For customers from India to Abu Dhabi:

1. Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Abu Dhabi

i. Holders of all type of visa and/or entry permission granted by the appropriate authority in the United Arab Emirates with valid proof of WHO approved vaccination and generate QR code from the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals or register on the ICA Smart UAE APP (Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the ICA Smart App)) (i.e., valid resident visa, employment visa, short stay/long stay visa, visit visa, residence visa newly issued from Abu Dhabi only).

ii. Holders of newly issued employment and resident visas issued from other emirates other than Abu Dhabi shall not be allowed

2. Visa on arrival facility is available for Indian Nationals travelling to Abu Dhabi provided they:

i. have a visitor visa or a green card issued by the Unites States, or

ii. a residence visa issued by the United Kingdom or Europe union

3. Passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Abu Dhabi. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 48 Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.

4. Negative PCR certificate held by the passenger must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station.

Note: Children under 12 years are exempted from pre-COVID test

5. Passengers are also mandatorily required to undergo a rapid PCR test within 6 hours of departure at the airport.

6. Vaccinated passengers shall not be required to undergo quarantine however will have to undergo a PCR test on arrival and on day 4 and day 8 or depending on their duration of stay.

7. Unvaccinated passengers shall be subject to 12 day mandatory institutional or home quarantine as deemed fit by the authorities and undergo COVID‑19 PCR testing on arrival in Abu Dhabi. Passengers shall also be required to wear tracking medical wristband.

8. All passengers transiting Abu Dhabi, must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Abu Dhabi or less as per the requirements of the final destination. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 72 Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.

9. The negative PCR certificate held by the passenger must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station.

10. Vaccination only applies to passengers who are aged 16 years and older.

11. All passengers must download and register on the ALHOSN App

12. All passengers are also required to download the UAE Fast Track on their smart phones.

 Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the UAE Fast Track app.

For passengers from Abu Dhabi to India 

1. Below passengers are permitted to travel to India:

a. Stranded Indian nationals

b. All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding UAE passports

c. UAE nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020

2. Passengers departing from Abu Dhabi are required to be in possession of valid negative RT-PCR certificate issued no more than 96 hours before departure. Physical copy of the certificate is required to be submitted to the airline staff at the time of check-in.

3. Children under 12 years are exempted from pre-covid test.

4. As per extant government regulations, passengers are permitted to travel to India from the United Kingdom only on a direct flight. Passengers shall not be allowed to travel to India through a transit airport of another country.

5. Passengers are required to download the Aarogya Setu App.

For passengers from India to Colombo:

1. Any traveller arriving in Sri Lanka who is fully vaccinated with both doses of any Covid vaccination, fourteen days prior to departure from the country of origin, will be permitted to enter Sri Lanka without undergoing a PCR test on arrival.

2. Travellers of two years and above arriving in Sri Lanka should mandatorily carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English language done within 72 hours prior to departure.

3. Fully vaccinated travellers are permitted to explore Sri Lanka freely.

4. Full health guidelines issued by Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka, be can be found on below link.

http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/news_read_more.php?id=999

For Passengers from India to Dubai:

Effective 05^th AUG 21, UAE government has approved the following categories of passenger's entry into the UAE : 

1. Valid Dubai resident visa holders and UAE nationals.

2. Dubai visa holders must apply for pre‑entry approval through General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) via link https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitService.aspx and hold a “Return Permit for Resident outside UAE form”

3. Approval granted by the GDRFA before 5^th August 2021 will NOT be acceptable.

4. Passengers must have a valid Negative Covid-19 Test report issued within (48) hours from the time of collecting the sample up to schedule flight departure issued from an approved testing lab on https://www.icmr.gov.in which use QR code linked to the original report.  Passengers need to carry a printed copy of the report.

5. Passengers must take a COVID-19 PCR rapid test at the departure airport up to 6 hours before the schedule departure of their flight from India. Passengers need to carry a printed copy of the report.

6. Passengers must complete a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival, day 4 and day 8 in Dubai and remain in quarantine till test results are received.

7. UAE Nationals who have completed 2 doses of vaccine and approved by UAE (atleast 14 days should have lapsed after the second dose) are exempted from having a COVID-19 PCR test, but must take the COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai.

8. Children under the age of 16 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from taking a COVID-19 PCR test.

a. Moderate or severe disability includes neurological disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. For example: Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Ataxia, Autism spectrum, Bell's palsy, Brain tumours, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy and seizures.

b. All other passengers, including those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired or physically challenged must hold a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate.

9. Passengers must use UAE fast track and download ICA UAE apps in their mobile device.

For Passengers from Dubai to India:

1. Below passengers are permitted to travel to India:

a. Indian Nationals or nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in UAE.

b. All overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and person of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders holding passports of any country.

2. Passengers, including children and infants, must submit a self‑declaration form (SDF) under the Air Suvidha section on the online portal https://www.newdelhiairport.in before the scheduled departure of their flight with complete contact details and address.

3. Passengers must mention clearly in the SDF whether they plan to disembark at the arrival airport or take a connecting flight. Transit passengers must present the “T” (Transit) receipt on their SDF to state authority/government of India.

4. Passengers must be in possession of valid negative RT-PCR certificate issued no more than 96 hours before departure. The test report must be uploaded on the Air Suvidha online portal.

5. Passengers are required to carry printed copy of the self‑declaration form (SDF).

6. Children under 12 years are exempted from the testing requirements.

7. Passengers must also check additional requirements, if any, of the arrival city in India.

8. As per extant government regulations, passengers are permitted to travel to India from the United Kingdom only on a direct flight. Passengers shall not be allowed to travel to India through a transit airport of another country.

9. Passengers are required to download the Aarogya Setu App.

Passengers Transiting through Dubai airport from India:

1. Passengers must comply with all the requirements of their final destination.

2. Passengers should have a valid Negative Covid-19 Test report issued within (72) hours from the time of collecting the sample up to schedule flight departure issued from an approved testing lab on https://www.icmr.gov.in which use QR code linked to the original report.

3. Passengers need to carry a printed copy of the report.

4. Follow all the precautionary and preventive measures.

For Passengers from India to Kuwait:

Following passenger categories shall be allowed to travel on flights from India to Kuwait

1. Kuwait citizens and their first-degree relatives and workers accompanying them

2. Non Kuwaiti's

Guidelines for Kuwaiti citizens and their first-degree relatives and workers accompanying them

1. All passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form with a QR code from government approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in issued no more than 72 hours before the last direct flight to Kuwait. RT-PCR timeline is calculated from the time of sample/swab collection.

Note: Children under 06 years are exempted from pre-COVID test.

2. All passengers who are fully vaccinated with vaccines in the state of Kuwait and after appearance of green colour in (immune/ Kuwait mobile ID) in Shlonik application. Such passengers are required to undergo home quarantine for 7 days from their date of arrival into the state of Kuwait. If they wish to end their quarantine period earlier, they must undergo a RT-PCR test in state of Kuwait at their own cost and obtain a negative result.

3. All passengers who are fully vaccinated with vaccines in outside the state of Kuwait must upload all necessary details on Ministry of Health website and completed registration in Shlonik application. Such passengers are required to undergo home quarantine for 7 days their date of arrival into the state of Kuwait. If they Wish to end their quarantine period earlier, they must undergo a RT-PCR test in state of Kuwait at their own cost and obtain a negative result.

4. All passengers who are not vaccinated and have appearance of red and yellow colour in (immune/ Kuwait mobile ID) must complete registration in Shlonik application. Such passengers are required to undergo institutional quarantine at their own cost in any of the approved local hotels listed on the Kuwait Mosafer platform. Further they are required to pay for 2 RT-PCR tests in advance for them to be conducted one upon arrival into the state of Kuwait and one on the 6th day of institutional quarantine. If they test negative in the test conducted on the 6th day, they can complete their remainder quarantine of 7 days at home.

5. All Non-vaccinated domestic workers can be recruited by registration in (Bilsalamah) platform.

6. Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the SHLONIK app.

Guidelines for Non-Kuwaiti's

1. All passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form with a QR code, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a Certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 72 hours before the last direct flight to Kuwait. RT-PCR timeline is calculated from the time of sample/swab collection.

Note: Children under 06 years are exempted from pre-COVID test

2. All passengers who are fully vaccinated with vaccines in the state of Kuwait and after appearance of green colour in (immune/Kuwait mobile ID) in Shlonik Application. Such passengers are required to undergo home quarantine for 7 days from their date of arrival into the state of Kuwait. If they wish to end their quarantine period earlier, they must undergo a RT-PCR test in the state of Kuwait at their own cost and obtain a negative result.

3. All passengers who are fully vaccinated with vaccines in outside the state of Kuwait must upload all necessary details on Ministry of Health Website and completed registration in Shlonik. The vaccination certificate held by such passenger must be electronically proven before boarding and upon arrival through electronic verification (QR-Code) in the state of Kuwait. Such passengers are required to under home quarantine for 7 days from their date of arrival into the state of Kuwait. If they wish to end their quarantine period earlier, they must undergo a RT-PCR test in the state of Kuwait at their own cost and obtain a negative result.

