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Prepared in accordance with News updates and based on travel advisories available till date.

You are advised to check official websites of relevant authorities and local government agencies for

the latest Developments on travel restrictions. Do adjust your travel plans based on the latest

information provided.

You are advised to check at your originating station to ensure that your travel is not affected

prior to commencement of journey.

For all other countries, please check with the Government/Embassies of the respective

countries.

DISCLAIMER: It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination country. Air India, Air India Express and their subsidiaries accept no liability in this regard


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1 Armenia Entry allowed for all

citizens of the

Republic of Armenia

and for their family

members who are no citizen of

the Republic of

Armenia

Entry of Non-citizens of the Republic of Armenia is prohibited, except for:

Representatives of diplomatic missions, consular posts, international organizations and members of their families

Persons from countries(regions) white-listed in accordance with the Commandant’s decision, based on their epidemiological situation; other special cases envisaged by the

Commandant.

Persons who are not citizens of the Republic of Armenia but have the right to reside legally in the Republic of Armenia.

For details refer below link:

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

Quarantine of 14 days on arrival as per health authorities requirement


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2 Australia YES Entry permitted for exempt categories / those granted individual exemptions to the current travel restrictions. Following categories of passengers are exempt from travel restrictions -Australian Citizen. -Permanent Residents of Australia

-an Immediate family member of an Australian citizen/permanent resident -New Zealand citizen usually resident in Australia and their- immediate family members -ad iplomat accredited to Australia (holding a subclass 995visa) -a traveler transiting Australia for less than 72hours -airline crew -maritime crew including marine pilots

-recruited under the Government approved Seasonal Worker Program or Pacific Labour Scheme -holder of a Business Innovation and Investment(subclass188) visa

-travelling from New Zealand and have been in New Zealand 14 days prior to travel

For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter

Australia, updates on exemptions, Individual exemptions and

conditions refer https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/coming-

australia

It is a Queensland and Australian Government requirement

that all international passengers complete travel registration

documentation 72 hours in advance of their arrival to

Australia.

14 days Quarantine for all passengers arriving in Australia


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3 Austria Yes Passengers arriving from one of the following countries AND who have only been to these countries or in Austria within the last 10 days are free to enter Austria (no molecular-biological (PRC, LAMP or TMA) / Antigen-Test of SARS-CoV-2-test, no quarantine): Australia, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Republic Korea, Singapore, Vatican

. Third-country nationals arriving from out of Schengen or from out of countries as listed above are not allowed to enter Austria

Exempted passengers have to provide a negative molecular biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) not older than 72 hours / antigen not older than 48 h upon arrival or perform one within 24 h after arrival and enter a 10-day quarantine, which is considered to have ended if a molecular biological test (PRC, LAMP or TMA) / antigen test for SARS-CoV2 is carried out at the earliest on the fifth day after entry and the test result is negative: Pre-Travel Clearance -Before entering the country, people must register online at www.sozialministerium.at/PTC-Form-en and present the confirmation of transmission upon entry. People who have to start quarantine must present confirmation of the availability of suitable accommodation upon arrival and the costs must be borne. If no electronic registration has been made, the data must be entered in the registration form4 on : https://tinyurl.com/ATPTCFormEN and confirmed with a personal signature Children up to the age of 10 are exempted from any obligation to take a molecular biological (PRC, LAMP or TMA) /Antigen- test of SARS-CoV-2 test

Exceptions apply to the following people:

i. Austrian citizens, EU / EEA citizens and people who live with them in the same household,

ii. Swiss citizens as well as persons who live with them in the same household, iii. people with residence or habitual abode in EU / EEA countries or Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, the Vatican or Switzerland and people who live with them in the same household, iv. entry in connection with other important events that can be planned

in the family circle such as weddings, baptisms, birthday parties or the non-regular visit of the partner, v. foreigners, if they have a visa D issued by Austria or a photo ID

according to § 95 of the Aliens Police Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005,

vi. persons who are entitled to stay in Austria on the basis of a residence permit, a residence title or documentation of the right of residence in accordance with the Settlement and Residence Act, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005, or the Asylum Act 2005, Federal Law Gazette I No. 100/2005 are, vii. person who have a confirmation of the application pursuant to Art. 18 Para. 1 of the Agreement on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community (Withdrawal Agreement ), viii. members of the staff of diplomatic missions or consular posts and

persons who live with them in the same household. ix. employees of international organizations and people who live with them in the same household,


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Austria(contd) x. humanitarian forces, xi. persons who are employed by a domestic regional authority or a domestic corporation under public law and whose place of employment is abroad or whose service is performed abroad, insofar as the activity of this corporation abroad is in the interests of the Republic of Austria, xii. an accompanying person during entry for medical reasons,

xiii. people who enter the country for the purpose of performing a mandatory judicial or official obligation, such as summoning to court hearings. For more information Visit ……www.bmk.gv.at/en/service/entry- requirements.html

4 Bahrain YES Effective 27th April 2021, all passengers travelling from India to Bahrain, it is mandatory to hold a negative Covid RT PCT test certificate with a QR code (which should be machine readable) displayed on it for a test taken not more than 48 hours before departure from a ICMR approved lab.

Under the Air transport bubble approval dated 11.09.2020 notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India, travel to Bahrain is permitted for: - Bahraini nationals/residents - Any Indian national holding any type of valid visa from the Kingdom of Bahrain and destined for Bahrain only. Effective 04thSeptember2020 entry to Bahrain is restricted to: 1. Bahraini Citizens 2. Residents 3. GCC citizens who do not need a visa 4. passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival 5. passengers witha valid eVisa

6. Diplomats 7. Military personnel

8. Airline crew

9. holders of official, service or UN passports Visas on arrival are reintroduced for citizens of nationalities that are eligible for it. To determine eligibility / obtain eVisa prior

All incoming passengers are required to download and activate the Be Aware Bahrain application. COVID 19 TESTING is mandatory on ARRIVAL, A SECOND TEST 5 DAYS LATER AND A THIRD TEST ON THE 10TH DAY OF THEIR STAY IN BAHRAIN. CHILDREN UNDER 6 YEARS OF AGE are exempted, and can Board the flight WITHOUT a Negative Covid RT PCT Test Certificate.


to departure please visit evisa.gov.bh


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Bangladesh YES Approval required from Bangladesh High Commission , Delhi

All incoming/outgoing passengers shall mandatorily possess PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate. The PCR test shall be done within 72 hours of the flight departure time. Arriving passengers, who already have vaccinated with 2 doses of

COVID-19 vaccine and possesses PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate long with the proof of vaccination, shall have to complete a 14 days home quarantine

Arriving passengers carrying PCR based COVID-19 negative certificate and either already have vaccinated with 1st dose(proof of vaccination needs to be carried)or not yet vaccinated, shall have to complete a mandatory 3(three)days institutional quarantine at government nominated facilities or at hotels on passenger’s own expenses. Upon completion of the 3 days institutional quarantine, sample will be collected for the COVID-19 PCR test. The passenger will be released to complete a total of 11days home quarantine if the PCR basedCOVID-19 test result is Negative. The local administration shall ensure their home quarantine. In case of positive result of PCR based COVID-19 test, the passenger shall have to go for isolation at government nominated facilities at own expenses;

Following are permitted - Indian diplomats and officials of High Commission. - Bangladesh armed forces personnel. - Stranded Bangladesh citizens in India approved by Bangladesh Commission in Delhi Following categories of passengers are permitted to travel between India and Bangladesh on the Air Bubble Passenger Flights: Only point to point passengers to / from India and Bangladesh holding valid visa issued by the competent authorities. No tourist visa holders shall be carried under the Air Bubble flight arrangement.

Passenger shall strictly have to

complete a 14 days INSTITUTIONAL quarantine at government nominated facilities or at hotels on passenger’s own expense


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6 Belarus Yes Following are permitted: Foreign nationals can enter Belarus provided they meet visa eligibility criteria. A completed awareness questionnaire must be presented upon arrival and passengers must self-isolate for 14 days. This does not apply to passengers in transit.

14 days Self Isolation on arrival

7 Belgium

Yes

Foreign nationals are not permitted. Following are permitted

Only Belgium passport holders are allowed Other citizens of other nationals are allowed only if they are having permanent resident card of Belgium.EU Citizens are allowed in transit only. For details of passengers permitted and conditions applicable refer: https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en

8 Cambodia Phnom Penh

YES All foreigners are required to have a valid visa before entering Cambodia. A. Revision of Entry Requirements for Foreign Travellers to Cambodia – To facilitate foreign travellers arriving in Cambodia, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) has notified a Sponsorship Mechanism for assisting foreign travellers, who are investor- businesspersons, company staffs, experts, skilled workers, technicians and family members who: - are sponsored - are not sponsored but invited

- are neither sponsored or invited

- are other regular foreign travellers

B. Health Measures for Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and Official Visa (Visa B) Holders - Holders of Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and Official Visa (Visa B) are required to possess a health certificate indicating COVID-19 negative status issued by respective competent health authorities within 72 hours prior to departure. A test will also be conducted by Cambodia’s medical professionals upon arrival at Cambodia airports.

For details of entry requirements/ health measures for above categories of travellers refer Royal Embassy of Cambodia, New Delhi information accessible at the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15i105yEEjgP007DFMvBhuX sm9qORajqG

Cambodian passport holders are not required to possess a negative Covid-19 test certificate within 72 hrs prior to departure; however, they are required to do COVID-19 test at Phnom Penh airport upon their arrival.

