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Abu Dhabi
For customers from India to Abu Dhabi:
1. Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Abu Dhabi
i. Holders of all type of visa and/or entry permission granted by the appropriate authority in the United Arab Emirates with valid proof of WHO approved vaccination and generate QR code from the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals or register on the ICA Smart UAE APP (Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the ICA Smart App)) (i.e., valid resident visa, employment visa, short stay/long stay visa, visit visa, residence visa newly issued from Abu Dhabi only).
ii. Holders of newly issued employment and resident visas issued from other emirates other than Abu Dhabi shall not be allowed
2. Visa on arrival facility is available for Indian Nationals travelling to Abu Dhabi provided they:
i. have a visitor visa or a green card issued by the Unites States, or
ii. a residence visa issued by the United Kingdom or Europe union
3. Passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Abu Dhabi. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 48 Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.
4. 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.
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Colombo
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.
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Dubai
For Passengers from India to Dubai:
Effective 05th 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 5th 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.
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Kuwait
For Passengers from India to Kuwait:
Effective from 23rd 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.
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Malé - Maldives
For passengers from India to Male
Effective from 14th 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 10th 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 booking6. 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.
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Oman
As per the circular issued on 22nd 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.
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Qatar
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 :
Approved Vaccines
*Conditionally approved vaccines:
i. Pfizer / BioNTech (Comirnaty)
i. Sinopharm vaccine
ii. Moderna (Spikefax)
iii. AstraZeneca (Coveshield / Oxford / Vaxepheria)
iv. Jansen / Johnson & Johnson (only one dose)
- 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.
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Ras Al Khaimah
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 05th 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.
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Saudi Arabia
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.
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Sharjah
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 2nd 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.
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Thailand
For Passengers travelling from India to Thailand:
Effective from 1st 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
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 required in Thailand.
1. The following details are required to avail visa on arrival 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.
3. Random checks will be made on arrivals at Thailand’s international airports.
4. Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers who are randomly checked and who are unable to show proof of a pre-arrival negative test will be required to undergo a professional ATK test at the point of entry.
5. 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.
6. 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.
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 documents on arrival:
a. The filled form obtained on-board (Quarantine of suspected Covid-19 form)
b. Thailand pass QR approval form
c. Medical Insurance
d. Pre-departure RT-PCR test result report
e. 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 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. Quarantine of suspected Covid-19 form
g. THB 2000 currency
4. Passengers will be sent to the 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 VOA in the passport. VOA is given only for 14 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.
9. If passengers have mild symptoms they are required to stay one-day quarantine and under observation for the next 6 days.
10. If passengers have severe symptoms they must stay in quarantine and undergo an RT-PCR test on day 5 or day 6.
Note: In any case passengers with covid-19 symptoms have to be in Bangkok under observation for 14 days. The QR code in the form has a list of designated testing labs in Bangkok.
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.