries get added.

• Eligibility for entry: Diplomatic personnel, citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan, those holding Residence Permits of the Republic of Kazakhstan (oralman status) and their spouse, parents and children.

• All other international flights from Nur Sultan and Almaty International airports are suspended until further notice.

• To go through essential flight services, additional information and important notices regarding entry in Kazakhstan, click here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days home/hospital quarantine depending on test results.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• It is mandatory for visitors to undergo diagnostic tests for Covid-19 on entering Kazakhstan.

• Those who get a negative test result, must still self-isolate at home for 14 days. Those with a positive result will be transferred to designated quarantine hospitals or provincial hospitals. 

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

From 24^th April ’21 (until further notice) all commercial flights from India stand suspended. Passengers from India will not be allowed to enter Kuwait either directly or via another country unless they have resided in another country outside India for 14 days prior to their arrival in Kuwait (except Kuwaitis, their spouses, children and their domestic workers). Below guidelines are subject to confirmation by Kuwait once flights resume and new orders are issued.

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Open for select visa holders including employees of private medical sector, employees of Kuwaiti Health Ministry & their immediate family members and domestic help. 
• Visa on arrival facility has been currently suspended. 
• For more details, check the embassy website here. 

Can non-Indians travel? 

Yes. Kuwaiti citizens, employees of Kuwait’s Ministry of Health and their immediate family and employees of private medical sector who have valid residency (as mentioned in the Kuwait DGCA circular) can travel. 

Are there any destination restrictions?

Currently entry into Kuwait is restricted and only select travellers carrying proper proof and documentation (of employment/ residency etc.) can travel. 

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• All travellers must have a valid residency permit/visa to enter Kuwait, physical/digital copy of Civil ID, official company ID, updated Shlonik App. Family members must have supporting documents. Quarantine consent forms (handed over after boarding) will have to be filled. 
• Random on-arrival testing is being done at Kuwait airport for select passengers.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days home quarantine

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel? 

Yes, it is mandatory to have a negative RT-PCR test certificate issued no more than 72 hours before arrival into Kuwait. 

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• 14-days of home quarantine on arrival.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Foreign nationals are not allowed to travel to Kyrgyzstan.

• Only foreigners who have their families living in Kyrgyzstan or those working as diplomats and their families are allowed.  Diplomats have to give an advance notice of arrival to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan.

• Foreigners who work in the transport sector are also exempt from the ban.

• Employees of Kyrgyz Temir Zholu who are working in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan can also come to Kyrgyzstan.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Each passenger who arrives from a country with more than a thousand COVID cases, have to be quarantined for 2 weeks at a medical facility.

• For the rest of the incoming passengers, a 14-day home quarantine is compulsory.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• International travel is presently suspended. Repatriation, humanitarian and medevac flights are allowed to operate.
• Issuing of new visa and visa on arrival service is currently on hold.
• People travelling to Laos must produce a negative test report for Covid-19 issued at least 72 hours before departure.
• Travellers are required to present a Health Declaration Form upon arrival in Laos. Fill the form here: http://www.mofa.gov.la/images/consular/consul.pdf
• For visa extension and other queries, Indian nationals can connect with Indian Embassy in Vientiane, details here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Travellers entering Laos must undergo medical screening and serve a 14-day quarantine period.
• People who are a part of airline crew must quarantine until their next flight.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• W.E.F. July 7, 2020, flights to Lebanon have gradually resumed.
• People (more than 12 years of age) entering Lebanon are required to present a medical certificate with a negative PCR test result for Covid-19 issued no more than 4 days prior to arrival.
• Travellers are required to submit a Health Declaration Form prior to arrival in Lebanon. Fill the form here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Not yet defined.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

People entering Lebanon without a medical certificate are required to undergo medical screening upon arrival and serve a quarantine period as per directions of the health officials.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• All foreign nationals are barred from entering Macao SAR except for the ones travelling from Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan (as long as they have not travelled to any other country in the last 2 weeks).
• All travellers authorised to enter must submit a negative Covid-19 test on arrival, issued less than 7 days before date of arrival.
• While exiting Macao, a negative Covid-19 test must also be submitted.
• For more information, check the Macao health app. Download link: https://www.gov.mo/en/promotions/personal-health-declaration

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days for those with permission to enter

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

14 days for those with permission to enter.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Travel is open for nationals of Malaysia; permanent residents of Malaysia with a MyPR card; passengers with a sticker label visa in their passport specifying that they are spouses or children of nationals of Malaysia; passengers with a Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) with a printed entry permission from Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture; passengers with a diplomatic passport; passengers with an official passport on a diplomatic mission; and students with an immigration approval.
• Please note, an entry approval letter from the Immigration Department of Malaysia is required. 
• Visit the Malaysian High Commission website in India for more information.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Tests are being conducted on arrival
• It is mandatory for every passenger to undergo 14 days of quarantine. For quarantine rates, click here.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

Travel from India to Maldives Temporarily Suspended

From 13^th May, 2021, Maldives has suspended the entry of all categories of visa holders (including tourists) from India till further notice. This also applies to anyone who has transited through India in the last 14 days. Below guidelines will be subject to confirmation by the Maldives once travel resumes and new orders are issued.

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Maldives is open for travel to all Indian nationals, including tourists.
• Tourists must have a confirmed hotel reservation for their entire stay in a hotel that has been approved by Maldives Health Authority. Please check the list of hotels approved by the Maldives Health Authority by clicking here​
  • From 27th April onwards, Indian tourists are not permitted to check in to hotels and guest houses in residential/ inhabited islands (these include Male, Maafushi and Hulhumale).
• They must also have a confirmed onward/return ticket.
• To get an on arrival tourist visa, tourists need to prove they have sufficient funds, a confirmed hotel booking and a confirmed onward/return ticket.
• For further tourist visa related information, click here.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes. Maldives is now open for all travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Yes, restrictions are in place for inter-island travel. From 27^th April onwards, Indian tourists are not permitted to check in to hotels and guest houses in residential islands (these include Male, Maafushi and Hulhumale). 

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Passengers must complete and submit a Traveller Health Declaration 24 hours before arrival at the IMUGA immigration portal. They must also attach their negative COVID- 19 RT-PCR test on the portal.
• They must also download the ‘TraceEkee’ app.
• Maldivian citizens and work visa holders with any travel history to UK must register on the Haalubelan portal within 12 to 24 hours of reaching Maldives.

