International Air Travel Guidelines INTL Air Travel...Transport Bubbles or Air Travel Arrangements are temporary arrangements between two countries which aim to restart commercial

International Air Travel Guidelines

Last updated 25th Feb 2021

About Air Bubbles Agreement

COUNTRIES HAVING BILATERAL AGREEMENT WITH INDIA

Afghanistan Kingdom of Bahrain Russia Bangladesh Kenya Rwanda Bhutan Kuwait Tanzania Canada Maldives UAE Ethiopia Nepal Ukraine France Netherlands United Kingdom Germany Nigeria USA Iraq Oman Japan Qatar

Transport Bubbles or Air Travel Arrangements are temporary arrangements between two countries which aim to restart commercial passengerservices in situations where regular international flights are suspended, like with the current COVID-19 pandemic. These arrangements arereciprocal in nature, so airlines from both countries enjoy similar benefits. In addition to Indian carriers, international carriers from thesecountries can now operate services. The details of such arrangements are as follows:

OUTBOUND FLIGHTSAll Indian and foreign airlines can carry the following passengers out of India: Indian nationals with Business visa & Tourist visa issued

as per Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines. Foreign nationals and OCI holder. Long Term visa holders. Students.

GENERAL GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW BEFORE BOOKING FLIGHTS Register with Indian High commission and upload registration ID.

number onto reservation for Inbound Journey as per Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines

Airlines and Airport directed self declaration form to be filled. Recommended COVID-19 negative test 72/96 hours before boarding the

flight. Quarantine (subject to state and country guidelines). Download Aarogya Setu App.

INBOUND FLIGHTSAll Indian and foreign airlines can carry the following passengers into India from abroad: Stranded Indian nationals. Foreign nationals (including diplomats, OCI card holders and business or

employment visa holders) who are eligible to enter India as per Ministryof Home Affairs (MHA).

Students.

https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/mha-guidelines-30-june_0.pdf



Aarogya Setu App To be installed before reaching

the airport. The passenger’s health declaration will be further

validated by the airport authorities

Boarding PassIt’s recommended to complete

web-check in and print the same also Traveler to download the baggage tag, print and affix it

on baggage

Reporting at Airport Recommended 4 Hours prior to departure, which will allow authority to undertake health

safety measures

Baggage limitation Reconfirm Check-in baggage

limitation

Safety kit Traveler to carry safety kit

(Mask & Sanitizer)Mandatory to wear MASK & HAND GLOVES - Carry 350ml of sanitizer

Social distancing Passenger to follow social

distancing and hygiene

Safety Rules & Regulations

RT-PCR TestRecommend for RT-PCR Test,

Test requirement varies as per country.

Book your RT-PCR test with FC Travel Sure, for more details contact

our representative

Travel Ex-India

* Recommends to undergo Covid-19 test within 72 hrs prior departure ** Mandatory to undergo Covid-19 test within 96 hrs prior departureNOTE: Exemption of Quarantine as per discretion of airport authorities. Post furnishing Covid-19 negative test. Country guidelines may

apply/change.

Country to Travel Airlines Quarantine Rules Student Visa Tourist visa Business Visa Work Permit Transit

EU, EEAAir France, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar

Airways, Emirates At discretion of Authorities * Yes No Yes Yes Yes

EU Nations, Africa or South America

Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Emirates, At discretion of Authorities * Yes No Yes Yes Yes

United Kingdom

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India & Vistara, Qatar Airways,

Emirates, 14 Days Home Isolation* Yes Yes Yes Yes No

DubaiEmirates, Indigo, Spice Jet, Vistara,

Air India, Go Air, Qatar Airways No Quarantine** Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Abu Dhabi Etihad, Indigo, Air India 10 Days Quarantine ** No No No Yes Yes

USAUnited Airlines, Air India, Qatar

Airways, Delta Airline 14 day Self Isolation* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Canada Air Canada, Air India, Emirates, 14 Days Quarantine * Yes No No Yes No

Maldives Air India No Quarantine** Yes Yes Yes Yes No

QatarQatar Airways, Indigo, Air India,

Emirates At discretion of Authorities * No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Kingdom of Bahrain Gulf Air, Air India, Air India ExpressSelf Isolation until Test

result* No Yes Yes Yes No

EthiopiaAir India, Ethiopian Airline Kenya

Airways, Emirates No Quarantine* No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Russia Aeroflot No Quarantine* No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Travel Ex-India

* Recommends to undergo Covid-19 test within 72 hrs prior departure ** Mandatory to undergo Covid-19 test within 96 hrs prior departureNOTE: Exemption of Quarantine as per discretion of airport authorities. Post furnishing Covid-19 negative test. Country guidelines may

apply/change.

