International Air Travel Guidelines - Last updated 18th Jan 2021
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International Air Travel Guidelines Last updated 18th Jan 2021
About Air Bubbles Agreement
Transport Bubbles or Air Travel Arrangements are temporary arrangements between two countries which aim to restart commercial passenger
services in situations where regular international flights are suspended, like with the current COVID-19 pandemic. These arrangements are
reciprocal in nature, so airlines from both countries enjoy similar benefits. In addition to Indian carriers, international carriers from these
countries can now operate services. The details of such arrangements are as follows:
COUNTRIES HAVING BILATERAL AGREEMENT GENERAL GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW BEFORE
WITH INDIA BOOKING FLIGHTS
Afghanistan Maldives Register with Indian High commission and upload registration ID.
Bangladesh Nepal number onto reservation for Inbound Journey as per Ministry of Home
Bhutan Netherlands Affairs (MHA) guidelines
Canada Nigeria Airlines and Airport directed self declaration form to be filled.
Ethiopia Oman Recommended COVID-19 negative test 72/96 hours before boarding the
France Qatar flight.
Germany Rwanda Quarantine (subject to state and country guidelines).
Iraq Tanzania Download Aarogya Setu App.
Japan UAE
Kingdom of Bahrain Ukraine
Kenya United Kingdom
Kuwait USA
OUTBOUND FLIGHTS INBOUND FLIGHTS
All Indian and foreign airlines can carry the following All Indian and foreign airlines can carry the following passengers into
passengers out of India: India from abroad:
Indian nationals with Business visa & Tourist visa issued Stranded Indian nationals.
as per Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines. Foreign nationals (including diplomats, OCI card holders and business or
Foreign nationals and OCI holder. employment visa holders) who are eligible to enter India as per Ministry
Long Term visa holders. of Home Affairs (MHA).
Students. Students.
Safety Rules & Regulations
Aarogya Setu App RT-PCR Test Reporting at Airport
To be installed before reaching Recommend for RT-PCR Test, Recommended 4 Hours prior
the airport. The passenger’s Test requirement varies as per to departure, which will allow
health declaration will be further country. authority to undertake health
validated by the airport Book your RT-PCR test with FC safety measures
Travel Sure, for more details contact
authorities
our representative
Boarding Pass Social distancing Safety kit
Baggage limitation Passenger to follow social Traveler to carry safety kit
It’s recommended to complete
Reconfirm Check-in baggage web-check in and print the same distancing and hygiene (Mask & Sanitizer)
limitation Mandatory to wear MASK & HAND
also Traveler to download the
GLOVES - Carry 350ml of sanitizer
baggage tag, print and affix it
on baggage
Travel Ex-India
Country to Travel Airlines Quarantine Rules Student Visa Tourist visa Business Visa Work Permit Transit
Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways,
EU, EEA Emirates At discretion of Authorities * Yes No Yes Yes Yes
EU Nations, Africa or South Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways,
America Emirates, At discretion of Authorities * Yes No Yes Yes Yes
British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India &
United Kingdom Vistara, Qatar Airways, Emirates, 14 Days Home Isolation* Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Emirates, Indigo, Spice Jet, Vistara, Air
Dubai 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
United Airlines, Air India, Qatar Airways,
USA 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
Qatar Qatar Airways, Indigo, Air India, Emirates At discretion of Authorities * No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Self Isolation until Test result*
Kingdom of Bahrain Gulf Air, Air India, Air India Express No Yes Yes Yes No
Air India, Ethiopian Airline Kenya Airways,
Ethiopia Emirates No Quarantine* No Yes Yes Yes Yes
* Recommends to undergo Covid-19 test within 72 hrs prior departure
** Mandatory to undergo Covid-19 test within 96 hrs prior departure
NOTE: Exemption of Quarantine as per discretion of airport authorities. Post furnishing Covid-19 negative test. Country guidelines may
apply/change.