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Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• For Flights from India to Maldives:
  • Passengers must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR test with them. Sample must be taken 96 hours before departure for Maldives. Infants below 1 year of age are exempt.
  • The negative COVID certificate must also be carried by passengers who have spent over 24 hours in transit in India.
  • Maldivian citizens and work permit holders who arrive in Maldives from India, including those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, must get an RT-PCR test done within 24 hours after arrival.
  • Travellers to Maldives (including tourists) who are carrying a vaccination certificate and have completed their final dose of COVID-19 vaccination 2 weeks prior to travel also need to carry a negative RT-PCR test.
• The PCR test document should clearly state:
  •  Name of the passenger (name as in passport)
  • Name and address of the testing laboratory
  • Type of test stated as PCR Test
  • Date of sampling
  • Result
• Travellers to Maldives (including tourists) who are carrying a vaccination certificate and have completed their final dose of Covid-19 vaccination 2 weeks prior to travel do not need to carry a negative PCR test.
• Mandatory guidelines for the vaccination certificate:
  • The vaccine must be approved by the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (EUL) or the Maldives Food and Drug Authority, or any other competent authority of the respective countries
  • The passenger should have completed the second dose or prescribed dose(s) of the vaccine, and at least l4 (fourteen) should have passed after the second dose or the completion of prescribed dose(s)
  • The Vaccine Certificate must contain:
    • Full Name and Date of birth of the Passenger
    • Name of the Vaccine (brand name)
    • Dates of receiving both the doses or prescribed does(s)
    • Name of lnstitution/Organisation that administered the vaccine
• For Flights from Maldives to India:
• Passengers must carry a negative RT-PCR test conducted 72 hours before boarding. Tourists can contact their hotels in Maldives to book the self-paid RT-PCR test. Once they receive their negative test result, it will have to be uploaded on the Air Suvidha portal. NOTE: There will be no quarantine for travellers on flights from Maldives, provided they have a negative RT-PCT rest report.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• None for Indian tourists who stay in the mandated Government-approved hotels.
• Anyone with travel history to UK will have to quarantine for 10 days. More details here.
• Maldivian citizens and work permit holders who arrive in Maldives from India (including vaccinated travellers) must quarantine for 10 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• All commercial international flights are currently not operating in Mongolia.
• Foreign nationals are prohibited from entering the country. Citizens and permanent residents of Mongolia are permitted to enter.
• For additional travel info and guidelines, visit the official website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Travellers arriving in Mongolia are required to quarantine for 21 days at a designated facility apart from an additional 14 days of self-isolation at home.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• All international flights in Myanmar are temporarily suspended and all land-border checkpoints have been shut until further notice. 

• No visa is being issued to any foreign national except for diplomats, United Nations officials and crew members of ships or aircraft. 

• For more updates, visit their official website https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Anyone arriving in Myanmar must quarantine for 21 days at a government designated facility, followed by 7 days of home isolation.

• People who are a part of the airline crew are required to stay quarantined until the departure of their next flight.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Indian nationals with any valid visa/entry permit including tourist visa.
• 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:  

• Passengers must present a valid booking at a Government-approved hotel for 10-day quarantine before buying travel tickets. Nepali nationals can instead provide confirmation of home quarantine 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 the latest details here. 

Can non-Indians travel?

·         Yes, travel by air is open to all.

Are there any destination restrictions?     

• 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.

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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 duration for Indians: Mandatory self-paid 10-day quarantine at Government-approved hotels or home

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

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Passengers entering Nepal must undergo a mandatory 10-day quarantine at their own cost in certain government-mandated hotels.
• Nepali nationals are subject to compulsory 10-day home or hotel quarantine.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel to Oman is currently not permitted for anyone who has visited/transited through India in the last 14 days before their travel. This rule does not apply to Omani citizens, diplomats, healthcare workers and their families.  
• Before boarding, ensure you have the following:
  • Proof of a hotel booking for 7 days or a guarantee letter from a sponsor which specifies details on how they plan to adhere to the institutional quarantine requirements.
  • A negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate (details below).
  • Proof of pre-registration with payment of OMR 25 for on-arrival test and tracking bracelet. (details below).
  • Health insurance that covers COVID-19 and is valid for minimum one month after arrival. 
• Those travelling from/transitting through the following countries are currently not permitted entry. This list does not include India. Check latest travel ban details at the Oman Airport site here. 

Important: Some airlines may onboard only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes. Nationals of Oman can travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• There is a travel ban on visitors arriving from/transiting through certain countries, including India. Check link here

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• A Travel Registration Form is mandatory. Click here.
• Pre-register here for a mandatory PCR test which you will have to take on arrival. A payment of OMR 25 will have to be made during the registration.
• Download the Tarassud+ Coronavirus monitoring app recommended by the Oman government. (iOS here & Android here)
• Download the Hmushrif App if your stay in Oman is longer than 7 days.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 7 nights of institutional (hotel) quarantine

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

Yes, two tests will be required:

• Pre-departure test conducted 72 hours before scheduled time of arrival in Oman
• On-arrival test will be conducted and a tracking bracelet will be given at the airport.
• Passengers who are 16 years of age or below do not have to take the on-arrival test/ wear tracking bracelet.
• On day 8 of quarantine they will have to undergo another test.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• They must quarantine for 7 days in a self-paid hotel. This hotel must be booked before boarding, otherwise airlines will deny boarding.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• W.E.F. August 01, 2020 foreign nationals with ‘long-term visas’ can enter Philippines as long as they fulfil certain criteria. Full list of those eligible to enter can be found here.
• All Philippine nationals and exempted foreign nationals who want to travel to Philippines on special evacuation flights should check eligibility, mandatory clearances (prior permission from Philippine Government, COVID -19 Health Clearance etc. ) and documentation requirements at https://newdelhipe.dfa.gov.ph.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All visitors arriving in Philippines must quarantine for 14 days at a pre-booked accredited facility. They must also have pre-booked a test from one of the officially approved testing providers. List for both can be accessed here.  
• All passengers must register themselves on this health website. They will receive a QR code after registering which must be scanned, printed and submitted on arrival.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• All Indian nationals, including tourists, can travel.
• Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed to enter Russia provided they have a clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. The seamen should be destined for Russia only.
• For assistance in visa-related queries, call +91-11-24300666.

Other Things to Remember:

• 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 locations in Russia have self-isolation policies.

Can non-Indians travel?

Yes, the following can travel:

• Citizens of Russian Federation.
• Nationals of Nepal or Bhutan destined for and holding a valid visa of Russia.
• Seamen of foreign nationalities are allowed entry to Russia subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. Seamen should be destined for Russia only.
• Other foreign citizens

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Passengers from India, the UK, Turkey, Switzerland, the UAE, Maldives, Egypt, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Korea, Cuba, Serbia, Japan, Seychelles, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Qatar and Finland are allowed to travel only on direct flights to Russia and on flights that originate from or are destined to Russia.
• Passengers should present a valid identification document and a visa.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

•  Russian citizens must submit details on the Unified Public Services Portal  
• Within 3 days from the arrival in Russia, they must upload the results of the Covid-19 PCR test to the previously filled in form.
• Other passengers upon boarding must submit a medical document
• (certificate) showing a negative COVID-19 PCR test result obtained not more than 3 days before arrival in Russia.
• All passengers must fill in a form provided by the flight attendants onboard.

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Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None. However, those travelling for employment must quarantine for 14 days.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes. All passengers must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test not more than 3 days (72 hours) before arrival in Russia.
• Russian citizens can undergo COVID-19 test on the territory of Russia within 72 hours after arrival

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• None. However, those travelling for employment must quarantine for 14 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

·         All Indian nationals, including tourists, can travel.

·         Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed to enter Russia provided they have a clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. The seamen should be destined for Russia only.