Country to Travel Airlines Quarantine Rules Student Visa Tourist visa Business Visa Work Permit Transit

Iraq Air India 14 day Self Isolation* No Yes Yes Yes No

Afghanistan Air India 14 day Self Isolation* No Yes Yes No No

Japan Air India 14 day Self Isolation* No Yes Yes Yes No

Nigeria Air India, Emirates No Quarantine* No Yes Yes No Yes

Oman

Air India, Air India Express Oman Air, Indigo, Qatar Airways,

Emirates 7 night Institutional

Quarantine* No No No Yes No

Bhutan Air India 21 day Self Isolation* No No Yes Yes No

KenyaAir India, Kenya Airways, Qatar

Airways, Emirates No Quarantine** No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Bangladesh Biman Bangladesh, Indigo No Quarantine* No No Yes Yes No

NetherlandsAir France, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar

Airways, Emirates 14 day Self Isolation* Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Tanzania Air India, Air Tanzania Emirates No Quarantine* No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Rwanda Air India, Qatar Airways, Emirates No Quarantine** No Yes Yes Yes No

KuwaitAir India, Air India Express Kuwait

Airways, Indigo, Emirates, 14 day Home Quarantine** No No No Yes No

Travel to India

* Mandatory RT-PCR negative test to be obtained within 72 hrs prior, fill self declaration from on Air Suvidha portal and & upload report

https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration and exemption form to be filled only if in case of death in family ** One of the parents is Indian or OCI Card holder

Note: Rest of India Traveler from UK, Brazil and

South Africa must undergo test upon arrival, if tested negative 7days Home Quarantine, Shall

be tested again after 7Days

Note: At MaharashtraTraveler from UK, Brazil, South Africa, Middle-East & European countries must undergo 7days Institutional Quarantine

Airlines Quarantine Rules Eligible Travel

Student Visa Tourist visa Business Visa Work Permit

Air France & KLM 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes** No Yes Yes

Lufthansa 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes** No Yes Yes

British Airways 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Emirates 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

United Airlines 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Air Canada 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Air India 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Air India Express 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Qatar Airways 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Virgin Atlantic 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Indigo Airlines 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Vistara 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Gulf Air 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Oman Air 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Kenya Airways 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Biman Bangladesh 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Air Tanzania 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Ethiopian Airline 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Kuwait Airways 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

Aeroflot 14Days Home Quarantine* Yes No Yes Yes

BANGLADESHOPERATING AIRLINES• BIMAN BANGLADESH• INDIGO AIRLINES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO BANGLADESH

Indians with valid business visa Foreign national holding valid visa Nationals and resident of Bangladesh

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO BANGLADESH

GOVT Health declaration to be filled upon arrival

CAA Health declaration form to be filled Self declaration form to be filled at

Airport at Exit Mandatory RT-PCR Test Passenger

should carry 3 copies PCR Negative Certificate from any Govt. Approved Laboratory with validity of 72 hours prior Departure with seal/Sign. Provided that, Children aged 05 years & below, are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test. Upload 24hrs before departure

FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://www.biman-airlines.com/news/details/170

• https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/health-screening-documents/bg-health-card.pdf

• https://a4aero.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/biman/COVID_19_Helth_Declarion_Form.pdf

• FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration

• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-

passenger

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA

Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders with Bangladesh passport

All Foreign Nationals on work permit and Business visitors

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO INDIA

RT-PCR Test mandatory 72 hrprior to departure

submit self-declaration form on the online Air Suvidha portal and upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report.

Exemption form required only in case of exigency due to the death in the family, to be applied online at least 72 hours prior boarding

Registration Mandatory for OCI card Holder with Indian embassy

Quarantine duration: Bangladesh– NA India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”

(State wise rules differs)

https://www.biman-airlines.com/news/details/170

https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/health-screening-documents/bg-health-card.pdf

https://a4aero.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/biman/COVID_19_Helth_Declarion_Form.pdf

https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration

https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

CANADAOPERATING AIRLINES• AIR CANADA• AIR INDIA• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO CANADA

Canadian nationals and Permanent Residents

Person registered under Canada’s Indian Act

Indians with valid work permitand Students,

Visitor for Family Reunification

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO CANADA

Download ArriveCAN mobile app (available for iOS or Android) submit required information by signing on online before your boarding flight

Use a non-medical mask or face covering Undergo a Health Check Questionnaire (false

declaration could result in a fine of CAD5000) Before traveling to Canada, you must also book

and pay for a three-night stay in a government-authorized accommodation where you will remain until receiving the results from your first test.

