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).

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. Fully vaccinated passengers or children under 16 years are not required to carry a negative RT-PCR test certificate.

5. 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.

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

Note: Children under 12 years are exempted from RT-PCR testing.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

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

13. 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 arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here to know more. 

3. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

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. The unvaccinated passengers must undergo RT-PCR testing on arrival.

3. 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.

4. Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to carry a negative RT-PCR test report and permitted to explore Sri Lanka freely.

5. 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 Colombo to India:

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

2. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.

3. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

4. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.

For Passengers from India to Dubai:

Effective 05^th AUG 21, the 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 the 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. The Crew of the Foreign Air Operators, operating freighter/cargo flights from the aforesaid countries to Dubai, are permitted to enter the Emirate of Dubai, provided that the crew movement is limited to the movement between Dubai International Hotel (DIH) and the airport without coming into close contact with persons within the community.

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

5. The passengers must comply with the following:

a. Present a valid vaccination certificate(s) that reflects the completion of doses of vaccine approved by the WHO or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), provided with QR code System; OR

b. Present a VALID Negative Covid-19 Test certificate that should be based on a molecular diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid for SARS-COV-2 viral RNA, that is issued within the valid time frame, namely, (48) hours from the time of collecting the sample and from an approved health service provider, which uses QR code System; OR

c. Present a valid medical certificate issued by the relevant authorities that the passenger has recovered from Coronavirus SARS Cov-19 within a period of one month (the date of recovery and the date of arrival) provided with QR code System.

6. Passengers must undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Dubai and self-quarantine until a negative test result is released to the passenger. In the event the passenger is tested positive, then such passenger shall follow the guidelines issued by the relevant Health Authority in the Emirate of Dubai.

7. UAE Nationals who have completed 2 doses of vaccine and approved by UAE (at least 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 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.

9. Passengers must use UAE fast track and download ICA UAE apps on their mobile devices.

Note: The certificates should be Printed in English or Arabic language and provided with a QR Code.

 For Passengers from Dubai to India:

1. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here. 

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 the state authority/government of India.

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

5. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

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

7. 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 (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 a 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.

Note: The relevant authorities in the Emirate of Dubai reserves the right to return the passengers to the originating destination in the event of non-compliance with the above instructions.

For Passengers from India to Kuwait:

Effective from 23^rd Feb' 22, the Kuwait government has announced the following guidelines for arrivals, as per the DGCA circular. For more information Click here.

The Kuwait government has announced new travel regulations for the passengers arriving in Kuwait. Click here to know more.

1. For Non-immunized Passengers

a. All non-vaccinated passengers arriving in Kuwait must carry a negative RT-CPR certificate proving free from coronavirus, provided valid for 72 hours from the date of the swap (test) to the time of acceptance on the flight. 

b.  Home quarantine for 7 days will be implemented after the arrival to the state of Kuwait and passengers must undergo negative RT-PCR testing at the end of the 7-day to end quarantine. 

2. For Partially-immunized Passengers

a. All partially vaccinated passengers do not require to carry RT-PCR test reports prior to arrival. 

b. Home quarantine for 7 days will be implemented after the arrival to the state of Kuwait and this can be ended earlier with a negative RT-PCR test result.

3. For Immunized Passengers

a. RT-PCR test requirements are nullified for fully vaccinated passengers before departure or arrival to Kuwait.

b. No home quarantine required after arrival.

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

5. PCR  test available on arrival.

6. Children under the age of 16 years are exempted from the above requirements.

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)

For passengers from Kuwait to India:

1. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.

2. All departing passengers are allowed to leave without any health requirements related to coronavirus, provided that all health requirements to enter the country of destination must be adhered to.

3. 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 the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020

4. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

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

6. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.

For passengers from India to Male

Effective from 14^th March 2022 Maldives Civil Aviation Authority has announced precautionary measures against COVID-19 for all the passengers arriving in Male. For more information Click here.

The 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. The following are the health measures requested by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) of Maldives:

'Please wear your mask during the flight and inside the terminal at your destination, if you have developed any of the following symptoms:

a. Fever

b. Cough

c. Sore throat

d. Runny nose

e. Breathing difficulty

Please stay in your seat and inform the cabin crew. If you develop any of the symptoms upon arrival, please inform the immigration desk or the Border Health desk.'

2. All passengers including children and infants are no longer required to be fully vaccinated or be in possession of a pre-departure PCR test while travelling to the Maldives.