·         For assistance in visa-related queries, call +91-11-24300666.

Other Things to Remember:

·         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 locations in Russia have self-isolation policies.

Can non-Indians travel?

Yes, the following can travel:

·         Citizens of Russian Federation.

·         Nationals of Nepal or Bhutan destined for and holding a valid visa of Russia.

·         Seamen of foreign nationalities are allowed entry to Russia subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. Seamen should be destined for Russia only.

·         Other foreign citizens

Are there any destination restrictions?

·         Passengers from India, the UK, Turkey, Switzerland, the UAE, Maldives, Egypt, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Republic of Korea, Cuba, Serbia, Japan, Seychelles, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Qatar and Finland are allowed to travel only on direct flights to Russia and on flights that originate from or are destined to Russia.

·         Passengers should present a valid identification document and a visa.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Russian citizens must submit details on the Unified Public Services Portal.
• Within 3 days after arrival in Russia, they must also upload the results of their on-arrival COVID-19 PCR test to the previously submitted form on the above portal.
• Other passengers upon boarding must submit a medical document (certificate) showing a negative COVID-19 PCR test result obtained not more than 3 days before arrival in Russia.
• All passengers must fill in a form provided by the flight attendants on board.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None. However, those travelling for employment must quarantine for 14 days.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

·         Yes. All passengers must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test not more than 3 days (72 hours) before arrival in Russia.

·         Russian citizens can undergo COVID-19 test on the territory of Russia within 72 hours after arrival

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

·         None. However, those travelling for employment must quarantine for 14 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

·         Due to the ongoing international travel ban in Saudi Arabia, Indian nationals are not permitted to enter the country.

·         Certain travel is being permitted in ‘exceptional cases’. The embassy provides approval for such travel on a case-by-case basis.

 Can non-Indians travel? 

Yes, but with restrictions.Click here for more.

Are there any destination restrictions?   

·         Saudi Arabia has imposed an international travel ban currently..        

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

·         None. However, in exceptional travel cases, the embassy will provide the required paperwork which has to be filled.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Not applicable.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel? 

None

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

·          In exceptional travel cases, 14 days of quarantine is mandatory after arrival. Click here for more.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

From 23rd April 2021, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with recent travel history (including transit) to India within the last 14 days are not allowed to enter or transit through Singapore, unless they are Singapore nationals/Permanent Residents. This also applies to anyone who had obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore. Below guidelines will be subject to confirmation by Singapore once the travel ban lifts.

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• From 23rd April 2021, anyone with recent travel history (including transit) to India within the last 14 days will not be allowed to enter/transit through Singapore, unless they are Singapore nationals or Permanent Residents. This will also apply to anyone who had obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore.
• Please check the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s website for the latest information related to Singapore travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, Singapore nationals and Permanent Residents can travel. For more details, please check the Singapore immigrations website and border control website.

NOTE: Other than Singapore citizens and PR holders, all inbound passengers travelling to Singapore must obtain a ‘Letter of Entry’ approval from Singapore. Click here for more.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Anyone who has visited/transited through India in the last 14 days before their departure cannot enter Singapore unless they are Singapore nationals and Permanent Residents.

  Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Yes, a Health Form must be filled and online registration must be completed before travel. Click here to know more about the SG Arrival Card app and the online registration process.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days of institutional quarantine (for those allowed to travel)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Passengers eligible to travel must carry a negative RT-PCR test, with sample taken within 72 hours before boarding.
• They must also take a test on arrival at the airport. The payment for this test should be made in advance (before boarding).
• For any further test related information, click here.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• All passengers eligible to travel must undergo 14 days of institutional quarantine in a dedicated SHN (Stay Home Notice) centre.
• Click here to read the official Stay-at-Home order issued by Singapore government.
• Click here to know more about the location and cost of the SHN centres.
• Click here to know more about the SHN Electronic Monitoring Device.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Travelling to South Korea with a short-term visa (type C1 and C4) issued on or post April 5, 2020, is not possible.
• Visa exemption for passports from 90 countries has been temporarily halted (except airline staff and passengers with an APEC Business Travel Card).
• People with visas granted by the Wuhan Consulate in the Hubei Province will not be considered valid. Even passengers who have entered the Hubei Province in the last two weeks are not permitted to arrive in or transit through South Korea. Chinese citizens with a passport issued in the Hubei Province are not allowed to enter or transit through South Korea.
• People who are coming from China (People’s Rep) must have a visa issued by Korea (Rep) to transit through the Republic of Korea unless they have a British, diplomatic, consular, official, service or special passport or are citizens of Albania, Andorra, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Ireland, Korea (Rep.), Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Palau, San Marino, Slovenia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the United States of America, Vatican City (Holy See) and Venezuela.
• Citizens of Mongolia, the Russian Federation and Thailand are not qualified to transit through South Korea if they are coming from or going to these countries. This rule does not pertain to airline personnel.
• Passengers who have a visa on an expired passport, have to submit a Visa Grant Notice along with the expired passport upon arrival.
• For updates, please visit the official Embassy website.

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Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Every passenger entering South Korea must quarantine for 2 weeks and undergo a PCR test for COVID-19 within 3 days of arrival.
• Business travellers who are nationals of the Republic of China travelling under the Fast Lane program, along with their families are exempt from quarantine.
• Passengers are required to self-monitor their health 14 days before departing for South Korea.
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• A negative test report for the COVID-19 test issued maximum by 72 hours before departing for South Korea is also required.
• All passengers will be tested for Coronavirus upon arrival. Till a negative test result is obtained, the passenger has to be quarantined at a designated facility (1-2 days).
• Passengers who have been to Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Philippines or Uzbekistan in the past 14 days are required to present a negative test result for COVID-19 written in English that had been issued not more than 48 hours from the departure time. South Korean citizens are exempt from this requirement.
• People who are citizens and residents of the Republic of Korea have to install ’self-quarantine safety protection mobile app’.
• Passengers and airline staffs are required to download ’Self-Diagnosis Mobile App’ on their personal devices.
• Also, they must submit a completed Health Declaration Form and a Special Quarantine Declaration Form to the quarantine desk on arrival.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

Sri Lanka and India do not have a travel bubble arrangement currently. These guidelines are subject to the travel bubble arrangement being confirmed. 

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel is open for all Indian nationals, including tourists.
• All visas must be applied online through the Immigration Electronic Travel at http://eta.gov.lk./slvisa/
• They must also ensure they have a hotel confirmation before travel. For updates on this, visit: https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/
• Special guidelines for Indian Nationals travelling to Sri Lanka on Residence/Business visa categories and other paid quarantine passengers:
  • They must get prior approval from the Ministry of foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of Sri Lanka Email: entry.permission@mfa.gov.lk & caaslpax@caa.lk to enter into Sri Lanka.
• NOTE: Indian nationals must ensure they have an ETA (Visa) number and a valid return ticket.