4. Non vaccinated children of non-Kuwaiti’s who are under the age of 18 years and have a valid resident permit shall be allowed to enter Kuwait once. However, they need to be accompanied by fully vaccinated parents and shall be required to prepay for 2 PCR tests post arrival through Mosafer and will undergo 7 days home quarantine.

5. Non-Vaccinated passengers under this category are not allowed to travel unless they are fully vaccinated.

6. Vaccination exemption is only for passengers holding relevant documents from MOH to prove their inability to receive the vaccine and children who are less than 18 years.

7. Passengers who have received 2 doses of an un-approved vaccine and once have received a 3^rd dose of any approved vaccine as listed below can enter Kuwait without waiting for 14 days.

8. Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the SHLONIK app.

List of approved vaccines in the State of Kuwait

1. Pfizer BioNTech (2 doses)

2. AstraZeneca/Oxford Vaccine (Covishield) (2 doses)

3. Moderna (2 doses)

4. Johnson & Johnson (1 dose)

List of categories exempted from Institutional Quarantine

1. Diplomatic Missions and approved Diplomats and their first-degree relatives (husband-wife-children) whether individually or collectively and their accompanying domestic workers on proof of their identification cards are presented.

2. Kuwaiti patients treated abroad and their companions after completing treatment on proof of certificate issued from Kuwaiti health office abroad where the treatment is received.

3. Governmental and private medical staff and their first-degree relatives (husband-wife-children) whether individually or collectively and their accompanying domestic workers on proof of their identification being presented.

4. Unaccompanied Minors.

For passengers from Kuwait to India:

1. Eligibility to travel to India: Stranded Indian nationals; All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding Kuwaiti passports, and Kuwaiti nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020

2. To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please,  click here

3. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.

For passengers from India to Male

Following categories of passengers will be allowed to enter in Male:

1. Tourists

2. Maldivian Nationals

3. Special Visa Holders

4. Business Visa Holders

5. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members

6. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign on to a ship

7. Holders of a valid work permit or work visa

8. Holders of any other resident permit of Maldives

Passengers Obligations:

1. All passengers including Maldivian nationals must carry a negative RT-PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 96 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Male. The certificate issued shall be in English in print or electronic form. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 96 hours is calculated from the time of sample collection

2. The RT-PCR certificate must contain name as per passport, name and address of the testing laboratory, Type of test, date of sample collection and result

3. Passengers are required to submit a health declaration within 24Hrs of their departure on https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ and obtain a QR code. Passengers falling under the category of pre-arrival RT-PCR required shall be required to attach a copy of their negative test result while completing their health declaration on the portal. The QR code obtained to be made readily available for verification by immigration upon entry in Maldives.

4.Passengers who have been vaccinated by a WHO approved vaccine (should be in receipt of both does of the vaccine and have completed 14 days from receipt of the 2nd dose) shall not be exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR test provided they are in possession of the vaccination certificate at the time of travel.

5. Work Visa (Employment Visa) holders and Business Visa Holders whose duration of stay in Maldives shall be of more than 7 days are required to have the HEOC approval from the Health authorities.

6. Work Visa holders who are unvaccinated or partially vaccinated are required to carry out the below mentioned without which they shall not be allowed to travel from India

i. Apply for Pre-approval to travel to Maldives, by email to [email protected] and copied to [email protected].

ii. Book a government designated quarantine facility/hotel by click here

iii. Facilities approved by arrival HEOC are considered approved quarantine facilities and passengers in possession of the same shall be permitted to travel

Exemptions:

Children below the age of 01year 

 Rules For tourists arriving at Male

1. All passengers travelling for the purpose of tourism must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 96Hrs before departure of the last direct flight to Male. The certificate issued shall be in English in print or electronic form. Hand written certificates shall not be permitted. 96Hrs is calculated from the time of sample collection

2. The RT-PCR certificate must contain name as per passport, name and address of the testing laboratory, Type of test, date of sample collection and result

Children below the age of 01year are exempted from the pre-departure RT-PCR test

3. Passengers travelling for the purpose of tourism must have a confirmed reservation at a resort

4. Tourists (excluding children who are not eligible of vaccination) intending to stay at tourist facilities in inhabited island will be permitted only if they are fully vaccinated by a WHO or Maldives Food and Drug Authority approved vaccine i.e., those who have received both doses and completed 14 days after receipt of second dose

5. Tourists intending to check-in at tourist facilities in inhabited island who have not completed the prescribed doses of a Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed to check-in at facilities that comply to the following criteria

i. At least 60% of the Tourist Guesthouse Island population eligible for vaccination have completed the prescribed doses of a Covid-19 Vaccine and have surpassed 14 days after the prescribed doses

ii. At least 95% of staff in all tourist facilities of the Tourist Guesthouses Island have surpassed 14 days after the prescribed doses

iii. At least 90% of resident population of the Tourist Guest Houses Island who are 65years and above have completed and surpassed 14 days after the recommended doses

iv. List of resorts can stay as approved by Maldivian Health authority can be found by  https://tourism.gov.mv/en/announcements/approved_opening_dates_of_tourist_facilities_and_foreign_vessels

6. Passengers must be in possession of valid return ticket

7. Passengers are required to submit a health declaration within 24Hrs of their departure on https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ and obtain a QR code. Passengers falling under the category of pre-arrival RT-PCR required shall be required to attach a copy of their negative test result while completing their health declaration on the portal. The QR code obtained to be made readily available for verification by immigration upon entry in Maldives.

8. Passengers who have been vaccinated by a WHO approved vaccine (should be in receipt of both does of the vaccine and have completed 14 days from receipt of the 2nd dose) shall not be exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR test provided they are in possession of the vaccination certificate at the time of travel.

List of Approved Vaccines

i. Pfizer-BioNTech

ii. Moderna

iii. AstraZeneca

iv. Johnson & Johnson

v. Covishield

vi. Sinphoram

vii. Sputnik V

For passengers travelling from Male to India:

Effective from 25^th Oct 2021 Government of India has announced guidelines for international arrivals. For more information click here

1. All passengers should submit self declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in)

2. All passengers must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report. This test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to undertaking the journey.

3. All departing passengers and airline crew must report to the COVID-19 hotline number 1075 if they develop any of the following symptoms, within 24 (twenty four) hours of their departure time;

- Fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough, or breathing difficulties
- They must verify with the COVID- 19 hotline if they need to cancel their current booking

4. All departing passengers and airline crew must complete the online Traveler Health Declaration form for departure. The Health Declaration form for departure must be submitted before the time of departure but not exceed 24 (twenty four) hours before the time of departure. The online traveler Health Declaration form is available from Maldives Immigration website portal https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

5. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu app.

As per the latest circular issued on 19^th August 2021, the Civil Aviation Authority has announced relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. For more information Click here.

For passengers travelling from India to Oman

1. The list of countries from which arrivals are prohibited from entering the territory of the Sultanate has been terminated.

2. All Omani citizens, residents of Oman, visa holders of Oman, those who do not require a visa to travel to Oman, and those who can obtain a visa upon arrival are allowed to enter the Sultanate in accordance with the pre-COVID system.

3. All passengers arriving to the Sultanate are required to present a COVID-19 vaccine certificate containing a QR Code stating that they have received two doses of a vaccine approved in Oman, or in cases where a single dose is approved by the Health Authorities of the Sultanate, have received one dose of such vaccine. The last dose is required to have been received not less than fourteen (14) days ahead of estimated arrival time. The Ministry of Health publishes and updates the list of vaccines approved in Oman

4. All passengers arriving to the Sultanate that present a pre-travel negative result COVID-19 PCR test are exempted from quarantine, The COVID-19 PCR test shall indicate the medical test result which can be validated and certified with a QR Code and the test shall be conducted within ninety-six (96) hours prior to the scheduled time of arrival in the Sultanate for the international flights of more than eight (8) hours duration, including transit, and seventy-two (72) hours for shorter flights

5. All passengers without negative PCR Test are subject to a COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival whereafter the traveler shall be required to enter mandatory quarantine with electronic tracking bracelet until a negative PCR test results is received.

6. In cases of a positive PCR test result, the passenger shall be required to undergo mandatory health isolation for ten (10) days starting from the test date.

7. The passengers who have recovered from COVID-19 but tested positive on arrival are exempted from health isolation providing they are able to submit proof that they have completed the prescribed isolation period in the country where they were infected before traveling to the Sultanate.

8. Before boarding the aircraft, all passengers arriving to the Sultanate, including diplomats, are required to complete pre-registration via (Tarassud+) Platform and to upload the vaccine certificate as well as the COVID-19 PCR certificate, both containing QR Codes. If the passenger prefers to conduct the COVID-19 PCR test upon arrival, the passenger shall pay the prescribed fees when registering via (Tarassud+) platform before boarding the aircraft.