Self declaration form to be filled at Airport at Exit RT-PCR Test mandatory 72 hr prior to departure


• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-

covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html

• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-

infection/latest-travel-health-advice/mandatory-hotel-stay-air-travellers.html

• https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/wizard-start

• https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories



• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders with Canadian passport


Quarantine duration: Canada – 14 Days of Mandatory Quarantine an approved hotel (

mandatory RT-PCR ) India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”







https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/latest-travel-health-advice/mandatory-hotel-stay-air-travellers.html

https://travel.gc.ca/travel-covid/travel-restrictions/wizard-start

https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories



ETHIOPIAOPERATING AIRLINES• ETHIOPIAN AIRLINE• AIR INDIA• EMIRATES• KENYAN AIRLINE

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO ETHIOPIA

Indian National all types of visa African nationals/residents and foreign nationals holding valid Ethiopian visas

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO ETHIOPIA

All passengers traveling to Ethiopia MUST present a negative RT PCR test certificate for COVID-19 before boarding a flight. The certificate validity shouldn’t exceed 120 hours on arrival from the date sample is given. ( Other African countries refer portal )

Self declaration form to be filled at Airport at Exit


• https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/travel-updates/updates-on-covid-19(coronavirus)

•




passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI /POI Cardholders holding any country passport







Quarantine duration: Ethiopia– Not Applicable India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”


https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/travel-updates/updates-on-covid-19(coronavirus)



FRANCE

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR FRANCE KLM• AIR INDIA LUFTHANSA• EMIRATES QATAR AIRWAYS

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO FRANCE

All EU & EEA Nationals and Residents Indian nationals holding fresh valid

French visa or valid Schengen visa and destined for Schengen / 27 countries EU zone, South America and Africa.

Passengers travelling with Student Visas issued for study purpose and ONLY for final destination EU.

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO FRANCE

On Arrival –Biological examination of virological screening<72 hrs prior dep

Use of non-medical mask or face covering Self-declaration Affidavit form for France International Movement Certificate for travel

to French Overseas Communities Mandatory to present the required travel

certificates and declarations to be downloaded from the Government of France website


RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior departure. If traveling from a high-risk country, a negative rapid antigen test is also requiredTo Germany its 48hrs prior departure

Signed negative test declaration


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• http://image.email.bluebiz.info/lib/fe9013727c62017f75/m/4/8e88f582-6f4c-4d73-ac9e-

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• https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-et-de-

voyage

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• https://www.lufthansa.com/in/en/flight-information

• https://airfrance.traveldoc.aero/

FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ajsZ9cs5QHig8Tkwk4cBSVSNTXaReWU52Jkrp8tRSLs/viewfor

m?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true

• https://repat.videshapps.gov.in/user_registrationPg

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Indian nationals from any country in the Schengen/ 27 countries EU zone

OCI Cardholders holders with passports issued by any country in the Schengen Zone/ EU who are eligible to enter India


Quarantine duration: France –At discretion of Authorities India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”“7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory” (State wise rules differs)


RT-PCR Test mandatory 72 hr prior to departure



At Maharashtra Mandatory 7days IQ followed by 7days HQ


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https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-et-de-voyage

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https://airfrance.traveldoc.aero/

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ajsZ9cs5QHig8Tkwk4cBSVSNTXaReWU52Jkrp8tRSLs/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true


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GERMANYOPERATING AIRLINES

• AIR FRANCE KLM• AIR INDIA LUFTHANSA• EMIRATES QATAR AIRWAYS

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO GERMANY

Indian with OCI card holder issued by any EU/Schengen are South America or Africa only

Indians with valid Work Permit ‘D’ Visa & Student visa

Any Indian Holding Valid “C” type visa. issued pre covid must obtain write approval from consulate/Embassy in India

All EU & EEA Nationals and Residents

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO GERMANY

Mandatory to pre-register click HERE On Arrival –Comply by health and

sanitization measures as per destination country

“C” type visa declaration to be filled and by traveler and invitee with seal and signature. Form click here

Use of non-medical mask or face covering


RT-PCR Test mandatory 48hrs prior departure, with seal/sign.