Important: Some airlines may on-board only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Other Things to Remember:

• In addition to the visa fees, all tourists will have to pay for PCR Tests (40 USD per PCR test depending on the number of days of the stay) when applying for visa online and for insurance (12 USD) with one month cover of 50,000 USD.
• Travellers who have received the recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccine should carry the original vaccination certificate/card (together with a certified copy of English language translation if the certificate/card is not in English) or a verifiable evidence of vaccination.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, Sri Lanka is open to all.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• All passengers travelling to Sri Lanka must fill an online Health Declaration Form, have a pre-booking in ‘Safe & Secure’ certified hotels; and buy COVID insurance while applying for online visa. Check FAQs here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None for fully vaccinated travellers. For others, mandatory to stay for 14Days in a hotel immediately after arrival (can access certain bio-secure tourist sites)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel? 

• Yes, mandatory to carry a negative RT-PCR test taken 96 hours before boarding.
• On-arrival PCR Tests:
  • All travellers of age 12 years and above must undergo a COVID-19 PCR test on arrival (on day one) from a Ministry of Health approved private sector laboratory or a state sector laboratory.
  • Children below twelve years of age will be exempted from this test, as long as they continue to quarantine at their respective Safe & Secure certified Level 1 Hotel. However, if the on-arrival PCR test of an accompanying traveller in their group is positive, then the children must also get a test done.
  • Travellers must undergo a second test depending on the duration of their stay at the Safe & Secure certified Level 1 hotel. For those staying between 5-14 days, the second PCR test (called exit PCR) will be done one day before their departure from Sri Lanka. For those staying for longer than 14 days, second PCR test will be done on day 11 to 14.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• For fully vaccinated travellers (as long as 2 weeks has passed since the final vaccine dose):
  • Must undergo the on-arrival test on day 1.
  • If the test is negative, no further quarantine is necessary for fully vaccinated travellers.
  • In-charge officer at the Safe & Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel will verify the status of vaccination (through documents) and issue a ‘Discharge Document’.
  • Children below twelve years can be discharged with fully vaccinated travellers as long as the following measures are done:
  • Children of two to twelve years must take an on-arrival PCR test on day one which shows a negative result.
  • Children below two years won’t have to take a test after arrival and they will be discharged with fully vaccinated caretakers. However, if the on-arrival PCR test of an accompanying traveller in their group is positive, then the children must also get a test done.
• Non-vaccinated travellers must stay in a Safe and Secure Certified Level 1 Hotel for 14 days. They will be allowed to move between Safe Secure Certified Level 1 Hotels in a bio-secure travel bubble and can visit approved important sites in a bio-secure travel bubble if their on-arrival PCR test is negative.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Foreign nationals are barred from entering or transiting through Taiwan. Exceptions to this rule are diplomats and people travelling for humanitarian or business purposes. People holding either an Alien Residential Certificate, a Chinese Taipei travel document or a visa that authorises Special Entry Permit for Covid-19 Outbreak, are also allowed to enter.

• For additional info on travel exceptions and guidelines, please consult: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-220-5081-c06dc-2.html

• People authorised to enter Taiwan must submit a health declaration “Quarantine System of Entry” prior to boarding Taiwan-bound flights. Fill the form here.

• People authorised to enter Taiwan must present a negative RT-PCR Covid-19 test report (in English) issued no more than 72 hours before departure. A category of travellers is exempted from this rule, details here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Travellers entering Taiwan are required to undergo quarantine for 14 days.

• Travellers entering Taiwan for business purposes for a short time (less than 90 days) might qualify for shortened quarantine periods as per directions of the health officials. 

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Diplomatic workforce as well as the people who work in international organisations are permitted to enter Tajikistan with their families.

• International drivers along with rail and air crews are also permitted to visit Tajikistan.

• Members of the Indian embassy will be allowed to travel to Dushanbe from Delhi if the Indian Embassy requests for their travel.

• Even Tajikistan citizens require permission from Tajikistan Embassy, Delhi.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Each passenger who arrives as a staff member of the Indian Embassy, has to be quarantined for two weeks.

• For others, 14 days of self-isolation is required, supervised by the ministry of health and social protection.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Indian nationals cannot currently travel to Thailand from India.
• Indian nationals who have a CoE (Certificate of Entry), please note:
  • All COEs that have already been issued to non-Thai nationals, who are travelling from India to Thailand from 1^st May ’21, have been cancelled.
  • Any further issuance of COEs for non-Thai nationals who wish to travel from India to Thailand from 1^st May 2021 onwards has also been suspended until further notice.
  • Check latest CoE details here.
• Please visit the Thai Embassy website for latest updates on visa eligibility.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, Thai nationals can travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Yes, Thailand has currently suspended all travel from India for non-Thai nationals.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Those eligible to travel must:
  • Register on https://coethailand.mfa.go.th/
  • Ensure their flight and ASQ (Alternative State Quarantine) hotel bookings are made within 15 days of registration.
  • Must have Medical and Travel Insurance with a minimum USD 100,000 coverage for COVID-19 medical treatment and a minimum coverage of THB 400,000 for other medical and accident expenses. The insurance must cover for at least 90 days which is the initial validity of the visa.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days (for those allowed to travel)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, all arriving passengers must carry a negative RT-PCR test issued within 72 hours before arrival.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Indian nationals are currently not allowed to travel from India.
• Any Thai national travelling from India must quarantine for 14 days in an ASQ hotel (pre-booked). Click here for complete details.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• W.E.F. June 11, 2020, Turkey has opened its land, air, and sea borders for travellers. However, borders with Iran and Syria remain closed.

• Foreign nationals including Indian nationals holding valid residence permit (not visas) issued by the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Turkey are allowed.

• The Indian Embassy in Ankara has given detailed information for Indians who wish to travel to and from Turkey at https://bit.ly/30pgkQ0.

• For latest air travel and immigration related updates visit the Turkish national airline’s website at https://bit.ly/30mkQio.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Travellers entering Turkey must self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days.

• On arrival, everyone will be medically screened upon arrival. Those showing any symptoms will undergo diagnostic tests.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

All flights from India to UAE stand suspended till further notice. Passengers who have traveled from/transited through India in the last 14 days are not permitted to board from any other point while flying to UAE. However, a few exemptions are there for those who have already booked their flights. UAE Nationals, Diplomatic Passport Holders, and Official Delegations can still travel on those flights. 

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians:

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

NA

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

W.E.F. July 1, 2020, e-visa facility can be availed by foreign nationals from a host of countries, including India. For more details, visit: https://vietnamvisa.govt.vn/.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Visitors to Vietnam are required to undergo medical screening at entry ports and quarantine for 14 days at government appointed facilities. People travelling for official purposes, and Vietnamese nationals holding diplomatic or official passports are exempted from quarantine.

• For country specific details and coronavirus advisories, visit https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

NOTE: Passenger flights from India to Australia have been suspended till 15^th May, 2021. Below guidelines will be subject to confirmation by Australia once flights resume and new orders are issued.

• At present, only Australian citizens or are visiting close family members in Australia are allowed entry. Passengers who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents will require a valid visa, and an exemption to the travel ban, to board these flights.
• For more details, visit: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/  
• Passengers can assess whether they are eligible for entry into Australia at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/departmental-forms/online-forms/covid19-enquiry-form.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• After arrival, each individual will be taken to the designated accommodation for 14 days of quarantine. 

