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Country Specific International Travel Guidelines

 

Botswana

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

except under special circumstances.

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

  • For latest updates by the Covid-19 Task Force of the Botswana Government, visit: https://covid19portal.gov.bw/?v=202005211151

  • Indian nationals who wish to travel to India on compelling grounds, may reach out at cons.gaborone@mea.gov.in

  • To apply for inter-zonal movement, permit or check status of your request, click here.

  • Follow the Botswana Government social media pages for instant updates and notifications. Links: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

  • Indian nationals may check out the High Commission webpage for regular updates.

Updated on

20 Jul 2020

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Côte d'Ivoire

Open for Indians to Travel: YES

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?

 

 

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.

 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

 

Emirates

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

  • All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Cote d'Ivoire.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • All passengers must carry a COVID‑19 PCR test certificate dated back no more than 5 days from the date of collection.

 

 

Qatar Airways

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

  • All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Cote d'Ivoire.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • All passengers must carry a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued within 5 days prior to departure or arrival.
  • Passengers must undergo 14-day home quarantine.

 

 

Kenya Airways

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

  • All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Cote d'Ivoire.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • Passengers aged 11 years and older are required to hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test result tested within 5 days prior to departure.

 

Lufthansa

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

  • All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Cote d'Ivoire.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • All passengers must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test report, dated maximum 7 days before travel.

 

Air India

  • Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

  • All foreign nationals with valid visas and entry permits can travel to Cote d'Ivoire.

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • 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-19.
    • 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.
  • Passengers with body temperatures below 38 degree celsius need not quarantine.

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

Updated on

05 Apr 2021

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Egypt

Open for Indians to Travel: YES

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Emirates

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • Passengers should take COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours before departure.

Etihad

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • A COVID-19 PCR test should be carried out a maximum of 96 hours before flight departure.

Qatar Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • Passengers must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR test certificate issued within the last 72 hours prior to departure.
  • Passengers arriving with negative COVID reports need not quarantine.

Kenya Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • A hardcopy of negative PCR test results, tested no more than 72 hours before departure, is mandatory.
  • This is not applicable for children under 6 years of age, and passengers flying directly to, or with a connecting flight to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Taba International Airport (TCP), Hurghada Airport (HRG), Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) or Marsa Matrouh International Airport (MUH).
  • Passengers arriving in the above listed airports without a negative PCR test result will be subject to a PCR test on arrival at the passenger's own expense ($30 USD).
  • Such passengers undergoing an on-arrival COVID test must quarantine until they receive a negative report.

Air India

  • No Guidelines Shared

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

Updated on

27 Mar 2021

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Ethiopia

Open for Indians to Travel: YES

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

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Emirates

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

 

Etihad

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

 

Qatar Airways

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

 

Kenya Airways

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

Air India

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

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

Updated on

05 Apr 2021

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Kenya

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

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?

 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?

 

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.

 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Emirates

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • Mandatory RT-PCR test to be conducted not more than 96 hours before departure. Passengers with invalid pre-departure tests must take a self-paid test on-arrival.

 

Etihad

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • Mandatory RT-PCR test to be conducted not more than 96 hours before departure. Passengers with invalid pre-departure tests must take a self-paid test on-arrival.

 

Qatar Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • COVID-19 PCR test certificate to be presented. The test must have been performed within 96 hours before departure.
  • No quarantine for passengers with negative PCR test reports. Passengers with a negative RAT report must observe 14-day quarantine.

 

Kenya Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • Passengers, including transit passengers, aged 6 years and older must have a printed medical certificate with a negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken within 96 hours before departure. 
  • Diplomats and their families may hold a negative COVID-19 PCR test result no more than 7 days old, instead.
  • Passengers whose medical certificates have expired due to the transit time will be subject to a test for COVID-19 at their own cost upon arrival.

