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  • TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE RECOMMENDED
 
 

ADVISORY: TRAVEL AND VISA RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19


Vide MHA Order No. 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.I from 04.06.2021

Subject: Review of Guidelines on Free Visa Extension Service for Foreigners Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
    
In accordance with the instructions contained in the OM of this Ministry of even number dated 06.29.2020, the regular visa or electronic visa or the period of stipulation of stay of foreigners that expires after 06.30.2020, will be considered valid until 30 more days from the date of resumption. of the normal operations of international flights on the basis of "FREE" without imposition of penalty per stay.

The Government has reconsidered the matter in light of the uncertainty in the resumption of normal commercial flight operations. Consequently, it has been decided that upon the suppression of the instructions contained in the OM of this even numbered Ministry dated 06.29.2020, the following instructions will apply regarding the extension of visas for foreign citizens stranded in India due to restrictions Travel imposed due to COVID -19 pandemic: -

 "The regular visa or e-visa or stipulation of stay of foreign nationals stranded in India due to COVID-19 can be considered valid until August 31, 2021 free of charge without imposing any penalty for excess stay. Such citizens Foreigners may not have to submit any request to the FRRO / FRO in question for the extension of their visas. Before leaving the country, they can apply for any exit permit, which would be granted by the FRRO / FRO in question free of charge without imposition of any penalty for excess stay.

Notice about Indian citizens traveling to a third country via Nepal

According to the Notification of 04.26.2021 of the Immigration Department of the Ministry of the Interior of Nepal, the arrival of foreigners who intend to travel to third countries through Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and who use TIA as their airport Transit will be restricted from 04.28.2021 midnight until the next notice. However, the ongoing services provided to travelers arriving in Nepal as their final destination and departing from Nepal will continue as usual.

Consequently, Indian nationals are advised to avoid traveling to Nepal for subsequent travel to third countries due to restrictions after April 28.
 

Restrictions on international flights from India

Due to the rise of Covid-19 in India, the following countries have banned flights / issued guidelines for passengers traveling from India: -

  • Iran: Banned travelers from India from midnight on Sunday (April 25/26).
  • Kuwait- Banned flights from India as of April 24. The freighters will continue.
  • Indonesia - You have decided not to issue visas to any foreigners who have visited India in the past 14 days.
  • France: Travelers from India will be required to undergo the mandatory antigen test upon arrival in addition to the pre-boarding RT-PCR test.
  • United Arab Emirates: It has banned all flights from India, except cargo flights, for 10 days starting April 24/25 at midnight. However, passengers exempted from this ban include UAE citizens, country-designated diplomatic missions, official delegations, businessmen traveling on chartered flights, and those with golden residency.
  • USA - Has issued a travel advisory to its citizens to visit India. United Airlines has suspended its flight operation to India for administrative reasons. However, in the intervening night of April 25-26, it resumed flight operation and operated two flights, namely UA-899 (Delhi-Chicago) and UA-868 (Delhi-San Francisco).
  • Israel: Has issued a travel advisory to its citizens to visit India.
  • United Kingdom: has added India to its “Red List” of travel. It bans all travel from the country and makes the 10-day hotel quarantine mandatory for all UK and Irish citizens returning from India. All flights have been suspended until April 30.
  • Hong Kong: Has suspended all flights from India from April 20 to May 2.
  • Singapore: Has banned all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors who have traveled to India in the past 14 days from entering or transit through Singapore as of April 24.
  • Canada: Suspended all flights from India for 30 days starting midnight April 23/24. However, cargo flights from India will continue.
  • Australia: On April 27, the Australian government banned all incoming flights from India until May 15, 2021. This includes both special and chartered flights. Any flight operation requirement will need a special permit from the Embassy.
  • New Zealand: Bans all flights from India until new orders.
  • Qatar: Qatari authorities issued a travel advisory starting on April 25 calling for all passengers traveling to Qatar to submit a negative RT-PCR test report at the airport of departure from India. The test report must be validated and certified by an ICMR accredited laboratory and performed within 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival time in Qatar.
  • Bahrain: As of April 27, all passengers traveling from India must carry a negative RT-PCR test. The test report must be validated and certified by an ICMR accredited laboratory and performed within 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
  • Maldives: As of April 27, all passengers traveling from India must carry a negative RT-PCR test. The test report must be validated and certified by an ICMR accredited laboratory and performed within 96 hours prior to the scheduled departure time from the first port of shipment en route to Maldives and will also require a RT-PCR test. within 72 hours of the departure date. departure time from Maldives.
  • Germany: As of April 26, entry to Germany from India is restricted with certain exceptions as it has classified India as a virus variant country. Exception of the travel ban granted to citizens of Germany, permanent resident, person in transit who only stays at the airport, cargo flights, person traveling for urgent humanitarian reasons and person traveling by order of IAEA, UN.
  • Bangladesh: As of April 26, the restriction for the entry of Indians into Bangladesh from India via air / rail / land with certain exceptions has been extended until May 9. Flight operations from Dhaka have already been suspended since April 14.
  • Italy: as of April 26, restriction for the entry of Indians into Italy. Only residents will be allowed to return from India with a negative test report upon departure and will need to self-quarantine upon arrival.
  • Oman: as of April 24, restriction for the entry of Indians into Oman until further orders. Only Omani citizens, diplomats, health workers and their families will be allowed to return from India with a negative test report upon departure and will have to self-quarantine upon arrival.
  • Djibouti: Under the orders of the Government of Djibouti, Djibouti has restricted the entry of all travelers from India to Djibouti.

All Indian carriers have also suspended their scheduled flight operations to countries that have imposed an entry ban on Indian nationals.


Vide Circular No. 4/1/2020-IR dated 12-30-2020 from the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India

Temporary suspension of flights from the UK to India

In the partial modification of the circular dated 12-21-2020 on the aforementioned issue, the competent authority has further extended the temporary suspension of flights to / from the United Kingdom until January 7, 2021. However, this restriction it will not apply to international cargo-only operations. and flights specifically approved by the DGCA.