• https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/entry-into-germany#risk-levels

• https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Risikogebiete_neu.ht

ml

• https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de/#/

• https://reopen.europa.eu/en


• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ajsZ9cs5QHig8Tkwk4cBSVSNTXaReWU52Jkrp8tRS

Ls/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true


• https://www.lufthansa.com/content/dam/lh/documents/SRF_Departure.pdf



passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders holders issued by any country in the EU/Schengen area, South America or Africa


Quarantine duration: Germany – 10 Days Quarantine ( Exception for Business travel for

returning within 5Days ) India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”“7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory” (State wise rules differs)


Mandatory registration with the Indian mission(s) in Germany, Even if the journey originates outside of Germany






https://www.einreiseanmeldung.de/

mailto:https://www.bmi.bund.de/SharedDocs/downloads/EN/themen/civil-protection/declaration-absolute-necessity-business-travel-of-short-duration.pdf;jsessionid=6D786CD5DB57A793EB7AD04EC4BAD73C.1_cid287?__blob=publicationFile&v=1

https://www.lufthansa.com/content/dam/lh/documents/SRF_Departure.pdf










OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• JAPAN AIRLINES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO JAPAN

Stranded Nationals of Japan. Foreigners and Indian nationals holding any type of Japanese visa. **

** Subject to travel restrictions imposed by Govt of Japan.


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders with Japanese passport

All Foreign holding any valid Indian visa’s

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO JAPAN

Quarantine questionnaire to be filled Passengers are also required to

present the QR code at office of Quarantine Narita for smooth entry into Japan.


Original RT-PCR Test report and test Certificates mandatory 72hrs prior to departure with seal and signature and per Consulate format only







• https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-

immigration/#toDom05

• https://arqs-qa.followup.mhlw.go.jp/#/

• https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/100136939.pdf

• https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html

• http://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/Covid19-Countrywise-TravelAdvisories.pdf

FOR INBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf



• https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-immigration/#toDom05

JAPAN

Quarantine duration: Japan – 14 Days of Self Isolation India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”


https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-immigration/#toDom05

https://arqs-qa.followup.mhlw.go.jp/#/

https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/100136939.pdf

https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html

http://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/Covid19-Countrywise-TravelAdvisories.pdf

https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf



https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-immigration/#toDom05

Kingdom of Bahrain

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• AIR INDIA EXPRESS• GULF AIR

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO Bahrain

Bahraini nationals, GCC citizens shall use their passport to enter Bahrain; national ID card are not accepted and Permanent Residents

Any Indian national holding any type of valid visa from the Kingdom of Bahrain and destined for Bahrain only

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO BAHRAIN

Passengers will be charged BD 60 upon arrival to undergo mandatory PCR test. Test fees maybe paid through “BeAwareApp” or through the self-service payment kiosk at BAH airport.


Health Declaration Form to be duly filled and handed over on arrival at Bahrain

RT-PCR Test mandatory Stay beyond 10day RT-PCR test to be

taken again


• https://apps.bahrain.bh/CMSWebApplication/action/ShowAppDetailsAction?selectedApp

ID=321&appLanguage=en

• https://www.gulfair.com/sites/default/files/Bahrain%20Health%20Declaration%20Form.

pdf






Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders with Bahraini passport








Quarantine duration: Bahrain– Self Isolation until test result India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”“7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory” (State wise rules differs)

https://apps.bahrain.bh/CMSWebApplication/action/ShowAppDetailsAction?selectedAppID=321&appLanguage=en

https://www.gulfair.com/sites/default/files/Bahrain Health Declaration Form.pdf




KENYA

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• KENYA AIRWAYS• QATAR AIRWAYS• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO KENYA

Indian National all types of visa Kenyan nationals/residents and foreign nationals holding valid Kenyan visas

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO KENYA

Registration before arrival fill the Travelers Health Surveillance

Form ONLINE via Downloading “Jitenge MoH Kenya” App and Signing up as Air Traveler or via bit.ly/covid19moh.