Travel Ex-India
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
Air India, Air India Express Oman Air,
Oman Indigo, Qatar Airways, Emirates 14 day Self Isolation* No No No Yes No
Bhutan Air India 21 day Self Isolation* No No Yes Yes No
Air India, Kenya Airways, Qatar
Kenya Airways, Emirates No Quarantine** No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bangladesh Biman Bangladesh, Indigo No Quarantine* No No Yes Yes No
Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar
Netherlands 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
Air India, Air India Express Kuwait
Kuwait Airways, Indigo, Emirates, 14 day Home Quarantine** No No No Yes No
* Recommends to undergo Covid-19 test within 72 hrs prior departure
** Mandatory to undergo Covid-19 test within 96 hrs prior departure
NOTE: Exemption of Quarantine as per discretion of airport authorities. Post furnishing Covid-19 negative test. Country guidelines may
apply/change.
Travel to India
Airlines Quarantine Rules Eligible Travel
Traveler from UK, South Africa, Middle-East
Student Visa Tourist visa Business Visa Work Permit
& European countries must undergo 7days
Air France & KLM 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes*** No Yes Yes
Lufthansa 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes*** No Yes Yes
Note: Traveler from UK must undergo
British Airways 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Emirates 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
United Airlines 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Note: At Maharashtra
Air Canada 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
7days Institutional Quarantine
Air India 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Air India Express 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Qatar Airways 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Institutional Quarantine
Virgin Atlantic 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Indigo Airlines 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Vistara 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Gulf Air 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Oman Air 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Kenya Airways 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Biman Bangladesh 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Air Tanzania 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Ethiopian Airline 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
Kuwait Airways 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes
* Exemption IQ if holding Covid-19 negative test obtained within 72 hrs prior dep & upload report 72 hrs prior dep on
https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
** Mandatory 14days Home Quarantine even if you have Covid negative test as per MHA guidelines. vary from state to state.
*** One of the parents is Indian or OCI Card holder
OPERATING AIRLINES
• BIMAN BANGLADESH
BANGLADESH • INDIGO AIRLINES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO BANGLADESH ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Indians with valid business visa Indian Nationals and OCI
Quarantine duration:
Foreign national holding valid visa Cardholders with Bangladesh
Bangladesh– NA
Nationals and resident of Bangladesh passport
India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
All Foreign Nationals on work
(State wise rules differs)
permit and Business visitors
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO BANGLADESH TO INDIA FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
GOVT Health declaration to be filled Exemption from institutional • https://www.biman-airlines.com/news/details/170
upon arrival quarantine if passenger applies
CAA Health declaration form to be for it online at least 72 hours prior • https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/health-screening-documents/bg-health-card.pdf
filled to their flight . The test report • https://a4aero.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/biman/COVID_19_Helth_Declarion_Form.pdf
Self declaration form to be filled at should also be uploaded on the
Airport at Exit portal for consideration. • FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Mandatory RT-PCR Test Passenger RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hr
should carry 3 copies PCR Negative prior to departure • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
Certificate from any Govt. Approved
• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
Laboratory with validity of 72 hours
passenger
prior Departure with seal/Sign.