 

Vide Circular No. 4/1/2020-IR dated 12-30-2020 from the Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India


In the partial modification of the circular dated 06-26-2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity of the circular issued on the aforementioned subject with respect to international commercial passenger services from / to India until 31 January 2021. This restriction will not apply to all-cargo international flights and operations specifically approved by the DGA.
2. However, the competent authority may allow regular international flights on certain routes, as the case may be.
 

Vide Circular No. 4/1/2020-IR dated 12-21-2020 from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India.


Temporary suspension of flights from the UK to India


1.In view of the emerging covid-19 situation in the UK, the competent authority has temporarily suspended flights to / from the UK as of 2359 IST on December 22, 2020. Therefore, no flights from the UK It will land in India after 2359 hours IST on December 22, 2020. Airlines will enforce it at the initial port of departure. Consequently, flights from India to the UK will also remain suspended. However, this restriction will not apply to all-cargo international flights and operations specifically approved by the DGCA.

2. Airlines operating flights to / from India from other countries will not board any passenger traveling from the UK to India and will ensure that no passenger coming from the UK is boarded a flight to India. India, either directly or indirectly.

3. During the transition period, that is, until 2359 hours IST on December 22, 2020, all passengers arriving in India from the UK will be required to undergo the RT-PCR test at the port of arrival of India. Passengers who test positive for Covid will be quarantined according to the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. All medical expenses incurred will be borne by the passengers.

4. All airlines operating passenger services from the UK to India will ensure strict adherence to the above instructions and will make an in-flight announcement accordingly.

5. This is a temporary measure and will be in effect until December 31, 2020.

 

 Vide MHA O.M. No 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.I dated 21.10.2020


(i) The following categories of foreign nationals may enter India by sea routes or flights including those of the Vande Bharat Mission or the 'Air Bubble' Scheme (Bilateral Air Travel Arrangements) or by any unscheduled commercial flight as permitted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation: -
(a) All Indian Foreign Citizen (OCI) cardholders and PIO cardholders holding passports from any country.

(b) All foreign nationals who intend to visit India for any reason (including their dependents in the appropriate dependent visa category) except those on a tourist visa.

(ii) All existing visas, except the electronic ones (e-Visa), the tourist visa and the medical visa, which remained suspended, will be reinstated with immediate effect. If the validity of such visa has expired, the foreign citizen can obtain a new visa from the appropriate category / subcategory of the corresponding Indian Mission / Post. In the case of the medical visa (including the visa for medical assistants), Indian missions / posts can grant a medical visa to foreign nationals who intend to visit India for medical treatment in case of emergency. The condition of obtaining a visa will not apply to dependent family members of foreign diplomats / officials who are eligible for visa waiver in terms of bilateral visa waiver agreements or specific visa agreements entered into by India with various countries. Such foreign citizens covered by paragraph (i) (b) above will not be able to travel to India with the force of a previously obtained electronic visa (e-Visa).


(iii) In case any foreign national not covered by the categories mentioned in (i) is required to visit India urgently due to family emergency, Indian Post / Missions are authorized to issue X-Misc visa single entry for the appropriate period. In such cases, the Indian Post / Missions may make a decision on granting the visa on a case-by-case basis based on the merits of each case.

(iv) Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan can come to India from any country (including any third country).

(v) Any Indian citizen or a national of Nepal or Bhutan holding any type of valid visa from any country can travel from India to the country in question, as long as there are no travel restrictions for the entry of Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese nationals in that country. . It would be incumbent on the airlines concerned to ensure that there are no travel restrictions for Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese nationals to enter the country in question with the particular visa category before issuing tickets / boarding passes for the Indian / Nepalese / Bhutanese passenger .

(vi) There will be no restrictions on the traffic of incoming passengers to India through the authorized immigration checkpoints of the airport / seaport for all categories of foreign nationals who are allowed to enter India or those to those who may be allowed to enter India in the future. Such travel restrictions would also not apply to any movement of cargo or goods and supplies in any vehicle, plane, ship, train, etc. along with your crew, sailor, driver, helper, cleaner, etc. at any of the 107 immigration checkpoints, including land-based ICPs. However, such restriction on incoming passenger traffic to India will remain in effect with respect to foreign nationals holding a tourist visa.

(vii) With regard to quarantine and all other health / COVID-19 related matters, the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be strictly followed.
Vide MHA Order No. 26011 / Misc. / 83/2020-OCI dated 21.10.2020

In substitution of the MHA Orders of even number dated 03/13/2020, 04/16/2020, 05/05/2020, 06/12/2020 and 08/07/2020, the central government in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of subsection (2) of section 3 of the Aliens Act of 1946 (31 of 1946), considering that it is necessary and convenient in the public interest to do so, it is hereby specified that the right to the multiple entry lifetime visa facility granted for any purpose in terms of notification SO 542 (E) dated 04.11.2005 issued by the Home Office will be reinstated with immediate effect for all persons registered as Foreign Citizen of India (OCI) card holders under of section 7A of the Citizenship Act of 1955 (57 of 1955).

Vide MHA Order No. 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.1 (Pt.) Dated 02.09.2020


It has been decided to allow Tibetan immigrants who have their residence in India and possess an identity certificate issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a return visa to enter India. This is subject to the condition that such Tibetan migrants should have been registered with the corresponding FRRO / FRO. Your return visa will be reinstated with immediate effect to facilitate your entry into India. However, if the validity of such visas has expired, they can obtain a new return visa from the corresponding Indian missions / posts. It has also been decided that the existing restrictions on the traffic of incoming passengers to India through the immigration checkpoints will not apply with regard to these foreign nationals. However, regarding quarantine and all other health / COVID-19 related matters, the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be followed.