The form will be on PDF and have a QR bar code which will be scanned by Port health officials on arrival for verification Self declaration form to be filled at

Airport at Exit SARs-CoV-2 PCR Test Mandatory Test

sample must be taken in the last 96hrs from date / time of flight departure


• https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

• https://www.kaa.go.ke/airports/passenger-guide/

• https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine-exempted-states





passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders Holding Kenyan passport







Quarantine duration: Kenya- NA India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”


https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

https://www.kaa.go.ke/airports/passenger-guide/

https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine-exempted-states




KUWAIT

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO KUWAIT

Nationals of Kuwait Employees of Kuwait Ministry of

Health) and their first-degree relatives Employees of the Private Medical

Sector in the State of Kuwait

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO KUWAIT

Mandatorily download and register on the SHLONIK App

Negative RT-PCR test report within 72 hours prior arrival in original with seal/sign.

Passengers shall undergo mandatory 14 days home quarantine on arrival into Kuwait Passengers will be denied boarding in case of insufficient /incorrect travel documents


• https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/covid-19/travel-requirements-by-

destination/#81340

• https://www.kuwaitairways.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/covid19updates/tn_guide-

for-passengers-aug2020-1021-23831.pdf

• https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html


• https://kuwaitmosafer.com/home.html

• https://www.kuwaitairways.com/en/information/usefulinfo/Pages/India-Travel-

Guidelines.aspx




passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI /POI Cardholders



Mandatory registration on MOSAFER APP






Quarantine duration: Kuwait- 14Days HQ Mandatory India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”“7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory” (State wise rules differs)

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA AIR INDIA EXPRESS• KUWAIT AIRWAYS EMIRATES• INDIGO AIRLINES

https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/covid-19/travel-requirements-by-destination/#81340

https://www.kuwaitairways.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/covid19updates/tn_guide-for-passengers-aug2020-1021-23831.pdf

https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html

https://kuwaitmosafer.com/home.html

https://www.kuwaitairways.com/en/information/usefulinfo/Pages/India-Travel-Guidelines.aspx




MALDIVESOPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• INDIGO AIRLINE

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO MALDIVES

Indian National Maldivian nationals/residents and foreign nationals holding valid Maldivian visas

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO MALDIVES

Registration on Haalubelun ( Not for tourist )

Health Declaration form before departure Not exceeding 24hrs before departure and obtain a QR code. On Portal IMUGA

A confirmed booking in a tourist establishment registered with the Ministry of Tourism, prior to travelling to the Maldives is mandatory.

Return ticket must Self declaration form to be filled at Airport

at Exit RT-PCR Test Mandatory not more then

96hrs before departure


• https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv/en/Identity/Account/Login/?ReturnUrl=/

• https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

• https://covid19.health.gov.mv/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Travel-related-home-quarantine-procedure-ENGLISH-version-18.07.2020.pdf





passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders Holding Maldivian passport



Health Declaration form before departure Not exceeding 24hrs before departure and obtain a QR code.





Quarantine duration: Maldives - 14 Days HQ, not applicable for Tourist/Business visitors India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”


https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv/en/Identity/Account/Login/?ReturnUrl=/

https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

https://covid19.health.gov.mv/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Travel-related-home-quarantine-procedure-ENGLISH-version-18.07.2020.pdf




NETHERLANDS

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR FRANCE KLM• AIR INDIA LUFTHANSA• EMIRATES QATAR AIRWAYS

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO NETHERLANDS

All EU & EEA Nationals and Residents Indian nationals holding fresh valid

Netherlands visa or valid Schengen visa and destined for Schengen / 27 countries EU zone, South America and Africa.

Passengers travelling with Student Visas issued for study purpose and ONLY for final destination EU.

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO NETHERLANDS

On Arrival –Biological examination of virological screening<72 hrs prior dep

Use of non-medical mask or face covering Negative test declaration form Click here Self declaration form to be filled at

Airport at Exit RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior

departure, with seal/sign Negative rapid test result: antigen test

(RT-LAMP test, molecular test, NAAT test, TMA test, or ID NOW test). This test must be taken within 4 hours before departure for The Netherlands. You can bring a digital proof.