3. All passengers should complete and submit the online Traveller Health Declaration form available from the Maldives Immigration website portal https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ at most 48 (forty-eight) hours before their arrival in the Maldives and obtain a QR code. The QR code obtained is to be made readily available for verification by immigration upon entry into the Maldives.

4. Expatriates travelling to the Maldives must hold a valid visa issued by Maldives Immigration.

5. Passengers travelling on a work visa must verify their visa status on https://xpat.egov.mv/

6. Tourists travelling to the Maldives will be provided visas on arrival. Tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.

7. Tourists must have a confirmed reservation at a resort or hotel. A list of resorts can stay as approved by the Maldivian Health authority can be found by clicking here

8. Tourists must be in possession of a valid return ticket.

9. For more information, you may refer to this link: https://immigration.gov.mv/tourist-visa/​​​​​​

10. All arriving passengers should report to the Immigration counter if they have a fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, or breathing difficulties or report directly to the International Border Health counter.

For passengers transiting from Male:

1. If the passenger makes a transit during the journey, the initial PCR test will be valid if the transit does
not exceed 24 (twenty-four) hours.

2. If the passenger makes a transit exceeding 24 (twenty-four) hours, the passenger must take a repeat PCR test prior to embarkation at the point of transit.

3. Passengers transiting in Male and if the layover is within 04 hours, passenger's documents will be first verified by the onward connecting airline and then will be checked in.

4. Passengers transiting in Male and if the layover is more than 04 hours, the passenger has to fulfill Maldives entry requirements and the onward documents will be verified by immigration and once it is verified only then the passenger will be given entry.

Below are the countries' requirements if transiting from Male.

a. Entry requirements for Singapore

1. Passengers should be vaccinated with both doses and completed 14 days.
2. RT-PCR should be valid for 48 hours from Male departure time if transiting in Male.
3. Online Health declaration to be filled within 72 hours.
4. Green cardholders require approval to enter Singapore and can enter only within the dates mentioned in the approval.
5. Passengers holding PR require re-entry permits.

b. Entry requirements for Cambodia

1. RT-PCR should be valid for 48 hrs
2. Passengers require a valid visa for Cambodia
3. Passengers should be vaccinated with both doses
4. If not vaccinated, they need to have 2000 USD.

For passengers travelling from Male to India:

Effective from 10^th Feb 2022 Government of India has announced guidelines for international arrivals. For more information click here

1. It is mandatory for passengers flying to India to submit a self-declaration form online on the Air Suvidha portal 24 hrs prior to departure and obtain an email with an attachment for the same. Failure to comply with government-issued regulations shall result in denied boarding. The fare component is non-refundable, and non-airline taxes are refundable.

2. Passengers arriving in India must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure, OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, the Government of India, or a list of countries Click here.

3. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

4. Vaccinated tourists who stay on the inhabited islands are no longer required to present the RT-PCR test result during departure.

5. All departing passengers and airline crew must report to the COVID-19 hotline number 1676 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

6. 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 the Maldives Immigration website portal https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

7. All passengers must download the Aarogya Setu app. 

As per the circular issued on 22^nd May 2022, the Civil Aviation Authority has announced the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. Click here to know more.

For passengers travelling from India to Oman

1. All precautionary measures and procedures of COVID-19 in the civil aviation sector of the Sultanate of Oman are lifted.

2. All passengers arriving in Oman are no longer required Health Insurance or Vaccine Certificate.

For passengers travelling from Oman to India

1. Passengers arriving in India must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure, OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, the Government of India, or a list of countries Click here.

2. 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 visas issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020

3. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

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

5. 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.

For passengers arriving from Qatar to India:

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

2. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.

3. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

4. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app. 

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. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.

2. 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

3. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

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

5.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 Saudi Arabia to India:

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

2. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.

3. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

4. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.  

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 the 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. All passengers who are vaccinated with two doses of Covid-19 vaccines and possess a final vaccination certificate with a QR code are exempted from mandatory RT-PCR testing. However, passengers who are partially vaccinated or do not have any vaccination are required to carry a negative RT-PCR test certificate within 48 hours prior to the departure. 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.

5. Passengers arriving in 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 a family reunion.

g. UAE Nationals.

6. Passengers must use UAE fast track and download ICA UAE apps on their mobile devices.

For Passengers from Sharjah to India:

1. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.

2. Below passengers are permitted to travel to India:

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

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

3. 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.

4. 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 the state authority/government of India.

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

6. 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 the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.

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 need to carry a printed copy of the report.