Provided that, Children aged 05 years
& below, are exempted from COVID-
19 PCR test.
OPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR CANADA
CANADA • AIR INDIA
• EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO CANADA ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Canadian nationals and Permanent Indian Nationals and OCI
Residents Cardholders with Canadian Quarantine duration:
Person registered under Canada’s passport Canada – 14 Days of Mandatory Quarantine ( mandatory RT-PCR )
Indian Act All Foreign Nationals on work India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
Indians with valid work permit permit and Business visitors (State wise rules differs)
and Students,
Visitor for Family Reunification
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
TO CANADA TO INDIA
• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-
Download ArriveCAN mobile app Exemption from institutional covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html
(available for iOS or Android) submit quarantine if passenger applies • travel.gc.ca
required information by signing on for it online at least 72 hours prior
online before your boarding flight to their flight . The test report FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Use a non-medical mask or face should also be uploaded on the
covering portal for consideration. • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
Undergo a Health Check RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hr
Questionnaire (false declaration could prior to departure
• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
result in a fine of CAD5000)
Self declaration form to be filled at
Airport at Exit
RT-PCR Test mandatory 72 hr prior to
departure
OPERATING AIRLINES
• ETHIOPIAN AIRLINE
ETHIOPIA •
•
AIR INDIA
EMIRATES
• KENYAN AIRLINE
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO ETHIOPIA ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Indian National all types of visa Indian Nationals and OCI /POI
Quarantine duration:
African nationals/residents and Cardholders holding any
Ethiopia– Not Applicable
foreign nationals holding valid country passport
India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
Ethiopian visas All Foreign Nationals on work
(State wise rules differs)
permit and Business visitors
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO ETHIOPIA TO INDIA FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
All passengers traveling to Ethiopia Exemption from institutional • https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/travel-updates/updates-on-covid-19(coronavirus)
MUST present a negative RT PCR test quarantine if passenger applies •
certificate for COVID-19 before for it online at least 72 hours prior
boarding a flight. The certificate to their flight . The test report • FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
validity shouldn’t exceed 120 hours should also be uploaded on the
on arrival from the date sample is portal for consideration. • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
given. ( Other African countries refer RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hr
portal ) prior to departure
• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
passenger
Self declaration form to be filled at
Airport at Exit
RT-PCR Test mandatory 72 hr prior to
departure
OPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR FRANCE KLM
FRANCE •
•
AIR INDIA
EMIRATES
LUFTHANSA
QATAR AIRWAYS
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO FRANCE ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
All EU & EEA Nationals and Indian nationals from any country
Residents in the Schengen/ 27 countries EU Quarantine duration:
Indian nationals holding fresh valid zone France –At discretion of Authorities
French visa or valid Schengen visa OCI Cardholders holders with India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
and destined for Schengen / 27 passports issued by any country ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)
countries EU zone, South America in the Schengen Zone/ EU who
FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
and Africa. are eligible to enter India • http://image.email.bluebiz.info/lib/fe9013727c62017f75/m/4/f4d4683b-38ef-4fd9-9fd5-
Passengers travelling with Student All Foreign Nationals on work 867be65b0c55.pdf
Visas issued for study purpose and permit and Business visitors • http://image.email.bluebiz.info/lib/fe9013727c62017f75/m/4/8e88f582-6f4c-4d73-ac9e-
ONLY for final destination EU. 73f649e64315.pdf
• http://image.email.bluebiz.info/lib/fe9013727c62017f75/m/4/b3c99185-8571-400c-a74a-
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING 07dc754b5910.pdf
• https://www.lufthansa.com/in/en/flight-information
TO FRANCE TO INDIA
• https://airfrance.traveldoc.aero/
On Arrival –Biological examination of Registration with the Embassy of India • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ajsZ9cs5QHig8Tkwk4cBSVSNTXaReWU52Jkrp8tRSLs/viewfor
virological screeningOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR FRANCE KLM
GERMANY • AIR INDIA LUFTHANSA
• EMIRATES QATAR AIRWAYS
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO GERMANY ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Indian with OCI card holder issued by any Indian Nationals and OCI
EU/Schengen are South America or Africa Cardholders holders issued by Quarantine duration:
only any country in the EU/Schengen
Germany – 10 Days Quarantine ( Exception for Business travel for
Indians with valid Work Permit ‘D’ Visa & area, South America or Africa
All Foreign Nationals on work
returning within 5Days )
Student visa
Any Indian Holding Valid “C” type visa. permit and Business visitors India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
issued pre covid must obtain write approval (State wise rules differs)
from consulate/Embassy in India ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)
All EU & EEA Nationals and Residents FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING • https://www.lufthansa.com/in/en/flight-information
TO GERMANY TO INDIA • https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/entry-into-germany#risk-levels
• https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Risikogebiete_neu.