Vide MHA orderNo. 40-3 / 2020-DM-I (A) dated August 22, 2020


Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for travel on Vande Bharat and Air Transport Bubble flights

In order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the central government had taken a series of measures to reduce the inbound / outbound movement of international passengers (both foreign and Indian) in a calibrated manner. Additional international passenger air travel (except as permitted by MHA) has been prohibited under MHA Orders related to lock / unlock guidelines. To bring back stranded Indian citizens abroad, the Government of India has launched the Vande Bharat mission. Furthermore, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) has entered into 'Air Transport Bubbles' agreements with few countries to allow limited commercial passenger services on a reciprocal basis, when scheduled international flights are suspended as a result of the COVID-pandemic. 19.
2. In order to facilitate the movement of people on these limited non-scheduled international commercial flights, the following SoP is established:

A. Flights with destination:

i The category of persons who will be eligible to travel on these flights will be as permitted by the MHA from time to time.
ii. People who wish to travel to India on Vande Bharat flights, will register with the Indian Missions in the country where they are stranded / residing, along with the necessary details as prescribed by MEA. Such registration may not be necessary on flights operating under Air Transport Bubbles agreements.

iii. They will travel to India on non-scheduled commercial flights as permitted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA); and ships as permitted by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) / Ministry of Maritime Transportation (MOS). Only crew and personnel, who test negative for COVID-19, will be able to operate these fighters / ships.
iv. SOPs for these battles / ships operations will be issued by MOCA / DMA or MOS from time to time. 
v. Priority will be given to pressing cases of danger, including laid-off migrant workers / workers, short-term visa holders facing expiration of visas, people with medical emergencies / pregnant women / elderly people or the elderly. they owe India due to the death of a relative and students.

The cost of the trip, as specified by the carrier, will be borne by said travelers.

Based on the records received for the Vande Bharat flights, MEA will prepare a flight / ship database of all such travelers, including details such as name, age, gender, mobile phone number, place of residence, place of destination final; and information on the RT-PCR test performed and its result. This database will be shared by MEA with the respective State / UT in advance.


Viii. For flights operating under air transport bubbles, airlines will send the Indian Mission a passenger manifest containing the same details as above for Vande Bharat flights or in a revised format that may be finalized. MEA with the country in question. the country in question  before the operation of each flight with a copy to the state government / UT of the destination airport in India

ix. MEA / MOCA will appoint state / UT nodal officers, who will coordinate with the nodal officers designated for this purpose by the respective State / UT, both for Vande Bharat flights and for flights operated under air transport bubbles.

X. MEA and MOCA will show at least two days in advance, the time (day, place and time of arrival) of the incoming flight / ship, on their digital online platform.

xi. All travelers must also agree to travel at their own risk.

xii. While on board the flight, airline personnel, crew and all passengers must observe the necessary precautions, such as the use of masks, personal hygiene, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene, etc.

xiii. Passengers arriving across land borders must also submit to the same protocol as the previous one.

xiv. The Guidelines on Health and Quarantine Protocols for International Arrivals, issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), will be observed from time to time.

B. Outbound flights:

I. The category of persons who will be eligible to travel on these flights will be as permitted by the MHA from time to time.
ii. MOCA will display on its website the category of people eligible to travel outside of India.
iii. Such persons will apply to the MoCA or to an agency / agencies designated by MoCA for this purpose, along with the necessary details, including places of departure and arrival.
iv. Travel from India will be on non-scheduled commercial flights, as permitted by MoCA.
v. Indian seafarers / crew members who wish to accept contracts to serve on ships abroad, may travel on the non-scheduled commercial flights permitted by MOCA or on the flights arranged by their employers, subject to authorization granted by the Ministry of Navigation .
saw. Before the tickets of these people are confirmed, the airline in question will ensure that the country of destination allows the entry of said people with a valid visa in that country. The conditions, where appropriate, imposed by the country of destination, must be met by the person who intends to travel.
vii. The cost of the trip, as specified by the carrier, will be borne by the travelers as prescribed.
viii. At the time of boarding the flight, MoCA will ensure that all travelers undergo a thermal examination according to the health protocol. Only asymptomatic travelers could board the flight.
ix. While on board the flight, airline personnel, crew and all passengers must observe the necessary precautions such as the use of masks, environmental hygiene, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene, etc.



Vide MHA Order No. 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.I date: August 17, 2020

In addition to the categories of foreign citizens who are allowed to enter India, it has been decided that foreign citizens who have a Journalist (J-1) and their dependents who have a J-1X visa can enter India. If they have J-1 or J-1X visas, which have been suspended, those visas will be reinstated with immediate effect to facilitate their entry into India. However, if the validity of such visas has expired, they can obtain a new J-1 or J-1X visa, as the case may be, from the corresponding Indian missions / posts.


Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Guidelines for International Arrivals (In suppression of guidelines issued on the subject dated August 2, 2020)

Before planning a trip

I. All travelers must present the self-declaration form on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before the scheduled trip or physically after their arrival at the respective health counters.

ii. They must also commit to the portal or otherwise to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. from India, through the airlines concerned before they are allowed to undertake the journey that would comply with the decision of the relevant government authority of subgoacility / home quarantine / self-monitoring of their health for 14 days, or as justified.

iii. Only for compelling reasons / cases of human distress, such as pregnancy, death in the family, serious illness, and parents with children 10 years or younger, home quarantine can be allowed for 14 days.

iv. If they wish to request said exemption under paragraph (iii) above, they must request it on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before boarding. The decision made by the government as communicated on the online portal will be final.

v. Travelers can also request exemption from institutional quarantine by submitting a negative RT-PCR test report. This test should have been performed within 72 hours prior to commencing the journey. The test report must be uploaded to the portal for consideration. Each passenger will also be required to submit a statement regarding the authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution, if determined otherwise. The test report could also be produced on arrival at the point of entry airport in India.

 saw. International passengers arriving without a negative RT-PCR certificate and wish to request exemption from institutional quarantine can also make use of the facility available at airports to undergo RT-PCR testing (where such provisions exist)

vii. All passengers who opt for the exemption from institutional quarantine as in paragraphs (v) and (vi) must carry out a self-control of their health and will be exempt from quarantine.

viii. International passengers arriving without a negative RT-PCR certificate and who do not opt ​​for the RT PCR test at the airport (if the facility is available) / arriving at an airport where the testing facility is not available will need to undergo institutional quarantine mandatory 7 days and a 7-day home quarantine.

Before boarding

ix. Interested airlines / agencies will provide travelers with the do's and don'ts.

