Updated on 05-Mar-2021

Restrictions in response to coronavirus

Entry to India

To curb the spread of COVID-19, scheduled international commercial passenger air services are currently suspended however certain eligible foreign nationals are able to travel to India via Vande Bharat flights or third country flights. Availability of options for international transportation remain limited. More information and detailed guidelines for International Arrivals are available on the Ministry of Health website.

All land borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and Nepal in East and North East India are closed for movement of people, except returning Indian nationals.

Screening on arrival

Thermal screening will be carried out by the health officials at arrival. You must comply with all instructions and screening requirements. More information and detailed guidance is available on the website of Ministry of Health.

Quarantine requirements

All passengers will need to quarantine for 14 days after arrival. More information and detailed guidance is available on the website of Ministry of Health.

Data collection

Passengers may be required to provide contact details and be asked to download Arogya Setu app.

Visas

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines permitting all OCI and PIO card holders to visit India. All other foreign nationals intending to visit India may visit on any visa except for a Tourist Visa, which still has not been re-instated.

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