• Travellers must self-monitor and inform the authorities in case they develop any symptoms while quarantined, including fever, difficulty in breathing, chills, etc.

• In case you are sick, you must wear a mask, inform a health official, maintain hand hygiene, avoid going out, try to use a separate bathroom and remain isolated.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Entry of foreign nationals has been temporarily restricted, except for citizens of New Zealand and residence permit holders. Their families are permitted to enter as well.

• People authorised by Immigration New Zealand on case-by-case basis are also allowed to enter.

• To read further about exemptions and additional visa & immigration related info, kindly refer: https://bit.ly/398FqGI.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Visitors to New Zealand are required to self-isolate themselves for 14 days.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Indian nationals who are Qatar PR holders or Exceptional Entry Permit holders can travel to Qatar.

• Travellers must carry an Exceptional Return Permit that mentions details of their return to Qatar. Click here for more.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Other Things to Remember:

• Visa on arrival is currently not available.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, Qatari nationals, their families and GCC citizens can travel. Qatari residency permit holders who are currently abroad can return to Qatar, provided they apply for permission to return via the Qatar Portal website. This is a mandatory requirement.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Travel beyond Qatar is currently not permitted for Indian nationals.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• People travelling to Qatar are advised to download the Ehteraz smartphone application.
• All arrivals need to fill and submit a Health Assessment Form upon arrival.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Quarantine for 10 days at hotel or 14 days at Mekhaines facility.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Pre-departure COVID test: Must carry a negative COVID PCR test taken within 48 hours before scheduled departure. Test must be issued by an ICMR approved lab.
• On-arrival COVID test: Must undergo another COVID PCR test in hotel quarantine or Mekhaines facility within one day of flight arrival.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Mandatory quarantine for either 10 days in a dedicated quarantine facility or 14 days at Mekhaines facility, regardless of previous vaccination or immunity against COVID-19. Indians nationals are not permitted to undergo any private quarantine.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Most foreign nationals are barred from entering Austria but there are some exceptions. A complete list of entry requirements, exceptions and travel guidelines is available for download at https://goverdrive.portal.at/index.php/s/AKkcWdyLwXnPXgs  

• People coming from Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the UK will be allowed only if they test negative for the molecular-biological Coronavirus test. This certificate should be written either in English or German.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: NA

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Travellers arriving in Austria must undergo quarantine for 14 days.

• To access the applicable quarantine exceptions, visit: Click Here

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Foreign nationals can enter Belarus provided they meet visa eligibility criteria.

• Upon arrival, you must present a negative PCR test that is not older than 48 hours. 

• Belarus has introduced a 30-day free visa for citizens of selected countries. You can read the details here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• After arrival, all persons from countries where Coronavirus cases have been there must complete a period of 14 days of self-isolation. 

• Those visitors who fail to do so shall not be permitted to leave Belarus until the 2-week self-isolation is completed. 

• This rule does not apply to those in transit, diplomatic staff, consuls, employees of international companies and their family, official delegates, interstate drivers and the crew of flights, trains and non-coastal boats.   

• Read more about the rules for self-isolation at https://www.belarus.by/en/press-center/news/belarus-government-outlines-measures-to-curb-coronavirus_i_0000110425.html. 

• Disregarding self-isolation rules can result in a fine.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Entry into Denmark is only allowed for: 
  • Residents of Denmark or Danish nationals.
  • Foreign nationals from select countries. A list of open and banned countries is available here.
  • Visitors from banned countries with job/business/ education/ family-related travel reasons. They have to submit duly-filled paperwork and undergo tests. List of Do’s and Don’ts available here.
  • Transit passengers travelling through Denmark provided they have adequate paperwork. Click here for more. 

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Not yet defined.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Not yet defined.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Citizens of EU and Schengen countries and their family members with permanent residence in Finland can enter.

• Holders of residence permits can enter.

• Due to the pandemic, Finland is not permitting the entry of foreign visitors, with a few exceptions. 

• Access FAQs regarding Coronavirus answered by the Finnish Immigration Service at https://migri.fi/en/faq-coronavirus#visa. 

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Self-Isolation for 14 days can be imposed on visitors coming from certain countries.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Indian nationals who are the spouse/children of French nationals, French/European residence permit holders and student visa holders are allowed to travel.  

Important: France is currently not issuing any fresh visas except to the spouse/children of French nationals or to those with French citizenship. Please scroll down to check airline specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, the following categories can travel:
  • Nationals or residents of EU or Schengen Area member states.
  • Passengers holding PR permits issued by EU or Schengen Area member states returning to their home country. This includes spouses of these passengers.
  • Seamen of foreign nationalities.
  • Passengers travelling with student visas destined for EU member states.
  • Travellers from Australia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, United Kingdom (with minimal restrictions).
• Please check the Government issued FAQs on categories of individuals allowed to travel here.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Yes. Entering the French territory from a country outside the EU is currently forbidden, except for a compelling reasons and with adequate paperwork.
• For updates on national lockdowns and entry restrictions, click here and here.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Before departure, all passengers are required to submit a Travel Certificate and a ‘Sworn Statement’ that they do not show any symptom of COVID19.
• Passengers must download the TousAntiCovid government app.
• Passengers must also submit a passenger locator form.
• For more updates on travel and tourism requirements, visit here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 7 days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, all passengers aged 11 years or more must produce a negative COVID-19 virological test report, with the test conducted not more than 72 hours before boarding.
• All passengers must undergo a PCR test at the end of their 7 day quarantine.
• Transit passengers are exempted from these regulations.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• All passengers must undergo 7 days of quarantine on arrival.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Commercial flight operations remain restricted in Georgia till August 31, 2020.

• Entry is allowed only for those travelling for business reasons, provided they have required paperwork and documents. This includes a travel approval from the Georgian authorities. 

• At least 48 hours before arrival, all passengers travelling to Georgia must fill in their complete details and register here.  

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Only passengers approved by the Embassy of Georgia are permitted to travel. These include diplomats, citizens of Georgia and those who are dependent on a citizen of Georgia.

• A 14-day quarantine is mandatory for all travellers.  

• While self-isolating, make sure that no visitor comes near you. 

• Government’s guidelines on self-isolation can be accessed at https://stopcov.ge/Content/files/recommendations-for-persons-in-self-isolations_eng.pdf.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel to Germany is currently restricted. Only the following are allowed to travel:
• Only German nationals and holders of a German resident permit are allowed to enter Germany.
• Transit via Germany to any Schengen destination is only permitted for German nationals and holders of a German resident permit.
• Transit to any Non-Schengen destination is permitted for all nationalities.
• Holders of German short and long term visas are not allowed to enter Germany.
• Students on German Student visa and not holding a resident permit of Germany are not allowed to enter Germany.
• Marine passengers destined for Germany / joining a vessel in Germany or travelling onwards to a non-Schengen destination are permitted to travel.
• Members of a Foreign Diplomatic mission or Consular office and their accompanying close family members whose appointment and arrival into Germany has been notified to the German Federal Foreign Office are allowed to enter Germany.
• Please check these FAQs by German government on travel eligibility.