X. All passengers should be advised to download the Aarogya Setu application on their mobile devices.

xi. At the time of boarding the flight, only asymptomatic travelers will be able to board after the thermal check.

xii. Adequate precautionary measures, such as environmental sanitation and disinfection, will be ensured at airports.

xiii. During boarding, all possible measures must be ensured to ensure physical distancing.


During the trip

xiv. Travelers who have not completed the self-declaration form on the portal must complete it twice on the flight and a copy of it will be delivered to the Health and Immigration officials present at the airport.

xv. An appropriate COVID-19 announcement will be made at airports and on flights and during transit, including precautionary measures to be followed.

xvi. While on board the flight, airline personnel, crew and all passengers must observe the necessary precautions such as the use of masks, environmental hygiene, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene, etc.

Arriving

xvii. Disembarkation must be done ensuring physical distancing.

xviii. Health officials present at the airport would conduct a thermal check on all passengers. The online self-declaration form will be displayed (or a copy of the physical self-declaration form will be sent) to the airport medical staff.

xix. The passengers who are symptomatic during the control will be immediately isolated and transferred to a medical center according to the health protocol.

xx. After the thermal control, passengers who have been exempted from institutional quarantine [paragraphs (iii) and (iv) above] (decision as indicated in the online portal in advance) will show the same to the respective state counters on their phones cell phones / other mode before allowing home quarantine for 14 days.

xxi. After the thermal check, passengers who already have negative RT-PCR certificates [(para. (V) and (vi)]] will be exempt from quarantine and will be allowed to leave and carry out a self-check of their health for 14 days.

xxii. All these passengers will also be provided with the list of state and national surveillance officers and respective call center numbers, to inform the state / national call center should they develop symptoms at any time during the quarantine or self-control of your health. .


xxiii. The remaining passengers will be taken to appropriate institutional quarantine facilities, which will be arranged by the respective State / UT Governments to undergo a mandatory 7-day institutional quarantine and a 7-day home quarantine.

xxiv. These passengers will be kept in institutional quarantine for a minimum period of 7 days.

a. They will be tested according to the ICMR protocol.

B. If they are evaluated as asymptomatic / presymptomatic / very mild cases, they will be allowed home isolation or in the Covid Care Center (both in public and private facilities) as appropriate.

C. Those with mild / moderate / severe symptoms will be admitted to specific Covid Health facilities and will be managed accordingly.

d) If negative, you will be advised to self-monitor your health for an additional 7 days.

International passengers arriving at sea / land ports

xxv. International Passengers arriving through sea / land ports must also undergo the same protocol as above, except that the online registration facility is not currently available for such passengers.

xxvi. Such passengers will need to submit the self-declaration form to the competent authorities of the Government of India at the sea / land ports upon arrival.

NOTE: States may have additional restrictions imposed regarding quarantine and isolation based on their field assessment after passenger arrival in the state in question.


Revised guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for international arrivals (replacing the guidelines issued on the subject on May 24, 2020) that will be operational from 00.01 hours, August 8, 2020 on 08/02/2020

Before planning the trip:

I. All travelers must submit a self-declaration form on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before the scheduled trip.

ii. They must also commit on the portal to undergo a mandatory quarantine for 14 days, that is, 7 days of institutional quarantine paid at their own cost, followed by 7 days of isolation at home with self-monitoring of health.

iii. Only for compelling reasons / cases of human distress, such as pregnancy, death in the family, serious illness, and parents with children 10 years or younger, home quarantine can be allowed for 14 days.

iv. If they wish to request said exemption under paragraph (iii) above, they must request it on the online portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) at least 72 hours before boarding. The decision made by the government as communicated on the online portal will be final.

v. Travelers can also request exemption from institutional quarantine by submitting a negative RT-PCR test report upon arrival. This test should have been carried out within 96 hours of starting the trip. The test report must be uploaded to the portal for consideration. Each passenger will also be required to submit a statement regarding the authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution, if determined otherwise. The test report could also be produced on arrival at the point of entry airport in India.

Before boarding

I. Interested agencies will provide travelers with the ticket to which they should and should not be made.

ii. All passengers should be advised to download the Arogya Setu application on their mobile devices.

iii. At the time of boarding the flight / ship, only asymptomatic travelers will be allowed to board after thermal inspection.

iv. Passengers arriving across land borders will also have to undergo the same protocol as above, and only those who are asymptomatic will be able to cross the border into India.

v. Adequate precautionary measures, such as sanitation and environmental disinfection, will be guaranteed at airports. 

During boarding and at airports, all possible measures must be guaranteed to ensure social distancing.

During the trip

I. Travelers who have not completed the self-declaration form on the portal must do so in duplicate on the flight / ship and a copy of it will be delivered to the Health and Immigration officials present at the airport / seaport / port of Iandport. Alternatively, such travelers can submit a self-declaration form on the online portal upon arrival at the airport / seaport / Iandport as instructed by the concerned authorities, if such a facility is available.

ii. Proper announcements on COVID-19, including precautionary measures to be followed, will be made at airports / ports and on flights / ships and during transit.

iii. While on board the flight / ship, airline / ship personnel, crew and all passengers must observe the necessary precautions, such as the use of masks, environmental hygiene, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene, etc.


Arriving

I. Disembarkation must be carried out ensuring social distancing.

ii. Health officials present at the Iandport airport / seaport / port would conduct thermal checks on all passengers. The online self-declaration form will be displayed (or a copy of the physical self-declaration form will be sent) to the airport medical staff.

iii. The passengers who are symptomatic during the control will be immediately isolated and transferred to a medical center according to the health protocol.

iv. After the thermal check, passengers who have been exempted from institutional quarantine (decision as indicated in the online portal in advance) will show the same to the respective state accountants on their cell phones / otherwise before being allowed home quarantine for 14 days.

v. The remaining passengers will be taken to adequate institutional quarantine facilities, which will be arranged by the respective State / UT Governments.

These passengers will be kept in institutional quarantine for a minimum period of 7 days.

They will be tested according to the ICMR protocol available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Revisedtestingguidelines.pdf


If they test positive, they will be clinically evaluated.

