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India’s Current Guidelines for International Arrivals from High-risk and Non-risk Countries

The current guidelines for inbound international travelers to India took effect on 1 January 2023 . With six countries having been classified as high-risk, travelers even from non-risk countries are looking to know India’s entry regulations in view of COVID resurgence in some parts of the globe. Currently, China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong have been identified as high-risk countries.  

Are you traveling to India from or through a high-risk country? If yes, you are required to take an RT-PCR test within 72 hours before your international departure and upload the negative report on the Air Suvidha portal. You will be able to travel only if you are COVID negative. Asymptomatic children under 12 years of age are exempted from pre-departure testing.         

Are you traveling to India from a non-risk country like the United States? If yes, you’re good to travel to India. Neither pre-departure RT-PCR testing nor Air Suvidha applies to your travel on nonstop flights to India from USA , or one/two-stop flights to India with transit in a non-risk country. However, the government of India recommends you should be fully-vaccinated and carry your vaccination proof.

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Air Suvidha for International Travel to India

After 40 days of being eliminated with effect from 21 November 2022, the Air Suvidha portal has been reinstated for travelers coming from or transiting in the high-risk countries . Whether you need to fill out an Air Suvidha form online or not, it depends on your travel origin and international transit. Is Air Suvidha mandatory for your US to India travel? Yes if your itinerary has international transit in any of the high-risk countries: Singapore, Japan, China, Thailand, South Korea, and Hong Kong. We recommend checking our Air Suvidha guide for up-to-date information on how to fill out a self-declaration form and what information to provide, if there is high-risk international transit in your itinerary.

Post-arrival procedure at Indian airports

The current post-arrival procedure for international arrivals at Indian airports is much less rigorous than that during the pandemic. All passengers of international flights to India are obligated to undergo a body temperature check (thermal screening) upon arrival, and only 2% of them are subject to post-arrival random COVID-19 testing . If you are in the 2%, your swab samples will be collected for random testing. You can leave the airport or take a connecting flight for onward domestic travel. Only asymptomatic children younger than 12 years are exempted from random testing in India.

‘What if my sample collected for random testing is found positive?’ Your swab sample will be sent for genomic testing at a government-affiliated laboratory. The test result will be communicated to you, and you will have to follow the standard protocol. ‘What if thermal screening detects COVID-19 symptoms in me?’ You will be isolated and tested at a designated medical facility at or outside the airport.

What is India’s post-arrival procedure for travelers from high-risk countries? The aforementioned post-arrival guidelines equally apply to travelers arriving in India from or through the high-risk countries. Besides, their pre-departure RT-PCR test report and the self-declaration form submitted on the Air Suvidha portal will be strictly verified on arrival in India.

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114 thoughts on “ india’s current guidelines for international arrivals from high-risk and non-risk countries ”.

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I have a Visa that expires in 2027.. Will I be able to fly into India from the U.S. with this visa? How long am I able to stay? I have a family there that I stay with each time I come… I am vaccinated with Moderna. I need to know what I have to do to come for a visit with them…

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Hi Team I will be travelling from Sharjah to Mumbai as final destination next week do I need to under go PCR test on arrival? As per above article UAE is exempted from pcr on Arrival can you please clarify my dought

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Hi Maria! Mumbai Airport does still follows the guidelines issued by the government of Maharashtra earlier. Therefore, you will have to take a self-paid RT-PCR test on arrival and undergo 14-day home quarantine.

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Do you have information if passengers (from countries at risk) still after 25th October have to wait for the result of the PCR test before being allowed to take a connecting flight.

Hi Swati! In our knowledge, travelers from the countries at risk don’t have to wait for the result of the test taken on arrival.

When is India going to address the issue of people who already have multi-entry visas… My visa don’t expire til 2027.. AM I going to be able to use this visa to come to India in December 2021? India needs to put out clear instructions as to what we are suppose to do to come for visit. I AM Vaccinated and just got my 3rd shot (a booster) I am USA Citizen. I need to know what to do… I would be flying from USA to Delhi

I found this on the Consulate of General India (this is the consulate in Houston, Texas)

The Government of India has decided to issue fresh tourist visas with effect from 15 October, 2021 for group tourism and from 15 November, 2021 for individual tourist travel. It may be noted that existing valid e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa, issued before 6 October 2021, will continue to remain suspended and travel on such visas is not permitted. Since individual travel on fresh tourist visa is allowed only from 15 November, applicants are advised not to send their application to the Consulate before 10 November, 2021. A Single Entry e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa valid for a stay of up to 30 days will be issued, which will have to be utilized within a period of 120 days from the date of issue. This visa will be issued on a gratis basis for a limited time once to each applicant. It may be noted that existing valid e-Tourist Visa/regular paper Tourist Visa issued before 6 October, 2021 will continue to remain suspended and travel on such visas is not permitted.

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Traveling from US to india via Middle East, do we still need to take a PCR test in Middle East to enter india? And there is no quarantine required for travelers from US right? One test taken in US prior to boarding and uploading in india’s air suvidha website is enough? Can you please confirm?

Hi Juliana! No test to be taken in the Middle East. If Mumbai Airport is your port of entry, you will have to take a self-paid RT-PCR test on arrival in spite of the test you will take in the US.

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For travelling in November from US to Mumbai via Dubai, does one need to undergo institutional quarantine if partially / not vaccinated? Are they still to conduct COVID tests after arrival despite of having negative RTPCR? Does Dubai halt add to the complication?

Hi Abee! There is no institutional quarantine in India. For travelers from the US, vaccination is still not a mandatory requirement for entry to India. As per Maharashtra’s guidelines, you need to take a self-paid RT-PCR test on arrival at Mumbai Airport.

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My wife and 11 month old are travelling November 2nd. I am travelling with my 5 year old on November 18. Do we all need to take a covid test. Myself and my wife are vaccinated in USA. Myself and my wife are green card holders and our kids are US citizens.

Hi Manikandan! Everyone traveling to India, irrespective of their age, citizenship and travel origin, has to take an RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to the scheduled departure.

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HI, Thank you for patiently answering everyone’s questions on these confusing directives from India.

I am thinking of traveling from US to Dubai to Chennai in November. Do I have to take a Covid test upon arrival? Is there minimum stay required in India? What are the quarantine requirement in Tamil Nadu? If one is fully vaccinated, does it make it easier in terms of quarantine requirements?