Mandatory to pre-register click HERE Mandatory registration with the Indian html
On Arrival –Comply by health and mission(s) in Germany, Even if the • https://reopen.europa.eu/en
sanitization measures as per journey originates outside of Germany • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ajsZ9cs5QHig8Tkwk4cBSVSNTXaReWU52Jkrp8tRSL
destination country Exemption from institutional s/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true
“C” type visa declaration to be filled quarantine if passenger applies for it
and by traveler and invitee with seal online at least 72 hours prior to their FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
and signature. Form click here flight. The test report should also be
Use of non-medical mask or face • https://repat.videshapps.gov.in/user_registrationPg
uploaded on the portal for
covering consideration • https://www.lufthansa.com/content/dam/lh/documents/SRF_Departure.pdf
Self declaration form to be filled at At Maharashtra Mandatory 7days IQ • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
Airport at Exit followed by 7days HQ. • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior RT-PCR test report Is recommended passenger
departure, with seal/sign. 72hrs prior departureOPERATING AIRLINES
JAPAN • AIR INDIA
• JAPAN AIRLINES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO JAPAN ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Stranded Nationals of Japan. Indian Nationals and OCI Quarantine duration:
Foreigners and Indian nationals holding Cardholders with Japanese Japan – 14 Days of Self Isolation
any type of Japanese visa. ** passport India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
(State wise rules differs)
** Subject to travel restrictions All Foreign holding any valid
imposed by Govt of Japan. Indian visa’s FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING • https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-
immigration/#toDom05
TO JAPAN TO INDIA
• https://arqs-qa.followup.mhlw.go.jp/#/
• https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/100136939.pdf
Quarantine questionnaire to filled Self declaration form to be filled • https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html
Passengers are also required to • http://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/Covid19-Countrywise-TravelAdvisories.pdf
present the QR code at office of Exemption from institutional
Quarantine Narita for smooth entry quarantine if passenger applies for FOR INBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
into Japan. it online at least 72 hours prior to
Self declaration form to be filled at their flight. The test report should • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
Airport at Exit also be uploaded on the portal for
Original RT-PCR Test report and test consideration • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
Certificates mandatory 72hrs prior to RT-PCR test report Is Mandatory
departure with seal and signature 72hrs prior to departure • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
and per Consulate format only • https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-
immigration/#toDom05Kingdom OPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA
• AIR INDIA EXPRESS
of Bahrain • GULF AIR
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO Bahrain ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Bahraini nationals, GCC citizens shall Indian Nationals and OCI
Cardholders with Bahraini
Quarantine duration:
use their passport to enter Bahrain;
passport Bahrain– Self Isolation until test result
national ID card are not accepted
All Foreign Nationals on work India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
and Permanent Residents
( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)
Any Indian national holding any type permit and Business visitors
of valid visa from the Kingdom of
Bahrain and destined for Bahrain
only FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO BAHRAIN TO INDIA
• https://apps.bahrain.bh/CMSWebApplication/action/ShowAppDetailsAction?selectedApp
ID=321&appLanguage=en
Passengers will be charged BD 60 upon Exemption from institutional
arrival to undergo mandatory PCR test. quarantine if passenger applies • https://www.gulfair.com/sites/default/files/Bahrain%20Health%20Declaration%20Form.
Test fees maybe paid through “BeAware for it online at least 72 hours prior pdf
App” or through the self-service to their flight . The test report
payment kiosk at BAH airport. should also be uploaded on the FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Self declaration form to be filled at portal for consideration. • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
Airport at Exit At Maharashtra Mandatory
Health Declaration Form to be duly filled 7days IQ followed by 7days HQ. • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
and handed over on arrival at Bahrain RT-PCR test report Is
RT-PCR Test mandatory recommended 72hrs prior • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
Stay beyond 10day RT-PCR test to be departure
taken againOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA
KENYA • KENYA AIRWAYS
• QATAR AIRWAYS
• EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO KENYA ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Indian National all types of visa Indian Nationals and OCI
Kenyan nationals/residents and Cardholders Holding Kenyan Quarantine duration:
foreign nationals holding valid Kenyan passport Kenya- NA
visas All Foreign Nationals on work India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
permit and Business visitors (State wise rules differs)
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO KENYA TO INDIA FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Registration before arrival Exemption from institutional • https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/
fill the Travelers Health Surveillance quarantine if passenger applies for
Form ONLINE via Downloading it online at least 72 hours prior to • https://www.kaa.go.ke/airports/passenger-guide/
“Jitenge MoH Kenya” App and Signing their flight. The test report should
up as Air Traveler or also be uploaded on the portal for • https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine-exempted-states
via bit.ly/covid19moh. consideration
FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
The form will be on PDF and have a QR bar RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hr