A. If they are evaluated as asymptomatic / presymptomatic / very mild cases, they will be allowed home isolation or in the Covid Care Center (both in public and private facilities) as appropriate.

B. Those with mild / moderate / severe symptoms will be admitted to specific Covid Health facilities and managed accordingly.

If negative, you will be advised to isolate yourself more at home and self-monitor your health for 7 days.

vii. Should any symptoms develop, they should report to the district monitoring officer or the state / national call center (1075).

Vide MHA Order No. 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.I from 07.08.2020

Visa and Travel Restrictions in Response to CO'VID-19 - Allowing Certain Categories of Foreign Citizens (including Cardholders of Foreign Citizens of India (OCI)) to enter India and Nationals of India to visit other countries


The Government has further considered the need to relax visa and travel restrictions for more categories of foreign nationals who wish to travel to India and Indian nationals who intend to visit other countries in the context of the 'air bubbles' scheme, in other words, bilateral air travel agreements resolved. by the Ministry of Civil Aviation with the US, UK, Germany and FraLtpe and the countries that may be included in said scheme in the future.

2. Accordingly, with respect to countries with which an `` air bubble '' plan (bilateral air travel agreements) has already been developed, i.e. the USA, UK, Germany and France the countries that may be included in such a plan in the future, decided as follows: -

(a) In partial modification to G.M. of this Ministry. From the even number dated 06.30.020, all Indian Foreign Citizen (OCI) cardholders holding passports from those countries can enter India.

(b) With respect to the categories covered in paragraph 2 (B) of the O.M. of this Ministry. from the even number dated 06.30.2020, Indian missions / posts can grant the corresponding visa as long as the applicants' documents are in order and there are no adverse comments on them.

(c) Any Indian citizen holding any type of valid visa from said countries may travel to the country in question, provided there are no travel restrictions for the entry of Indian citizens into that country. It would be incumbent on the airlines concerned to ensure that there are no travel restrictions for Indian nationals to enter the country in question with the particular visa category before issuing the tickets / boarding passes to the Indian passenger.

3. In partial modification of paragraph 4 of the AA of this Ministry. Even-numbered dated 06.30.2020, it has been decided that existing restrictions on incoming passenger traffic to India through immigration checkpoints will not apply also in the following cases: -

(i) All OCI cardholders who are allowed to enter India as mentioned in paragraph 2 (a) above.

Any movement of cargo or goods and supplies in any vehicle, plane, ship, train, etc. together with your crew, sailor, driver, helper, cleaner, etc.

However, regarding quarantine and all other health / COVID-19 related matters, the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will be followed.

Vide MHA Order No. 40-3 / 2020-DM-I (A) dated 07/01/2020

 In continuation of the Order of the Ministry of the Interior n. 40-3 / 2020-DM-I (A) dated 05.24.2020 and replacing the MHA O.M of even n. dated 06/01/2020, the undersigned is instructed to say that paragraph B 2 (ii) of the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for the movement of stranded persons in India wishing to travel abroad is replaced by the following:

 "Only those people who are citizens of that country will be allowed to travel to the destination countries; who have a green card or permanent residence status or OCI card or any other special status in that country; those who are stranded in nearby neighboring countries and allowed to leave India; Indian citizens holding any type of visa from any country (other than a visa for tourist purposes) if they have a visa from that country with a minimum residual validity of one month.

All these trips will be the sole responsibility of the person who wishes to travel, taking into account the existing restrictions on international travel "

Vide MHA Order No. 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.I from 30.06.2020

Visa and Travel Restrictions in Response to COVID -19 - Allowing Certain Categories of Foreign Citizens (including Indian Foreign Citizen (OCI) Cardholders) to Enter India


The Government has also considered the need to relax visa and travel restrictions for more categories of foreign nationals wishing to travel to India.

2. Consequently, in substitution of the O.M. of this even-numbered Ministry dated April 17. 2020, May 5, 2020 May 7, 2020, June 1, 2020 and June 12, 2020, it has been decided to allow the following categories of foreign nationals (including Indian Foreign Citizen (OCI) card holders) ) enter India: -

(A) Cardholders of Foreign Citizen of India (OCI)

(i) Minor children who have OCI cards and whose parents are Indian citizens.

(ii) OCI cardholders who wish to travel to India due to family emergencies such as critical medical conditions of immediate family members or death.

(iii) Married couples in which one of the spouses is a holder of an OCI card and the other is an Indian citizen.

(iv) Students who are OCI card holders when at least one of their parents is an Indian citizen or OCI card holder.

(B) Other foreign nationals (i) Foreign businessmen coming to India on business visa [other than 13-3 sports visa] on non-scheduled commercial / chartered flights. (ii) Foreign health professionals, health researchers, engineers and technicians for technical work in Indian health sector facilities including laboratories and factories. This is subject to an invitation letter from a recognized and registered health center, a registered pharmaceutical company or an accredited university in India. (iii) Foreigners, who are engineers, administrators, design specialists or specialists from other fields traveling to India on behalf of foreign business entities located in India. This includes all manufacturing units, design units, software and IT units, as well as companies in the financial sector (companies in the banking and non-banking financial sector). (iv) Engineers and foreign technical specialists traveling for the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment facilities of foreign origin in India, at the invitation of a registered Indian business entity. These may be for equipment installation, or are under warranty, or for after-sales service or repair on commercial terms. (v) Foreigners who are minors when at least one of their parents is an Indian citizen or holder of an OCI card. (vi) Foreigners married to Indian citizens. (vii) Foreigners who are single parents of minor children with Indian passports or OCI cards (viii) Students who are foreign citizens where at least one of their parents is an Indian citizen or holder of an OCI card.

(ix) Dependent relatives of foreign diplomats and service personnel with an official passport or service accredited in foreign diplomatic missions, consular offices or international organizations accredited in India.


(x) Foreigners who are persons of Indian origin, who wish to come to India due to family emergencies, such as critical medical conditions of immediate family members or death. For this purpose, the person of Indian origin means someone who or any of whose parents have held an Indian passport or such parent (s) is. are or have been a citizen of India before.