Hi Resnick! As per India’s revised guidelines for travelers from abroad, bot the US and Dubai are outside the government’s list of countries at risk. On submission of a self-declaration form on Air Suvidha, you will receive a copy of the filled form to the registered email ID. If it shows a green strip, you don’t need to undergo an RT-PCR test on arrival at Chennai Airport. There is no minimum stay requirement. No quarantine for asymptomatic travelers from the US.

It looks like my actual itenary will be US – Athens – dubai to chennai.

Does it change anything?

Hi Resnick! You have higher chances of being exempted from taking a test on arrival.

Does Chennai airport require TN Epass requirement?

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Hi, I am Pravin, will travel from Toronto with Negative RT-PCR test on 12th November to Ahmedabad via Abu Dhabi transit. Will I need to under go RT-PCR test at Ahmedabad being my final destination?

Hi Pravin! As per the revised guidelines that took effect on OCT 25, you are not required to take a test on arrival. Please note the local rules of the state may be different from the revised guidelines.

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I have a qatar airways flight from US to India with transit in doha. They just cancelled my flight. Do we know why are they doing this and what should I do? I need to be in India by next week and the reschedule options are crazy expensive.

Hi Anurag! The flight might have been cancelled due to low occupancy. If you are a customer of IndianEagle.com, please call our customer support helpline.

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I am US citizen and need to travel to India on Nov 15. Can I apply for Indian e tourist visa and travel? or is the travel not allowed on visitor visa

Hi Gaurav! You can apply for a fresh tourist visa for travel on or after NOV 15.

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Hello IndianEagle team, thanks for sharing the guidance, much appreciated!

I am planning to travel from US to Delhi via Amsterdam (Netherlands). Would I be required to take RT-PCR test upon arrival on Delhi airport? If so, can I exit after giving the sample, or will have to wait till a negative result arrives? My domestic flight departs around four hours after I arrive (both are on Terminal-3). It seems I’ll miss the flight if I’ll be required to wait till the negative result arrives. Looking forward to your guidance.

Thank you in advance!

Hi Mustafa! If you’re asymptomatic, you have higher chances of being exempted from taking a test on arrival at Delhi Airport. In case you are required to undergo a test, you won’t have to wait for the test result. So, no worries.

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Hi IndiaEagle team,

I have a flight from USA to Bangalore with one stop layover of 8 hrs in Dubai. Further i have a domestic connecting flight to Hyderabad after 4 hours in Bangalore airport. I am fully vaccinated with Pfizer vaccine.

I will be taking the RT PCR test within 72 hours of travel and upload on Air Suvidha.

I) Do I need to take any on arrival RT PCR test in Bangalore airport? Ii) will I be allowed to connect to the domestic flight to Hyderabad without any issues or testing requirements at Bangalore airport? iii) Is there any testing requirement on arriving in Hyderabad from Bangalore.?

Hi Siddharth! As per the revised guidelines, travelers arriving or transiting through the Middle East are not required to take a test on arrival if they are asymptomatic. No testing requirement at Hyderabad too.

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Hi, We are planning to travel from US to Chennai on December 4th. We are a family of 4, 2 adults and 2 young kids aged 9 and 14. Just would like to confirm current requirements. 1. Need to upload RT-PCR negative report which is taken 72 hours prior to boarding. Interms of calculating the 72 hours, my domestic flight boarding starts on Dec 4th at 1:36PM but my first international connection at Chicago is at 6PM

Question is, if we take the RT-PCR test at 2PM on December 1st would that be okay and then upload the results as soon as it arrives?

2. We are reading about the Tamil Nadu e-Pass, When should we need to fill out the e-pass, can we go ahead do that now and get that out of the way

3. We are transiting through Abu Dhabi, are we subject to on arrival RT-PCR test at Chennai?

Thanks for you help

Hi Viswanathan! As per India’s revised guidelines, you are not subject to a post-arrival RT-PCR test if you are asymptomatic. You can register for a TN e-pass within 7 days prior to your scheduled departure. If your itinerary starting from the first domestic airport to the final destination has only one PNR, you should take an RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to your scheduled travel from the first domestic airport in the US.

Thank you for the clarification . Much appreciated

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I’m a US citizen with OCI. I’m planning to travel to Hyd at the end of December. I’m not sure why there are few options available now to book. I see a couple of flight options with reasonable prices. One is flying from SFO to Istanbul to Muscat to Hyderabad. Another is via Doha-Colombo-Hyd. Are these flights part of air bubble to agreement to land in India or will they cancel them eventually? Any special requirements (additional covid tests etc.) for travel through Istanbul? Thank you.

Hi Krishna! You can choose to travel the route Doha-Colombo-Hyd and book the flight on our portal IndianEagle.com. This is part of the air bubble corridor. You may need a transit visa (ETA) for Colombo.

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Hello I am traveling usa to delhi via dubai (emirates)- with my wife and 2 kids {1 year (14 months) and 5 year old.}

I understand we still need the rt-pcr 72 hrs before departing under the new guidelines, but is there option for kids to be exempt using suvidha app?

Also is the molecule test that was mandatory at arrival in the past guidelines because of connecting flight in middle east(dubai) , has that ended? Can we just exit the airport on arrival? Or we still need to get the test?

Hi Sunny! Unfortunately, kids are not exempted from taking an RT-PCR test prior to traveling from the US. A post-arrival test is no more required for international travelers arriving from the US and transiting via the Middle East as per the revised guidelines if all of you are found asymptomatic on arrival at Delhi Airport.

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hi do I need e pass travel from uk to Bangalore

Hi Thomas! You must register on https://sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in/Sevasindhu/English for a travel pass.

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Hi, my parents and I are traveling in november from boston to mumbia via british airways, so it has a layover in heathrow. We are all vaccinated and will comply with air suvidha rules. Will we need to be re tested in mumbai at arrival? or quarantine at the airport? i have elderly, that is why i am concerned.

Hi Mahebub! If you are found asymptomatic during thermal screening, you don’t need to take a post-arrival test at Mumbai Airport and undergo any sort of quarantine.

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Hi, This is not clear what are rules for UK fully vaccinated arrival & what about kids ? Article says UK is in list of Risk & Category A both. I am travelling in December from UK to Mumbai then Ahmedabad. Do we have to take tests at mumbai airport? Thanks

Hi Pragnesh! Fully-vaccinated travelers from the UK, Germany and France are exempted from additional testing and quarantine in India. Make sure to upload your vaccination certificate and a negative RT-PCR test report on Air Suvidha within 72 hours prior to your scheduled departure from the UK.