International passengers requiring Health Certificate indicating COVID-19 negative status from a molecular PCR swab test must get the test done by the competent health authority within 72 hours prior to departure

for Cambodia. The original, true and hard copy of the Health Certificate with proper signature and stamp of the competent health authority must be presented to the Quarantine official upon arrival in Cambodia


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9

Canada

YES

Due to current ban on direct flights, travellers coming through an indirect route (other country) to Canada would need to stop and obtain a test administered in that country before proceeding on their journey to Canada. Currently tests from India are not accepted. Following are permitted:

Canadian citizens and permanent resident card-holders are eligible to enter Canada. Eligible travellers do not require additional permission letters

Travellers who are not in one of these categories are NOT eligible to travel unless they meet travel restriction exemptions AND their travel is deemed non-optional and non-discretionary

Detailed eligibility rules and criteria to enter Canada can be found at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration- refugees- citizenship/services/coronavirus- covid19/travel-restrictions- exemptions.html#exemptions

For travel exemptions and restrictions for international students entry in Canada refer: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration- refugees- citizenship/services/coronavirus- covid19/students.html Students are advised to also get the confirmation from the respective institute about their travel so that there are no issues during immigration process

Please note that final determinations of eligibility to enter Canada are made by Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry to Canada

14 days quarantine upon arrival

As of November21, 2020, it is mandatory for all travellers returning or travelling to Canada via air to provide their information digitally through ArriveCAN before they board their flight.

Travellers must provide their travel and contact information, quarantine planandCOVID-19symptom self- assessment.

Travellers must be ready to show their ArriveCAN receipt when seeking entry into Canada

For more information, visit: Canada.ca/ArriveCAN

Effective 7th JAN21- All passengers 5years of age or older are required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test result. If the passenger has had COVID-19 and has recovered, but is still testing positive, they

wil l be permitted to board with a positive test result providing it was administered at least 14 days but not more than 90 days from the scheduled departure of a flight to Canada.

Documentation of a negative laboratory test result must be presented to the airline prior to boarding a flight to Canada. The test must be performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction (or PCR) test and must be taken within 72 hours.


Please find the link to the latest Government of Canada travel requirements for flying into the country - https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/flying-canada-checklist"

No passengers will be accepted for Canada via Frankfurt due

unavailability of Covid testing facility in the international

transit area at Frankfurt Airport.

prior to the traveler’s scheduled departure to Canada. Anyone who receives a negative test result and is authorized to enter Canada must still complete the full, mandatory14- day quarantine

With effect from 22 February 2021, all air travelers, with some exceptions, will be required to take a COVID-19 molecular test at the airport when they arrive in Canada and another one toward the end of their 14-day quarantine period. With limited exceptions, air travelers, will also be required to have a prior reservation, at their own cost, for a 3-night stay in a government-authorized hotel, while they await the results of their arrival test. If the traveler fails to comply with this requirement, they will be liable for a fine. Hotel booking information will be available online as of February 18, 2021. Additionally, all travelers will be required to submit their travel and contact information, including a suitable quarantine plan, electronically via ArriveCAN before boarding a flight to Canada. Please refer to the following website fo details: https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel- restrictions/flying


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10 China Yes 05th November 2020 - Notice on Temporary Suspension of Certain Valid Chinese Visas - China has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into China by foreign nationals in India holding valid Chinese visas or residence permits. For details refer Embassy of China in India website advisory at http://in.china.org/eng/gdxw/t1829642.htm

Quarantine inspection done by Customs on arrival

Foreign nationals entering China must hold a valid Chinese visa Foreign nationals holding valid Chinese residence permits for work, personal matter and reunion are allowed to enter China with no need for applying for new visas.

If the above three categories of residence permits held by foreign nationals expired at 00.01 a.m.,28 March 2020, the holders may apply for relevant visas by presenting the expire residence permits and relevant materials to the Chinese embassies or consulates on the condition that the purpose of the holders visit to China remains unchanged. The above mentioned personnel shall strictly abide by the Chinese regulations on epidemic prevention and control.

Symptoms such as fever, fatigue, cough, difficulty breathing to be reported immediately

The health code status and the declaration of health status will be checked before boarding. Passengers who do not meet the relevant requirements cannot board the aircraft

Effective 20th November,2020, all foreign passengers who are flying from India to China will be required to present the Electronic Health Declaration Form for boarding.

Embassy of China in India has updated Notice on Launch of Electronic Health Declaration Form at the following link: http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/embassy_news/t1828745.htm

Effective 07th November 2020 all Chinese and foreign passengers bound for China will required to take nucleic acid and IgM anti-body tests and apply for a green health code with t "HS" mark or a certified health declaration form before boarding the flight.

For details refer website link below of Embassy of China in India http://in.china-embassy.org/eng/embassy_news/t1828745.htm


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11 Finland (Helsinki)

Yes Citizens of EU and Schengen countries with permanent residence in Finland can enter. Holders of residence permits can enter. Family members of citizens resident in Finland can enter.

Family members of citizens of EU and Schengen countries with permanent residence in Finland can enter.

Citizens and resident permit holders of other EU and Schengen countries may transit through Finland.

Strong recommendation for people to remain in self-isolation for 14 days after arrival. If person demonstrates covid-19 symptoms, they are directed to health officials followed by a mandatory14- Day quarantine.


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France

YES Further to Government announcement strengthening trave restrictions for passengers coming from India to France on direc or transit flights, the following shall be imposed from Saturday the 24th of April 2021 till further notice:

For travelers over 11 years of age only, the result of an "RT-PCR-COVID" virological screening test conducted less than 36 hours before departure (i.e. departure of the first flight in case of a connecting flight) which is negative for infection by Covid-19 or, otherwise, the result of a virological screening test (PCR) conducted less than 72 hours before departure which is negative for infection by Covid-19 and an antigenic test conducted less than 24 hours before departure which is negative for infection by Covid-19.

A supporting document proving the address of the residence or appropriate accommodation (hotel or similar)

TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN FRANCE FORM

SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY SWORN STATEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR ENTRY

(ABOVE 11 YEARS)

TRAVEL CERTIFICATE TO METROPOLITAN FRANCE FROM A COUNTRY IN WHICH THE PRESENCE OF VARIANTS OF INTEREST IS OBSERVED

Passengers shall be tested again on arrival before entering into France. Passengers tested positive or showing COVID-19 symptoms shall be systematically institutionally quarantined for 10 days at their own cost in designated airport hotel. Passengers must self-isolate for 10 days after arrival at a single address which will have to be communicated to authorities on arrival. They undertake to carry out a virological screening test (RT-PCR) at the end of this period. Random police controls shal be carried out with a fine of minimum 1500€ in case of non- compliance. All above come in addition to present travel restrictions. Limited category of passengers and only passengers who have a compelling reason are allowed to enter France.

Passengers shall be tested again onarrival before entering France. Passengers tested positive or showing COVID-19 symptoms shall be systematically institutionally quarantinedfor 10 days at their own cost in a designated airport hotel.

Passengers must self-isolate for 10 days after arrival at a single address which will have to be communicated to authorities on arrival. They undertake to carry out a virological screening test (RT-PCR) at theend of this period. Passenger Forms: Each passenger must complete the following three forms, eitherin English or French.

1) Public Health Passenger Locator Form: To be submitted to Air India officialon arrival at Paris 2) International Travel Certificate to Mainland France Form: To be filled in Duplicate (One copy to be retained by AirIndia, at departure airport and second copy to be submitted at immigration counter, Paris Airport) 3) Sworn Statement of Absence of COVID-19 Symptoms and of Contact withConfirmed Cases Form: To be submitted at immigration counter, Paris airport


France

(continued)

Following are permitted: French Passport Holders Indians with valid Student Visa. Any National citizen with French Spouse and their children. Any national citizen in Transit going to final citizens even without Schengen Visa. EU citizen with Schengen visa. Any national with Permanent Resident card of France. Personnel of diplomatic and consular missions, as well as international organizations headquartered or having an office in France, holding a special residence permit or a visa D “carte PROMAE” Effective 2nd Feb21 French or E.U. Nationals along with their spouse and children can re-enter France only if they have left France before the 31st of January, 2021 or if justified by an imperious personal or family reason, an emergency health reason or a professional reason that cannot be deferred. The list of acceptable reasons for travel are given and defined in The attached “International Travel Certificate to France – French or EU Nationals. (click here) Supporting documents for the reason to travel are required to be able to board. 3rd Countries Nationals can enter or transit via France. only for the travel reasons listed in the attached “International Travel Certificate to France – 3rd Country Nationals”. (Click here) Supporting documents for the reason to travel are

required to be able to board.


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13 Georgia Only passengers approved by Embassy of Georgia are permitted to travel

Only passengers approved by Embassy of Georgia are permitted to

travel

Quarantine as per health authorities’directions

14 Germany YES

(For German citizens and exempted category)

As Germany has now declared India as ‘New Area of Variant of Concern’ with effect from Apr 26, 2021 at 00:00 am, transport of passengers is prohibited. THIS RESTRICTION APPLIES TO ALL DIRECT AND INDIRECT TRAVEL. EXEMPTIONS: THE TRANSPORT BAN DOES NOT APPLY TO: - PASSENGERS HAVING GERMAN NATIONALITY AND THEIR ACCOMPANYING FAMILY MEMBERS: - PASSENGERS RESIDING AND WITH RIGHT OF RESIDENCE IN GERMANY, - PASSENGERS TRANSITING A GERMAN AIRPORT ON CONNECTING FLIGHTS WHO DO NOT LEAVE THE TRANSIT AREA.

(Passengers transiting to Schengen countries are NOT allowed as they have to leave transit area for Immigration). MEMBERS OF A FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSION OR CONSULAR OFFICE AND THEIR ACCOMPANYING CLOSE FAMILY MEMBERS WHOSE APPOINTMENT AND ARRIVAL HAS BEEN NOTIFIED TO THE FEDERAL FOREIGN OFFICE. Conditions of Compulsory registration and preflight Covid negative report remain unchanged. carried out abroad. For Visa related updates refer www.india.diplo.de For details refer https://www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de/coronavirus-infos- reisende/faq-tests-entering-germany.html

There is no provision of Covid testing facility in the international

transit area at Frankfurt Airport.