(xi) Foreigners stranded in nearby neighboring countries and seeking to leave for their destination country via India. (xii) Foreign nationals coming for medical reasons for treatment in India (including an assistant, if requested).

(xiii) Foreign nationals coming to India with any subcategory of Employment Visa together with their dependents who have a Dependent Visa.

3. All existing visas granted to foreigners, except those belonging to diplomatic, official, UN / International Organizations, employment and project categories, will remain suspended until the Government of India lifts the ban on international air travel of passengers from / to towards India. Consequently, foreign citizens covered in subparagraphs B. (i) to (xiii) above [other than those who already have valid diplomatic, official, United Nations / International Organizations, job categories and projects visas] must obtain a new visa of appropriate category of the Missions / Posts of India abroad. Foreign nationals holding a valid long-term multiple entry visa of the appropriate category issued by the Indian missions / posts abroad will also need to obtain a new visa from the Indian mission / post in question and in such cases, no visa fee will be charged. Such foreign nationals will not be able to travel to India with the strength of a previously obtained e-visa. The condition of obtaining a new visa will not apply to dependent relatives of foreign diplomats / officials who are eligible for visa waiver in terms of bilateral visa waiver agreements or specific visa agreements entered into by India with various countries.

4. All inbound passenger traffic to India through any of the 107 immigration checkpoints will remain suspended until the Government of India lifts the ban on international passenger travel to / from India. However, such travel restrictions would not apply in the following cases: -

(i) Foreign nationals authorized to enter India as mentioned in paragraph 2 above and foreign nationals who have valid diplomatic, official, international / UN organizations, employment and visa project categories, who have been exempted from the visa restrictions mentioned in paragraph 3 above.

(ii) Any aircraft, ship, train or any other vehicle and its crew / sailor / staff / driver / cleaner etc, by which the categories of foreign citizens mentioned in subparagraph (1) above can travel to India.

Vide MHA O.M. No. 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.I (Pt.) Dated 06.29.2020.
 With respect to foreign citizens, whose regular visa or electronic visa or the period of stipulation of stay expires after 06.30.2020, said regular visa or electronic visa or the period of stipulation of stay shall be considered valid up to 30 days more from the date of resumption. of the normal operations of international flights on the basis of "FREE" without imposition of penalty per stay.


Vide MHA Order No. 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.I from 12.06.2020

Visa and Travel Restrictions in Response to COVID -19 Allowing Certain Other Categories of Foreign Citizens, including Indian Foreign Citizen (OCI) Card Holders, to Enter India

The government has considered relaxing visa and travel restrictions for certain other categories of foreign nationals, including Indian Foreign Citizen (OC1) cardholders who wish to enter India.

 2. Consequently, in substitution of the O.M. of this Ministry. from the even number dated May 22, 2020, it has now been decided to allow the following categories of foreign nationals, including Indian Foreign Citizen (OCI) cardholders, to enter India: -

(A) Cardholders of Foreign Citizen of India (OCI)

(i) Minor children who have OCI cards and whose parents are Indian citizens.

(ii) OCI cardholders who wish to travel to India due to family emergencies such as critical medical conditions of immediate family members or death.

(iii) Married couples in which one of the spouses is a holder of an OCI card and the other is an Indian citizen.

(iv) Students who are OCI card holders where at least one of their parents is an Indian citizen or 001 card holder.

 (B) Other foreign nationals

 (i) Foreigners who are minors when at least one of their parents is an Indian citizen or holder of an OCI card.

(ii) Foreign citizens married to Indian citizens.

(iii) Foreigners who are single parents of minor children who have Indian passports or OCI cards

(iv) Students who are foreign citizens in whom at least one of their parents is an Indian citizen or holder of an OCI card.

(v) Dependent relatives of foreign diplomats and service personnel with an official passport or service accredited in foreign diplomatic missions, consular offices or international organizations accredited in India.

Foreign nationals covered in subparagraphs B (i) to (v) above will be required to obtain a new visa from the appropriate category from India Missions / Posts abroad. Foreign nationals holding a valid long-term multiple entry visa of the appropriate category issued by the Indian Missions / Posts abroad will need to obtain visa validation at the corresponding India Mission Post I. Such foreign nationals will not be able to travel to India with the strength of a previously obtained e-visa.

3. Consequently, the visa restrictions imposed in the O.Ms of this even-numbered Ministry dated 04/17/2020 and 05/05/2020 would not apply to the aforementioned categories of foreign citizens. Similarly, travel restrictions imposed by the U.M. The even number dated 05/07/2020 would not apply to any aircraft, ship, train or any other vehicle in which the aforementioned categories of foreign nationals (including OCI card holders) are allowed to travel to India.

4. All other terms and conditions established in the O.M. of this Ministry. The even number dated 07.05.2020 will remain in force.


Vide MHA order number 25022/24/2020-F.V / F.I dated 06.01.2020.
 The following categories of foreign nationals have been allowed to enter India:
(i) Foreign businessmen coming to India on a business visa [other than a B-3 sports visa] on non-scheduled commercial / chartered flights.
(ii) Foreign health professionals, health researchers, engineers and technicians for technical work in Indian health sector facilities including laboratories and factories. This is subject to an invitation letter from a recognized and registered healthcare facility, a registered pharmaceutical company or an accredited University in India.
(iii) Engineering, Management, Design or other foreign Specialists traveling to India on behalf of foreign business entities located in India. This includes all manufacturing units, design units, software and IT units, as well as companies in the financial sector (companies in the banking and non-banking financial sector).
(iv) Engineers and foreign technical specialists traveling for the installation, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment facilities of foreign origin in India, at the invitation of a registered Indian business entity. These may be for equipment installation, or are under warranty, or for after-sales service or repair on commercial terms.
    Foreign nationals covered in subparagraphs (i) to (iv) above will be required to obtain a new business visa or employment visa, as applicable, from Indian missions / posts abroad. Foreign nationals holding a valid long-term multi-entry business visa [other than the B-3 sports visa] issued by the Indian missions / posts abroad will need to obtain the business visa revalidated at the mission / corresponding Indian post. Such foreign nationals will not be able to travel to India with the strength of a previously obtained e-visa.
 