Thanks for reply Indianeagle. We are planning to take test for all of us & have vaccine certificate for us. For kids only negative test is sufficient?

Hi Pragnesh! A negative RT-PCR test report is sufficient for kids traveling to India. FYI, kids below 5 years of age are exempted from taking an RT-PCR test before and after arrival in India.

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Hello. I will be traveling on November 18 th from USA to Bangalore via Paris . I am taking delta airlines . Do I need to get the RTPCR test done once I arrive at Bangalore

Hi Ranjani! Not required if you are found asymptomatic during thermal screening at BLR Airport.

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Hi there, If I want to travel for one week from USA to India, Is that a possibility? I notice 14 days self-monitoring for now. What is the rule if my trip s 7 days or less than 14 days. Thank you

Hi Mani! Self-monitoring of health is unlike home-quarantine. If you are fully vaccinated and asymptomatic, you are exempted from any sort of quarantine in India. So, you can travel back in a week of arrival.

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Hi IndianEagle

I have trip which has been planned for over a year and all the changes are confusing, could you clarify a few areas please. Myself and my wife are flying from UK to Bangalore, with a 7 hour layover to then transit on to Sri Lanka. We are both fully vaccinated and will have taken a PCR test 72 hours prior to leaving the UK. I have two issues currently with our planning 1. Issues regarding getting an e-Visa to travel, are these likely to be available again for UK residents soon or do we need to travel to an Indian High Commission in UK for paper visas? 2. Being fully vaccinated would we need a PCR/molecular test when arriving in Bangalore? If so do we need to await the 6-8 hours as stated or is this superseded by the Pct 25th update?

Hi Whisker! The UK citizens are currently barred from availing an e-tourist visa to India. But they can seek an Indian transit visa through the e-visa facility. Please be advised to go through https://www.evisasindia.org/transit-visa-for-india-guide/ . Fully-vaccinated travelers from the UK are exempted from additional testing on arrival in India if they are found asymptomatic during thermal screening.

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Hi, I am travelling from UK to Chennai on December 2021, do I need to take a swab test in airport after arrival and home quarantine? I am fully vaccinated and have proof of vaccination. Where do I apply for the TN e-pass? I will complete the Air Suvidha form and upload a negative RT-PCR test. Is there anything else I need to do? Thank you very much.

Hi Kunal! Fully-vaccinated travelers from the UK are exempted from additional testing and quarantine in India. Make sure to upload your vaccination proof and a negative RT-PCR test report on Air Suvidha. https://tnepass.tnega.org/ is where you can apply for a TN e-pass.

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HI can i carry printed documents like my proof of vaccine and PVR test result instead of downloading on air suvidha app, i am really struggling to download documents.

Hi Ashalata! You are not supposed to download documents from Air Suvidha. Rather, you are required to upload your vaccination proof and a negative RT-PCR report on Air Suvidha, which you will find on the website of Delhi Airport. You must upload and carry these documents.

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Hello.. What are rules as recovered Covid19 ? I hold a certificate from EU saying i recovered from Covid19 (immunity certificate) – can i enter with this ?

Hi Jesper! Despite having the recovery certificate, you need to take an RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to your scheduled travel to India. If you are fully-vaccinated, you won’t face any sort of quarantine in India.

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Hi, I will be traveling from US to Mumbai and then to Coimbatore in December with one PNR. I have layover in Mumbai for 8 hrs. My domestic flight to Coimbatore will be more than 72 hrs of RT-PCR test. Do i need to take new RT-PCR test in Mumbai to travel to Coimbatore?

Hi Swetha! The 72 hours of the RT-PCR test is not linked to your domestic flight to Coimbatore. It is counted prior to your scheduled departure on an international flight. So, no worries.

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Hi, we are flying on AA flight of JFK to Delhi next week for two vaccinated parents with a unvaccinated 4 year child. We are to stay in a hotel near the Delhi Airport then take flight to Kolkata following day. All 3 of us hold oci.

I’ve noticed on latest guidelines document of 7 day home quarantine for unvaccinated minors. Would you know if this will cause trouble in Delhi with planned one night hotel stay then onward domestic flight on next day? Or can this home quarantine be avoided by having her do the pcr test before leaving even when not required? Thanks

Hi Vijay! FYI, asymptomatic kids below 5 years of age are exempted from taking an RT-PCR test before and after arrival in India, irrespective whether they are vaccinated or not. In our knowledge, unvaccinated minors are not subject to home-quarantine in India if they are asymptomatic.

Thanks. Also I later found this flow chart on India’s Ministry of Affairs website which cleared out confusion as well, it clearly shows that the quarantine requirement is only if you are from a “country at risk”. Moreover it seems to show that they dont care for vaccination status at all if your not from a “country at risk” so from USA/Canada no requirement but it does matter from Europe, UK, etc which are on the list:

https://mea.gov.in/Images/french/Algorithmforrevis.pdf

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Hello Indian Eagle , What are rules as recovered Covid19 ? I hold a recovery letter from my medical provider saying I recovered from Covid19, can I enter with this ? and in spite of that, If I need to take test 72 hours within my departure and If I come out to be positive than, what will be the scenario?

Hi Jay! If you’re traveling to India from abroad, it is mandatory to take an RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to your scheduled travel to India.

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Hi, I am travelling from NewYork – Franfurt – Bengaluru on Dec 23rd. As per the new guidelines , do i need to take a self paid PCR test at BLR and wait for results before leaving the airport, even though i am fully vaccinated and provide RT-PCT negative at the time of boarding?

Hi Sella! As of now, the state government of Karnataka has made post-arrival RT-PCR testing mandatory for travelers arriving from or through South Africa, Botswana and Hong Kong. Your travel is still three weeks away. We will keep sharing latest updates on our Twitter page.

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Hey great article! Thank you for the info. For those not fully vaccinated what is the quarantine requirement? does it have to happen in a special hotel? What if I don’t have a home to do it in? Thanks!

Hi Trina! Those not fully vaccinated are subjected to a self-paid RT-PCR test on arrival in India. If they are found negative, they will undergo 7-day home quarantine in their final destination. Institutional quarantine applies only if the result is positive. In case of having no residence, you can home-quarantine yourself at a hotel.

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I am traveling WAS-FRA-DEL-BHO on the 5th of December. Am I required to take RT-PCR in Delhi and wait for the results before boarding connecting flight? Are the RAPID PCR test accepted in this case? Also, will we have to quarantine for 7 days after reaching destination. FWIW, we are fullly vaccinated.