 

Air India

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 report based on a PCR (nasopharengeal  swab) test. The test should have been undertaken not earlier than 96 hours of arrival in Kenya.
  • Citizens who do not have the above test report may be refused boarding or denied entry to Kenya.
  • List of approved States whose travellers are exempt from quarantine can be accessed in the KCAA website.

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

Updated on

04 May 2021

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Mauritius

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

There are a few exceptions.

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Updated on

19 Jul 2020

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Morocco

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

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

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

  • From June 25, 2020, Morocco has resumed domestic travel. The government is closely monitoring the situation and will take a call on international travel once the coronavirus numbers come down further.
  • You can go through a list of Coronavirus FAQs on Morocco’s official website for further information here.

Updated on

22 Jul 2020

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Mozambique

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

  • All beaches, religious places and entertainment establishments remain closed until further notice.
  • People who wish to travel to Mozambique can also consult the official website of Ministry of Health.

Updated on

22 Jul 2020

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Namibia

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

  • Domestic air travel has resumed within the country with strict adherence to the preventive measures for Covid-19.
  • Indian nationals may reach out to the High Commission of India in Windhoek, Namibia on +264 61 226037/ 228433 or hoc.windhoek@mea.gov.in, emergency contact number: +264 81 1425257

Updated on

22 Jul 2020

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Nigeria

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

Visa and Immigration Related Information:

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

 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

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

 

Emirates

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

Etihad

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

Qatar Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

Kenya Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • All passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report. The PCR test must be done within 96 hours before departure and preferably within 72 hours before boarding.
  • Passengers must register online via Nigeria International Travel Portal and pay for a repeat (second) PCR test to be done upon arrival in Nigeria.
  • Passengers are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR negative results before boarding on to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result for presentation at the airport.

 

Air India

Indian tourists allowed: Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

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

Updated on

04 May 2021

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Rwanda

Open for Indians to Travel: YES

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.

 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

  • Indian Passport holders are allowed to exit Mumbai on below mentioned visas:
    • Tourist Visas: Approved by the country of visit along with OK to Board.
    • Business Visas: Allowed, provided passenger has confirmed return ticket and hotel stay.
    • Work Permit: Allowed, provided passenger carries proper Work Visa and supplementing letters of his/her employment.
    • Residence Permit/ Residence ID Card: Allowed to exit Mumbai if holding residence visas or resident ID card.
    • Foreign Passport holders are allowed to exit Mumbai if they are returning back to their home country. Immigration will check if the Indian Visa is valid. If the visa has expired, then passengers will have to apply for an extension.
    • A COVID-19 Test is mandatory for all passengers arriving to or departing from Mumbai. The test should be performed in an approved lab and the report should contain ICMR Nbr, RTPCR, COVID negative result. It should also be stamped and signed by the authorised signatory. Handwritten test reports will not be accepted.
    • On arrival in Mumbai:
    • Passengers will need to carry a negative COVID-19 report. The test should be performed 72 hours prior. Any test done further than 72 hours wouldn’t be accepted and the passengers will have to perform the test again on arrival and the same would take more than 8-10 hours and the passengers will have to wait at the airport till then.
    • All passengers have to download Aarogya Setu App also on arrival.
    • Passengers can also upload their COVID negative report on www.newdelhiairport.in and select the option of Air Suvidha. Once uploaded, there will be a reference NBR which has to be given to the MCGM on arrival in Mumbai. (This is handy for passengers who are on business visit as they will be returning back and wouldn’t be required to quarantine themselves.)
    • On departure from Mumbai:
    • Passengers will need to carry valid COVID negative reports. The date of the report will depend on the guidelines issued by the country of visit. (Some countries need the report within 72 hours or 96 hours etc)
    • They also need a Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) COVID-19 test with samples taken within 120 hours of departure (meaning travellers must be tested and get results within 5 days of their first flight). Other tests, such as Rapid Diagnostics Test (RDTs), are not accepted.
    • Passengers departing Rwanda can book for a Covid-19 test on http://www.rbc.gov.rw/, or by calling +250 788 633 948; +250 788 422 287 (a test fee will apply).
    • Passengers are required to book a hotel for 24 hours from the list of designated hotels https://www.rbc.gov.rw/travel/src/Passengers%20Info%20-%20Designated%20hotels.pdf and complete the electronic Passenger Locator Form (PLF) available on Rwanda Biomedical Center website. https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/
    • ​A second test will be conducted at the designated hotel and results will be available within 24 hours. Passengers must remain in the designated hotel as they await test results.
    • All passengers must follow the guidelines of all countries and must have the Passenger Locator Form filled electronically. This can be accessed on RBC website link: https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/.