Vide MHA Order No. 40-3 / 2020-DM-I (A) dated May 24, 2020

A. Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for the movement of stranded Indian citizens out of the country

In order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, international passenger travel has been prohibited under MHA Orders related to lockdown measures. According to the available information, many Indian nationals who had traveled to different countries before the closure, for various purposes such as employment, study / internships, tourism, business, etc., are stranded abroad. Due to their long stay abroad, they are facing difficulties and urgently want to return to India. Apart from the above cases, there are other Indian citizens who need to visit India in case of medical emergencies or death of a family member.

2. In order to facilitate the movement of said Indian citizens, the following SoP is established:

I. These persons will register with the Indian Missions in the country where they are stranded, along with the necessary details as prescribed by MEA.

ii. They will travel to India on non-scheduled commercial flights as permitted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA); and ships as permitted by the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) / Ministry of Maritime Transportation (MOS). Only crew and personnel, who test negative for COVID-19, will be able to operate these flights / ships.

iii. Priority will be given to urgent cases in danger, including laid off migrant workers / workers, short-term visa holders facing expiration of visas, people with medical emergency / pregnant women / elderly, those who must return to the India due to death. of family member and students.

iv. The cost of the trip, as specified by the carrier, will be borne by said travelers.

v. Based on the records received, MEA will prepare a flight / ship database of all those travelers, including details such as name, age, gender, mobile phone number, place of residence, final destination; and information on the RT-PCR test performed and its result. This database will be shared by MEA with the respective State / UT in advance.
saw. MEA will designate the state / UT nodal officers, who will coordinate with the nodal officers designated for this purpose by the respective states / UT.
vii. MEA will show at least two days in advance, the scheduled (day, place and time of arrival) of the incoming flight / ship, on its digital online platform.
viii. All travelers must also agree to travel at their own risk.
ix. Passengers arriving across land borders will also have to undergo the same protocol as above, and only those who are asymptomatic will be able to cross the border into India.
X. Guidelines for international arrivals, including quarantine arrangements, dated May 24, 2020, issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) will be followed.

Vide MHA Order No. 40-3 / 2020-DM-I (A) dated May 24, 2020

B. Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) for the movement of people stranded in India who wish to travel abroad

In order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, international passenger travel has been prohibited under MHA Orders related to lockdown measures. According to the available information, many people are stranded in India and urgently want to travel abroad for various purposes.
2. In order to facilitate the movement of said people, the following SoP is established:
I. Such persons will address the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) or any agency designated by the MoCA for this purpose, along with the necessary details, including the places of departure and arrival, as prescribed by the MoCA.
ii. Only those people who are citizens of that country will be allowed to travel to the destination countries; who have a visa of at least one year of duration from that country; and green card or OCI card holder. In cases of medical emergency or death in the family, Indian citizens with six-month visa can also be admitted.
iii. Travel from India will be on the unscheduled commercial flights allowed by the MoCA to bring back stranded Indian nationals from abroad.
iv. Indian seafarers / crew members wishing to accept contracts to serve on ships abroad may travel on non-scheduled commercial flights departing from India under the Vande Bharat Mission or other flights arranged by their employers subject to authorization granted by the Ministry of Maritime Transport.
v. Before such persons' tickets are confirmed, the MoCA will ensure that the destination country allows such persons to enter that country. The conditions, where appropriate, imposed by the country of destination, must be met by the person who intends to travel.
saw. The cost of the trip, as specified by the carrier, will be borne by said travelers.
vii. At the time of boarding the flight, MoCA will ensure that all travelers undergo a thermal examination according to the health protocol. Only asymptomatic travelers could board the flight.
viii. While on board the flight, airline personnel, crew and all passengers must observe the necessary precautions such as the use of masks, environmental hygiene, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene, etc.


The Guidelines for International Arrival issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
I. Before boarding, all travelers must agree to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine: 7 days of institutional self-quarantine at their own expense, followed by 7 days of isolation at home with self-health monitoring.
ii. Only for exceptional and compelling reasons, such as cases of human distress, pregnancy, death in the family, serious illness, and parents accompanied by children under the age of 10, as assessed by recipient states, home quarantine may be allowed for 14 days. The use of the Aarogya Setu application will be mandatory in such cases.
iii. Interested agencies will provide travelers with the do's and don'ts.
iv. All passengers should be advised to download the Arogya Setu application on their mobile devices.
v. At the time of boarding the flight / ship, only asymptomatic travelers will be allowed to board after thermal inspection.
saw. Passengers arriving across land borders will also have to undergo the same protocol as above, and only those who are asymptomatic will be able to cross the border into India.
vii. The self-declaration form in duplicate will be filled out by the person on the flight / ship and a copy of it will be delivered to the Health and Immigration officials present at the airport / seaport / land port. The form may also be available in the Aarogya Setu app.
viii. Appropriate precautionary measures, such as environmental sanitation and disinfection, will be ensured, both at airports and on flights.
ix. During boarding and at airports, all possible measures must be ensured to ensure social distancing.
X. Proper COVID-19 announcements, including precautionary measures to be followed, will be made at airports / ports and on flights / ships and during transit.
xi. While on board the flight / ship, airline / ship personnel, crew and all passengers must observe the necessary precautions, such as the use of masks, environmental hygiene, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene, etc.
xii. Upon arrival, health officials present at the airport / seaport / land port would conduct a thermal examination of all passengers.
xiii. The passengers who are symptomatic during the control will be immediately isolated and transferred to a medical center according to the health protocol.
xiv. The remaining passengers will be taken to adequate institutional quarantine facilities, which will be arranged by the respective State / UT Governments.
xv. These passengers will be kept in institutional quarantine for a minimum period of 7 days. They will be tested according to the ICMR protocol available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Revisedtestingguidelines.pdf. If they test positive, they will be clinically evaluated.
    a. If they are evaluated as mild cases, they will be allowed home isolation or in the Covid Care Center (both in public and private facilities) as appropriate.
    B. Those with moderate or severe symptoms will be admitted to specific COVID Health facilities and will be managed accordingly.
    If negative, you will be advised to isolate yourself more at home and self-monitor your health for 7 days.
xvi. Should any symptoms develop, they should report to the district monitoring officer or the state / national call center (1075).