Hi Sachin! Usually, fully-vaccinated travelers from the US are exempt from post-arrival COVID-19 testing, except at Mumbai Airport. But, only 2% of total passengers of a flight arriving from the US will be tested randomly on arrival at other airports in India. If you fall in 2%, you will have to give your swab sample for a non-payable RT-PCR test at Delhi Airport. If you are found asymptomatic during thermal screening at Delhi Airport, you will be allowed to take the connecting flight after giving your swab sample. No quarantine. You shall only self-monitor your health for 14 days.

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Hi, Thanks for the article. I wanted to make sure the rules are updated as of Nov 30, 2021. I am fully vaccinated and I have a direct flight from USA to Delhi. Do I have to undergo 7 day quarantine?

Can you please clarify?

Hi Achal! If you are found asymptomatic during thermal screening at Delhi Airport, you will be given exemption from home-quarantine. You will only have to self-monitor your health for 14 days post arrival.

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Thanks a bunch for your updates on the covid protocol. I am fully vaccinated traveling on Dec 2nd from SF to Delhi and connecting to Bangalore after a 5 hour layover. As per the new guidelines issued by Karnataka yesterday, do I still need to take a RT-PCR test on arrival at BLR and quarantine for 7 days even though I am fully vaccinated?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi Alex! Usually, fully-vaccinated travelers from the US are exempt from post-arrival COVID-19 testing, except at Mumbai Airport. But, only 2% of total passengers of a flight arriving from the US will be tested randomly on arrival at other airports in India. If you fall in 2%, you will have to give your swab sample for a non-payable RT-PCR test at Delhi Airport. If you are found asymptomatic during thermal screening at BLR Airport, no additional testing and quarantine. You shall only self-monitor your health for 14 days.

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Sorry but this is confusing. You indicate her that US travelers to Mumbai will require a PCR test on arrival. But in reply to another question below, you say that vaccinated travelers are exempt from arrival PCR testing in Mumbai. So the 2% applies to Mumbai or is it true only for other airports? Thanks!

Hi John! Initially, Maharashtra made post-arrival testing mandatory for everyone traveling to Mumbai from abroad. With effect from December 2, 2021, this regulation has been revoked for fully-vaccinated travelers arriving from countries not at risk. 2% of the total passengers of every flight from a country not at risk will be randomly tested at any entry airport in India.

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I am traveling on Saturday Dec 4. My itinerary is: Greensboro NC to LaGuardia to Montreal on American Airlines, then from Montreal to Doha to Cochin on Qatar Airways.

I was told I need an RT PCR test 72 hours before my trip. I have been receiving conflicting information: do I calculate 72 hours from the start of my domestic flight from Greensboro to LaGuardia, from the flight from LaGuardia to Montreal (my first international flight, or from Montreal to Doha?

Hi Promod! You need to take an RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to your scheduled departure on an international flight from the US and that is LaGuardia to Montreal.

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If my flight is connecting through Amsterdam, but my origin is US, do I have to do the 7 day quarantine?

Hi Kayal! If you are fully-vaccinated and if you are found asymptomatic in thermal screening on arrival, you will be allowed to go home and self-monitor your health for 14 days post arrival. Please note Mumbai/Pune is your first port of entry in India, the rules are different.

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Hi, I’m travelling from Frankfurt to Bangalore on 10th Dec. I have connecting flight to Mangalore with 6 Hour Transit time. Since I have to wait for RTPCR test result, is the 6Hr. transit time is enough? Is it recommended to take appointment for rtpcr testing? What are the quarantine rules for travelers from Germany in Karnataka?

Thank you !

Hi Suman! If you choose to take a rapid RT-PCR test on arrival at BLR Airport, then 6-hr layover is sufficient. FYI, a rapid RT-PCR test costs approximately Rs. 5000 per person and the result is available in 1-2 hours. You can pre-book the test online. If you test negative, no institutional quarantine. Only 7-day home quarantine.

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Hi, I have booked a flight in etihad airways from USA to Abu Dhabi to Bangalore in Dec last week. I’m an Indian passport holder living in USA. will it be a problem? Is India allowing passengers from Abu Dhabi originated from USA? as per the India Air bubble agreement, it says below ( https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/en/about-air-transport-bubbles ) Only Passengers originating from UAE or any country in South America or Africa should be allowed to travel on flights from UAE to India.

Hi Vinay! You can travel on Etihad Airways from USA to India. We booked Etihad flights for many of our customers and they traveled to their destinations in India hassle-free.

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Hi traveling from UK to India via Kuwait (transit time 3 hrs) and arriving airport is Hyderabad Dec 16. I see you mention we can prebook RT-pcr test online. Where can we boom for it? Any website? If there is a website is it same for all airports in India? Or respective airport have their own website to book online? If so what is the website to pre-book online test at Hyderabad airport

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Hi, I have booked a flight with Virgin Atlantic flight from New York to Delhi via London. I am fully vaccinated and will upload the pre-departure negative Covid test. I won’t be stepping out of the international transit passenger zone in London. Will I need to take an on arrival test? Thanks.

Hi Siddharth! As per the clarification from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, you are exempted from mandatory post-arrival testing if you are fully vaccinated and asymptomatic. But only 2% of the total passengers of every flight from a country not at risk, such as the US, will be tested randomly.

Going Newark to Mumbai nonstop on Dec 17. Fully vaccinated. With the new rules now following omicron, will we have a mandatory 7 day home quarantine in Mumbai. Alternately, if we choose to fly to Chennai – either right after Mumbai arrival, or after 3 days at home in Mumbai, can we do that? Or will the 7 day quarantine come in the way if we leave Mumbai airport? We heard that there are exceptions for short stays. Appreciate any advice, thank you.

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Hi, I am going to Bengaluru from San Francisco with a transit stop in Dubai on Dec 25. Layover at Dubai is about 27 hours. I plan to visit dubai during this time. I am an indian passport holder with US green card. I will complete and upload RT-PCR test results to air suvidha 72 hours before departure at SFO. Do I still need to take the covid test on arrival on Bengaluru as I stayed in dubai for more than a day? Thanks

Hi Sunil! The UAE is not yet among the countries that the government of India has identified as countries at risk. Hence, in our knowledge, you may not be needed to take a test on arrival at BLR airport if you are fully vaccinated and asymptomatic. FYI, only 2% of the total passengers of a flight from a country not at risk will be tested randomly on arrival at any airport in India. If you’re identified for random testing, you can leave the airport or take a connecting domestic flight after giving your swab sample.