Compulsory Quarantine period on arrival in Germany – 14 days. PROOF OF SUCCESSFUL ENTRY REGISTRATION MUST BE KEPT BY PASSENGERS AT ALL TIMES AND PRESENTED ON REQUEST TO THE AIRLINE OR THE COMPETENT

AUTHORITIES. Effective 30th Mar till 12th May 21 Travelers must register at https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de before arriving in Germany. All passengers entering and transiting Germany are obliged to show proof of a negative COVID test before boarding the flight. The test has to be a PCR test or antigen rapid test and has to be carried out no more than 48 hrs prior to entry The passengers have to carry the proof of the negative test when entering Germany as the Federal Police will do checks upon arrival. .Children up to 6 years are exempted from this new regulation


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15 Hong Kong YES Only HK SAR residents / Passport holders are permitted entry. All arrival passengers are required to comply with conditions as specified in Cap 599H. For details refer the following link https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html

Compulsory Quarantine of 21 days in listed Hotel booked / isolationand treatment

Passengers must provide following documentary proof: 1. The test report in English or Chinese issued by a laboratory or healthcare

in Hospital based on the result of mandated COVID -19 Test

institution bearing the name of the relevant traveller identical to that in his / her valid travel document to show that: a. the relevant traveller underwent a nucleic acid test for COVID-19, the sample

for which was taken from the relevant traveller within 72 hours before the scheduled time of departure of the specified aircraft;

conducted on arrival

at Hong Kong

For details refer: https://www.coronav

b. the test conducted on the sample is a nucleic acid test for COVID-19; and rus.gov.hk/eng/inbo c. the result of the test is the relevant traveller was tested negative for COVID- nd-travel.html

19; and Passengers are requested to ensure online submission of ‘Health & Quarantine Declaration’ before landing at Hong Kong through the following link https://www.chp.gov.

2. If the relevant report is not in English or Chinese or does not contain all of th aforementioned information, a written confirmation in English or Chinese issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution bearing the name of the relevant travelle identical to that in his / her valid travel document, setting out all of the aforementioned information and presented together with the test report; and

3. Documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited or is recognised or approved by th relevant authority of the government of the place in which the laboratory o healthcare institution is located; and

hk/hdf

4. The relevant traveller has confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 nights starting on the da of the arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong.

Quarantine period extended to 21-day for travellers visited places outside China The quarantine period has been extended to 21 days (from 14 days) for inbound travellers who have stayed in any place outside China during the 21 days prior to arrival. All inbound passengers must provide confirmation in English or Chinese of room reservation in a Designated Quarantine Hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 21 nights starting on the day of the arrival in Hong Kong.


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16 Indonesia Yes Following are permitted *

Temporary or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAS and KITAP) holders

Holders of Diplomatic Visa and Official/Service Visa, Holders of Diplomatic

Stay Permit and Official/Service Stay Permit

Those providing Medical Services / humanitarian assistance

Airline and Maritime Crews

National Strategic Projects workers Children of dual citizenship with a foreign passport and registered in the immigration system as an Indonesian citizen

Holders of Temporary or Permanent Stay Permits (Permanent Residents/KITAS and KITAP) and Multiple Re-entry Permit that has expired and is still abroad are permitted entry through designated airports including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta.

All passengers other than Indonesians need to have a valid PR Permit for Indonesia and must also have a PCR Test Report to confirm that they are free from COVID-19 infection

Indonesians are also encouraged to undergo PCR Test, however can be permitted entry with a medical certificate for fitness to travel

* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Indonesia and conditions refer

https://www.imigrasi.go.id/berita/detail/informasi-terkini-kebijakan-

imigrasi-terkait-covid-19

Indonesians to undergo health examination on arrival and undertake a mandatory 14 day self-quarantine at home *

Foreign visitors required to hold a health certificate or medical certificate of fitness to fly and undertake a mandator 14-day quarantine at designated facilities o self-quarantine under supervision of Indonesian health authority*


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17 Ireland

(Dublin)

Yes Foreign nationals are permitted

Passengers are required to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form before they arrive in Ireland and may be contacted during the 14 days after they arrive in Ireland to check that they are self-isolating

For details refer:

https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/

https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-

news/2020/02/27/covid-19-update

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/travel.html

All passengers arriving into Ireland via Dublin Airport including Irish citizens to self-isolate for 14 days after arrival


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18 Israel YES Only Israeli nationals are permitted to enter Israel. Any foreign national including Indian passport holder need to have special approval from

the Population and Immigration Authority, Border Control Department of Israel.

Must have a copy of special entry approval from Population and Immigration Authority of Israel. (Not applicable for Israeli Nationals) Please carry printed copy of the same.

If visa not there then special entry approval must specify that this permit replaces visa application. (Not Applicable for Israeli Nationals)

All passengers must hold electronic approval confirming that they have completing the digital process online for inbound passenger clearance form at

https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-entry-to-israel-covid19

no more than 24 hours before their flight. Printed copy of the above document is a must.

Must have PCR/RT-PCR/ Q-PCR COVID 19 negative report which should have been issued within 72 hours of departure of flight. All passengers shall undergo mandator quarantine as pe Government regulations.

Passengers are required to submit an "Isolation Self-Report Form", The form must can be accessedandsubmittedathttps://govforms.gov.il/mw/forms/HouseIsolation%40health.gov.il?displang=en.

Passengers who have stayed in Brazil, United Arab Emirates, South Africa,Botswana Zambia or Lesotho 14 days prior to arrival in Israel are required to quarantine in a stat e sponsored facility for 14 days.

Passengers traveling to Israel may be refused entry if not holding medical insuranc covering the cost of treatment of Covid-19 and observation.

Passengers traveling to Israel for business purposes for a period of less than 7 days must hold a special entry permit obtained from https://www.gov.il/en/service/foreign businesspeople-entry-during-covid19,

All Passengers arriving at Tel Aviv-Yafo Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) will be subject to free of charge Covid-19 test on arrival. Passengers are advised to pre register for this on the following link. The test is free of charge, provided 'free1' is entered on the payment page: https://check2fly.co.il/

Links for MOH website for general information for international travelers in English and Hebrew are: https://go.gov.il/air-travel-israel-en https://go.gov.il/air-travel-israel

The link to MOH website for the Outbound and inbound air travel guidance and information is https://www.gov.il/en/departments/air-travel-covid19-israel

Transit facility in Israel is completely closed till further notice. No passengers can transit via Israel for onward travel

ALL ARRIVAL PASSENGERS

SHALL UNDERGO A MANDATORY QUARANTINE ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS


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Israel

(contd)

From Israel to India:

1. Any foreign national including Israeli passport holder need to hav

specific visa from Embassy of India in Israel. Please note Passenger with Tourist, Medical and E VISA are not allowed to enter India)

2. All passengers (including infants) need to have COVID 19 negative tes report which should have been done within 72 hours of departure o flight. Even if you are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID, sti the COVID 19 test report is mandatory to board the flight. Please carry a printout/copy of there port.

3. All passengers have to fill the Self Declaration form on the online AirSuvidha Portal https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/aph o

14 days quarantine for all passengers entering in to India .

registration and need to upload their negative test report before departure from Israel. Printout of self declaration form is mandatory fo checkin.

4. All passengers have to register with the Ministry of Health(Outbound Passenger Clearance form ) within 24 hrs of departure in order to be allwed entry to the Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. The link

to the Ministry of Health,Israel website is https://www.gov.il/en/service/request-depart-from-israel- covid19 . Please carry printout of this approval in order to enterthe Airport.

5. All passengers have to register with Embassy of India in Israel an present a confirmation of the same at the time of check https://bit.ly/3mPfk1m . Please carry printout of this registration

6. All passengers have to undergo RT-PCR (COVIDTEST) on arrival at Delhi, based on the requirement of government of India.

7. Please note that failure to present print copy of COVID negative report and print copy of the confirmation of filling the online form and uploading the COVID report on the Air Suvidha Portal will lead to denied boarding on the flight. Such passengers would be accepted on the flight as per the instructions issued by the government of India.


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19 Italy Yes With immediate effect , entry in and transit through the national territory are

forbidden for the persons who in the fourteen preceding days have stayed in

or transited through India. Entry in Italy from India is now limited only to Italian people (with Passport issued by the Republic of Italy) with registered residence in Italy starting from a date prior to 29th April 2021.They will be able to enter Italy only if they test negative through the Covid-19 swab. Entry in the national territory from India are allowed under the following regime : * Obligation to present, a certification of having undergone , in the 72 hours preceding the entry in the national territory, a molecular or antigenic test , carried out by a swab and with a negative result; * Obligation to undergo a molecular or antigenic test , to be carried out by a swab, at the time of arrival at the airport … In case of entry in the national territory with a flight arriving from India , the swab test is performed upon arrival at the airport. * Obligation to undergo, regardless of the outcome of the test as per above, a 10 days period of sanitary isolation in a “COVID HOTEL”. * Obligation to undergo a further molecular or antigenic test at the end of the ten days’ quarantine period. All the arriving passengers are required to register themselves on ADR testing check-in web page https://www.adr.it/form-preaccettazione

Passengers are required to fill digital passenger locator form prior boarding. Passengers without dplf correctly filled will not be allowed to board. https://euplf.eu/en/home/index.html. Such digital form supersedes the paper declaration to be used solely in case of technological impediments. For details refer links below: https://infocovid.viaggiaresicuri.it/index_en.html https://www.trovanorme.salute.gov.it/norme/dettaglioAtto?id=79815&comple to=true http://www.salute.gov.it/imgs/C_17_notizie_5444_0_file.pdf


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20 Japan Yes Update as on 16th April 2021- CLICK HERE

For Cue Card – CLICK HERE

For Certificate of testing – CLICK HERE

Requirements for certificate of Testing – KNOW MORE

Smart phone requirement – KNOW MORE

Written pledge – KNOW MORE

Health card – KNOW MORE

For Questionnaire – CLICK HERE

14 days self isolated quarantine applicable on arrival as per health authorities procedures.


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21 Jordan Prior

permission required

All passengers including Jordan Nationals need to have

prior permission from Jordan Government to travel to Jordan in current scenario.