BOI advice

1. All inbound passenger traffic, at the 107 immigration checkpoints that include all airport ICPs, all seaport ICPs, all land port ICPs, all rail port ICPs and all ICPs from river ports, it is prohibited, in view of the spread of COVID-19.
Vehicles / trains transporting goods for trade or essential goods and supplies are exempt from this ban along with their crew, driver, helper, cleaner, etc. subject to their thorough review by medical staff for COVID-19.


2. The visa restrictions, mentioned below, will remain in effect.

1. All existing visas granted to foreigners, except those belonging to diplomatic, official, UN / international organizations, employment and project categories, will remain suspended until the Government of India lifts the ban on international passenger travel to / from India. (Vide MHA OM No. 25022/24/2020-FV / FI (i) of May 5, 2020).
2. "Regular visa, e-visa or stipulation of stay of foreign citizens whose visa has expired or will expire during the period from 01.02.2020 (midnight) to the date on which international air travel is prohibited from Indian passengers lifted by the Government of India, would be extended on the basis of 'FREE' with the submission of the online application by foreigners. Such extensions would be granted for a period of up to 30 days from the date of lifting of the ban on international passenger air travel from India without imposing a fine for excess stay. Departure to said foreigners, if they so request, will also be granted on the same lines. "(Vide MHA OM No. 25022/24/2020-FV / FI (ii) dated May 5, 2020).
3. The validity of the OCI card of foreigners currently in India will be maintained.

4. The visa-free travel facility granted to OCI cardholders has been on hold until the Government of India lifts the ban on international passenger travel to / from India. Any foreign national (including OCI card holder) who intends to travel to India for compelling reasons can contact the nearest Indian Mission to obtain a new visa. (Vide MHA OM No. F.NO.26011 / Misc. / 83/2020-OCI of May 5, 2020).

Vide MHA Order No. 26011 / Misc / 83/2020-OCI dated 05.22.2020, the following categories of Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), who are stranded abroad, can come to India:

(i) Minor children born to Indian citizens abroad and OCI card holders

(ii) OCI cardholders who wish to come to India due to family emergencies such as death of a family member.

(iii) Couples in which one of the spouses is a holder of an OCI card and the other is an Indian citizen and they have a permanent residence in India.

(iv) University students who are OCI card holders (not legally minors) but whose parents are Indian citizens living in India.

5. International traffic across land borders will be restricted to designated immigration checkpoints that have been notified by MHA vide O.M. No 25022/12/2017-Imm of March 14, 2020.

Mandatory compliance with the Travel Notice issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. from india
1. Passenger travel from Afghanistan, Philippines, Malaysia to India is prohibited with immediate effect. No flight will take off from these countries to India after 1500 hours, India Standard Time (IST). The Airlines will enforce this at the initial port of departure. This instruction is a temporary measure and will be in effect until March 31, 2020 and will be revised later.
2. Passengers traveling from / have visited Italy or the Republic of Korea and wish to enter India will need a certificate of having tested negative for COVID-19 from designated laboratories authorized by the Health Authority of these countries. This is the application from 0000 hrs. March 10, 2020 and is a temporary measure until COVID-19 cases disappear.
3. All incoming travelers, including Indian nationals, who arrive or have visited China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15, 2020 will be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days . This will take effect from 1200 GMT on March 13, 2020 at the port of departure.
4. All passengers from the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait will be placed in mandatory quarantine for a minimum period of 14 days that will take effect from 1200 hours GMT on March 18, 2020 at the port of first outing.
5. Incoming travelers, including citizens of India, are advised to avoid non-essential travel and are advised that they may be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days upon arrival in India.
6. Indian citizens are strongly advised to refrain from traveling to China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, Japan, France, Spain and Germany.
7. All incoming international passengers returning to India must self-monitor their health and follow the do's and don'ts as detailed by the Government.
8. International traffic across land borders will be limited to designated checkpoints with robust control facilities. These have been notified separately by the Ministry of the Interior.
9. All international passengers entering India are required to provide a duplicate duly completed self-declaration form (including personal details, i.e. phone number and address in India) (as attached) to officials of health and immigration officials and undergo a universal health screening at designated health accountants at all points of entry.
10. For any health-related query, people can contact the 24 * 7 helpline number of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (+ 91-11-23978046) or send an email to (ncov2019 @ gmail .com).

Mandatory compliance with COVID-19 related visa and travel restrictions by the Director General of Civil Aviation to be followed by all scheduled Indian and foreign airlines conducting international air transport to / from India.


1. All scheduled international commercial passenger services will remain closed until the Government of India lifts the ban on international passenger travel to / from India. However, this restriction will not apply to international cargo operations and flights specially approved by the DGCA.

2. No scheduled international commercial passenger aircraft will depart from any foreign airport to any airport in India after 0001 hours GMT on March 22, 2020 (0530 hours, India Standard Time (IST) on March 22, 2020). 2020). These instructions will remain in effect until the Government of India lifts the ban on international passenger travel to / from India.

3. A maximum travel time of 20 hours is allowed for such commercial aircraft to land in India.

4. As such, no incoming scheduled international commercial passenger aircraft may disembark its passengers on Indian soil (foreign or Indian) after 2001 GMT on March 22, 2020 (0131 hours IST on March 23, 2020).

5. All passengers who have visited COVID-19 affected countries duly identified by the Government of India in previous travel advisories, who have visited these countries as of February 15, 2020; and which are mentioned below again: - China, Iran and EU, EU FTA, Turkey, UK (from where passengers have been banned from entering India from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia (effective from March 17) , will remain in force and will not be transported or disembarked by the regular international commercial airline on Indian soil.

6. These instructions are in addition to the travel restrictions / warnings already issued and in the process of being implemented. The above are temporary measures to restrict the spread of COVID-19 and are subject to review by the government.


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