Important: For details on what constitutes urgent travel, click here. Please scroll down to check airline specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Other Things to Remember:

• For latest regulations on entering/transiting through Germany and other EU member states, visit here
• Passengers must wear a surgical mask, FFP2 mask or a KN95/N95 standard mask during boarding and de-boarding. Everyday mask will not be permitted.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes. German nationals and holders of a German resident permit can travel to Germany.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Yes, travel to Germany is currently restricted. For the latest updates, click here.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Those eligible to travel must complete a digital registration here.
• They must also carry proof of the same while entering the country.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days (for those eligible to travel)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, all passengers (age 6 years and above) must carry a negative COVID-19 test result (can be PCR, Antigen, RT-LAMP or TMA). The test must have been done within 48 hours before arrival.
• All passengers (from the age of 6 years) with a connecting flight in Frankfurt or Munich must present a negative test result (PCR, antigen, RT-LAMP or TMA) at the time of departure, which is not older than 48 hours before the planned time of entry into Germany.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Arriving travellers must proceed directly to their own home/ other accommodation immediately after arrival and quarantine for 14 days.
• Those transiting through Germany do not have to quarantine.
• Check local quarantine information here.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

With effect from July 1, 2020, foreign tourists are not allowed to enter the country, except Greek nationals, people who hold a residence permit and citizens from a few more countries. View all protocols and exceptions, here: https://travel.gov.gr/#/faq_travelqa

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Not yet defined.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All travellers arriving in Greece must fill an online questionnaire 48 hours before arriving. Details here: https://travel.gov.gr/#/

• People entering Greece will be required to undergo medical screening. The concerned health officials may then determine a quarantine period of up to 1 to 14 days for the travellers.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Foreign nationals are not allowed to travel to Hungary with the exception of permanent residents (and their families) from Hungary, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, US, UK or Vatican City. 

• Passengers with permission from the Deputy-Chief Officer of the National Police are permitted to enter Hungary. 

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days (if applicable)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• All persons arriving in Hungary must go through a COVID-19 test and be quarantined for 14 days.

• Residents of Hungary, their families and passengers coming from Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Korea (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland or Vatican City need not be quarantined or be tested. 

• Passengers who have 2 medical certificates issued maximum 5 days before arrival, in which their results for the COVID PCR test are negative are exempted from being quarantined. 

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• You can contact the Irish Embassy in India at https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/india/contact-us/ and go through FAQs regarding immigration to Ireland with respect to COVID-19 laid out by the government of Ireland at http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Immigration-Service-Delivery-Covid-19-FAQ4.pdf/Files/Immigration-Service-Delivery-Covid-19-FAQ4.pdf

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Everyone coming to Ireland has to self-isolate for 2 weeks. 

• Those who work as diplomats or in the supply chain are not required to self-isolate. 

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• W.E.F July 1, 2020, foreign visitors from only a select few low risk areas are allowed to enter Italy.
• Exceptions to this rule include those with Italian resident permits, passengers travelling for business/ education/ urgent health reasons and those returning via Italy to their country of residence.
• Foreigners holding expired stay permits need not reapply for entry visa. The validity of expired stay permits has been extended till August 31, 2020 (applicable for stay permits expiring between January 31, 2020 and July 31, 2020).
• For updated visa related details, visit: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/ita/. 

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• No quarantine is necessary for travellers coming to Italy from EU, Algeria, Andorra, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Uruguay and the Vatican City, as long as the traveller has not been to any other country within 14 days of arrival in Italy.
• All others must self-isolate for at least 14 days after coming to Italy.
• Some personnel (medical/ transport etc.) are exempted from self-isolation. The entire list of Do’s and Don’ts can be found here.
• For the latest containment measures and quarantine advisories, click here.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel is currently open for select visa holders including Resident Permit holders and students.
• The EU travel ban which is currently in place across Europe imposes certain entry restrictions. For instance, family members who are nationals of a non-EU country and those with EU residency permits are allowed to travel to Netherlands provided they fulfil certain conditions. Please check the complete list of travel eligibility criteria issued by the government here and here before planning your travel.

Important: Some airlines may on-board only certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline specific guidelines before planning your travel. 

Can non-Indians travel? 

• Yes, stranded nationals/residents of the Netherlands, foreign nationals destined for the EU/Schengen area, South America or Africa only and transiting through the Netherlands or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise, can travel.
• Seamen of foreign nationalities can also travel subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. Seamen should be destined for countries in the EU/Schengen area, South America or Africa only.
• Netherlands has a list of ‘safe countries’ where there are no international travel restrictions. Please click here for more.

Are there any destination restrictions?   

• Many areas in the Netherlands are currently under lockdown, so there may be certain restrictions. 

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• A Health Declaration and Passenger Locator Form are mandatory.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 10 days self-quarantine or get tested on 5th day after arrival

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

Yes, all passengers need to show a negative COVID-19 test result upon arrival in the Netherlands. They can avail either of the two options given below:

Option 1: One negative test result

• A negative COVID-19 NAAT (PCR) test result not older than 24 hours before boarding flight to the Netherlands.

Option 2: Two negative test results

• A negative COVID-19 NAAT (PCR) test result not older than 72 hours before arrival in the Netherlands
• And a negative COVID-19 rapid test result not older than 24 hours before boarding flight to the Netherlands.
• Passengers who have a transfer in Amsterdam need 1 NAAT (PCR) test result that's issued within 72 hours before arrival in Amsterdam.

For further details on testing, check here.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

·   After arrival, all passengers must practice a mandatory self-quarantine for 10 days. However, those who wish to skip this have the option of getting a test done on Day 5 of arrival. If the test is negative, there is no need for further self-quarantine. More details here

·   Exemption from self-quarantine is possible under these circumstances:

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Passengers traveling for professional, educational, family reunion, health or humanitarian reasons
• Passengers on repatriation or humanitarian flights organized in accordance with the law.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, passengers, nationals and their family members from countries of EU or Schengen Area, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia, Estonia, France, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Sweden and Switzerland travelling for essential reasons.

Are there any destination restrictions?

None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• All passengers must fill and submit a Passenger Locator Form.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Passengers must carry a medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result, with the test taken within 72 hours before departure.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

None

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• There is no restriction on entry of Spanish citizens into the country.

• Among the non-citizens, the following are allowed entry:

1. Citizens from the EU.

2. Foreign citizens with residence permits.

3. Family members of EU citizens with valid identity cards

4. Those with valid work authorisations. 

5. Those with long-term visas like investors, entrepreneurs, qualified professionals, researchers and workers subject to intra-corporate transfer.

6. Those with valid study visas (all visas that expired during lockdown have been renewed for an additional three months)

• From other countries, the personnel involved in cargo transportation, diplomats, representatives of a consulate in Spain and those who have been living in Spain are exempted from the entry ban.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 days for those authorized to travel

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• After arrival, all persons must undergo a quarantine for 14 days.