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• http://image.email.bluebiz.info/lib/fe9013727c62017f75/m/4/b3c99185-8571-400c-a74a-

07dc754b5910.pdf

• https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/tackling-new-coronavirus-in-the-netherlands/travel-and-

holidays/self-quarantine

• https://www.klm.com/travel/in_en/campaigns/travelrestrictions.htm


• https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/documents/forms/2020/12/04/coronavirus-negative-

test-declaration-form


• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ajsZ9cs5QHig8Tkwk4cBSVSNTXaReWU52Jkrp8tRSLs/viewform?gxids=762

8&edit_requested=true


• http://image.email.bluebiz.info/lib/fe9013727c62017f75/m/4/6c5038d5-531f-444a-a668-

bb8cb1c724ef.pdf


73f649e64315.pdf


867be65b0c55.pdf




Indian nationals from any country in the Schengen/ 27 countries EU zone

OCI Cardholders holders with passports issued by any country in the Schengen Zone/ EU who are eligible to enter India








Quarantine duration: Netherlands– 10 Days Self quarantine mandatory India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”“7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory” (State wise rules differs)

https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/documents/forms/2020/12/04/coronavirus-negative-test-declaration-form



http://image.email.bluebiz.info/lib/fe9013727c62017f75/m/4/b3c99185-8571-400c-a74a-07dc754b5910.pdf


https://www.klm.com/travel/in_en/campaigns/travelrestrictions.htm


https://www.government.nl/topics/coronavirus-covid-19/documents/forms/2020/12/04/coronavirus-negative-test-declaration-form



http://image.email.bluebiz.info/lib/fe9013727c62017f75/m/4/6c5038d5-531f-444a-a668-bb8cb1c724ef.pdf





OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• KENYA AIRWAYS• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO NIGERIA

Traveller must hold a validNigerian Visa

Nigerian Citizens can travel


Indian Nationals and OCI cardholders holding Nigerian Passport

Work Permit and Residence permit holders


PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO NIGERIA

All intending passengers are required to register via a national payment portal online (Nigeria International Travel Portal –http://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng) and pay for a repeat (second) PCR test to be done upon arrival in Nigeria.

prior boardingoarding, passengers to fill and submit or print out for presentation on arrival in the online Health Declaration/Self-Reporting and are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR NEGATIVE preferably within 72hrs and not more 96 hrs from date of sample collection) on to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result for presentation at the airport.






Quarantine duration: Nigeria – NA India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”



• https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/onboarding/homepage .

FOR INBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://hciabuja.gov.in/registration.php




NIGERIA

https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/onboarding/homepage

https://hciabuja.gov.in/registration.php




OMAN

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO OMAN

All Oman Nationals Resident Permit Holder (Includes Work

/ Employment visa / Family Joining) Sponsor letter from the company / Organization

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO OMAN

Hotel booking for 7 days / Guarantee letter from sponsor which specifies details of the arrangement that have been made in accordance with the IQ requirement

Pre registration mandatory before arrival on emushrif

All travelers must download and register on the Tarassud+ and HMushrif app. and pay the PCR test fee of 25 Omani Riyals

On All Travelers arriving into Oman from any destination will be required to undergo another COVID-19 PCR test after clearing immigration and prior to baggage collection.


RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior departure with seal and signature


• https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel• https://www.omanairports.co.om/news/update-on-travel-restrictions-related-to-covid-

19/

• https://presspage-production

content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2571/coronavirustravelguide-caa.pdf?10000

• https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html

• https://www.omanair.com/gbl/en/TravelAdvice/travel-advisory-on-covid-19-

coronavirus-outbreak




passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders








Quarantine duration: Oman– 7 nights of IQ HOTEL Mandatory India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”“7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory” (State wise rules differs)

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA AIR INDIA EXPRESS• OMAN AIR QATAR AIRWAYS• INDIGO AIRLINES EMIRATES

https://covid19.moh.gov.om/#/traveler-reg

https://www.omanairports.co.om/news/update-on-travel-restrictions-related-to-covid-19/

https://presspage-production-content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2571/coronavirustravelguide-caa.pdf?10000


https://www.omanair.com/gbl/en/TravelAdvice/travel-advisory-on-covid-19-coronavirus-outbreak



QATAR

OPERATING AIRLINES• QATAR AIRWAYS*• INDIGO AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO QATAR

All Qatar Nationals Resident Permit Holder Indian with valid visa and prior

permission

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO QATAR

On Arrival –Comply by health and sanitization measures as per destination country

Use of non-medical mask or face covering

All travelers must download and register on the EHTERAZ app. Click to download – Andriod & iOS versions of the App