Passengers need prior clearance by Jordan Embassy in

Delhifor travel to Amman

All passengers to undergo 14 days quarantine and PCT test upon arrival on their own expense

22 Kazakhstan Yes Foreign Nationals are not allowed to enter Kazakhstan at least till NOV’2020 and should apply for “Fresh Visa” from nearest Kazakhstan Embassy. Only fresh visa holders and exempted category can travel to Kazakhstan until Entry Restrictions are removed. Following are permitted:

- Personnel of the diplomatic service of Kazakhstan and foreign states;

- members of official delegations, as well as members of delegations of international organizations traveling to Kazakhstan at the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan;

- citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (stateless persons, documented by the Republic of Kazakhstan with a certificate ofa stateless person) whohave previously traveled to the territory of a foreign state upon their return to the Republic of Kazakhstan;

- foreigners(stateless persons) who have Residence permits ofthe Republic of Kazakhstan (oralman status) and members of their families(spouse, parents and children);

- foreigners (stateless persons) who are members of families of citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan - with confirmation documents of the fact of kinship(spouse, parents and children);.

All Indian students pursuing higher studies in Kazakhstan have been informed not to travel till FEB’2021 by Universities.

It is mandatory for passengers to have a PCR Negative test report. Passengers without test results will be held for up to two days in a quarantine facility in the city of their arrival and tested for COVID-19 wit the exception of government delegations of the Republic of Kazakhstan; members of official delegations of foreign states and international organizations arriving in the Republic of Kazakhstan at th invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; employees of diplomatic missions, consular posts and missions of international organizations accredited in the Republic of Kazakhstan, and their family members; airline pilots and members of locomotive crews.

Persons with signs that do not exclude COVID-19, by passing the quarantine hospital, are hospitalized in a provisional hospital and are required to comply with procedure prescribed by the designated health authorities


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23 Kenya (Nairobi)

Yes Effective 1st May 2021, NO PASSENGERS FROM INDIA SHALL BE ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY REGARDLESS OF THE ROUTE OF TRAVEL. ALL PASSENGERS WHO MAY HAVE BEEN IN INDIA OR TRAVELLED THROUGH INDIA IN THE LAST 14 DAYS REGARDLESS OF ROUTE TAKEN SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED INTO THE COUNTRY

List of approved States whose travelers are exempted from quarantine can be accessed in the KCAA website: https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine- exemptedstates

All passengers travelling / transiting to Kenya must complete online Ministry of Health Travelers Heath Surveillance online form and obtain the QR code. Refer https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registr ation/


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24 Kuwait All flights to/ from between India / Kuwait are suspended (no inbound and outbound) till further notice effective 2nd May 2021.

Only Kuwaiti nationals can travel to Kuwait.

Non-Kuwaiti nationals who are first-degree relative to Kuwaiti national (Father-Mother-Husband-Wife-filial (sons and Daughters) are allowed to enter State of Kuwait, provided they prove their relationship. This also includes the house labors accompanying the sponsor with a valid residency. Effective0702021 All non Kuwaitis are not allowed to enter the State of Kuwait effective 07/02/21 until further notice, with the exception of the first degree relatives of Kuwaitis and their companions from domestic workers and workers registered on the Belsalamah.com platform.

Exempted from entering Kuwait : 1) Passenger holding Visa Category 20 and booked under Belsalamah platform.

2) Kuwaities and their First-degree relatives of

Kuwaitis. 3) Domestic workers travelling with Kuwaiti Sponsor 4) Diplomats & diplomatic mission 5) MOH employees / Govt. Medical staff. 6) Private medical sector employees according to the approved list from Ministry of Health. 7) Direct Families of above categories (with valid residence).

Except Belsalamah booked passengers who had already paid charges for quarantine/pcr/ticket cost under the Belsalamah package, all other exempted categories of passengers are required to pay for 2 PCR test charges on Kuwait mosafer platform before commencing their journey to Kuwait.

PCR test within 72 hours of departure is mandatory for all passengers including Kuwaiti Nationals.

Passenger with negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate are allowed to travel provided the certificate must be issued from approved laboratories through (MUNA) program and mentioned in (Kuwaitmosafer) platform and14 days home quarantine is mandatory. Children under the age of 6 years are exempted from PCR Test requirement.


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25 Kyrgyzstan YES Foreign nationals not permitted Following are permitted Immediate family members of citizens of Kyrgyzstan (subject to confirmation of kinship)

Foreign diplomatic and consular staff and their family members (given an advance notice of arrival to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan)

Membersof train, locomotive and aircraft crews; freight drivers Kyrgyz Temir Zholu employees working in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan All residents are only allowed to enter Kyrgyzstan with valid passports

Travelers (including Kyrgyz citizens) arriving from countries with more than 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID- 19 will be subject to 14-day quarantine at a medical facility. All other travelers have to undergo mandatory 14-day home Quarantine.

26 Malaysia YES Effective21st September2020, the following category passengers are allowed entry into Malaysia: a. Diplomats who are underExemption Order and their dependents b. Seafarersentering Malaysia for “sign-on” or “joint ship”

c. Patients and a companion with Entry ApprovalLetter from Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)

Additionally, the following expatriates may apply for an Entry Approval from the Immigration Department of Malaysia to enter into Malaysia:

a. NewDiplomat and staff at Foreign Missions in Malaysia (including UNLaissez Passer (UNLP) holders

b. Valid Resident Pass-Talent (RP-T) holder & dependents including maids (to the RP-T) c. Valid Employment Pass (EP) holders category (I,II& III) and dependents including maids (of the EP) d. Valid ProfessionalVisit Pass (PVP)holders

e. Valid Long-Term SocialVisit Pass (LTSVP) dependentsto EP/RP-T f. Valid Single-Entry Visa (SEV) / Approved Pass of EP / RP-T

/ PVP / LTSVP g. Valid Single-Entry Visa(SEV)/ Approved Pass of

Every Passenger travelling to Malaysia MUST:

1. Download “MySejahtera”App & register all necessary information

2. Undergo 14 days quarantine at Quarantine Station by following the quarantine procedures prescribed by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) & Ministryof Health (MoH) 3. Undergo the COVID-19 test at the entrance upon arrival 4. Anexpatriate has obtained a valid Entry Approval Letter/ Exit and Entry Approval Letter.

Entry Approval Letter / Exit and Entry ApprovalLetter issued before

21st September 2020 is usable provided it is still valid. 5. Fill up letter of undertaking (www.nadma.gov.my) and the duly completed form to be submitted to the High Commission of Malaysia by email at least 3 days before departure. Mail IDforpassengers travelling from:


Malaysia

(continued)

dependents including maids to RP-T / EP. SouthIndia: [email protected] Central India: [email protected]

Delhi: [email protected]

6. Obtain Permission letter to Perform Journey to Malaysia from the High Commission of Malaysia / Consulate Generalof Malaysia Mumbai/ Consulate Generalof Malaysia Chennai

27

Male

YES

For Travel Regulations- CLICK HERE TOURISTS HAVING BOOKING IN THE

RESORTS FOR THEIR ENTIRE STAY

HAVING RETURN TICKET AND

SUFFICIENT FUNDS ONLY WILL BE

ALLOWED TO TRAVEL.

PASSENGERS HAVING BOOKING IN

HOTELS/GUEST HOUSE SITUATED IN THE

INHABITANT ISLANDS ARE NOT

ALLOWED.


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Station Entryof Citizens Entryof Non- Citizens Remarks

28 Mauritius Only passengers

cleared by Ministry

of Foreign Affairs,

Mauritius are

permitted to travel

Only passengers cleared by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mauritius are permitted to travel

All passengers permitted to

travel to Mauritius shall

undertake a Covid-19 PCR

test valid for 5 days prior to

departure and the test results

shall be negative

All passengers will be placed

in quarantine upon arrival in

Mauritius

29 Myanmar Yes Travel into Myanmar is banned to residents of the Republic of India and travelers who had visited India during the last 14 days.

Foreign nationals not permitted

* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Myanmar and conditions refer

https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/

21 days quarantine

Passengers are given a

choice of hotel stay (payable)

or Government arranged

centers


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30 Nepal Yes In terms of air bubble arrangement with Nepal as notified by Min of Civil Aviation(MOCA) the following are permitted to travel: A. From India to Nepal: i. Indian & Nepali nationals

ii. Third country nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa/entry permit for Nepal, if required. Only passengers destined for Nepal and not third countries are allowed to travel on flights from India to Nepal. B. From Nepal to India: i. Indian& Nepali nationals. ii. All Overseas Citizen of India(OCI) cardholders and Person of Indian Origin card holders holding passports of any country ;and

iii. All third country nationals (including diplomats) intending to travel to India for any purposes (including their dependents on appropriate category of dependent visa)except those on Tourist Visa. Only passengers originating in Nepal are allowed to travel on flights from Nepal to India. Additionally, passengers travelling to Nepal will be required to fill up the International Traveler Online Form.

Passengers can access the International Traveler Online format: https://ccmc.gov.np/arms/person_add.phpIt is mandatory for all the International passengers departing from Kathmandu,to carry valid negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 Hours before departure at the time of Boarding flights from Kathmandu. This report should be in original and stamped from designated Govt. approved COVID-19Lab/ Institutions in Nepal. Soft Copies / Duplicates / Mobile Images of RT-PCT reports are not being accepted by the concerned authorities at Kathmandu Airport. Negative RTPCR certificates obtained from India by Round Trip Passengers (Delhi-Kathmandu-Delhi) shall not be valid while departing from Kathmandu and passengers must carry Negative RT-PCR reports from designated COVID-19Lab/Institutions in Nepal. Similarly, Negative RT- PCR Certificates obtained from Nepal by Round Trip Passengers (Kathmandu- Delhi-Kathmandu) shall not valid on arrival at Kathmandu and passengers must carry Negative RT-PCR reports from designated COVID-9Lab/Institutions in India.