9. Arriving passengers aged 18 and below are exempted from the requirements of the vaccine and COVID-19 PCR test. Patients with diseases that prevent them from receiving the vaccine according to an approved medical certificate are also exempted from presenting vaccine certificates.

10. Effective starting at 12:00pm (Oman local time) on Wednesday, 01st September 2021, except that Omani citizens and their families who departed the Sultanate before the issuance of this circular are exempted from the vaccine requirement for a maximum of two (2) months from the issuance of this circular.

For passengers travelling from Oman to India

1. Eligibility to travel to India: Stranded Indian nationals; All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding UAE passports, and UAE nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020

2. To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please,  click here

3. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.

General Policy:

1. Citizens and residents can travel abroad at any time, provided that the travel and return policy is adhered to.

2. The State of Qatar has classified countries in green, yellow, and red lists according to the level of risk in each country.

3. Pre-electronic registration through (www.ehteraz.gov.qa) is optional  for Qatari citizens and residents, however it is still mandatory for visitors  to obtain a travel permit at least (12) hours before travel, and the passengers will be required to download all  official documents and present the travel permit to the airline employees (in case of travelling through Hamad International Airport) to allow them  to board the aircraft, or to the immigration employees at the land borders (in the event of traveling through Abu Samra land port).

4. Unvaccinated citizens and residents who wish to travel abroad to a country classified as non-green are required to book hotel quarantine packages before travelling, through the Discover Qatar website at one of the designated quarantine hotels in Qatar.

5. Passengers wishing to travel abroad must be aware of the health measures applied in the country of arrival regarding quarantine duration and Covid-19 certificate requirement.

6. A PCR test for travel abroad must be conducted at private healthcare facilities which were previously announced by the Ministry of Public Health.

7. A PCR test must be conducted at an approved medical center by the local Ministry of Health in the country of departure before travelling to the State of Qatar.

8. GCC citizens who have recovered from Covid-19 are required to present the original vaccination certificate (at least one dose of any of the recognized vaccines  by the Ministry of Public Health- Qatar), a PCR test, as well as a certificate proving occurrence of COVID- 19 infection.

9. Employees planning to travel abroad should coordinate with their employers on their travel and return dates taking into consideration the quarantine duration.

10. If hotel quarantine criteria apply,  the Ministry of Public Health shall cover costs of the hotel quarantine packages in Qatar for patients receiving their treatment abroad with their official escorts ( with written approval from Medical Committee for Treatment Abroad of the Ministry of Public Health ) at the  expense of the state of Qatar. The employers shall cover expenses of the hotel quarantine for their employees upon returning from official missions. 

11. In the event of home quarantine, accommodation conditions must be appropriate, where there is a separate room with ensuite bathroom. If the accommodation does not meet the requirements, the passenger must book a hotel quarantine package through the  'Discover Qatar' website before travelling to Qatar.

12. Immunity period for the vaccinated individuals is (12) months, starting after 14 days from the date of the second dose and the immunity period can be extended based on any new data in this regard.

13. Lists of approved / conditionally approved Vaccines by Ministry of Public Health :

- Passengers who are  fully vaccinated with the above specified conditionally approved vaccines shall undergo antibody test upon arrival, if the result is positive, they shall be exempt from the quarantine requirements; if the result is negative, the passenger will be required to do PCR test upon arrival and must undergo quarantine based on the classification of the departure country.

- Passengers who have taken one of the recognized vaccines must submit the original vaccination certificate, which shall include the following information:

a. Name of the passenger and it must match the passport.

b. Dose dates according to type of the vaccine (one dose for Jansen vaccine and two doses for other vaccines).

c. Type/name of the vaccine.

d. Lot number of the vaccine (if any).

e. Official logo or seal of the vaccination authority.

Recovered Individuals: 

14. Citizens and residents from a previous infection within the last (12) months are exempt from quarantine upon return from abroad if they were asymptomatic, and their PCR test result is negative.

15. This rule shall apply to the individuals diagnosed in Qatar only, while those  diagnosed in any of GCC countries who have received at least one dose of recognized vaccines by MoPH Qatar, shall be exempt from quarantine provided that a valid official certificate with a detailing the previous infection, issued by the local Ministry of Health in the GCC, is presented.

16. Passengers shall make sure of any changes to the travel and return policy of the State of Qatar through the official sources and websites previously mentioned before planning travel.

Group A: Citizens and residents including GCC States citizens:

– Before travelling to the State of Qatar:

1. Passengers to conduct a PCR test proving that they are free of Covid-19 done not more than 72 hours before reaching Qatar, from a medical center accredited by the local Ministry of Health in the country of departure.

2. Pre-register online via the dedicated website (www.ehteraz.gov.qa) at least (12) hours before travel and download the required official documents. (Optional for citizens and residents)

3. The passenger will be exempted from quarantine if the required doses are received from a vaccine licensed by the Ministry of Public Health; provided that at least 14 days have passed from receiving the second dose if the vaccine is two doses or one dose of the (Jansen) vaccine.

4. Passengers who have partially received the vaccine (one dose out of two doses), or who are fully vaccinated but 14 days have not passed from receiving the prescribed doses, or passengers who have received vaccines with conditional approval from the Ministry of Public Health:

a. These categories shall be quarantined according to classification of the country of arrival, and they must book the hotel quarantine package through 'Discover Qatar' website if they come from a yellow list country (7 days) or a red list country (10 days).

b. Unvaccinated children aged (12-17) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to five (05) days of home quarantine if they are coming from a green listed country.

c. Unvaccinated children aged (12-17) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to five (05) days of home quarantine if they are coming from a green listed country.

d. Unvaccinated children aged (0-17) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to home quarantine based on classification of the country of arrival (07) days for the yellow countries, (10 days for red countries)'.

e. Unvaccinated children travelling with their vaccinated parents who are GCC citizens but do not have residence in Qatar a Qatari residence card (QID) shall be subject to hotel quarantine based on the country  classification of the country of arrival (05 days for green list countries, 07 days for yellow list countries, and 10 days for red list countries).

5. For Unvaccinated group A passengers who have travelled to multiple countries over the past 10 days; in order to avail  the quarantine privileges of classification of the countries with a lowest risk level, the passenger must stay in a country classified in the lowest level for a period of at least ten days. 

6. For Unvaccinated Group A passengers returning from treatment trips abroad, they must submit a health certificate from the Medical Treatment Committee Abroad through pre-registration at www.ehteraz.gov.qa.

7. Meanwhile, patients coming from green and yellow countries classified shall be required to undergo home quarantine according to classification of the country of arrival (coming from green countries 5 days/ yellow countries 7 days) and patients coming from red-classified countries must be quarantined for 10 days, with a companion even if they were immune (as needed).

8. For unvaccinated nursing mothers, pregnant women and persons aged 75 and over, the same screening and quarantine policy shall be applied to them like other unvaccinated persons.

– Group A - Examination and quarantine policy upon arrival in Qatar:

1 Screening will be carried out for passengers who show symptoms of infection as necessary, depending on opinion of the medical team at the State's (outlets) ports.

2. Unvaccinated passengers, those with unapproved vaccines in Qatar, or who have not completed a period of (14) days from the date of the second dose, shall be subject to the following procedures:

a. Arrivals from green-rated countries: Shall undergo a home quarantine for (5) days with another PCR test at a primary health care center on the fourth day. The passenger shall be cleared on the fifth day if the test is negative.

b. Arrivals from yellow-rated countries: Shall undergo a hotel quarantine for (7) days with PCR test (at expense of the passenger) at the hotel on the sixth day. The passenger shall be cleared on the seventh day if the test is negative.

c. Arrivals from red-rated countries: Shall undergo a hotel quarantine for (10) with a PCR test on arrival at the hotel and on the ninth day (at the passenger's expense). They shall be cleared on the tenth day if the test is negative. 

3. Vaccinated passengers coming from red-rated countries shall undergo a PCR test (at the passenger's expense) upon arrival at Hamad International Airport/ Land Port, if the test result is positive, the passenger must comply with the isolation protocol.

4. Hotel quarantine shall apply for (5) days to GCC citizens who do not have a Qatari residence card, if they come from green listed countries.

Group B: Family visits, businessmen, tourists including GCC residents:

Entry shall be restricted to the vaccinated and/or recovered individuals as specified in items 12, 13, 14 and 15 in the general policy.

Fully vaccinated individuals:

1. Fully vaccinated passengers hall be exempt from  quarantine in the event of obtaining vaccine doses licensed by the Ministry of Public Health and a period of (14) days has elapsed after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or from a single dose in the case of the single-dose vaccine.

2. Unvaccinated children aged (0-11) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be exempted from the quarantine if they come from green listed countries.

3. Unvaccinated children aged (0-11) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subjected to hotel quarantine for 07 days if they come from yellow listed countries.

4. There is no exception for unvaccinated children coming traveling from red listed countries 

5. Passengers must download and activate the Ehteraz app on their mobile phones using locally approved SIM cards which can be obtained from a local provider (Ooredoo or Vodafone).