code which will be scanned by Port health prior to departure • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
officials on arrival for verification
Self declaration form to be filled at • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
Airport at Exit
SARs-CoV-2 PCR Test Mandatory Test • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
sample must be taken in the last 96hrs passenger
from date / time of flight departureOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA AIR INDIA EXPRESS
KUWAIT •
•
KUWAIT AIRWAYS
INDIGO AIRLINES
EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO KUWAIT ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Nationals of Kuwait Indian Nationals and OCI /POI
Employees of Kuwait Ministry of Cardholders
Health) and their first-degree relatives All Foreign Nationals on work Quarantine duration:
Employees of the Private Medical permit and Business visitors Kuwait- 14Days HQ Mandatory
Sector in the State of Kuwait India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
TO KUWAIT TO INDIA
• https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/covid-19/travel-requirements-by-
Mandatorily download and register on Mandatory registration on destination/#81340
the SHLONIK App MOSAFER APP • https://www.kuwaitairways.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/covid19updates/tn_guide-
Negative RT-PCR test report within 96 Exemption from institutional for-passengers-aug2020-1021-23831.pdf
hours prior arrival in original with quarantine if passenger applies for • https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html
seal/sign. it online at least 72 hours prior to
FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Passengers shall undergo mandatory their flight. The test report should
14 days home quarantine on arrival also be uploaded on the portal for • https://kuwaitmosafer.com/home.html
into Kuwait Passengers will be denied consideration • https://www.kuwaitairways.com/en/information/usefulinfo/Pages/India-Travel-
boarding in case of insufficient At Maharashtra Mandatory 7days Guidelines.aspx
/incorrect travel documents IQ followed by 7days HQ. • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
RT-PCR test report Is • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
recommended 72hrs prior • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
departure passengerOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA
MALDIVES • INDIGO AIRLINE
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO MALDIVES ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Indian National Indian Nationals and OCI
Maldivian nationals/residents and Cardholders Holding Maldivian Quarantine duration:
foreign nationals holding valid passport Maldives - NA
Maldivian visas All Foreign Nationals on work India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
permit and Business visitors ((State wise rules differs)
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO MALDIVES TO INDIA
FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Registration on Haalubelun ( Not for Health Declaration form before
• https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv/en/Identity/Account/Login/?ReturnUrl=/
tourist ) departure Not exceeding 24hrs
Health Declaration form before before departure and obtain a QR • https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/
departure Not exceeding 24hrs before code.
departure and obtain a QR code. Exemption from institutional • https://covid19.health.gov.mv/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Travel-related-home-
A confirmed booking in a tourist quarantine if passenger applies for quarantine-procedure-ENGLISH-version-18.07.2020.pdf
establishment registered with the it online at least 72 hours prior to
Ministry of Tourism, prior to travelling their flight. The test report should FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
to the Maldives is mandatory. also be uploaded on the portal for
Return ticket must consideration • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
Self declaration form to be filled at RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hr • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
Airport at Exit prior to departure
RT-PCR Test Mandatory 96hrs before • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
departure passengerOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR FRANCE KLM
• AIR INDIA LUFTHANSA
NETHERLANDS • EMIRATES QATAR AIRWAYS
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO NETHERLANDS ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
All EU & EEA Nationals and Residents Indian nationals from any
Indian nationals holding fresh valid country in the Schengen/ 27 Quarantine duration:
Netherlands visa or valid Schengen countries EU zone Netherlands– 14 Days Self quarantine
visa and destined for Schengen / 27 OCI Cardholders holders with India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
countries EU zone, South America passports issued by any country ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)
and Africa. in the Schengen Zone/ EU who
FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Passengers travelling with Student are eligible to enter India
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TO NETHERLANDS TO INDIA • 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
On Arrival –Biological examination of Registration with the Embassy of India • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ajsZ9cs5QHig8Tkwk4cBSVSNTXaReWU52Jkrp8tRSLs/viewform?gxids=762
virological screeningOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA
NIGERIA • KENYA AIRWAYS
• EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO NIGERIA ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Traveller must hold a valid Indian Nationals and OCI
Nigerian Visa cardholders holding Nigerian
Passport Quarantine duration:
Nigerian Citizens can travel Nigeria – NA
Work Permit and Residence permit
holders India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
All Foreign Nationals on work (State wise rules differs)
permit and Business visitors
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO NIGERIA TO INDIA FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
All intending passengers are required to Registration needs to be done • https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/onboarding/homepage .