All passengers are required to have a certificate of Negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result in English conducted within 72 hours of the departure time of the flight through an authorized testing lab. (Children below 5years of age, travelling with parents are exempted) It is mandatory for all

international passengers travelling to Nepal to fill IHR form Online available at the website of CCMC, Nepal (ccmc.gov.np)

All Passengers need to upload the Mandatory Health Forms & Covid Negative Reports in advance on Govt of India's Air Suvidha Portal for all passengers flying out of Kathmandu Passengers travelling into Nepal from countries with new variant of Covid-19 (SARS- CoV-2 VUI 2020/21) , as first port of embarkation or transit are required to follow the enlisted health &quarantine protocols: A) Should obtain prior visa from Nepali missions abroad.

b) Are subject to hotel

quarantine of 10 days at their own cost in hotels listed by Ministry of Culture, Tourism&

Civil Aviation. For latest directives/updates, Visit:

https://caanepal.gov.np/


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31 Netherland Yes Following categories of passengers are permitted to travel to Netherlands effective 01 Nov 2020 under the Air Bubble arrangement notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India

A). Stranded nationals / residents of Netherlands, foreign nationals destined for EU / Schengen area, South America or Africa only and transiting through Netherlands or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise

B). Any Indian national or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for any country in EU / Schengen area, South America or Africa only and holding a valid visa of the destination country subject to no travel restrictions being in place to enter the destination country.

C). Seamen of foreign nationalities and Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. Seamen should be destined for countries in the EU / Schengen area, South America or Africa only.

For conditions applicable for travelling to Netherlands refer official government website https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/travel-and-residence/visas-for-the- netherlands/qas-travel-restrictions-for-the-netherlands


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Remarks

32 New Zealand

Yes Foreign nationals are not permitted. Only people who are eligible to enter New Zealand will beallowed into New Zealand. Following categories of people are permitted to enter New Zealand: - NZ citizens

- Permanent residents and - Other visa holders with an exemption to enter

For details of passenger’s eligibility and conditions applicable to enter New Zealand refer:

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border- closures-and-exceptions

All arriving passengers to undergo a 14 days managed isolation or quarantine as per health authority’s requirement.

33 Nigeria Yes Update as on 17.09.2020 - Under the Air transport bubble approval dated 17.09.2020 notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India, travel to Nigeria is permitted for: a) Stranded Nigerian nationals/residents, foreign nationals destined for Africa and transiting through Nigeria or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise. b) Any Indian national holding any type of valid Nigerian visa and

destined for any country in Africa.

c) Seamen offoreign nationalities; Seamen holding Indian passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping.

All passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report. The PCR test must be done within 96 hours before departure and preferably within 72 hours before boarding.

Passengers to register via online national payment portal (Nigeria International Travel Portal – http://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng) and pay for a repeat (second) PCR test to be done upon arrival in Nigeria. Passengers are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR negative result before boarding on to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result for presentation at submitted online on the Nigeria International Travel Portal or a print out carried for presentation on arrival in Nigeria.

Yellow fever Vaccination certificate is a mandatory requirement for all passengers.

All passengers to undergo 7 day self-isolation /quarantine and follow the procedures advised by the health authorities.


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Citizens

Remarks

34 Oman Restricted

entry

Effective 24th April 2021 Travellers who have been in or transited through India in the previous 14 days will not be allowed to enter Oman effective 18.00 hrs (Oman local time) on Saturday, 24th April 2021, until further notice. This excludes Omani citizens, diplomats, healthcare workers and their families who will be subject to the approved procedures upon arriving in the Sultanate. Effective 17th Apr 21 ALL TYPES OF VALID VISA HOLDERS IRRESPECTIVE OF DATE OF ISSUE ARE PERMITTED TO ENTER OMAN WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT" Before departure to the Sultanate of Oman, passengers must complete pre-registration via https://covid19.emushrif .om/traveler/travelfor the PCR test in Oman, pay the twenty five (25)OMR test fees and download Tarassud+. Mandatory institutional health isolation for all arriving passengers to the sultanate through airports at their own expense. A pre-confirmed hotel reservation is required for all arriving passengers covering the mandatory quarantine period (at least 7 nights).

.All passengers arriving in Oman are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted within 72 hrs prior to the schedule time of arrival in Oman. The COVID-19 PCR test shall be a validated and certified medical test result written in Arabic or English. . Diplomats working at foreign embassies accredited to the Sultanate of Oman and diplomats visiting the Sultanate are exempted from the COVID-19 PCR test, Tarassud+ and the bracelet howerver they are subject to seven day quarantine. . Children from aged 16 years and less are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test and Tarassud+ bracelet. .All passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are required to have international health insurance covering the cost of treatment from Covid-19 for one month except for citizens, GCC nationals and passengers with free treatment card.

.Passengers arriving to the Sultanate of Oman are subject to COVID-19 PCR test and (TARASSUD+) bracelet , quarantine for seven days and Covid-19 PCR test on the eighth day.


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Remarks

35

Philippines

YES

Following are permitted: -Foreign spouse and minor children of Filipinos *$ - Children with special needs (regardless of age)of Filipinos *$

-Foreign parent of minor Filipinos *$

-Foreign parent of Filipino children with special needs (regardless of age) *$ -Accredited foreign government and international organization officials and their dependents* -Foreign airline crewmembers -Foreign seafarers with9(C) visas*

* Upon compliance with the 4 IATF conditions.

$ Those without an existing valid visa (including those who previously enjoyed visa-free privileges) must apply for an entry visa at the nearest Philippine Foreign Service Post

-Foreign nationals with the following long-term visas:” #

-Section13 series of Commonwealth Act No.613,asamended * 13Quota,13a), 13(b), 13(c), 13(d),13(e),13(g)visas

-RA 7919 visa -EO 324 visa -Native Born visa

Temporary Resident Visa relative to Section 13 of CA 613, as amended (based on Memorandum Order (MO) No. ADD-01-038/ ADD-02-015) MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa based on Section 13(a) of CA 613under MONo.MCL-07-021

# Upon compliance with the 4IATFconditions.

Additional requirements for arriving foreignerseffective09AUGUST 2020

(1) Must have a valid and existing visa at the time of entry; (2) With pre-booked accredited quarantine facility; (3) With pre-bookedCOVID-19testing provider; (4) Subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers asset by the National Task ForceforCOVID-19.

Refer:www.immigration.gov.ph

Passengers will have their swabbing test with Philippine Airport Diagnostic Laboratory (PADLAB) at Gate 16 of NAIA Terminal 1

For faster clearance on arrival passengers are advised to complete the online form before leaving the origin city at https://padlab.ph/DLS/PassengerCIF

Swab testing costs 4,500 pesos or 9 USD, results will be released in 48-7 hours

Arriving foreign nationals to coordinate with Department of Tourism (DOT) for their Government Holding Facilities stay or accommodation at own expense in listed hotels of DOT approved by the Department of Health


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36 Qatar YES All passengers are subject to mandatory COVID-19 PCR Test done 48 hours before departure from the testing centers approved by the local health authority. All passengers must undergo (10) days quarantine in a dedicated quarantine facility, or (14) days if quarantined at Mekhaines facility. Home quarantine criteria is not applicable for travelers, including the exemptions due to vaccination or recovery from a previous infection with the virus during the past six months. All passengers must undergo a repeat COVID-19 PCR test at the quarantine facility within one day of arrival. The PCR test will be repeated during and before the end of the quarantine period. All passengers transiting through Qatar must have the mandatory pre-travel PCR test as mentioned above, and in case they require another PCR test for their onward destination, they can have it at Hamad International Airport on a standard fee of QAR 300/- per test. The above-mentioned measures are effective from Thursday, 29th April at 12am (00:00 hours) Doha time

The PCR test result should be NEGATIVE before boarding the aircraft.

The link to the Updated Travel Policy: Ministry of Public Health - moph.gov.qa Following passengers are eligible to travel to Qatar in flights operating under air bubbles / air travel arrangements as notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India - Qatari nationals - Any Indian national holding any type of valid Qatar visa and destined for Qatar only

- Only passengers destined for Qatar are permitted to travel.

- As of 21st August 2020 the exceptional entry permit will be applicable to

holders of resident permit in the State of Qatar as well as visitors with

personal visit visa issued by Ministry of Interior.

All arriving passengers to install EHTERAZ application on their mobile phones.

Each passenger must complete “Health Assessment Form for Returning

Travelers” before arrival to Qatar.

Qatari nationals, their spouses and children and permanent residency holders

can travel to Qatar any time subject to adherence to conditions notified for Covid-

19 test and quarantine as per the countries they are coming from.

Residents must get a Return Permit through “Qatar Portal”. Companions of GCC citizens will be granted immediate entry visa upon arrival in Qatar under the following conditions: The Companion (house workers, or other similar companions) should be accompanied

Passengers to book a quarantine hotel for one week through “Discover Qatar” website before arrival

https://www.qatarairwaysho lidays. com/qa-en/offers/welcome- home-packages/ For more information on Self Quarantine, Hotel Quarantine, accredited medical centers forCOVID-19 test overseas refer https://covid19.moph. gov.qa


by the GCC citizens or one of their first-degree direct family members. The GCC country residency permit of the companion should be valid for at least six months. The travel document of the companion should be valid fora period not less than the validity of the entry visa.

The Occupation mentioned in the travel document of the companions must be

“house workers” or other related occupation. Payment

of the applicable visa fees (QAR 100).

Companions shall be quarantined with their sponsors according to the MOPH regulations for quarantine, (Home quarantine for passengers arriving from Green Countries, and Hotel Quarantine for passengers arriving from other countries).”

Government employees from the different ministries and governmental entities on official missions to these countries for a period of 72 hours or less will be subject to the current protocols that are approved by MOPH.