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Hi, I have a domestic flight which starts at Noon and then international flight from JFK to DOH to AMD. Flight from JFK starts 9.30pm. When do i need to schedule my RT-PCR test? Within 72 hrs of my first leg of the journey which starts at Noon? Or within 72 hrs of my international flight from JFK which starts at 9.30pm?

Hi Tarang! You can take an RT-PCR test within 72 hours prior to your international flight from JFK.

So even if i have single ticket (same PNR), i need to calculate 72 hrs from the start of international flight and not the first domestic leg?

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I am getting my pcr test done before travelling fro usa to mumbai Is this test same as Rtpcr.

Hi Ruchi! It may be the same. Make sure that the negative report must mention RT-PCR.

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Hi Are OCI card holder travellers from US to Mumbai transiting through London, UK subject to 7 day home quarantine ?

We are not changing airport in London – will be in the airside all the time (5 hour transit)

Hi Krish! If you are fully-vaccinated, COVID negative and asymptomatic, you are exempt to home-quarantine in India.

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Hi, I am going to Hyderabad from Los Angeles via Doha on Dec 28. The layover at Doha is about 17 hours. I am an Indian passport holder with H1B. I will complete and upload RT-PCR test results to air suvidha 72 hours before departure at LAX. Here are my questions:

– Do I have to get a Covid Test in Doha again? – Do I still need to take the on-arrival Covid Test at Hyderabad airport?

Hi Sameera! In our knowledge, taking a test is not mandatory during transit/layover at Doha Airport if you don’t leave the immigration area/transit area. Both the US and Qatar being not in the risk category, you are exempt to mandatory post-arrival testing. But if you are found symptomatic in thermal screening, if you are unvaccinated/partially vaccinated, or if you are identified among the 2% of total passengers arriving from a country not at risk (for random testing), your swab sample will be collected for a test before you leave the airport.

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Hi I am flying to Mumbai from Australia next week with a layover of 5 hours in Sri Lanka. I am fully vaccinated but my daughter who is 9 years old is unvaccinated. We both will get tested within 72 hours prior to flying. Does my daughter need to get tested again on arrival at Mumbai Airport? If yes do I have to book an appointment in advance and will she have to be quarantined at home even if RTPCR is negative. Thanks

Hi Usha! Pre-booking a post-arrival test is mandatory for travelers from countries at risk. Neither Australia nor Sri Lanka is in the risk category. If you (though vaccinated) or your daughter is found symptomatic in thermal screening on arrival, a test will be conducted.

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Hi, My cousin tested positive for covid 3 days back. His 14 days isolation period ends on Dec 31st . When can he fly from Toronto to New Delhi via Air Canada. Also, does he need to get a travel RT PCR test ?. My understanding, it will come positive regardless ,for several weeks. Kindly clarify. Thanks

Hi Ranu! As per the government of India’s guidelines, you must have a negative RT-PCR test report to travel to India.

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Hello Indianeagle,

Thanks for this amazing site which is providing more information than airline website.

I have upcoming travel from US to India on Dec 30 2021 via London British airways and return trip from India to USA via London on Jan 3rd week of 2022 by British Airways.

We are green card holder with full vaccinated and having Indian passport holder, will outbound travel from India to U.S via London is Allowed or Not . Please do let us know on recent travel policy .

Hi Kumar! Outbound travel from India to the US via London is allowed for Indian passport holders. May we know the flight number (s) in your itinerary from India to the US?

Thanks for your reply. Here is the details:::

Onward travel from US to India via London- Last week of Dec 2021 BA192 (Dallas to London) and BA 119 (London to Bangalore)

Outbound travel from India to US (via London) – 3rd week of Jan,2022 Bangalore to London (BA 118) and London to Phoenix (BA 289).

I had booked my flight with American airlines, where they say as on date, I am eligible to travel from India to US via London, where British airways website says I can’t travel Outbound travel from India to U.S via London.

Not sure, which airlines is correct here….Please do let us know, whether we can make round trip from US to India (via london) being a Green card holder and fully vaccinated.

However, when we check with British Airways website & spoke to their Customer service team as part of Entry Additional Requirement, it was told to us by British Airways team and their website info that we are NOT eligible to travel (Indian Citizen -Out bound Travel from India). https://www.britishairways.com/en-us/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements

——-Below Details from British Airways as Additional Requirement which states we are NOT ELIGIBLE—————————————————————————

India Travel eligibility Only customers meeting the criteria below, can travel between India and the UK on a British Airways flight. Please make sure you qualify before travel: Outbound flights from India: You must check if you are eligible to travel from India. You will not be allowed to board your flight if you do not meet these requirements. Indian nationals Due to India’s air travel agreement with the UK, please be aware that Indian nationals can only travel with British Airways from India to the UK, Ireland and Cayman Islands and must hold a valid visa. India nationals, regardless of foreign residency status, are not allowed to travel further to any other countries, unless their spouse is a foreign national or they are a seaman travelling with authorised documentation from the Ministry of Shipping.

Also not sure whether British airways -Covid19 information as Additional requirement is updated as on date or it is old info where BA website needs to update.

Hi Kumar! American Airlines and British Airways are codeshare partners. In our knowledge, you can travel from India on flights ticketed by American Airlines, though operated by BA.

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I have an upcoming travel in January from USA to Mumbai with transit in Amsterdam. What are the current rules for testing upon arrival and home quarantine for transiting through Amsterdam (Netherlands) which in I believe a At risk country. We are fully vaccinated traveling with a 4 year old.

Hi Jay! As of today, fully-vaccinated, COVID-negative and asymptomatic travelers arriving from the US and transiting in Europe (without leaving the immigration area of the transit airport in a country at risk) are not bound to post-arrival testing and home-quarantine. Please note the regulations may be revised any time given the volatile scenario.

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Hi IndianEagle, US citizen, fully vaccinated and Boosted (3 vaccine doses) traveling to Mumbai via Dubai (transit only, 3 hour connection time) in Mid January 2022. Upon arrival in Mumbai , will be going to Pune via private car. Final destination is Pune. Am I subject to mandatory 7-day home quarantine rule upon reaching Pune? Thanks,

Hi Vee Kay! 7-day home quarantine is mandatory for only those final destination is Mumbai. So, those traveling to Pune may not face home-quarantine if they are asymptomatic.

Thanks IndianEagle, However, I would be subjected to home quarantine in Mumbai, if I get out of the airport, right?