3. Follow all the precautionary and preventive measures.

For Passengers travelling from India to Thailand:

Effective from 1^st July'22, the Director of International Communicable Disease Control Port and Quarantine Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health announced entry formality into the Kingdom of Thailand. For more information Click here 

Effective from 1^st July'22, Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and a US$10,000 health insurance requirement for international arrivals. For more information Click here 

Passengers will be given their passports and other documents before proceeding to the Immigration counter to have the visa on arrival (VOA) stamped on their passports. Visa on arrival (VOA) is given only for 30 days.

'The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand' has announced Mask with Exhalation valves SHALL NOT BE USED at Suvarnabhumi Airport and onboard. Click here to know more.

Please Click here to know more about the instructions for visa on arrival (VOA) required in Thailand.

1. The following details are required to avail visa on arrival (VOA) for Thailand.

a. Application form (TM. 88)

b. Passport (not less than 30 days)

c. Return ticket (not over 15 days)

d. Immigration card (arrival and departure)

e. Document for Hotel Booking

f. THB 10,000 currency or 400 USD/person

g. THB 20,000 currency or 800 USD/family

2. Passengers will only need to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination, a negative RT-PCR, or a professional ATK test result within 72 hours of travel. 14 days have to be completed after the 2nd dose of vaccination for entry into Thailand. 

3. Random checks will be made on arrivals at Thailand’s international airports.

4. If passengers neither hold vaccination certificates nor test reports, passengers must do the lab test ATK upon arrival. The test costs 200 THB and must be borne by the passengers.

5. Children under 18 years of age can travel as an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) if They have

 - Received one dose of vaccination or

 - Negative RT-PCR or Pro-ATK (within 72 hours before departure)

6. All passengers travelling out of the country will have to carry the international version of the Digital COVID Vaccination Certificate, passengers not carrying the same will be denied boarding. Please click here to know more and update the certificate.

7. passengers with symptoms of high fever (Body temperature > 37.3 oC) or positive COVID-19 must be transferred to a designated hospital for proper management. 

8. The list of acceptable vaccines is available at https://www.caat.or.th

For Passengers travelling from India to Bangkok:

Passengers travelling from India to Bangkok are required to fill the quarantine of the suspected COVID-19 form. Click here to know more.

1. Passengers are required to submit the following document on arrival:

a. Passport

2. The passengers have to proceed for a visa on arrival (VOA) after they receive the stamp on the given form.

3. The following document check will be held at the visa on arrival (VOA) area:

a. Passport.

b. Fully completed Thailand visa form with photograph

c. Hotel booking confirmation of Day 1 including RT-PCR test and airport to hotel transfer

d. Flight boarding pass

e. Thailand immigration form

f. THB 2000 currency​

​4. Passengers will be sent to the visa on arrival (VOA) counter after checking the above documents to submit their passport, VOA form, Immigration form, THB 2000, and a token number will be given to the passengers.

5. When the token number will be called out, Passenger​ will be handed the passport and other documents to finally proceed to the Immigration counter for stamping of visa on arrival (VOA) in the passport. Visa on arrival (VOA) is given only for 30 days.

6. Passengers need to reclaim baggage and head out to the Arrival hall area, contact the hotel representative.

7. Passengers have to show the required documents to the hotel representative and the hotel representative will take the passenger to the vehicle.

8. On way to the hotel, they will first take passengers​ to RT-PCR open-air clinic tents for testing in the vehicle itself (does not take time). After that head straight to the hotel, check-in, and room quarantine till the report result is out after 8-10 hrs. Free to go thereon. 

For Passengers travelling from Thailand to India:

1. Passengers arriving into India from Thailand must register themselves on the Air Suvidha portal, https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration

2. Documents to be uploaded are passport & certificates of vaccination. For travellers arriving from Thailand, a pre-departure RT-PCR test report is not required.

3. Passengers are advised to carry a hard copy of their Air Suvidha registration form which is required to be shown to the Health Authorities on arrival in India soon after landing.

4. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.

Guidelines applicable for Port Blair

The Andaman and Nicobar Administration Department of Civil Aviation has announced guidelines for travelers visiting Andaman and Nicobar are as follows. Click here to know more.

Health Screening:

The thermal screening will be done for all passengers.

Quarantine:

If passengers tested positive on arrival the prescribed quarantine protocol will be followed.

Passenger Obligation:

1. Partially/unvaccinated passengers arriving at Port Blair must carry a negative RT-PCR report issued by an ICMR accredited lab (date of a sample taken must be within 48 hours of commencement of journey).

2. Partially/unvaccinated passengers must undergo additional RT-PCR test on arrival and shall remain in self-quarantine till the arrival of a test report.