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37 Russian Federation

YES The Russian Government has implemented mandatory RT-PCR tests at SVO arrivals for all passengers arriving from India. Although passengers need to carry RT-PCT Negative test (D-72 hours) for boarding at Delhi and this would be the second RT-PCR test to be conducted on arrivals. Foreign citizens -1) Certificate of the negative PCR test result is required to have on hand on arrival. 2) To get the COVID RT-PCR test on arrival. Russian citizens- 1) To get the COVID RT-PCR test twice - first time - on arrival Second time - not less than 24 hours from getting PCR test. The results of second PCR test should be posted on the governmental site during 5 days. Following are permitted to travel. Staff of foreign diplomatic representatives and consular offices located in Russia. official delegations members and all those who have diplomatic and business visas, and private visas issued due to the death of a close relative. people who live in Russia permanently with a residence permit. citizens of the UK, Turkey, Tanzania arriving to Russia from the countries of their origin (the UK, Turkey, Tanzania) Under Air Bubble Arrangements Following passengers are permitted .

Outbound from India - Any Indian National or national of Nepal or Bhutan destined for and holding a valid visa of Russia. -SEAMEN of foreign nationalities and SEAMEN holding Indian passports would be allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping. SEAMEN should be destined for RUSSIA only. -Application form to be filled before entry into Russia.(Provided onboard by airline) - Traffic carried to/from India shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for Russia only and similarly traffic carried to/from Russia Shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for India only.

Inbound flights into India - Indians Nationals or Nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in Russia.

14 days quarantine is required for all foreigners arriving in Russia with a purpose of Employment and no quarantine for

other permitted categories of Passengers.

Hard Copy of COVID-19 RT- PCR Negative Test report(D- 72Hrs) is mandatory for all Passengers /Crew

Members.. No Transiting passenger is permitted.


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Citizens


Russian

Federation

(contd)

- All OCI Cardholders and POI Cardholders holding passports of any country.

- Russian Nationals intending to visit India for any purpose except those on TOURIST VISA.

- Traffic carried to/from India shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for Russia only And similarly traffic carried to/from Russia shall comprise of passengers originating from/destined for INDIA only.

- SEAMEN from Russia. Other conditions like to carry RT-PCR Test report in English. (D-72Hrs)

38 Saudi Arabia YES

Foreign Nationals – NOTALLOWED

39 Seychelles Yes The following are permitted:

Citizens of Seychelles or those holding residency permits with

gainful occupation Passengers must be on the approved list of the

High Commission of India, Seychelles

Passengers to undergo 14 days mandatory paid quarantine in their identified premises


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40 Singapore Yes With effect from 23 April 2021, 2359 hours, until further notice, all inbound travellers, except Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs), with recent travel history (including transit) to India within the last 14 days before departure for Singapore, will not be allowed entry into or transfer/transit through Singapore. This will also apply to all those who had obtained prior approval for entry into Singapore. Hardcopy of basic health declaration for all travellers departing from India

to Singapore wef 24th APR 2021 is mandatory. All travellers arriving in Singapore must submit Health Declaration via the SGArrival Card E-Service and will need to undergo a COVID-19 PCR Test. Other than Singapore citizens and PR holders, all inbound passengers travelling to Singapore should obtain Letter of Entry approval from Singapore.

Effective17thNovember2020, all in bound travellers, except those with travel history to the lower-risk countries/regions in the last 14 days prior to their entry to Singapore, will be required to take a COVID-19 PCRtest within 72 hours before departure for Singapore and present a valid negative COVID-19 test for entryto Singapore. The test result memo must be from recognised laboratories that are internationally accredited or government recognised. It must also be in English, and should state the following: i. thetest result; i. thedatethat thetest was taken; and

ii. minimum of two personalidentifiers as stated inthe Passport (i.e.name and either date of birth or passport number) Travellers aged 12 or below are not exempted from the PCR test requirement The PCRTest requirement does not apply to: i. Singapore Citizensor Singapore Permanent Residents;

i. travellers withtravel history to listed low risk countries/regions, ii. who transited in a non-lowrisk countries/regions; iv. travellers transiting/transferring through Singapore, except those

withtravel historytoIndia, Indonesia and the Philippines; and Pre- approved Business Passholders

Every Traveler entering Singapore will be required to serve a 14 day SHN (Stay Home Notice) at a dedicated Quarantine facility. Travellers are also required to have a negative COVID-19 test before end of SHN.

For queries refer Singapore Ministry of Health FAQs at https://www.moh.gov.sg/covid 19/faqs

For more information on Singapore’s entry requirements, refer to the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) website: https://www.ica.gov.sg/covid- 19 A passenger who has a fever, orwho displays any COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed toboard the aircraft.

A passenger entering Singapore must comply with Singapore’s public health and immigration


Singapore

(continued)

W.E.F.2359H - 24 January, 2021.

All travellers {including Singapore Citizens’(SC) and Permanent Residents’(PR)} will need to take a COVID-19PCR test upon arrival in Singapore . The prevailing SHN requirements, including the PCR test at the end of the SHN, will continue.

Passengers who are exempted from PCR test upon arrival are:

1. Passengers aged six and below in the calendar year (e.g,those born in 2015 to 2021 are exempted);

2. Ship crew; and 3. Work Permit and S-Pass holders from the Construction,

Marine and Process (CMP) sectors

To expedite the COVID-19 PCR test at the airport, travellers are strongly encouraged to register and pre-pay for their on-arriv COVID-19 PCR test prior to departing for Singapore https://safetravel.changiairport.com

requirements as specified by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority on its website at safetravel.ica.gov.sg.”


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41 South Africa South African Passport Holders allowed

Holdersof Permanent Residence Permits

Valid Relative Visas in certain categories such as spouse (these categories have to register with South Africa High Commission or Consulate in India)

Any person that falls outside these categories have to obtain special permission by Dept of Home Affairs to repatriate DIRCO approval required to transit.

14 days institutional quarantine


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Entry of

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42 South Korea Yes

must carry visas and alien registration cards and pass through the Immigration

Following are permitted: Long-term residents can enter with valid visa and alien registration card. E-9 visa holders must submit a pre-approved “Confirmation of Self Quarantine” form to immigration authorities when entering Republic of Korea (ROK). Failure to do so will result in denial of entry.

Effective 01 June 2020 registered aliens seeking re-entry in ROK must obtain Re-Entry Permit before leaving ROK. Effective 01 June 2020 registered aliens seeking re-entry in ROK after departure are required to undergo medical examination related to COVID-19 within 48 hours prior to date of departure for ROK and carry and present a medical certificate detailing the results. Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) and Overseas Koreans (F- 4) are allowed to re-enter ROK and do not need to apply for Re-Entry permit or undergo medical examination. Passengers holding valid “Isolation Exemption Certificate” issued by Embassy of Korea / Consular office do not need the Medical certificate. Possession of the completed form / documents with the passenger will be verified at departure airport. Passengers transiting through Incheon (ICN) Airport to onward destinations are permitted only if they are able to board the connecting flight within 24 hours to transfer. For details visit: www.hikorea.go.kr

All inbound Non Korean travelers to undergo paid quarantine for 14 days. The fee for using a quarantine facility is KRW 1,680,000 (KRW 120,000 per day for 14 days), which is non- refundable and must be paid in full before entering the facility. Discharge is not permitted during the quarantine period. Passengers are required to sign and hand in a Facility Quarantine Consent Form to get a boarding pass for a flight to Korea. Passengers who do not hand in a signed form can be denied entry to Korea. Penalties will be imposed and passenger repatriated to their home countries if they violate the law.

All passengers must hold valid visas according to the existing procedure.

All passengers entering Korea

will be required to submit

PCR negative confirmation

documents.

PCR negative confirmation

should be within 72 hours

of departure date.


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43 Spain

(Madrid)

Yes Followingare permitted:

EU citizens

Foreign citizens with residence permit

Residence and/or work authorizations, the corresponding foreigner identity cards(tarjeta de identidad de extranjero) and the identity cards forfamily members of EU citizens (tarjeta de familiar de ciudadano de la Union) that have expired during the Spanish lockdown or up to 90 days before its beginning (14th March) will be automatically extended for six months counting from the date of the end of the Iockdown (currentlyextended until 7thJune).

If that expiration happened while the holder was abroad, the foreigner will be allowed to enter the Spanish territory by showing the expired tarjeta de idemidad deextranjero and a valid passport.

This same rule will apply for holders of expired long- term visas issued to investors,entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals, researchers and workers subject to intra-corporate transfers.

The study visas of up to 180 days will be valid for three additional months if they had expired during the lockdown.

The absence in the Spanish territory will not be taken into account for the validity of the residence permits i it was a consequence of the impossibility to return to Spain due to COVID 19.

All passengers arriving in Spain will have to stay in quarantine for 14days.

Passengers have to complete and submit a “Passenger Locator form” to Spanish authorities on arrival in Spain.


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Citizens


44 Sri Lanka Yes All passengers ( except Sri Lankans and Dual Citizens) are arriving to Sri Lanka must have an appropriate " valid visa" which has been issued by the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka prior to their departure. No visa " on arrival " will be issued for any passenger. Mainly, following visas are issuing from the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Sri Lanka for the foreigners according to their purpose of visit. 1. Electronic Travel Authorization ( ETA) 2. Landing Endorsement 3. Entry Visa 4. Multiple Entry Business Visa 5. Residence Visa

• The passenger has to undergo PCR tests within 96 hours or rapid antigen test within 48 hours of his/her departure and he/she needs to carry a negative PCR test report (in English) throughout his/her journey.

• Children accompanied by adults will require the same PCR test.

• Passengers must produce the duly completed Health declaration form available at - https://www.caa.lk/en/special-notices-for-covid-19/363- health-declaration-form-to-be-filled-by-all-passengers- arriving-sri-lanka

( A) For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and Foreign Nationals should obtain approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka. ( a ) Fully vaccinated travelers be authorized to land in Sri Lanka after 14 days of the final vaccine, 1) On arrival should produce the original copy of the vaccination certificate along with a certified copy of English language translation. 2) Upon arrival transferred to hotel by Government. 3) Shall conduct a Covid -19 PCR Test within 24 hours after arrival.(Day one) 4) Once the PCR Report is negative they can be released from quarantine. 5) After arrival their home inform the concern Medical Officer of health(MOH) 6) Should undergo repeat PCR test on day 7 ( b ) For passengers who are not completed the Covid-19 vaccination or arriving to Sri Lanka in less than 02 weeks of vaccination 1)PCR testing shall be done day 1 and day 07 2) If both tests are negative, release form the

hotel after 7 days.