The guidance from MahaGovt says such passengers will not be allowed to use public transport and the DistrictCollector of Mumbai will arrange the transportation from them. Does that mean private transportation will not be allowed? thanks again for your feedback.

Hi Vee Kay! Private transportation is allowed for road travel from Mumbai Airport to any other part of the state. If you reside or stay in Mumbai, only then you will be subjected to mandatory home-quarantine.

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Hello Indian Eagle – Our flight is on Jan 11th and will be travelling with 4 year old and 10 month old. Do they need to have RTPCR test or kids under 5 are exempt? Also when we should we take the covid test and submit Air suvidha ? Wea re planning to take the test on Jan 10th and submit air suvidha on 11th before our flight. Please advise if the form needs to be submitted early.

Hi Priya! As of now, kids under 5 years of age are exempt from taking an RT-PCR test before and after arrival. Travelers above five years of age are required to take an RT-PCR test, upload the negative report and submit a self-declaration form on Air Suvidha. Make sure to fill out and submit the self declaration form a few hours before your flight. Please note you can provide the details of your kids as co-travelers in the same self-declaration form.

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Do I still need to fill out a passenger locator form for travel? Everything you need to know

By Abigail Malbon

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Travel restrictions have changed constantly since the pandemic began in 2020, but one of the most consistent rules until recently was filling out a passenger locator form. The form was introduced in 2020 as a way to keep track of those returning to the UK in case they tested positive for Covid, or came into contact with someone who did. In 2021, it was updated to include information on vaccines .

However, with travel rules in the UK now lifted, do travellers still need to complete a passenger locator form before flying into the UK? Here’s what you need to know.

Do I need to fill out a passenger locator form for the UK?

No – since 18 March 2022, there have been no travel restrictions for anyone flying into the UK, regardless of whether they're fully vaccinated or not .

Transport secretary Grant Shapps announced that the rules would be lifted on Twitter in mid-March, writing: ‘All remaining Covid travel measures, including the Passenger Locator Form and tests for all arrivals, will be stood down for travel to the UK from 4am on 18 March. These changes are possible due to our vaccine rollout and mean greater freedom in time for Easter.’

While that means you don't need to do anything Covid-related when flying into the UK, it's always worth checking government advice before your trip. Some have suggested that the passenger locator form will be kept as an option, and could be brought back if Covid cases were to rise again.

Which countries do I need to fill out a passenger locator form for?

Some countries, including some in the EU, will require you to complete their version of a locator form before entering. However, since Tuesday 15 March 2022 Greece has not required travellers to fill in a form before entry, and Spain no longer requires those who are fully vaccinated to complete a form. Italy also dropped the requirement in early May 2022, while Portugal no longer requires travellers to fill in a form for entry. 

For now, it’s best to carefully check the rules for your destination before you travel.

Are there any Covid travel rules I need to follow?

Testing, quarantining and now passenger locator forms are no more, meaning travel is easier than it has been since early 2020. For now, though, some airline and airport rules − such as mask-wearing on some planes and in terminals − are expected to stay in place. You will, of course, need to follow the rules of the destination you’re travelling to. As always, it's best to check before you fly to familiarise yourself with rules. 

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Delhi Airport makes International Arriving process easy by developing a contact-less solution in collaboration with Ministry of Civil Aviation for all passengers coming to India.

We at Delhi Airport, are continuously making the passenger’s journey seamless by introducing contact-less initiatives at all points possible. To make the journey more convenient and comfortable, we have introduced Self-Reporting and Exemption Forms for all International arriving passengers for contact-less and hassle-free journey. Therefore, all international arriving passengers coming to India can apply online through Delhi Airport.

Delhi Airport has developed an online system for passengers to submit mandatory Self-Declaration form / Self-Reporting Form to declare their current health status. There is no such time capping for the Self Reporting Form.

The mandatory self- reporting application will be forwarded to the Airport Health Organisation (APHO) under the Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Passengers can then refer to their email inbox for the updated application document.

Using the Self Reporting application’s request number, passengers can auto-fill the application for exemption or vice versa.

Passengers can apply online to seek exemption from mandatory Institution Quarantine under five categories

  • Pregnant women
  • Suffered a death in the family 
  • Suffering from serious illness (Description to be provided) 
  • Parents accompanied by children below 10 years
  • Covid-19 negative certificate (attach RT PCR test only)

According to the selected category, passengers must also upload the supporting documents:

  • Pregnant woman - Attach doctor’s recommendation letter
  • Parents accompanied by children below 10 years - Attach passport copy
  • Suffering from serious illness - Attach medical certificate
  • Suffered a death in the family - Attach death/doctor certificate; Family as defined by the Indian Government consists of Spouse, Children, Sibling, Parents & Grandparents only
  • Attach RT-PCR negative report or a copy of RT-PCR tests where results are awaited

Please note, Exemption Request form to be filled and submitted online with supporting documents 72 hrs before boarding flight. Exemption Requests will be approved or rejected online by respective state authorities.   All International Arriving Passengers with their onward domestic air travel must carry RT-PCR negative report. 

State Authorities at the first port of entry will review exemption requests of all international arriving passengers.

 For example – if you are travelling from New York to Gurgaon or Noida via Delhi, your application will be actioned by Delhi Government. 

If the respective state government approves the application, the passenger shall undergo 14 days home quarantine in the address provided in the form.

If the respective state government rejects the application, the passenger shall undergo the institutional quarantine as per the govt. norms at the approved centre. Refer to the Important Quarantine Guidelines to know more about the institutional quarantine. Passengers can also submit group online requests through the same form for the entire family travelling in the same flight.

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General information about entry requirements.

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Enquire in good time about the currently applicable entry requirements* for your destination. This will give you enough time to ensure that your travel documents comply with the entry requirements of your destination or to make an application for the necessary visa or the necessary travel permit. It is your responsibility to find out about and to bring along the stipulated documents. 

All passengers have the option of enquiring about entry requirements at the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

Detailed information about entry requirements, passport requirements, and last-minute country specific adjustments can be found in the IATA Travel Centre.

Entry requirements of individual destinations

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US entry requirements

Find out in good time about the entry requirements of the USA and check whether you meet the requirements for a visa-free entry.

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Entry within the Schengen Area

You can find information here about the free movement of persons within the Schengen Area in Europe.

Current Covid-19 entry requirements for your trip

The entry requirements for individual countries can still change at short notice. 