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

4. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Exemptions:

All asymptomatic fully vaccinated passengers are exempted from the requirement of carrying negative RT-PCR test reports. However, thy should produce the final vaccination certificate at the origin airport and at Port Blair airport.

Passengers below 5 years of age are exempted from the above.

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. RT-PCR testing is available on arrival.

3. 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.

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

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. 

Special surveillance measures for passengers arriving from Goa 

1. Passengers arriving from Goa mandatorily have to produce a Negative RT-PCR certificate not older than 72 hours (3 days) shall be compulsorily produced by the passengers travelling on flight. This is also applicable for passengers boarding connecting flights from Goa.

2. It is mandatory for students & public who are regular travellers from Goa to Karnataka for various reasons, to undergo RT-PCR once in 15 days and posses such negative report. 

The permitted exemptions for negative RT-PCR certificates are as follows:
i. Constitutional functionaries and health care professionals.
ii. Children below 5 years.
iii. In dire emergency situations (death in the family, medical treatment etc.,), the passenger's swab shall be collected on arrival in Karnataka with necessary details like phone number, address etc, duly verified from his 1D card and captured. On receipt of the RT-PCR test report, further action will be taken as per the covid testing protocol.

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

Effective from 13^th Mar '22 the government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced restrictions for COVID containment. Click here to know more.

Effective from 1^st Dec '21 the government of Jammu and Kashmir has announced guidelines for international arrivals. Click here to know more.

Health Screening:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

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 symptomatic passengers will have to compulsorily undergo a COVID-19 rapid antigen or RT-PCR test through any of the prescribed methods as per the protocol of the Government of J&K. 

2. The following categories of asymptomatic passengers arriving in J&K are not required to undergo RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Covid-19 test on arrival.

a. If passengers carry a valid and verifiable final certificate report of Covid-19 vaccination.

b. If passengers carry a valid and verifiable Covid-19 RT-PCR negative report taken within 72 hours of the time of arrival. 

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

4. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Exemption:

1. Infants (0-2 years)

2. Srinagar (SXR): for the Defense Personnel

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

 Guidelines for international arrivals

1. All the international passengers including those domestic passengers who have a history of international travel during the 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 a prompt manner, the patient shall be admitted to a 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. Passengers who do not carry RT-PCR report, have to undergo RT-PCR test on arrival at the airport free of charge.

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

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

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

6. All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Guidelines applicable for Bengaluru, Mangalore

Effective from 17^th Feb'22, the RT-PCR negative test report is not required for the passengers arriving from Kerala and Goa. However, those arriving from these states will have to present a full dose vaccination certificate on arrival. For more information Click here.

Effective from 11^th Feb'22, the Government of Karnataka has announced that it is not mandatory to carry negative RT-PCR report for passengers arriving from Maharashtra, however, they must carry a complete vaccination certificate. Click here to know more.

Effective from 10^th Feb'22, all international arrivals must follow the SOP's announced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW). 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.

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

1. All students/ employees should not compulsorily bring a negative RT-PCR certificate. However, they must possess a complete vaccination certificate on arrival.

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 the 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 the home quarantine period, they shall undergo testing and be 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 31^st March 2022 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 in Ladakh must have a negative RT-PCR report done within 72 hours before their arrival.

2. RT-PCR testing upon arrival is mandatory for the passengers without a valid COVTD-19 test report, however they will be quarantined at their own expense till the report is received.

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

4. 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 7 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 at home quarantine along with other family members.  

3. All the passengers must strictly follow COVID-19 precautionary measures such as hand sanitization, social distancing, wearing of face mask at all times during the course of their stay in Ladakh. In case, they develop 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 the 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 the 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 

Know how the new guidelines by government are impacting your travel from/to Mumbai. To get clear information prior booking, Click here.

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 5^th Jan'22, 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 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.

Coimbatore :

For passenger arriving in Coimbatore, following shall apply

1. It is advisable for all passengers arriving in Coimbatore to 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 the 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 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:

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

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.

Uttarakhand government announced RT-PCR/RAT testing requirements for passengers arriving in Dehradun. Click here to know more. 

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 the 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 are required to undergo RT-PCR/RAT testing on arrival, regardless of carrying the final vaccination certificate of Covid-19.

3. All passengers who possess the Covid-19 negative report done within the last 72 hours at the time of arrival are exempted from mandatory testing on arrival.

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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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. No RT-PCR is required for fully vaccinated passengers travelling within the state of West Bengal.

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

4. 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.