Ehteraz application policies:

1. Passengers coming to Qatar must download Ehteraz app and activate it on their mobile phones upon their arrival at the Port of Entry (PoE). To achieve this, the passenger must obtain the following:

a. A Qatari SIM card from a local telecommunications operator (Ooredoo or Vodafone).

b. Access to the Internet.

c. A smartphone that supports Android 6, newer versions or IOS 13.5 and above.

d. Download the app on the mobile either via Google Play, Apple App Store or from any online search engines.

e. Knowing that SIM cards and smartphones are available for purchase at Hamad International Airport and Abu Samra Port if the passenger does not own them before arrival.

2. Diplomats, administrative cardholders, and VIP visitors shall be exempted from this procedure. 

3. The health status in Ehteraz app shall remain in yellow throughout period of the quarantine, until a negative Covid- 19 test result appears in accordance with the above quarantine policy.

4. The health status in Ehteraz application for fully vaccinated people in the State of Qatar shall remain green with a golden frame to indicate that they are exempted from quarantine if result of the PCR test is negative and that they have completed (14) days from the date of the scheduled doses according to the vaccine.

5. The health status in Ehteraz app for citizens and residents vaccinated outside the State of Qatar shall remain green without a golden frame until their vaccination data is updated in the system. 

6. The health status in Ehteraz app for visitors vaccinated abroad shall remain green without a golden frame until their vaccination data is updated in the system.

Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Ras Al Khaimah:

1. Holders of all types of visa and/or entry permission granted by the appropriate authority in the United Arab Emirates with valid proof of WHO approved vaccination and generate QR code from the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals or register on the ICA Smart UAE APP (Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the ICA Smart App)) or GDRFA (i.e., valid resident visa, employment visa, short stay/long stay visa, visit visa, residence visa newly issued)

2. Members of the medical force/staff including Doctors, Nurses and Medical Technicians whether vaccinated or not vaccinated

3. Staff/Employees of Educational Sector, including Professors and Teachers, those who teach at Universities, Colleges, Schools, and Institutions in the UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated

4. Students who are currently studying the UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated

5. Those holding a valid visa, on humanitarian grounds and/or i.e., cases of family reunion whether vaccinated or not vaccinated

6. Diplomatic personnel between UAE and applicable countries, Employees/Staff of Local and Federal Government Entities whether vaccinated or not vaccinated

7. Those who are undergoing medical treatments in UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated

8. UAE residents with golden or silver residency permits whether vaccinated or not vaccinated

9. Expo 2020 international participants, Expo 2020 exhibitors and personnel sponsored by Expo 2020 organizers whether vaccinated or not vaccinated

Visa on arrival facility is currently not available for passengers traveling to Ras Al Khaimah

Passengers Obligations:

1. Passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Ras Al Khaimah. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 48Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection

2. The negative PCR certificate held by the passengers must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station

Note: Children under 12 years are exempted from pre-COVID test

3. Passengers are also mandatorily required to undergo a rapid PCR test within 6 hours of departure at the airport. Soft/digital copy of the Rapid PCR report shall also be accepted

4. UAE residents with Dubai issued resident visas and if in possession of GDRFA approval obtained through https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitService.aspx shall be allowed to travel on Ras Al Khaimah bound flights. The approval should be issued on or after 05^th August 2021

5. All passengers will undergo a PCR test on arrival and on day 4 and day 8 or depending on their duration of stay

6. All passengers transiting Ras Al Khaimah, must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Ras Al Khaimah or less as per the requirements of the final destination. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 72Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.

7. The negative PCR certificate held by the passengers must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station

8. All passengers must download and register on the ALHOSN App

9. Vaccination only applies to passengers who are aged 16 years and older

For passengers from Ras Al Khaimah to India 

1. Eligibility to travel to India: Stranded Indian nationals; All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding UAE passports, and UAE nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020

2. To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please,  click here

3. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.

For passengers from India to Saudi Arabia:

Temporarily entry into the Kingdom is suspended for all passengers coming from India.

Exemptions:

Institutional/home quarantine procedures for exempted specific traveler categories coming from India.

i. Diplomats non‑diplomatic workers in embassies, consulates and and their families and accompanying workers – subject holding approval.

ii. Health practitioners including Doctors/Nurses and Hospital staff and their families’ members including their dependents

iii. Vaccinated residents of KSA who have received two doses of COVID‑19 inside the Kingdom, Proof of vaccine certificate should be shown with TAWAKKALNA status as Immune - Children’s under 18 years of age can be accompanied with vaccinated parents.

iv. Categories working in the public and private sectors (faculty members in universities, colleges and education institutes, teachers in public education), those who are working as general training authority in a general institution for technical and occupational training and training institutes, scholarship students and their companions or families

Passengers Obligation:

1. All exempted categories passengers’ professions and sponsors details should reflect on their VALID residency card/IQAMA.

2. All passengers must download and register on Tetamman and Tawakkalna Applications.

3. Must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate which should be valid within the 72hrs of arrival.

4. All passengers arriving in KSA should register themselves at least 72 hrs before 'Arrival Registration' Platform via https://muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home

5. Must comply with institutional quarantine for 5 days and take a COVID 19 PCR test on day 5 of quarantine. Those who have received one dose or have completed vaccine doses inside the Kingdom are exempted from institutional quarantine.

For Passengers from India to Sharjah:

1. All UAE resident visa holders and UAE nationals are permitted to enter Sharjah.

2. Effective from 27 September 2021 UAE Residents do not require to obtain prior UAE Entry Approval from Federal Authority for identity and Citizenship of UAE 

3. UAE Residents are only requested to provide one of the Vaccination Certificate approved by World Health Organization WHO by entering the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship link https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae  under Register Arrivals to get the QR code issued by the website before arrival to Sharjah.

4. Passengers must have a valid Negative Covid-19 Test report issued within (48) hours from the time of collecting the sample up to schedule flight departure issued from an approved testing lab on https://www.icmr.gov.in which use QR code linked to the original report.  Passengers need to carry a printed copy of the report.

5. Passengers must take a COVID-19 PCR rapid test at the departure airport up to 4 hours before the schedule departure of their flight from India. Passengers need to carry a printed copy of the report.

6. Passengers must complete a COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival, day 4, day 8 in Sharjah and remain in quarantine till test results are received.

7. Children under the age of 12 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from taking a COVID 19 PCR test.

a. Moderate or severe disability includes neurological disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. For example: Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Ataxia, Autism spectrum, Bell's palsy, Brain tumors, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy and seizures

b. All other passengers, including those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired or physically challenged must hold a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate.

8. Passengers arriving Sharjah must have obtained the required vaccination doses in the UAE, have completed fourteen (14) days after the 2^nd dose, holds a vaccination card issued from a medical institution in the UAE, and the vaccine certificate is available in the smart application(s) of Government Medical entities in the UAE (Al-Hosn). Below categories of passengers can be accepted if not vaccinated:

a. Holders of golden and silver visas and diplomats.

b. Healthcare workers including doctors, nurses, and technicians.

c. Education sector workers including professors, teachers and students studying in the UAE.

d. UAE Government employees.

e. Exhibitors and participants who are under the sponsorship of EXPO 2020.

f. Humanitarian cases returning for family reunion.

g. UAE Nationals.

9. Passengers must use UAE fast track and download ICA UAE apps in their mobile device.

For Passengers from Sharjah to India:

1. Below passengers are permitted to travel to India:

a. Indian Nationals or nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in UAE.

b. All overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and person of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders holding passports of any country.

2. Passengers, including children and infants, must submit a self‑declaration form (SDF) under the Air Suvidha section on the online portal https://www.newdelhiairport.in before the scheduled departure of their flight with complete contact details and address.

3. Passengers must mention clearly in the SDF whether they plan to disembark at the arrival airport or take a connecting flight. Transit passengers must present the “T” (Transit) receipt on their SDF to state authority/government of India.

4. Passengers must be in possession of valid negative RT-PCR certificate issued no more than 72 hours before departure. The test report must be uploaded on the Air Suvidha online portal.

5. Passengers are required to carry printed copy of the self‑declaration form (SDF).

6. Children under 5 years are exempted from the testing requirements.

7. Passengers must also check additional requirements, if any, of the arrival city in India.

8. As per extant government regulations, passengers are permitted to travel to India from the United Kingdom only on a direct flight. Passengers shall not be allowed to travel to India through a transit airport of another country.

9. Passengers are required to download the Aarogya Setu App.

Passengers Transiting through Sharjah airport from India:

1. Passengers must comply with all the requirements of their final destination.

2. Passengers should have a valid Negative Covid-19 Test report issued within (72) hours from the time of collecting the sample up to schedule flight departure issued from an approved testing lab on https://www.icmr.gov.in which use QR code linked to the original report.

3. Passengers need to carry a printed copy of the report.

4. Follow all the precautionary and preventive measures.

Guidelines applicable for Port Blair

Effective from 25^th September 2021, the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for travelers visiting Andaman and Nicobar are as follow. For more information Click here.