RT-PCR Test Mandatory 72hrs prior departure with seal and signature


• To be filled at Airport




passenger

• https://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders Holding Qatari passport


Quarantine duration: Qatar – At discretion of Authorities India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate” “7 Days paid IQ

at Maharashtra Mandatory” (State wise rules differs)









https://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html

RUSSIAOPERATING AIRLINES

• AEROFLOT

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO RUSSIA

Citizens of the Russian Federation; Indian citizens - holders of all types

of valid visas As well as other categories of

foreign citizens


Indian Nationals OCI & POI Cardholders

All Foreign Nationals on work permit and Business visitor

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO RUSSIA


RT-PCR Test is mandatory should be taken 72hrs before Departure. Date of birth must be included. With seal and signature







• https://www.aeroflot.ru/ru-en/covid-19?_preferredLanguage=en&_preferredLocale=ru





Quarantine duration: Russia– NA India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”


https://www.aeroflot.ru/ru-en/covid-19?_preferredLanguage=en&_preferredLocale=ru




RWANDAOPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• QATAR AIRWAYS• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO RWANDA

Traveller must hold a valid Rwanda Visa

Rwanda Citizens can only travel




PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO RWANDA


RT-PCR Test is mandatory should be taken 72hrs before Departure

On Arrival again Covid-19 test will be taken at a charge of 50 USD

Getting result will take 24hrs till that time travel will be quarantine at Designated Hotel on their own cost






Quarantine duration: Rwanda – 7 Days of Self Isolation India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”



• https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/





https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/




TANZANIAOPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• AIR TANZANIA • EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO TANZANIA

Traveller must hold a valid Tanzania Visa destined for any country in Africa

Tanzania Citizens can only travel




PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO TANZANIA


Undertaking from to be filled Fill excel form and email to

[email protected] RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs

prior departure with seal and signature


Passengers travelling to India will be required to fill the following forms and send them to Air Tanzania via [email protected]






• https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/

• https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/india-bubble-flights

• https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/images/pdfs/Undertaking_2_Form.pdf


• *Download Excel Advisory*

• https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/images/pdfs/Undertaking_Form.pdf




Quarantine duration: TANZANIA– NA India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”


mailto:[email protected]


https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/

https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/india-bubble-flights

https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/images/pdfs/Undertaking_2_Form.pdf

https://hcindiatz.gov.in/xl/Attachment to advisory 6.5.2020.xls





UAE

OPERATING AIRLINES• EMIRATES INDIGO AIRLINES• SPICEJET AIRLINES AIR INDIA• VISTARA GOAIR AIRLINES • ETIHAD AIRWAYS AIR ARABIA• QATAR AIRWAYS

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO UAE

Dubai/ Sharjah - UAE nationals/residents and any Indian national holding any visit and Tourist UAE visa are permitted to travel

Abu Dhabi - UAE nationals and residents are allowed to travel

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING TO UAE

Self declaration form to be filled at Airport at Exit All passengers travelling to UAE must carry their

Covid-19 negative report from an ICMR-approved laboratory conducted no more than 72hours before departure. Children under 12 years exempted from test. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and stamped by relevant authorized lab and must be in English or Arabic, may be demanded for original

2nd RT-PCR test to be done upon arrival AED 2000 to be carried otherwise travel can be

offloaded or deported from UAE All passengers are required to fill the Health

Declaration Form and complete the quarantine undertaking form. All customers must undergo a PCR test upon arrival into UAE as well.

Dubai App - COVID-19 Dubai Smart App Android & iOS versions of the App. Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to download- ALHOSN APP


Indian nationals stranded in UAE, all Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders holding UAE passports.


Quarantine duration: Dubai – NA Sharjah – NA Abu Dhabi –10 Days Quarantine India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate” “7 Days paid IQ









• https://www.icmr.gov.in/• https://betawebapi.dcaa.gov.ae/Uploads/pdfs/HEALTH_DECLARATION_FORM.pdf• http://corporate.spicejet.com/content/pdf/dubai-arrivals-quarantine-procedure-

declaration-form-july.pdf• https://www.spicejet.com/HealthProtocol.aspx#UAE-term• http://corporate.spicejet.com/Content/pdf/mha-guidelines-30-june-2020.pdf• https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html• https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/flying-to-and-from-dubai/

FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-

passenger

https://www.icmr.gov.in/

https://betawebapi.dcaa.gov.ae/Uploads/pdfs/HEALTH_DECLARATION_FORM.pdf

http://corporate.spicejet.com/content/pdf/dubai-arrivals-quarantine-procedure-declaration-form-july.pdf

https://www.spicejet.com/HealthProtocol.aspx#UAE-term

http://corporate.spicejet.com/Content/pdf/mha-guidelines-30-june-2020.pdf


https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/flying-to-and-from-dubai/




UKELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO UK

UK Nationals/Residents and Foreign Nationals transiting through UK or spouse of these persons whether accompanying or otherwise

Indian any type of valid UK Visa & destined for UK only

On BA UK and Ireland BIVS D Category visa

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO UK

Passenger locator form to be filled 48hrs before arrival in UK

self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 10 days after you arrive

Required to have two PCR tests, on day 2 and day 8 of their 10-day home quarantine. The testing on arrival requirement is in addition to the existing mandatory requirement for all international arrivals

RT-PCR Test Mandatory 72hrs prior arrival

Travel test package which everyone must book, costing £210


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders holding any country passport


Quarantine duration: UK – 10 Days Home Isolation Mandatory India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate” “7 Days paid IQ



BA Declaration form to be submitted no later than 24hrs before travel and email to [email protected], [email protected]

[email protected], [email protected]@ba.com






FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS• https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-

requirements#india• https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk• https://quarantinehotelbookings.ctmportal.co.uk/• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ4YG8EXWELiyajS3lHVSUpOKkCTW2s95ghuUG_9jiy6

merg/viewform• https://www.britishairways.com/assets/pdfs/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-

requirements/Passenger-Information-and-Declaration-Form.pdf• https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/travel-restrictions.html• https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/india-declaration-• form.html?webform=india-declaration-form• https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/next• https://www.airvistara.com/in/en/coronavirus-update

FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf



• https://www.britishairways.com/assets/pdfs/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-

requirements/india-passenger-declaration-and-travel-form.pdf

OPERATING AIRLINES• BRITISH AIRWAYS AIR VISTARA• AIR INDIA QATAR AIRWAYS• VIRGIN ATLANTIC EMIRATES






https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements#india

https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ4YG8EXWELiyajS3lHVSUpOKkCTW2s95ghuUG_9jiy6merg/viewform

https://www.britishairways.com/assets/pdfs/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements/Passenger-Information-and-Declaration-Form.pdf

https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/travel-restrictions.html

https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/india-declaration-form.html?webform=india-declaration-form

https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/india-declaration-form.html?webform=india-declaration-form

https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/next

https://www.airvistara.com/in/en/coronavirus-update




https://www.britishairways.com/assets/pdfs/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements/india-passenger-declaration-and-travel-form.pdf

USA

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• UNITED AIRLINES• QATAR AIRWAYS• DELTA AIRLINE

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO USA

Traveller must hold a valid US Visa US Citizens can travel

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO USA

Travelled or transited Europe or Africa or not allowed to entry


Declaration form state wise to be filled, refer to united airline link

RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior departure with seal and signature


• https://repat.videshapps.gov.in/regis

• https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_indian_nationals

• https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_oci_indian_nationals

• https://www.united.com/ual/en/in/fly/travel/notices.html

• https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/attachment-a-global-passenger-disclosure-and-attestation-2021-01-12-p.pdf

• https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0112-negative-covid-19-air-passengers.html

• https://www.mass.gov/forms/massachusetts-travel-form

• https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Form

• www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/healthdepartments.html






Indian Nationals and OCI cardholders holding US Passport

Work Permit and Residence permit holders


Quarantine duration: USA – 14Days Self Quarantine recommended India – 14 Days HQ “Mandatory RT-PCR negative certificate”







Travel restricted on Delta no Business/Tourist/Work permit visa traveler allowed to transit Via Europe

https://repat.videshapps.gov.in/regis

https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_indian_nationals

https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_oci_indian_nationals

https://www.united.com/ual/en/in/fly/travel/notices.html

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/attachment-a-global-passenger-disclosure-and-attestation-2021-01-12-p.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0112-negative-covid-19-air-passengers.html

https://www.mass.gov/forms/massachusetts-travel-form

https://forms.ny.gov/s3/Welcome-to-New-York-State-Traveler-Health-Form

http://www.cdc.gov/publichealthgateway/healthdirectories/healthdepartments.html