You can find here the most important information for entry into your destination country, the latest advice about Covid-19 test certificates, as well as local quarantine stipulations.

To do this, enter your departure and destination airport here.

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Frequently asked questions about entry requirements

Where can i find further information about the entry requirements for my destination.

The Foreign Office of your country also has country-specific travel information and safety hints available for you.

For German citizens there is the option of obtaining information on the website of the Federal Foreign Office . Please note that visa, transit, and entry requirements are specific to each country and can change at short notice.

Where can I find information about identity documents and visas?

Be sure to find out about identity document requirements and about the visa regulations of your destination. The embassy of the country in question or your tour operator can provide information.

When you receive a visa, check whether it is valid for the entire length of your stay. Different requirements apply depending on the country with regard to entry and customs clearance for animals, vehicles, or cultural goods.

The IATA Travel Centre provides an overview of the necessary travel documents of your destination country.  

For which countries do I require an electronic travel permit?

A visa is necessary for entry to many countries. Several countries, e.g. the USA, Canada, and India, offer an electronic travel permit for certain nationalities that simplifies entry.

The electronic travel permit must be applied for and authorised before the start of the journey; authorisation can take several days in particular countries.

Below you will find links for a few selected Lufthansa destinations:

What is API data and how is it transferred?

Airlines are obliged to transfer passenger data to the authorities. This takes place via the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS), among others.    

Authorities of some countries, such as the USA and Russia, also additionally demand the transfer of passenger data from flights that cross their territory.

You are obliged to transfer complete and correct information to the authorities. You can enter this in advance at lufthansa.com. If this is not possible, the data will be collected during the check-in process.

What must I consider in the case of entry and exit for children?

In some countries special regulations apply to the entry or exit of minors, who are traveling unaccompanied or accompanied only by a parent or another adult. Countries such as Brazil, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, and Italy demand a signed consent form from the parents. 

Enquire in good time at the consulate concerned whether and which documents are necessary for your child’s entry and exit country. Entry or exit can be refused if documents are missing or incorrect.

* Lufthansa endeavours to always make the most up-to-date information available to you; however, in the case of entry requirements, it involves official regulations which are outside the airline’s discretion. As entry regulations are constantly changing in individual countries, Lufthansa accepts no liability for the validity of the information provided.

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Ministry of Civil Aviation mandates Air Suvidha Portal for Ease of Travelling Air Suvidha intends to provide hassle-free, queue free, and convenient air travel to all international passengers Air Suvidha portal assisted 2,51,210 passengers from 1st to 05th Dec 2021 Over 1 crore passengers have been benefitted from the Air Suvidha portal since August 2020

To ensure the smooth passage of international travellers arriving in India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has mandated contactless self-declaration at Air Suvidha Portal . The Air Suvidha portal was launched in August 2020 and now has been strengthened to accommodate travel guidelines issued on 30 November 2021 . Air Suvidha is first of its kind digital portal for easing international passenger arrival in India. This portal developed by MOCA aids passengers in providing their details of travel and final stay along with RTPCR, Vaccination status etc. In today’s time, this helps state officials in contact tracing. The implementation of the Air Suvidha intends to provide hassle-free, queue free, and convenient air travel to all international passengers arriving in India . Air Suvidha portal has already assisted2,51,210 passengers from 1 st Dec 2021 to 05 th Dec 2021 since the updating of the new travel guidelines on 30 th November 2021. Furthermore, over1 crore passengershave been benefitted from the Air Suvidha portal since its launch in August 2020.

To ensure the necessary prevention of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, the exemption forms from the Air Suvidha portal have been discontinued, and filling of the details have been made compulsory for all international passengers arriving in India.All international passengers arriving in India are mandated to declare their current health status prior to boarding on the Air Suvidha Portal along with the required documents: Copy of Passport, PCR Negative Certificate from a Test conducted within 72 hours of departure and the Vaccination Certificate. For immigration, the copy received in e-mail is essential on arrival in India and has to be verified at the APHO counter.

Updates made to make Air Suvidha friendlier for passengers and health/State officials

  • All applications from ‘at risk’ countries are marked with H and red band and others are green. This helps in smooth on arrival segregation and processing. This list is dynamically updated to keep up with MOHFW updates.
  • Application also takes into account countries visited in the last 14 days to highlight ‘at risk’ applications. This field is also made into multi-select drop-down option for standardization.
  • Standardization of fields by providing drop-down list E.g. district and state for address.
  • Updated FAQ list and customer care link along with the latest advisory at the start of the portal.
  • For ‘At Risk’ countries passengers are advised to pre-book their test on arrival test and the link to respective testing facility is provided to the passengers on SDF submission.

All international passengers are mandated to follow the below measures arriving/transiting from Countries at-risk

•           Submit self-declaration form on Air Suvidha portal

•           Upload negative RT-PCR report (conducted within 72 hrs. before the journey)

•           Post-arrival COVID-19 test at arriving Airport (self-paid)

•           Home quarantine for 7 days,

•           Re-test on the 8th day and if negative, self-health monitoring for next 7 days

List of Countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India,including post-arrival testing (Countries at-risk)(Updated as on 6th December 2021)

1. Countries in Europe including The United Kingdom

2. South Africa

4. Botswana

7. Mauritius

8. New Zealand

9. Zimbabwe

10. Singapore

11. Tanzania

12. Hong Kong

Air Suvidha Portal Link: https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration

For more details, visit: https://bit.ly/NewTravelGuidelinesOct2021

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Entry requirements

This advice reflects the UK Government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in India set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the  High Commission of India in London or another Indian consulate in the UK .

COVID-19 rules

There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering India.

Passport validity requirements

Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into India.

Your passport must also: - have 2 blank pages for your visa

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

Apply for the right type of visa for the purpose of your travel.

You need a visa to travel to India unless you are an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholder.

India has a number of visa categories. Make sure you get the right visa for the purpose and duration of your travel.

Penalties for having the wrong visa can include refusal of entry or deportation. This may also include not being allowed to enter India in the future.

For latest information on Indian visas and immigration requirements, see the  e-FRRO online portal (part of the Indian Foreigners Registration Office), the  Bureau of Indian Immigration website  and  Indian Ministry of External Affairs website .

Applying for a visa or e-visa

Find out how to apply for a visa from the Indian Bureau of Immigration Depending on your requirements you may be able to apply for:

  • regular (paper) visa
  • e-visa (make sure to check the website’s ‘FAQs’ for restrictions on airports and seaports of entry)

Check your eligibility and any restrictions before you apply and allow plenty of time for your application to be processed.