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04 Mar 2021

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Seychelles

Open for Indians to Travel: YES

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: 

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

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Air Seychelles (India-Seychelles)

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

  • All, including tourist visas, as long as the visa holders have proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. This must be included while applying for Travel Authorisation.

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

All visas are allowed. There are, however, a few restrictions as mentioned below:

  • Travellers from Pakistan and Bangladesh who do not have proof of a COVID-19 vaccination cannot enter.
  • Travellers from South Africa and Brazil are currently not allowed to enter the island country (unless they are Seychelles citizens and permanent residents).

 

Quarantine & Testing Rules

  • Negative PCR test done within 72 hours prior to departure.
  • No quarantine required.

 

Helplines & Resources

For more details on COVID-related guidelines for visitors entering Seychelles visit Seychelles-Visitor-Travel-Advisory-4-March-2021.pdf (tourism.gov.sc) and Conditions-for-entry-25th-March-2021-3.pdf (tourism.gov.sc).

 

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

 

Updated on

30 Apr 2021

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South Africa

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

But there are a few exceptions.

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

South Africa has opened some of its low-Covid affected districts for domestic travel but there are no plans as of now to allow foreign tourists in.

Updated on

19 Jul 2020

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Tanzania

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

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. 

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Emirates

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

Etihad

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

Qatar Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

Kenya Airways

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

Air India

Indian tourists allowed? Yes

Eligible visa types for Indians: 

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

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

Updated on

07 Apr 2021

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Tunisia

Open for Indians to Travel: YES

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

For updates, visit http://www.santetunisie.rns.tn/fr/toutes-les-actualites/1123-infection-au-sars-cov-2-covid-19

Updated on

22 Jul 2020

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Uganda

Open for Indians to Travel: YES

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

Emirates

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • All passengers must carry a COVID-19 PCR test report, with the test conducted not more than 120 hours before arrival.
  • No quarantine for asymptomatic passengers.

 

 

Etihad

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • All passengers must carry a COVID-19 PCR test report, with the test conducted not more than 120 hours before arrival.
  • No quarantine for asymptomatic passengers.

 

 

Qatar Airways

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

 

Kenya Airways

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

  • Passengers aged 3 years and above are not permitted to travel if not holding a negative PCR test result for COVID-19. The test must have been conducted not older than 120 hours from the time of departure.
  • Crew members are permitted to hold a negative PCR test result obtained within 14 days before travel.

 

Air India

Indian Tourists Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Indians:

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

Non-Indians Allowed: Yes

Eligible Visa Types for Non-Indians:

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

Quarantine & Testing Rules:

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

 

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

Updated on

05 Apr 2021

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Zimbabwe

Open for Indians to Travel: NO

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.

Airline Guidelines & Other Important Information:

  • Practice social distancing and use a face mask when you go out to buy essential goods or at the fuel stations. 

  • A couple of hospitals in Harare and Bulawayo are assigned for quarantining those incoming travellers who are suspected to be infected with COVID-19.

Updated on

20 Jul 2020

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Important:

Country guidelines may change without notice, hence do check travel rules and your eligibility for travel on the regulatory website of the respective country, before booking your travel.