• All passengers must submit a ‘Passenger Locator Form’ while entering Spain.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• Entry allowed for:

1. Residence permit holders (those who have right of residence in Sweden and are returning home).
2. Those who have important grounds (approval on a case-by-case basis) to travel to Sweden.
3. Indian citizens with Swedish residence permits (only if they have started living in Sweden). Indian citizens with new residence permits, who have not yet moved to Sweden, are not permitted.

• Indian citizens with Schengen visas are not permitted to travel to Sweden.
• For additional visa and immigration related information refer to the link: https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/about-sweden-non-swedish-citizens/going-to-sweden/temporary-ban-on-travel-to-sweden/.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Passengers with permanent residence permits and rights of free movement issued by the Swiss government.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, Swiss nationals, permanent residence permit holders and persons with rights of free movement issued by the Swiss government.

Are there any destination restrictions?

None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• All passengers must fill and submit an Online Entry Form.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 10 days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Passengers should provide either of the following:
  • A negative COVID-19 PCR test report of not earlier than 72 hours before departure of first flight.
  • A negative COVID-19 Antigen quick test report of not earlier than 24 hours before departure of the first flight + COVID-19 antigen rapid test or PCR test on arrival.
  • A positive COVID PCR test result, which is between 10 and 90 days old on departure + a medical certificate confirming passengers no longer have COVID-19 symptoms & they have not been contagious for at least 48 hours.
• The following categories do not require a medical certificate for entry or transit in Switzerland:
  • Children under 12 years of age.
  • Persons taking a flight to another country within 24 hours and do not leave the airport.
  • Persons who are brought to Switzerland for an urgent medical reason (proof by medical certificate).
  • Persons who have a medical certificate that they are unable to make a nose-throat smear for medical reasons.
  • Persons with Swiss citizenship or residence permits who have no possibility to be tested within a reasonable period of time or with reasonable effort. The lack of this possibility must be confirmed in a Self-declaration Form.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Passengers must undergo a 10-day quarantine upon their arrival in Switzerland.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Ukraine has declared India as a Green Zone country. This means all Indians, including tourists, can now travel to Ukraine. Please click here for more.

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

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, travel is open to all Indians.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Those from the ‘Green Zone’ list of countries (like India) can travel. Those from the ‘Red Zone’ list cannot.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Must carry adequate medical insurance policy valid throughout the duration of stay. The policy must be issued by either one of these two:
  • An insurance company registered in Ukraine
  • A foreign insurance company with a representative office in Ukraine or a contractual relationship with a partner insurance company in Ukraine.
• It is advised (though not mandatory) that travellers download the Dii Vdoma (Act at Home) mobile app. Download it here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

·         No

 What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

·         None

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• From 4am on Friday, 23rd April, if you have been in India in the previous 10 days, you will only be allowed to enter the UK if you are a British, Irish or third-country national with residency rights. Indian nationals are not permitted to enter UK.
• For more details on the Red Zone list, click here.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes. British/Irish citizens and those with residence rights in the UK (including long-term visa holders) can travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Indian nationals travelling from India are not currently permitted to enter UK till further notice.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Eligible travellers must fill an Online Passenger Locator Form. Click here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Those eligible to travel from India must stay in a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days.

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, all eligible international travellers (including UK nationals) must have a negative COVID-19 test taken up to 72 hours prior to departure. A fine of £500 will be imposed for those who do not comply with this.
• They must also take 2 COVID-19 tests after their arrival. These must be pre-booked before travel and cost £210. The first test must be taken on day 2 and second one on day 8 of quarantine. You can book the tests here.
• Check more details here

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Travellers from India are currently not permitted to enter UK unless they are British/ Irish citizens or have residence rights in UK. Eligible travellers must stay in a managed quarantine hotel for 10 days. Check the list of hotels here.
• Anyone arriving in UK without a Hotel Quarantine Confirmation will be issued penalty of £4000 plus the applicable hotel quarantine charges. During their managed quarantine stay, passengers will be required to take a coronavirus test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8. However, they will not be allowed to shorten their quarantine period on receipt of a negative test result or through the ‘Test to Release’ scheme.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

From 23rd April ’21, all flights from India to Canada stand suspended for 30 days and Indian nationals are not allowed entry to Canada during this period. Below guidelines are subject to confirmation by Canada once flights resume and new orders are issued.

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Permanent Residents, immediate & extended family members of Canadian citizens (with valid visas) and those with temporary work permits/student visas can travel. Please check below to see if you are eligible.
• You can travel to Canada if you are:

• An immediate or extended family member of a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident who is staying in Canada for 15 days of more (extended family members are required to submit a letter of authorization from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)). Full details here.

• A person who is authorised by the Public Health Agency of Canada to travel to Canada for compassionate reasons. Click here to apply.

• Immediate and extended family members staying for less than 15 days must be travelling for essential/compassionate reasons. These include attending funerals/taking care of someone who is very ill etc. More details here. 
• Full list of those who can enter for ‘essential reasons’:
  • Temporary foreign workers
  • International students with a valid study permit or those who were approved for study permits on or before March 18, 2020. More details here. 
  • Persons approved for Permanent Citizenship but are not yet Permanent Residents
  • Passengers transiting through the country
  • Defence personnel, accredited diplomats, air & marine crew, and their close family members
  • Persons involved in essential services or those who are invited by the Minister of Health for Covid-19 assistance purposes
• For further details on travel restrictions and visa eligibility criteria, click here.

Other Things to Remember: 

• The emergency orders under the Quarantine Act do not allow people to travel to Canada for optional or discretionary reasons, such as for tourism, recreation or entertainment.
• All incoming passengers are recommended to wear masks while travelling and during their stay in Canada.

Can non-Indians travel? 

• Yes. Canadian citizens, PRs, persons with temporary work permits/student visas and persons registered under Canada’s Protected Persons Act can travel.

Are there any destination restrictions?   

• Due to COVID-19 pandemic, entry into Canada is open for a few select categories of travellers..
• International passenger flights can arrive and depart at the following four Canadian airports only: Calgary International Airport, Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport.
• This restriction is limited to private, business and charter flights only.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Before departure, passengers must download the ArriveCan mobile app (iOS or Android) and fill the form available on the app. Check website link here. 