More information is available from the website of High Commission of India in London .

Applicants of Pakistani origin

If you are of Pakistani origin, a British-Pakistan dual national, or holding a National Identity Card for overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), the visa processing time will be substantially longer than other visa applications. More information is available from the High Commission of India in London .

If you are a British-Pakistan dual national, you must apply for an Indian visa on your Pakistani passport. If you have renounced your Pakistani nationality or cancelled your Pakistani passport, you will need to submit documentary proof of this.

Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders

If you hold a valid Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card, you can use this, along with your valid British passport to visit India. You do not need a visa. If you have a Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) card, you will need to convert it to an OCI card. More information is available from the  High Commission of India in London  and the  Indian Bureau of Immigration .

Arrival, registration, and extensions

If you plan to stay in India for more than 180 days and do not hold an OCI card, register within 14 days of arrival with the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) . You could be denied permission to leave if you do not do this. Check if you are required to  register your arrival .

Overstaying in India on a visa is an offence. Make sure you leave the country before your visa expires or get an official extension if needed. More information is available on the Indian Bureau of Immigration website.

If you’re hospitalised

If you or someone you’re travelling with has a short-term Tourist Visa and is hospitalised, you may be able to extend or ‘convert’ to a Medical Visa .

Exit requirements

You will pass through immigration as you depart India. Officials will check when you entered the country. If you do not have an entry stamp, for example if you have a newly issued passport, you will need to apply for special exit visa before you travel. This must be done online and can take between five and fifteen working days for straightforward applications. Factor this into your timeframe to leave India when you are booking flights. For further information see the  e-FRRO online portal (part of the Indian Foreigners Registration Office).

Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)

At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and vaccination certificates you may need on TravelHealthPro (from the UK’s National Travel Health Network and Centre).

Depending on your circumstances, these may include:

  • yellow fever

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare also provides  vaccination guidance and data .

Accommodation

By law, hotels, hostels and other accommodation providers must register the stay of foreign guests with the Foreigners’ Regional Registration Office (FRRO) using a “C Form”.  Please ask your accommodation provider to ensure they have done so.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of India . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Satellite phones and listening devices

It is illegal to possess and operate satellite phones in India without a licence. British nationals have been arrested for bringing them into the country without prior permission. You can contact the Indian Department of Telecommunication to request a licence .

You may also need prior permission from the Indian authorities to bring equipment like listening or recording devices, radio transmitters, powerful cameras, or binoculars into India. You can ask the High Commission of India in London for advice.

Taking money into India

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  1. Visas, Documents and Travel Tips

    All You Need to Know About Visa, Documents, and Travel Tips. We are excited about your upcoming trip with us, and we promise to make it memorable and seamless. Before leaving for the airport, please check if you have your documents in place. Also, read Air India's travel advisory for various airports and cities across India and the world.

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    For the best view, switch to portrait mode where the magic happens! Manage your booking details and more by entering your Booking Reference Number or PNR and last name as given in your travel itinerary. Refer to booking details.

  3. Documents to carry for Domestic and International Travel

    For domestic travel in India, please carry your ticket and a valid proof-of-identity document. Acceptable proof of identification documents are. Passport. Voter ID card. Aadhaar card. PAN card. Driver's licence. ID card with photo issued by the central or state government, public sector undertakings, local bodies, or public limited companies.

  4. PDF Self Reporting Form to Be Filled by All International Passengers

    All persons coming to India are required to fill-up this Proforma in duplicate & submitting a copy each to Health and Immigration Counter. Personal Information Contact Address in India for All Travelers: 1 Name of the passenger 2 Seat No. 3. Flight No. 4 Passport No. 5 Nationality 6 Age 7 Date of Arrival 8 Port of

  5. International Travellers Arriving In India Have To Fill This Form

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    Before you travel to England you must: • take a pre-departure COVID-19 test - to be taken in the 3 days before you travel to England • book and pay for day 2 and day 8 COVID-19 tests - to be taken after arrival in England • complete your passenger locator form - any time in the 48 hours before you arrive in England

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  9. PDF Government of India Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Guidelines

    Form on the Air Suvidha portal, uploaded the negative RT-PCR test report. vii. At the time of boarding the flight, only asymptomatic travellers will be allowed to board after thermal screening. viii. All passengers shall be advised to download Aarogya Setu app on their mobile devices. A.3. During Travel ix.

  10. Current Guidelines for International Travelers to India: Air Suvidha

    Air Suvidha for International Travel to India. After 40 days of being eliminated with effect from 21 November 2022, the Air Suvidha portal has been reinstated for travelers coming from or transiting in the high-risk countries. Whether you need to fill out an Air Suvidha form online or not, it depends on your travel origin and international transit.

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    Travel restrictions have changed constantly since the pandemic began in 2020, but one of the most consistent rules until recently was filling out a passenger locator form. The form was introduced in 2020 as a way to keep track of those returning to the UK in case they tested positive for Covid, or came into contact with someone who did.

  12. Air Suvidha: Safe Arrival of International Passengers

    All International Arriving Passengers with their onward domestic air travel must carry RT-PCR negative report. State Authorities at the first port of entry will review exemption requests of all international arriving passengers. For example - if you are travelling from New York to Gurgaon or Noida via Delhi, your application will be actioned ...

  13. Download Medical Information Form (MEDIF)

    Additional oxygen supply on board the aircraft. Extra space for leg elevation. To use medical equipment on the flight. On-ground or in-flight medical assistance. Download and fill the Medical Information Form for obtaining medical clearance or seeking special needs and assistance before boarding Air India flights.

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  15. Ministry of Civil Aviation mandates Air Suvidha Portal for Ease of

    The implementation of the Air Suvidha intends to provide hassle-free, queue free, and convenient air travel to all international passengers arriving in India. Air Suvidha portal has already assisted2,51,210 passengers from 1 st Dec 2021 to 05 th Dec 2021 since the updating of the new travel guidelines on 30 th November 2021. Furthermore, over1 ...

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    All arrivals must submit a self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha portal before they travel, and upload your negative PCR result (taken 72 hours before travel). You will also need to print ...

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  18. Air India Flights and Destinations

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    Download your Travel Certificate. For bookings older than 18 months, bookings with Infants and for partially travelled journeys, please contact Customer Happiness. PNR/Booking Reference No *. PNR/Booking Reference No *. Name (First or Last)/Email *. Name (First or Last)/Email *.

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