Health Screening:

Thermal screening will be done for all passengers.

Quarantine:

Passengers tested positive on arrival will be kept in institutional quarantine.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Following passengers arriving into Port Blair shall have to produce negative RT-PCR report done within 48 hours prior to departure and will also undergo additional RT-PCR test on arrival at Port Blair.

a. Not vaccinated

b. Partially vaccinated (those who have taken only 1^st dose of COVID-19 vaccine) 

c. Those who have taken both the doses but have not completed 15 days since the administration of 2^nd dose

2. Passengers who are found symptomatic on arrival, irrespective of their vaccination status have to undergo RT-PCR / RAT test at the airport terminal to aid identification.

3. It is mandatory to follow COVID appropriate behavior (Wearing mask, maintaining social distancing, etc.) at all times, irrespective of status of vaccination.

4. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Exemptions:

1. All asymptomatic passengers who have been vaccinated with both the doses of COVID-19 vaccine and 15 days have lapsed in the administration of second dose of vaccine and are in possession of the final vaccination certificate issued through the COWIN portal are exempted from the mandatory requirement of carrying a negative RT-PCR report and also such passengers are exempted from undergoing additional RT-PCR test on arrival at Port Blair airport. Such passengers shall also have to produce the ID card / document mentioned in the vaccination certificate, for verification.

2. Infants below 1 year.

Health Screening:

1. Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

Passenger Obligation:

Domestic:

1. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App

2. All passengers are required to register themselves on Spandana website www.spandana.ap.gov.in and obtain clearance prior to booking their tickets.

Guidelines applicable for Guwahati

Assam government has announced travel guidelines for all the passengers arriving in Assam. Click here to know more.

Health Screening:

1. Thermal screening will be conducted upon arrivals.

2. All passengers arriving into Assam shall mandatorily undergo RAT test upon arrival at their own cost (maximum INR 500)

3. If the test result of the RAT test is positive, the passenger will have to undergo home isolation or get admitted in private hospital or Government Health Institution depending on his/her medical condition.

4. If the test result of the RAT test is negative, the passenger will have to undergo RT-PCR at the airport itself. The cost of the RT-PCR test (maximum INR 250) shall be borne by the passenger.

5. Passengers shall be allowed to leave the airport once the sample/swab for RT-PCR test has been collected and with the condition that he/she shall remain under home quarantine until the result is declared.

6. If the test result of the RT-PCR test is positive, the passenger will have to undergo home isolation or get admitted in private hospital or Government Health Institution depending on his/her medical condition.

7. If the test result of the RT-PCR test is negative, the passenger can continue his/her activities adhering to COVID-19 behavior and norms of the state. 

Passenger Obligations:

1. All passengers who are vaccinated with two doses of Covid-19 vaccines and possess final vaccination certificate are exempted from mandatory testing on arrival.

2. Passengers who are vaccinated with single dose or not having any vaccination and those who are symptomatic even with two doses of vaccination shall have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR testing at their own cost on arrival in Assam, for which subsidized rate of Rs. 250/- only per RT-PCR test shall be charged.

3. All passengers must download the Aarogya Setu App.

Quarantine:

Mandatory 7 days home quarantine for all passengers even if the test of the result conducted on arrival is negative.

Exemption from Quarantine and on Arrival Tests:

1. Government officials and those travelling due to medical reasons and family bereavement shall exempted from mandatory quarantine.

2. Residents of North Eastern States other than Assam who are arriving in any airport in Assam from outside the state and are directly travelling onwards to any other Norther Eastern States shall be exempted from on arrival testing provided they are able to produce proof of address in the North Eastern States and are asymptomatic.

3. All Transit passengers of Intra Assam and Inter North Eastern States shall be exempted from on arrival testing provided they are able to produce proof of address in the North Eastern States and are asymptomatic.

Guidelines applicable for Patna

Bihar government announces RT-PCR test report is not required to travel into Bihar.

Health Screening:

1. Thermal screening will be conducted upon arrivals.

2. Random RAT test will be free of cost at arrivals for passengers from other sectors.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Passengers arriving from any state need not to carry a negative RT-PCR test report. 

2. Infants (0-24 months) are Exempted from testing.

3. RT-PCR testing is available on arrival.

4. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Chandigarh government has announced guidelines with respect to COVID-19 test report of passengers arriving into Chandigarh. For more information click here.

Health Screening:

Thermal screening will be conducted for all passengers.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Passengers arriving into Chandigarh are required to carry the below:

i. Certificate of Full/ Final Vaccination (both doses) OR

ii. Negative RT-PCR certificate of the last 72 hours.

2. Infants and children below 10 years of age are exempted from the above requirement.

3. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Note: This is applied for domestic passengers only and the requirement for arrival of International passengers shall continue to be governed by the extant guidelines of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

With immediate effect, passengers travelling to Delhi from any state do not need to carry RT-PCR test report anymore.

Health Screening:

Random sample collection will be done for passengers arriving from states where there has been a spurt in number for COVID-19 cases. Passengers will be allowed to exit after sample collection.

Quarantine:

1. Passengers who are found positive will be quarantined at home or CCC/CHC/Hospital for 10 days.

2. All constitutional and government functionaries and their staff members are exempted if they are asymptomatic.

Passenger Obligation:

1. RT-PCR test report is not required for passengers travelling to Delhi from any state.

2. The random testing on arrival will be done for passengers.

3. The cost of the RT-PCR testing will be borne by the Delhi Government.

4. Post testing, the passengers will be free to exit the buidling.

5. There will be no testing for transfer passengers.

6. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Goa government has announced travel guidelines for all the passengers arriving in Goa.

Health Screening:

Health screening shall be conducted for all passengers.

Quarantine:

None

Passenger Obligation:

1. It is thereby clarified that, COVID negative certificate shall mean RT-PCR/ TrueNat/ CBNAAT, Rapid Antigen Test or any other test as approved by ICMR. 

2. Fully vaccinated passengers who have completed 15 days after the second dose are permitted to enter in Goa. However they need to possess the vaccination certificate with them on arrival.

3. Passengers without final vaccination certificate mandatorily have to carry a COVID negative test report for a test done a maximum of 72 hours prior to entering in Goa.

4. Passenger entering in Goa for medical emergency , on production of proof are exempted from testing.

5. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App. 

Guidelines applicable for Ahmedabad, Surat

As per revised guidelines, passengers arriving into Gujarat need not carry negative RT-PCR certificate anymore. Click here to read the order.

Gujarat government has announced directive for passengers arriving from Kerala and Maharashtra. For more information Click here.

Health Screening: 

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Passengers arriving into Gujarat are not required to posses negative RT-PCR certificate anymore. 

2. However, passengers must ensure that they continue wearing masks, carry sanitizers, and maintain social distancing at all times. 

3. Symptomatic individuals (Covid-19 or flu like symptoms) should avoid Non-essential and interstate travel to reduce the risk of infection.

4. If any symptoms of COVID is seen, the passenger will have to get the test done at the airport on arrival.

5. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Directive for passengers arriving from Kerala and Maharashtra:

1. Thermal screening and verification of vaccination status shall be done for all the passengers.

2. Carry RT-PCR Negative Test Report done within 72 hours Prior to departure.

3. If any passenger is not carrying RT-PCR then passenger shall undergo free of cost Rapid Antigen test on arrival.

4. Passengers suffering from any disease have to undergo RAT test on arrival and immediately should isolate accordingly.

5. If the passenger's RAT test found negative then the sample shall be send for RT-PCR test.

6. If the passenger is found covid-19  positive then the passenger should get admitted for treatment as per the guidelines and Genome Sequence shall be done. 

7. If passengers do not have symptoms but yet to take vaccination then they should monitor themselves for a period of 14 days and send details to medical officer for follow up. 

Exemption:

Passengers in possession of full vaccination certificate and have completed 15 days after second dose, provided they do not have any symptoms.

Guidelines applicable for Jammu, Srinagar

Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced guidelines for international arrivals. Click here to know more.

Government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced restrictions for COVID containment. Click here to know more.

Health Screening:

COVID-19 test is mandatory for all passengers, except

Srinagar (SXR): for the Defense Personnel

Jammu (IXJ) : for the Defense Personnel arriving to join duty.

Quarantine:

No institutional quarantine now. Passengers if tested positive will be sent for 14 days home quarantine.

Please visit State Government’s website for detailed Quarantine Regulations.

Passenger Obligation:

1. All passengers will have to compulsorily undergo a COVID-19 antigen test through any of the prescribed methods as per the protocol of the Government of J&K. 

2. Any passengers carrying a negative RT-PCR test report from the ICMR recognized laboratories issued within 48 hours of their travel are permitted to enter without having to undergo a re-test at the entry point.

3. passenger is required to fill up ICMR Health form on arrival

4. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Exemption:

Infants (0-2 years)

 Guidelines for international arrivals

1.All the international passengers including those domestic passengers who have history of international travel during past two weeks are subjected to RT-PCR test upon their arrival at Srinagar Airport.