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 3 days of mandatory hotel stay + 14 days of quarantine (timeline depends on the ‘quarantine plan’ that will be discussed at the arrival airport)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes, COVID-19 RT-PCR test must be taken 72 hours prior to boarding a flight to Canada.
• Travellers must undergo a second COVID-19 molecular test on arrival at Canada airport. They will also be given an At Home Specimen Collection Kit at the airport.
• Using this kit, they must take a third COVID-19 molecular test on day 10 of their quarantine. They will have to register for the test in advance, depending on which airport they arrive in. Please click here to check different rules applicable for different airports.
• Information about the exact date when the 10-day test must be taken will be provided at the airport.
• Even people who have been vaccinated must undergo the above tests.
• Passengers transiting through Canada to other international destinations are exempted from these tests, provided they remain in the secure terminal area in the airport.
• Passengers who have already suffered COVID-19 and have recovered, but are still testing positive, will be permitted to enter Canada with a positive test result obtained at least 14 days but not more than 90 days from the scheduled departure of a flight to Canada.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Having a ‘quarantine plan’ is mandatory for everyone entering Canada, without which entry shall be denied. More details here.
• Travellers entering Canada must stay in a hotel for 3 nights at their own expense, while they await their on-arrival test results. For hotel bookings and list of Government authorised hotels, click here.
• They must then proceed for their 14-day quarantine as per their ‘quarantine plan’. For more details on quarantine rules for travellers, visit here.
• Persons involved in essential services are exempt from the quarantine restrictions. Click here for details.
• For the latest health advice issued by Canadian government, click here.
• Passengers transiting Canada to other international destinations are exempted from 3-night hotel stay and quarantine, provided they remain in the secure terminal area.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• All tourism and international flights are currently suspended until further notice. Exceptions to this policy include:

  1. Flights landing at Cayo Coco (CCC), Cayo Largo del Sur (CYO) or Santa Clara (SNU) airports.

  2. Flights operated for humanitarian purposes.

• Only Cuban citizens and foreign nationals with work permits are allowed to enter Cuba until further notification.

• People who wish to visit Cuba once the ban is lifted can get additional information on the official website of Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

• For country specific visa-updates and information, Indian nationals may visit: https://eoi.gov.in/havana/?6584?000

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 14 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• Travellers entering Cuba will be medically screened for potential Covid-19 exposure and be isolated for 14 days. Passengers arriving at Cayo Coco (CCC), Cayo Largo del Sur (CYO) or Santa Clara (SNU) airports are exempted from quarantine.

• Crews of cargo ships and airplanes must undergo medical screening upon arrival.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

• As of July 1, 2020, international flights and tourism have gradually reopened in the country.

• Travellers are required to submit a Traveller’s Health Affidavit. Download the form, here.

• For additional information on entry requisites, visit: https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/travel-to-dr/getting-here/

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: Not yet defined

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

• People entering Dominican Republic are required to undergo medical screening and quarantine as per directions of the health officials.  

• For queries related to quarantine, visit: https://www.drtravelcenter.com/online-assistance/

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel to Mexico is open for all Indian nationals, including tourists.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes

Are there any destination restrictions?

• None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Submit a ‘Risk Identification’ form on Government portal 12 hours before flight. After successful submission of form, a QR code will be generated as proof of submission. Click here for form.
• Sign a ‘Fly Safe’ affidavit, provided during boarding.
• Download the COVID-19MX app.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: None for those without symptoms

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• No, it is not mandatory. A health screening will be done on arrival to check for symptoms.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• None for those without symptoms.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• From 4th May, 2021, travel to USA is open to only select Indian passport holders. These include:
  • Certain family members of US citizens or lawful permanent residents including spouses, minor children, parents (provided their child is a US citizen/lawful permanent resident, is unmarried and under the age of 21), and siblings (provided both the sibling and the US citizen/lawful permanent resident are unmarried and under the age of 21). 
  • Foreign diplomats travelling to USA on A or G visas.
  • Air and sea crew travelling to USA on C, D, or C1/D visas.
  • Students with valid F-1 and M-1 visas starting their educational programme from 1^st August, 2021, and certain academicians (subject to conditions).
  • Journalists (subject to conditions).
  • To know more details about each of the above exemptions, please click here.
• NOTE: India has been added to the list of countries where US has restricted travel. As per the latest directive, travellers who have been physically present in the countries mentioned in this list during the 14 days preceding travel cannot enter USA. Click here to read more about this list of countries.

Important: Airlines have certain restrictions on who is allowed to travel. Please check the Airline Guidelines in the next section for complete details.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes. US citizens, permanent residents, and spouses can travel from India. Check more details here.

Are there any destination restrictions?

• Passengers who have transited or have travelled through certain countries in the last 14 days are not allowed to enter USA. These include India, China, Iran, European Schengen Area, UK, the Republic of Ireland, and Brazil. Check the updated list here.
• For any domestic state-level restrictions, please check the advisories in this link.

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• A Health Declaration Form and a Passenger Disclosure & Attestation Form has to be filled and submitted at immigration for contact tracing. Form will be provided by the airlines.
• You will have to fill in additional forms to enter California, New York, and Massachusetts.

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Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 7 days (with on-arrival test) & 10 days (without on-arrival test)

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Pre-departure test: A COVID-19 viral test is required for all travellers (2 years and above) taken within 72 hours before travel. Alternatively, they can also provide proof of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding travel. Please check this link to read the entire government order.
• Post-arrival test: Travellers are advised to get a viral test 3-5 days after travel and quarantine indoors for a full 7 days after travel. Even if they test negative, they must undergo home quarantine for the full 7 days.
• Information for those who have recovered from COVID: CDC (Centre for Disease Control & Prevention) does not recommend getting tested again in the 3 months after a positive viral test as long as the traveller is not showing any symptoms. So anyone who has a positive viral test in the last 3 months and has met the criteria to end isolation, has a copy of their positive result and has a letter from a doctor/ health department saying they are clear for travel can board flights to US. Click here for more.    

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• 10 days of home quarantine without an on-arrival test. 7 days of home quarantine with an on-arrival test. More information here.
• However, some states might have further quarantine/ on-arrival guidelines. Please check your destination state’s guidelines before boarding.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Travel to Argentina is open for all Indian nationals, including tourists.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

Are there any destination restrictions?

• None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• Submit a ‘Sworn Declaration’ form that declares travel & health history. This must be filled and submitted 48 hours before departure. After successful submission of the form, every passenger will get a receipt. This receipt must be shown to concerned authorities at the airport, when asked.
• Must travel with adequate Health Insurance.
• Download the Argentina COVID app here.

Mandatory quarantine duration for Indians: 10 Days

Mandatory Quarantine & Testing Rules:

Is COVID test mandatory before travel?

• Yes. A negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report issued within 72 hours before departure is mandatory.
• This form must also be electronically uploaded while submitting the ‘Sworn Declaration’ here.
• Travellers exempted from carrying a negative test report:
  • Airline crew and transit passengers.
  • Those who have tested positive for COVID in the last 90 days (prior to travel). However, they must carry their discharge medical certificate that declares they are free of COVID.

What are the quarantine guidelines for Indians?

• Mandatory 10 days of quarantine.

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

What are the eligibility criteria/visa requirements for Indians?

• Passengers holding valid Belgian visas (not tourist visas) and travelling due to compelling family reasons, humanitarian reasons, study reasons and professional reasons.

Important: Some airlines may have restrictions on certain visa categories. Please scroll down to check airline-specific guidelines before planning your travel.

Can non-Indians travel?

• Yes, essential travel to Belgium is allowed for compelling family reasons, humanitarian reasons, study reasons and professional reasons.

Are there any destination restrictions?

None

Are there any pre-registration or app requirements?

• All passengers must fill up and submit an e-PLF (passenger locator form) and a Sworn Statement.
• Paper PLF (2 duplicate forms) is only allowed for people who are technically unable to fill in the electronic form.
• A declaration of essential travel, issued by the nearest Belgian embassy or consulate, is mandatory in case passengers  are unable to provide official documents proving the essential reason for their travel.