3) Balance quarantine 7 days can be done at home under the supervision of MOH(Medical Officer of Health)

( B ) Tourists arriving from overseas via Sri Lanka Tourism safety protocol.


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Station Entry of

Citizens

Remarks

SriLanka

(contd)

• Tourists must obtain and carry alongside a copy of a valid preapproved ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) issued by the Department of Immigration & Emigration of Sri Lanka. Or Confirmation letter issued by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

https://www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/

• For Sri Lankans, Dual Citizens and Foreign nationals -Obtain approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka

All Foreign nationals must have a valid visa or must obtain an entry visa/landing endorsement from the Department of Immigration and Emigration

a) For those traveling after a minimum of 02 weeks after receiving the recommended dose of COVID-19 vaccine 1) Tourists should be accommodated in the

certified tier 01 hotels and PCR testing done on day 01.

2) If day 1 PCR is negative, tourists shall stay in the same hotel until completion of day 7 and may visit approved important sites in a bio security bubble.

3) After completion of 2nd day, shall repeat on day 7 and if report is negative, they can leave the hotel and free to make their own travel.

( b) For those who have not received the vaccine/have not completed the recommended dose/arriving within two weeks of receiving the vaccine -

1) Should undergo mandatory quarantine in certified tier 01 hotel. Shall not change hotels until fourteen days are completed. 2) First PCR test will be done on day 01

from arrival – if negative passenger can travel within the bio bubble.

For stays less than 96 hours – second PCR not required unless of a requirement on th part of the returning country/airline.

For stays less than 14 days – second PCR test should be done prior to departure from Sri Lanka.

If Tourist stays up to 14 days or more, second PCR test shall be conducted between Days 11th to 14th. If staying for more than 14 days, they can be released on Day 14 with negative PCR report.. Visit www.srilanka.travel/helloagain/ or email [email protected] for further guidance and procedures



Entry of Non Citizens

Remarks

45 Sweden

(Stockholm)

Yes Following are permitted:

Residence Permit holders

those having right of residence in Sweden who are

returning to their homes in Sweden those travelling due to

important grounds for travelling to Sweden

Indian citizens with Swedish residence permit if they have already been residing in Sweden. Indian citizens with new residence permit who have not yet moved to Swedena re not permitted

Indian citizens with Schengen visasare not permitted

* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Sweden and conditions refer

https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/

about-sweden-non-swedish-

citizens/going-to-

sweden/temporary-ban-on-travel- to- sweden/

No Quarantine rules for incoming travellers


46 Tajikistan

Yes

Permissio

from Tajikistan Embassy Delhi is required

Foreign nationals not permitted

Following are specified categories of persons permitted to travel to Tajikistan:

Diplomats of foreign states and representatives of international organizations andfinancialinstitutions, as wellasmembers of their families accredited in the Republic of Tajikistan

Drivers engaged in international cargo transportation (according to the temporaryorder),crews of aircraft and crews of international railwaytraffic

Indian Embassy Staff members who would be travelling from Delhi to Dushanbeand tickets for whom has been requested by Embassy of India For details refer: https://mfa.tj/en/main/view/5919/temporary-restrictions-on-the- entry-and-exit-of- all- foreign-citizens-and-stateless-persons- through-all-checkpoints-on-the-state-border- of- tajikistan

14 days Quarantine onarrival for Indian Embassystaff

14 days self isolation at permanent residences for specified categories of persons undersupervision ofMinistry of Health and Social Protection, Tajikistan

47 Thailand Yes

(Thai national availing state quarantine need to sign the

COE)

From 1 April 2021 onwards, Thai nationals ARE NOT REQUIRED to present either fit to fly health certificate or medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected, using RT-PCR method. All passengers traveling to Thailand MUST OBTAIN COE (Certificate of Entry), issued by Royal Thai Embassy/ Consulate-General. Traveler should plan a trip in advance (at least 7 working days) and register for COE application at https://coethailand.mfa.go.th Following are the categories of persons permitted to enter Thailand Thai nationals Persons with exemption or persons being considered, permitted or invited by the Prime Minister, or the head of responsible persons accountable for resolving state of emergency issues to enter the Kingdom, as necessary. Such consideration, permission or invitation maybe subject to specified conditions and time limits. Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, orchildren of a Thai national.

1. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid certificate of residence, or permission to take up residence in the Kingdom 2. Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid work permit orare allowed to workin the Kingdom, including their spouse or children. 3. Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after completion.

Passengers or permissible persons will be subject to applicable

disease control measures.

All passengers must have following documents before boarding

. Certificate of Entry issued by Royal ThaiEmbassy / Consulate.

. Fit to fly certificate issued within 72 hrs of departure.

. RT PCR (Infant too shall undergo RT- PCR test) issued within 72 Hrs of departure (RT-PCR should have


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Thailand

(continued)

4. Crewmembers who are required to travel into the Kingdom on a mission, and have a specified date and time for return. 5. Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the students. Non- Thai nationals who are in need of medical treatment in Thailand, and their attendants. However, this shall not include medical treatment for COVID–19. 6. Individuals in diplomatic missions, consular affairs, international organizations, government representatives, foreign government agencies working in Thailand, or individual in other international agencies as permitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including their spouse, parents, or children. 7. Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter the Kingdom unde ra special arrangement with a foreign country. For measuresto be complied with when travelling to Thailand refer website of CAAT www.caat.or.th 8. Passengers to download Thailand Plus app on their phone

COVID Negative result)

. Insurance covering COVID 19 for a minimum amount of USD 100,000/-. . Confirmed ASQ (Alternate State Quarantine) for 14 Days on arrival at

Thailand

48 Turkey

(Istanbul)

Yes

Following are permitted:

Foreign nationals including Indian nationals holding valid residence permit

(not visas) issued by Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Turkey.

Quarantine of 14 days as per

health authority’s notification


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No Station

Entry of Citizens


49 UAE Yes

Effective 24th April 2021(2359 hours) flights from India will be suspended in all UAE airports. Arrival passengers from India through other countries (Transit) are not allowed to enter UAE, unless they were staying 14 days in the other countries. The following are exempted from the above entry restriction:

a. UAE citizens. b. The diplomatic missions. c. The official delegations. d. Flights of businessmen. e. Holding UAE golden visa

The following procedure will be applied for the exempted categories: a. Quarantine for 10 days for all arrivals. b. PCR test upon arrival, on day 4, and day 8. c. The validity of PCR test before departing is reduced to 48 hours instead of 72 hours. d. PCR results will only be accepted from authorized labs that generate a QR code. Passengers traveling to Dubai must carry valid COVIDE-19 certificate issued within the 48 hours from the time of collecting the sample. Time of sample collection and time of reporting must is mentioned on the Test Certificate.

Children under 12 years and passengers with moderate tosevere disabilities are exempted from RT-PCR test. The certificate must indicate a NEGATIVE test result, described either in ARABIC or ENGLISH, issued from a certified lab at the original point of destination, where the passenger is travelling from.

It is MANDATORY requirement for the PCR test report to include a QR Code linked to the original report, for verification purposes by the airlines and validation by the representatives of Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in Dubai Airports. The relevant authority in the Emirate of Dubai reserves the rights to return the passengers to the originating destination in the event of non-compliance with the above instructions. Effective 18/4/2021, it is mandatory for passengers travelling to Sharjah to carry PCR Negative Test report. Validity of PCR Test is 72 hours.

All inbound passengers shall be quarantined for ten (10) days from the date of arrival The residents of Abu Dhabi with independent residing facilities are being given home quarantine for 10 days and not institutional quarantine. The residents need to show the copy of the Tenancy Contract the Health Authorities on arrival. Passengers who are out of UAE for more than 06 months (180 days) can return to SHARJAH UAE till 31 March 2021 provided that their Resident Visa is still valid.

CLICK HERE to access the self- declaration form for arrivals in to Abu Dhabi airport.


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50

Ukraine YES

Foreign nationals are permitted.

Temporary travel restrictions introduced wef 16 Mar 2020 to prevent spread of COVID-19 have been removed by Ukrainian Government.

Entry to Ukrainian territory is open from now to all foreign nationals subject to the condition that they have Medical Insurance policy covering Ukraine and medical treatment of COVID-19 disease (including medical observation).

Foreignnationals transiting through Ukraine without leaving theairport transit zone are exempted from having the medical insurance.

51 United Kingdom

British Citizens (including those with dual nationality)

Irish Citizens (including those with dual nationality

Individuals with protected rights by the saved EEA regulations,

including:

Those with a right of permanent residence under the saved EEA

Regulations

Holders of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) leave

Those who hold an existing qualification under the terms of the

‘Withdrawal Agreement’

Family members of EEA nationals with rights under the ‘Withdrawal

Agreement’

Third country nationals who are resident in the UK. For these purposes

those with residence are defined as:

Holders of settlement (indefinite leave)Holders of existing permission to

enter or stay remain, or an entry clearance that grants such permission e.g.

students, workers, etc (excluding visit visas)

Crew of unaccompanied freight, where crew will be expected to stay on the vessel or plane - Crew disembarking from the aircraft/vessel and

planning to enter the UK will be subject to the passenger locator form (PLF)

and self-isolation requirements, and also subject to the entry ban if they are

visitors (not UK or Irish citizens or third country nationals with residence rights in the UK).

Who are you including in

your definition of those with

residence rights?