2.Any passenger found hiding the international travel history shall be liable to punishment as per law and a fine of Rs.20,000/-(Rupees Twenty Thousand).

3.All passengers shall be sent to administrative quarantine either government (free) or private (paid), after the RT-PCR test is done on arrival, as per their choice till the reports are available and:   

i. if positive, the sample shall be sent for Genome sequencing in prompt manner, the patient shall be admitted in separate ward at DRDO Hospital, khanmoh , Srinagar and treated as per laid down standard protocol.

ii. If negative, they shall be put on home quarantine or hotel quarantine (in case of tourists) for seven days. If any symptoms are observed during this period, they shall be immediately tested again otherwise they shall be re-tested on the 8^th day through RT-PCR and if negative, they shall self-monitor their health for next seven days. If the repeat RT-PCR test is positive the person shall be immediately shifted to DRDO Hospital Khonmoh Srinagar and his/her sample sent for Genome Sequencing.

4.Private Rapid RT-PCR Testing Facility is available for the convenience of international passengers who are willing to test themselves through it.

Guidelines applicable for Ranchi

Ranchi:

Health Screening:

1. Mandatory thermal screening will be conducted for all passengers arriving from Maharashtra, Kerala & Telangana.

2. Random testing of passengers will be done at the airport. 

Quarantine:

Symptomatic passengers will be tested for RT-PCR/TRUENAT and if found positive will be advised for home isolation.

Passenger Obligation:

1. All passengers arriving into Ranchi need to mandatorily carry a negative RT-PCR test report done within 72 hours prior to departure.

2. In spite of carrying a negative RT-PCR report, all passengers arriving into Ranchi have to undergo COVID test at the airport. 

3. Free of charge RT-PCR test facility is available at Ranchi on arrival.

4. Infants (0-2 years) are exempted from RT-PCR testing requirement.

5. Passengers are advised to self monitor health for 14 days.

6. All arrival passengers must fill up the Self-Declaration Form for submission to State Health Dept. on arrival at Ranchi

7. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Guidelines applicable for Bengaluru, Mangalore

Effective from 12^th Nov'21, all international arrivals must follow the SOP's announced by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). For more information Click here.

Effective from 2^nd Aug’21, passengers arriving from Maharashtra & Kerala are required to carry negative RT-PCR report issued within 72 hours irrespective of vaccination status. Click here to know more.

Government of Karnataka has announced special surveillance measures for passengers arriving from Maharashtra. Click here to know more.

Government of Karnataka has announced compliance of COVID-19 State Protocol for students and employees from Kerala. For more information Click here.

Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

Quarantine:

7 days home quarantine for all passengers.

Passenger Obligation:

All passengers must download Aarogya setu App.

Special surveillance measures for passengers arriving from Maharashtra 

1. All passengers should be asymptomatic like free from fever, cough, cold, throat pain, difficulty breathing, etc

2. Passengers arriving from Maharashtra have to submit self-declaration on the same, to effect while boarding.

3. Passengers should compulsorily undergo thermal scanning for fever on arrival.

4. Passengers must carry the Covid-19 vaccination completion certificate for both two doses.

5. Passengers should compulsorily wear face masks & follow the Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) throughout their stay in Bangalore and Karnataka

6. All passengers have to produce a valid return ticket.

Note: Further, passengers complying with the above norms strictly, may be exempted from mandatory RT-PCR negative test reports for a short duration of the visit.

Special surveillance measures for passengers arriving from Maharashtra and Kerala.

1. Passengers arriving from Kerala & Maharashtra mandatorily have to produce a negative RT-PCR certificate , that is not older than 72 hours irrespective of vaccination status.

Permitted exemptions for negative RT-PCR certificate are as follows :

i. Constitutional functionaries and health care professionals.

ii. Children below 2 years.

iii. In dire emergency situation (death in the family, medical treatment etc.) the passenger's swab will be collected on arrival in Karnataka with necessary details like phone number, address etc., duly verifying from his ID. On receipt of the RT-PCR test report, further action will be taken as per the state protocol.

The following detailed instructions for the students and employees arriving to Karnataka from Kerala are being issued for strict compliance.

1. All students/ employees shall compulsorily bring negative RT-PCR certificate that is not older than 72 hours & is irrespective of their Covid-19 vaccination status (one or two doses certificates). However, the validity of such certificates is for one week/ seven days.

a. The necessary arrangements for Institutional Quarantine (IQ) of students from Kerala has to be done by the Administrators / Principals of the educational institutions .

b. In case of employees necessary arrangements for IQ have to be made by the respective offices / companies / firms.

c. Under no circumstances such people shall be permitted to be in home isolation.

2. The students/ employees shall compulsorily be in Institutional Quarantine (IQ) and under strict supervision for seven days. On the seventh day they shall be tested by RT-PCR and on testing negative shall be released from IQ.

3. They shall further do self-assessment and in case of onset of symptoms shall get RT-PCR test done, seek medical consultation and follow the State protocol.

4. The passenger who tests positive shall compulsorily be shifted to a CCC and the contacts tested by RT-PCR, and if negative placed under IQ for seven days and on testing RT-PCR negative on the seventh day shall be released from IQ.

5. In cases of breakthrough infection ( More than 14 days after second dose ) and samples with Ct value of less than 25, shall be compulsorily sent for whole genomic sequencing and pending results the samples may be subjected to reflex/variant PCR testing (after the test kits are validated) to know the variant quickly.

6. Arrivals from Kerala other than students and employees, should produce the RT-PCR negative Test report and should be in Home Quarantine for 7 days.

Permitted exemptions for Institutional Quarantine (IQ) are as follows :

a. Constitutional functionaries, health care professionals and their spouses.

b. Children below 2 years.

c. In dire emergency situation (death in the family, medical treatment etc.)

d. Short term travelers (within 3 days )

e. Students arriving to Karnataka for examination along with one parent each (within 3 days)

For international arrivals in India.

Passengers arriving from certain specified countries (countries at-risk) into India would need to follow additional measures including post arrival testing. Click here to know more about countries at-risk.

1. All Passengers should submit self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel

2. All Passengers arriving in India should upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report, that have been conducted within 72 hrs prior to undertaking the journey on the Air Suvidha portal

3. All passengers from specified countries at risk will follow the protocol as detailed below:

 A. If passenger is coming from a country with which India has reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO approved COVID-19 vaccines.

i. If fully vaccinated: 15 days must have elapsed since completion of COVID-19 vaccination schedule. They shall be allowed to leave the airport and shall self- monitor their health for 14 days’ post arrival

ii. If partially/not vaccinated: The travelers need to undertake the following measures:

a. Submissions of sample for post-arrival COVID-19 test* at the point of arrival after which they will be allowed to leave the airport

b. Home quarantine for 7 days

c. Re-test on the 8th day of arrival in India* and if negative, further self- monitor of their health for next 7 days

B. If passenger is coming from a country excluding those covered under a country with which India has reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO approved COVID-19 vaccines would be required to undergo the measures, irrespective of their COVID-19 vaccination status.

i. Submissions of sample for post-arrival COVID-19 test* at the point of arrival after which they will be allowed to leave the airport

ii. Home quarantine for 7 days

iii. Re-test on the 8th day of arrival in India* and if negative, further self- monitor of their health for next 7 days

4. Passengers from countries excluding those countries at risk, will be allowed to leave the airport and shall self-monitor their health for 14 days’ post arrival. This is applicable to Passengers from all countries including countries with which reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO approved COVID-19 vaccines also exist.

5. Passengers under home quarantine or self-health monitoring, if develop signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 or test positive for COVID-19 on re-testing, they will immediately self- isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call National helpline number (1075)/ State Helpline Number.

Exemption:

Children under 5 years of age are exempted from both pre- and post-arrival testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during home quarantine period, they shall undergo testing and treated as per laid down protocol.

Guidelines applicable for Kochi, Kannur

All passengers shall be required to register their details on Generate e-Pass

Health Screening:

1. Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

2. COVID test for symptomatic passengers.

Passenger Obligation:

1. The RT-PCR negative test report is not required for the passengers who have taken two doses of COVID-19 vaccine.

2. The passengers possessing final vaccination certificate should carry the certificate while attending the activities for which RT-PCR report is made mandate. However those who have developed symptoms of COVID-19 shall undergo RT-PCR test and carry the negative result.

3. Passengers who visit the State for a short period for purposes like business, official, trade, medical, court cases, property management or any like purposes shall be mandatory required to carry RT-PCR negative report not earlier than 72 hours . RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

4. All passengers shall be required to register their details on https://covid19jagratha.kerala.nic.in/ and obtain e-pass.

5. Upon arrival, passengers are required to show their e-pass to the Health Officials at airport.

6. All passengers intending to visit any other State or UT after entering Kerala shall be required to have the entry pass for Kerala and the State or UT s/he intends to visit.

7. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Exemptions:

Infants (0-2 years)

The Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for travelers visiting Kerala. For more information Click here.

1. All passengers travelling into Kerala should register in e-Jagratha portal.

2. If passengers undertaking RT-PCR test on arrival, isolation is must at their respective places of stay till RT-PCR report is available.

3. If RT-PCR test is positive, patient should seek medical attention from health institution.

4. If RT-PCR test is negative, the passenger should follow strict universal masking, safe distancing and hand hygiene during their stay in Kerala. If they develop symptoms(fever, cough, sore throat, breathlessness, muscle pain, fatigability, anosmia, diarrhoea) during their stay in Kerala, they should seek medical attention immediately.

5. Passengers who do not carry a negative RT-PCR nor are fully vaccinated, can avail testing facility on arrival.

Guidelines applicable for Leh

Administration of UT of Ladakh enforced effective control of covid-19 until 30^th September, 2021 with the Covid-19 containment guidelines. For more information Click here.

Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Passengers arriving into Ladakh must have a negative RT-PCR report done within 96 hours before their arrival.

2. RT-PCR testing upon arrival is available for the passengers, however they will be quarantined at their own expense till the report is received.

3. Labourers without RT-PCR report will be send back at contractor's cost

4. Any passenger reported with severe COVID-19 symptoms will be isolated by the District Administration along with their contacts.

5. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Quarantine:

1. Passengers who are declared the suspects in the Aarogya Setu App will mandatorily be home quarantined for 14 days.

2. If the suspects in the Aarogya Setu App develop any symptoms, will be administered a COVID-19 test by the District Surveillance Officer and till such time their test report is declared negative, they will have to stay under home quarantine along with other family members.  

3. Any passenger develops symptoms, they should inform District Surveillance Officer of the respective district immediately, they will be administered a COVID-19 test by the District Surveillance Officer and till such time their test report is declared negative, they will have to stay under mandatory quarantine

Exemptions:

1. Passengers in possession of final vaccination certificate, i.e., those who have taken both doses and have completed 15 days since the receipt of the 2^nd dose shall be exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR requirement, provided such passenger has no clinical symptoms of Covid-19.

2. Personnel of Defense & Central Armed Police are exempted from above provisions.

Guidelines applicable for Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune

Government of Maharashtra has announced special surveillance measures for all international passengers, especially those arriving from countries at risk. Click here to know more.  

Government of Maharashtra has announced restrictions for COVID containment. For more information Click here.

Aurangabad:

Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

Quarantine:

No quarantine & hand stamping for asymptomatic passenger.

Passenger Obligation

1. All passengers arriving into Maharashtra either have to be fully vaccinated or compulsorily carry a negative RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of arrival into the state, without any exemption. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

2. Submit contact details with authorities, in case the test result come positive the state officials will contact.

3. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App

Pune:

Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

Quarantine:

No quarantine & hand stamping for asymptomatic passenger

Passenger Obligation:

1. All passengers arriving into Maharashtra either have to be fully vaccinated or compulsorily carry a negative RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of arrival into the state, without any exemption. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

2. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App.

Shirdi:

Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

Quarantine:

1. Symptomatic passengers shall be sent to nearest COVID Care Center

2. APHO team will put a quarantine stamp on left hand of the passenger.

3. No quarantine & hand stamping for asymptomatic passenger

Passenger Obligation:

1. All passengers arriving into Maharashtra either have to be fully vaccinated or compulsorily carry a negative RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of arrival into the state, without any exemption. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

2. Submit contact details with authorities, in case the test result come positive the state officials will contact.

3. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App.

Nagpur:

Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

Quarantine:

1. Symptomatic passengers shall be sent to nearest COVID Care Center

2. No quarantine & hand stamping for asymptomatic passenger

Passenger Obligation:

1.All passengers arriving into Maharashtra either have to be fully vaccinated or compulsorily carry a negative RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of arrival into the state, without any exemption. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

2. Passenger not having RT-PCR report must undergo the test at the airport on arrival at their own expense.

3. RT-PCR testing is available on arrival.

4. Submit contact details with authorities, in case the test result come positive the state officials will contact.

5. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App.

Mumbai:

To know the new norms for passenger exemption from Institutional quarantine, Click here 

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Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

Quarantine:

1. Passengers who test positive will be sent for institutional quarantine in Mumbai.

2. Asymptomatic passengers are required to undergo 14 days of home quarantine. i.e. 7 days paid institutional quarantine at their own cost, followed by 7 days isolation at home with self-monitoring of health.

3. If it is a returning/onward journey within 7 days then no quarantine is required.

Passenger Obligation:

1.All passengers arriving into Maharashtra either have to be fully vaccinated or compulsorily carry a negative RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of arrival into the state, without any exemption. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

2. In extremely exceptional cases, RT-PCR shall be allowed for domestic passengers at Mumbai airport on arrival. 

3. Submit contact details with authorities, in case the test result come positive the state officials will contact.

4. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App. 

As per the circular by Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, dated 20.03.2021 below are the exempted passengers for institutional quarantine:

1. Elderly passengers above 65 years of age.

2. Pregnant women in advanced state of pregnancy.

3. Both parents accompanying children below 5 years of age.

4. Passengers having serious illness and require immediate medical attention such as cancer, severe physical disability, mental illness, cerebral palsy on production of supporting documents and medical conditions that need admission in medical institutions immediately.

5. Extreme family distress condition i.e. father, mother, son, daughter in critical condition(On death bed), warm accident in family, death of immediate family member (only on production of convincing support documents to the airport staff)

6. Passengers who have completed their both Covid- 19 vaccine dosage (on production of both vaccination certificates and also a self-declaration in prescribed format has to be produced).

7. Medical Professionals that intend to travel for performing life saving surgery/ attending critical patients (on production of proof from the hospitals where the surgery/medical service is intended to be performed)  

Kolhapur:

Health Screening:

None

Quarantine:

No quarantine & hand stamping for asymptomatic passenger

Passenger Obligation:

1. All passengers arriving into Maharashtra either have to be fully vaccinated or compulsorily carry a negative RT-PCR test done within 72 hours of arrival into the state, without any exemption. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

2. Submit contact details with authorities, in case the test result come positive the state officials will contact.

3. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App.

For International arrivals in Maharashtra:

1. The passengers arriving from countries at 'ultra risk' (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lasotho, Zimbabwe, Eswatini shall be de-boarded on priority for thier checking and verification. Such passengers shall be sent to mandatory 7 days institutional quarantine.

2. Any passenger who visited any of the ultra risk country during past 15 days shall be sent to institutional quarantine for 7 days. 

3. Any passengers who are symptomatic on arrival shall also be sent for institutional quarantine. 

4. A RT-PCR test shall be conducted on the day of arrival for all these passengers. After completion of 7 days of institutional quarantine , a RT-PCR test shall be conducted again and if the test result is negative, they shall undergo 7 days of home quarantine. If tested positive, such passengers shall be admitted to Seven Hills hospital or dedicated private hospital.

5. The health screening shall be done for the passengers arriving from At Risk countries (Declared by GOI from time to time) on priority basis. Such all passengers shall have to undergo mandatory 7 day institutional quarantine and RT-PCR test will be carried out on days 2, 4 and 7. If any of the test is found to be positive then the passenger shall be shifted to the hospital. In case of all tests coming negative, the passenger will have to undergo a further 7 days of home quarantine.

6. Passengers from any other countries except the at risk countries will have to compulsorily undergo RT-PCR test at the airport on arrival and on being found negative, will have to undergo 14 days of home quarantine. If found positive, they will be shifted to the hospital. 

7. In case of passenger having a connecting flight to any other airport in India (without leaving the airport at all), passenger shall undergo a RT-PCR test at the first arrival airport in Maharashtra and only being found negative will he be allowed to board the connecting flight. Information about such passengers shall be passed on by airline of the connecting flight to the final destination airport before take off.

8. In case a passenger is taking a connecting flight to an airport in Maharashtra, passenger shall be subjected to quarantine rules mentioned herein for landing directly from an international source.

Guidelines applicable for Aizawl

Effective from 14^th Oct'21, the Mizoram government announces the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for covid-19 tests at the entry point of the State of Mizoram. To know more click here.

Health Screening:

1. Thermal screening will be done for all passengers. 

2. All the passengers arriving to the State of Mizoram shall be screened for covid-19 with RAgT.

Quarantine:

Symptomatic passengers tested negative with RAgT shall be tested with RT-PCR/TrueNat, and shall be quarantined for a period of 5(Five)days even if he/she is found negative in such test, and be tested again with RT-CPR/TrueNat after the said 5 (five) days.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Passengers arriving into Mizoram should fulfill the formalities prescribed by the Home Department, Government of Mizoram.

2. All passengers tested positive shall be isolated/treated as per existing Covid-19 management protocol.

3. Asymptomatic passengers tested negative with RAgT may not be quarantined, but shall follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour.

4. Asymptomatic passengers entering Mizoram may be exempted  from entry point screening and quarantine subject to production of the following documents before the Entry Point Screening Team:

i. Negative RT-PCR/TrueNat/CBNAAT test Report for covid-19 issued by recognised laboratory within 72 hours prior to the time of entry.

OR

ii. Certificate (downloaded from Cowin Portal) for full-dose Covid vaccination taken at least 15 days before the date of entry, 

       OR

iii. Certificate of discharge from Home isolation or Covid care facility issued by the competent authority within 3 months prior to the date of entry.

5. Provided the passengers having the certificate completing both the doses or certificate of discharge from home isolation or Covid care facility shall monitor themselves for any symptom of Covid-19 for 7 days while strictly following the Covid Appropriate Behaviour.

6. Provided further that no symptomatic entrant shall be exempted from RAgT screening even if he/she produces any of the certificates mentioned here above. 

7. All Passengers must strictly follow Covid Appropriate Behaviour viz. social distancing, proper wearing of face mask covering mouth and nose, and hand hygiene; and watch out for any of the Covid-19 symptoms as indicated below and shall seek advice from the CMO/MO concerned or the Helpline at telephone nos.102/0389 2323336/0389 2322336/0389 2318336.

i. Fever                                                 ii. Cough

iii. Loss of taste /smell                           iv. Sore throat/throat irritation.

v. Malaise/Weakness                              vi. Body ache/Headache

vii. gastro-intestinal upset                     viii. Dairrhoea 

ix. Dizziness                                           x. Anorexia/Nausea/Vomiting

xi. Shortness of breath / Breathlessness 

8. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App. 

Guidelines applicable for Bhubaneswar

Effective immediately, The state government of Bhubaneshwar has issued guidelines for passengers arriving at Biju Patnaik International Airport(BPIA). For more information Click here to read more

Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation has issued stipulations for passengers arriving in Bhubaneswar, Click here to read more.

Health Screening:

Thermal Screening as per COVID protocol will be carried out for all the departing passengers arriving from any state.

Quarantine:

1. Any arriving passenger failing to produce RT-PCR negative/ RAT negative report or Final COVID Vaccination Certificate will have to undergo mandatory RAT test at the testing facility at the airport.

2. Any passenger who tests positive, will have to undergo 7 days mandatory home/ institutional quarantine/ paid quarantine and will be further dealt as per  the treatment protocol.

Passenger Obligation:

1. All incoming passengers from all states have to produce mandatory RAT/ RT-PCR negative report which must be done maximum 48 hours prior to arrival in Bhubaneswar or a final dose of COVID vaccination certificate.

2. People coming without such report shall have to undergo mandatory RAT test at the testing facility created at Bhubaneswar Airport.

3. Rapid Antigen Test is available on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport (free of cost) for the passengers not carrying RT-PCR test report or 2nd dose of Vaccination report.

4. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Guidelines applicable for Amritsar

Punjab government has announced guidelines with respect to COVID-19 test report of passengers arriving into Punjab. For more information click here.

Health Screening:

Thermal screening will be conducted for all passengers.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Passengers arriving into Punjab are required to carry the below:

i. Certificate of Full/ Final Vaccination (both doses) OR

ii. Negative RT-PCR certificate of the last 72 hours.

2. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Exemptions:

1. Infants and children below 10 years.

2. Covid recovered patients.

Note: This is applied for domestic passengers only and the requirement for arrival of International passengers shall continue to be governed by the extant guidelines of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Guidelines applicable for Jaipur

Rajasthan government announces revised guidelines for all the passengers arriving into Rajasthan.

Health Screening:

1. Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

2. COVID test shall be done for all symptomatic passengers.

3. Random RT-PCR testing shall be done.

4. Oxygen saturation testing shall be done.

Quarantine:

1. Symptomatic passengers shall be isolated and taken to nearest health facility.

2. Passengers not having RT-PCR report, can get the test done on arrival at the airport and then they have to undergo 15 days institutional quarantine until their test report is negative. Home quarantine will be allowed only after registering under form 4.

3. Government Officials holding constitutional positions and medical support team shall be exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR however shall have to undergo 15days home quarantine upon arrival into the state.

Exemption:

1. The officers / soldiers of the Armed Forces are exempted from the mandatory RT-PCR negative report of 72 hours on arrival in the state. Click here to know more.

2. Passengers in possession of vaccination certificate showing 1 dose complete. For more information Click here.

3. Passengers holding constitutional positions

4. Medical Personnel (Doctors/Nurses) 

5. Infant under 2 years

Passenger Obligation:

1. It is MANDATORY for passengers arriving from other states to carry a COVID negative report from an ICMR approved lab not earlier than 72 hours.

2. All passengers must submit Self-Health Declaration and go through screening process.

3.Passengers traveling to Udaipur are mandatorily required to upload a copy of their RT-PCR negative report on http://emitra.rajasthan.gov.in

4. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App.

Guidelines applicable for Chennai, Coimbatore

Coimbatore :

For passenger arriving in Coimbatore, following shall apply

1. It is advisable for all passengers arriving in Coimbatore to have carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time. The same is not applicable for passengers travelling from other cities within Tamil Nadu

2. In case the passenger arrives without RT-PCR report, COVID testing shall be done free of cost at the airport and the passengers shall be released after sample is taken. Further action will be taken basis the test result.

Passengers who undergo test on arrival are as follows :

i. Found to be positive and symptomatic – will be taken to hospital isolation.

ii. Found to be negative and asymptomatic – will have to undergo for self-monitoring for 14 days.

iii. Found to be negative and symptomatic – will be taken to hospital isolation and decided based on Medical Opinion.

Chennai:

1. Temperature check and thermal screening shall be done on arrival for all the passengers.

2. All passengers coming from other states/UTs/countries are mandatorily required to obtain auto generated e-Pass through https://tnepass.tnega.org/#/user/pass.

Guidelines applicable for Hyderabad

Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

Quarantine:

None.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Passengers traveling from International flights to Hyderabad must carry hard copy of the Air Suvidha form filled online.

2. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Guidelines applicable for Dehradun

Uttarakhand Government has announced the Covid-19 guidelines for all the passengers arriving into Uttarakhand. For more information Click here.

Health Screening:

1. Thermal screening will be done for all passengers.

2. Random Covid-19 testing shall be done, if any inbound passenger found positive, the currently prevailing SOP's shall be followed.

Passengers Obligation:

1. It is mandatory for passengers to carry RT-PCR/TrueNAT/CBNAAT/RAT negative report from ICMR accredited labs done within last 72hrs at the time of arrival into Uttarakhand or be in possession of final vaccination certificate and should have completed 15 days after receipt of the 2nd dose.

2. All passengers travelling to Uttarakhand are required to register on state website before boarding the flight http://dsclservices.org.in/apply.php

3. Armed forces and their families are exempted from the requirement of carrying the RT-PCR/ TrueNAT/ CBNAAT/ RAT negative report. However, they must register on the state website prior to their travel.

4. Below mentioned categories of passengers are advised to travel only if their circumstances are unavoidable:

i. Passengers above the age of 65 years

ii. Passengers with co-morbidities

iii. Pregnant women

iv. Children below the age of 10 years

5. All passengers must download Aarogya setu App.

Guidelines applicable for Lucknow, Varanasi

Uttar Pradesh government announces guidelines for all the passengers arriving into Uttar Pradesh.

Health Screening:

Thermal screening will be done for all passengers.

Passenger Obligation:

1. It is mandatory for the passengers arriving from Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Odisha to carry a negative RT-PCR report done with 72 hours of arrival.

2. RT-PCR testing is available on arrival.

3. Passenger will need to register on state website before they exit the arrival hall using below web link or phone number

4. Web Link : https://reg.upcovid.in or call 1800-180-5145.

5. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Exemptions:

1. Passengers possessing final vaccination certificate (completed both the doses of COVID-19 vaccine)

2. Children upto 12 years at the Lucknow airport.

3. Children upto 5 years at the Varanasi airport.

Guidelines applicable for Kolkata, Bagdogra

Effective from 1^st November 2021, West Bengal government announces restrictions on air travel for passengers coming into West Bengal. For more information Click here.

Health Screening:

1. Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

2. Symptomatic passengers shall be taken to nearest facility for COVID test.

Quarantine:

1. 14 days of Self-monitoring for all asymptomatic passengers is advised.

2. For symptomatic passengers, the Health Authorities will decide the Quarantine requirement on case basis

Passenger Obligation:

1. All passengers coming to West Bengal are required to have fully vaccinated certificate or carry a COVID negative RT-PCR report done within 72 hours of flight departure.

2. Stringent Checks across the Domestic Terminal will be conducted by the West Bengal Govt Health Officials.

3. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Exemption:

1. Children below 2 years old.

2. Transit passengers whose final destination is not west Bengal and do not need to come out of the airport.

3. Emergency cases like death of someone closely related will also be exempted from prior testing. However, in this case they will have to apply for such exemption at least 48 hours prior to travel on [email protected] and further will be required to get themselves tested on arrival at the airport at their own cost.