Those with residence rights

includes: holders of Indefinite

Leave to Remain; holders of

existing leave to enter or remain

(i.e those with biometric Residence

permits) or an entry clearance/visa

that grants such leave e.g.

students, workers, etc

(but excluding visit visas); holders

of EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”)

leave; those who have rights of

entry under the Withdrawal

Agreements (including returning

residents with a right of residence

under the EEA Regulations and

EEA frontier workers); family


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United Kingdom (continued)

Diplomats

Passengers arriving via Common Travel Area (CTA) routes.Hauliers who

have departed from or transited through Portugal in the last 10 days

Newly issued 90-day BRP vignette holders where leave has not yet been

activated Short term study visa

ODWs holding valid visas if travelling to the UK with the employer, their partner or children.

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has clarified about travel of nurses, who will be travelling to the UK from India to work in the National Health Service.

The DHSC are keen given the red-listing and flight cancellation situation in India that these essential workers are not held up at boarding.

- The nurses will be exempt from Government quarantine on arrival in the UK, as they will be allowed to quarantine in NHS- provided accommodation

- They will hold Health and Care Worker visas, guidance available at https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa

To demonstrate eligibility for exemption nurses will have (and be prepared to show at departure and immigration) a copy/online provision of: a letter of exemption from their employing NHS Trust which will include: the nurse’s name and date of birth

passport number certificate of sponsorship number

name of employing Trust and Trust contact number Date of arrival and arrival airport.

a sponsorship certificate issued from the same NHS Trust to include: the nurse’s name and date of birth; name of the employing NHS Trust and Passport Number All passengers should keep the following documents ready for UK - Border Force to check on arrival: 1) Passenger Locator Form. 2) Pre - Departure Test Negative Report taken from India 3 days prior to departure. 3) Pre booked and paid Managed Quarantine Hotel Package booking confirmation mentioned on the PLF. Failure to comply with any one of the above 3 rules will attract £500 to Passenger (Spot Fine)

members of EEA nationals with rights

under the Withdrawal Agreement.

GOV.UK: Coronavirus (COVID- 19): jobs that qualify for travel exemptions link: https://www.gov.uk/government /publications/coronavirus-covid- 19-travellers-exempt-from-uk- border-rules/coronavirus-covid- 19-travellers-exempt-from-uk- border-rules#diplomatic- missions-international- organisations-and-conferences Mandatory stay in a Government approved quarantine facility for 10 days. 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, and they will not be allowed to shorten their quarantine period on receipt of a negative test result or through the Test to Release scheme.


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52 USA YES Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry as Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019 - CLICK HERE

Synopsis of proclamation as follows: Section 1. Suspension and Limitation on Entry. The entry into the United States, as nonimmigrants, of noncitizens who were physically present within the Republic of India during the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the United States is hereby suspended and limited subject to section 2 of this proclamation. Sec. 5. Effective Date. This proclamation is effective at 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 4, 2021. This proclamation does not apply to persons aboard a flight scheduled to arrive in the United States that departed prior to 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time on May 4, 2021. i.e. 0931hrs IST of 04MAY2021 Sec. 2. Scope of Suspension and Limitation on Entry. (a) Section 1 of this proclamation shall not apply to: (i) any lawful permanent resident of the United States; (ii) any noncitizen national of the United States; (iii) any noncitizen who is the spouse of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; (iv) any noncitizen who is the parent or legal guardian of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that the U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident is unmarried and under the age of 21; (v) any noncitizen who is the sibling of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, provided that both are unmarried and under the age of 21; (vi) any noncitizen who is the child, foster child, or ward of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or who is a prospective adoptee seeking to enter the United States pursuant to the IR-4 or IH-4 visa classifications; (vii) any noncitizen traveling at the invitation of the United States Government for a purpose related to containment or mitigation of the virus;

Effective 26th Jan 2021, the center of

Disease Control and Prevention

(USA) requires proof of a negative

COVID- 19test or documentation of

having recovered from COVID-19 for

all air passengers arriving from a

foreign country to the United States.

Passengers entering the United

States to present a Covid-19 negative

test report, taken within 72 hrs of

departure. Every passenger (2 years

of age or older) must also fill an

attestation form .

The order, passenger attestation form, and frequently asked questions can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr- proof-negative-test.html

All passengers (2 years of age or

older) must retain written or electronic

documentation reflecting the negative

Qualifying Test result or

Documentation of Recovery

presented to the airline and must also

produce the same upon request to

any U.S. Govt. official/health

authority.

A passenger has to ensure that


USA

(continued)

(viii) any noncitizen traveling as a non immigrant pursuant to a C-1, D, or C-1/D non immigrant visa as a crew member or any noncitizen otherwise traveling to the United States as air or sea crew; (ix) any noncitizen (A) seeking entry into or transiting the United States pursuant to one of the following visas: A-1, A-2, C-2, C-3 (as a foreign government official or immediate family member of an official), E-1 (as an employee of TECRO or TECO or the employee’s immediate family members), G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, NATO-1 through NATO-4, or NATO-6 (or seeking to enter as a non immigrant in one of those NATO categories); or (B) whose travel falls within the scope of section 11 of the United Nations Headquarters Agreement; (x) any noncitizen who is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces or who is a spouse or child of a member of the U.S. Armed Forces; (xi) any noncitizen whose entry would further important United States law enforcement objectives, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their respective designees, based on a recommendation of the Attorney General or his designee; or (xii) any noncitizen whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their designees. (b) Nothing in this proclamation shall be construed to affect any individual’s eligibility for asylum, withholding of removal, or protection under the regulations issued pursuant to the legislation implementing the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, consistent with the laws and regulations of the United States.

Till implementation of above proclamation, there is no restriction for Indian Passport holders who are holding valid visas for US. Passengers who have transited or have been in certain countries in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter the USA. For details on above and latest updates please refer to https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel- document-news/1580226297.htm

The personal identifiers (i.e. name

and date of birth) on the negative

Qualifying Test result match the

personal identifiers on the passenger’s passport or other travel documents. The test performed was a viral test ( i.e. a nucleic acid amplification test or a viral antigen test ) approved or authorized by the relevant national authority for the detection of SARS- CoV-2. The test result sates “Negative, “

“SARS CoV-2 RNA NOT

DETECTED,” “SARS- CoV-2

ANTIGEN NOT DETECTED,” OR

“COVID-19NOTDETECTED.”Atest

Marked “invalid” is not acceptable.

Requirement/documentation

for persons previously diagnosed

with COVID-19 who remains

asymptomatic after recovery can

be found here

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-

proof-negative-test.html

Any passenger who fails to comply with the requirements or willfully giving false or misleading information may be subject to/result in applicable criminal penalties.


USA

(continued)

Indian citizens seeking to travel on outbound Air India flights to the US, on the basis of their F1 visas, for higher studies may NOT be able to USA on the current Air India repatriation flights under Mission Vande Bharat IF:

1. 1. Your For M category visa has less than 6 months validity from the date of your planned departure

2. 2. You are a new admission case, and have not as yet joined your educational institution before the COVID- 19outbreak.(Explanation: New admittees for the 2020 Fall term in US educational institutions are advised to consider deferring travel to the US to a date closer to the opening date of their institution, subject to local public health conditions.)

3. 3. In the case of continuing students, who are making normal progress in their course of study, and may have left the US to visit India before India's Lockdown commenced, MUST check with their Designated School Officials to confirm the school's operational status. Alternatively, they may obtain guidance on the School's policy for foreign students returning to the US. In such cases, students MAY ONLY attempt to travel to the US with written documentary confirmation that the School is open. Without such documentation, even if continuing students have valid F or M visas, they may not be permitted to board an out bound flight. (Explanation: This is necessary. As some schools may not currently allow returning students to return to campus for an extended period of time) Requirement for negative pre-departure COVID-19 test- KNOW MORE

Passenger Disclosure and attestation: KNOW MORE


NOTICE

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIAFOR PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR OUTBOUND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS BY AIR INDIA AND AIR INDIA EXPRESS

Due to extraordinary circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are restrictions at a number of international destinations. All passengers who propose to purchase tickets for flights DEPARTING INDIA on any Air India or Air India Express flights that will be repatriating Indian Nationals from abroad MUST read this document and agree with the

conditions set out in these guidelines.

1. It is the responsibility of all prospective travelers to satisfy themselves that they are fully eligible to enter or transit the country for which they are purchasing an Ai rIndia ticket. Air India, Air India Express and their subsidiaries accept no liability in this regard.

2. As per Annexure B Para 2(ii) of the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) dated5 May 2020, only those persons shall be allowed to travel to the destination countries who are citizens of that country; who ho ld visa of at least one-year duration of that country; and Green Card or OCI card holder. In case of medical emergency or death in the family, Indian nationals holing six-month visa can also be allowed.

3. In several destinations, Only NATIONALS FROM THE DESTINATION COUNTRY are being permitted entry. These include OMAN, KUWAIT, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA and UAE. Conditional exceptions have been made for some categories, namely Diplomats on Mission and UN officials.

4. In case passengers have documents certifying their eligibility to travel to any of the countries listed above, such as health workers holding valid work permits, or resident visa holders, they may separately obtain written permission from Government authorities or Embassies of the above countries’ resident in India (New Delhi), or their nearest Consulates. This will NOT be the responsibility of Government of India or its agencies; or Air India and its subsidiaries.

5. Seafarers with valid CDCs and an Employers’ Letters indicating the name and details of the holder, and the port of

commencement of duty(USA, UK and SINGAPORE ONLY), may also purchase tickets on outbound flights.

6. Foreign Nationals in India, from any of the destination countries are welcome to purchase tickets to travel.

7. Third Country nationals seeking to travel from India to or through destinations being reached by Air India’s repatriation fli ghts may ensure that they have eligible visas to enter BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, USA, UK OR SINGAPORE. They may also satisfy themselves, at their responsibility entirely, that there are no separate eligibility criteria in force regarding their entry in these countries. If they are refused entry at the point of destination, they may not be allowed return to India as well.

8. Diplomats and UN officials traveling on outbound flights operated by Air India need to carry a letter from their Mission in the arrival destination confirming their clearance from the receiving Government, for them to travel. The letter must mention passport details.

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