register via a national payment portal online Exemption from institutional
(Nigeria International Travel Portal – quarantine if passenger applies for FOR INBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
http://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng) and pay for a repeat it online at least 72 hours prior to
(second) PCR test to be done upon arrival in • https://hciabuja.gov.in/registration.php
their flight. The test report should
Nigeria.
Prior boarding, passengers to fill and submit or
also be uploaded on the portal for
print out for presentation on arrival in the consideration • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
online Health Declaration/Self-Reporting and RT-PCR test report Is Mandatory
are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR 72hrs prior to departure • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
NEGATIVE preferably within 72hrs and not
more 96 hrs from date of sample collection) on
• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
to the national payment portal and bring along
an electronic or hard copy of the result for
presentation at the airport.OPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA AIR INDIA EXPRESS
OMAN •
•
OMAN AIR
INDIGO AIRLINES
QATAR AIRWAYS
EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO OMAN ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
All Oman Nationals Indian Nationals and OCI
Resident Permit Holder (Includes Cardholders Quarantine duration:
Work / Employment visa / Family All Foreign Nationals on work Oman– 14 days of HQ for stay above 7days mandatory
Joining) Sponsor letter from the permit and Business visitors self-isolate until result
company / Organization India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO OMAN TO INDIA FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
On All Travelers arriving into Oman from Exemption from institutional • https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel
any destination will be required to quarantine if passenger • https://www.omanairports.co.om/news/update-on-travel-restrictions-related-to-covid-
undergo another COVID-19 PCR test applies for it online at least 72 19/
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after clearing immigration and prior to hours prior to their flight. The
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baggage collection. test report should also be • https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html
All travelers must download and register uploaded on the portal for • https://www.omanair.com/gbl/en/TravelAdvice/travel-advisory-on-covid-19-
on the Tarassud+ and HMushrif app. and consideration coronavirus-outbreak
pay the PCR test fee of 25 Omani Riyals At Maharashtra Mandatory FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Complete registration before arrival 7days IQ followed by 7days
Self declaration form to be filled at Airport HQ. • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
at Exit RT-PCR test report Is • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior recommended 72hrs prior passenger
departure with seal and signature departureOPERATING AIRLINES
• QATAR AIRWAYS*
QATAR • INDIGO AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA
• EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO QATAR ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
All Qatar Nationals Indian Nationals and OCI Quarantine duration:
Resident Permit Holder Cardholders Holding Qatari Qatar – At discretion of Authorities
Indian with valid visa and prior passport India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
permission All Foreign Nationals on work ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)
permit and Business visitors
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO QATAR TO INDIA FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
• To be filled at Airport
On Arrival –Comply by health and Exemption from institutional
sanitization measures as per quarantine if passenger applies FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
destination country for it online at least 72 hours prior
Use of non-medical mask or face to their flight. The test report
covering should also be uploaded on the • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
All travelers must download and portal for consideration
register on the EHTERAZ app. Click At Maharashtra Mandatory
• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
to download – Andriod & 7days IQ followed by 7days HQ. passenger
iOS versions of the App RT-PCR test report Is • https://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html
Self declaration form to be filled at recommended 72hrs prior
Airport at Exit departure
RT-PCR Test Mandatory 72hrs prior
departure with seal and signatureOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA
RWANDA • QATAR AIRWAYS
• EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO RWANDA ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Quarantine duration:
Traveller must hold a valid Indian Nationals and OCI Rwanda – 14 days of Self Isolation
Rwanda Visa Cardholders India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
Rwanda Citizens can only travel All Foreign Nationals on work (State wise rules differs)
permit and Business visitor
FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING • https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/
TO RWANDA TO INDIA
FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Self declaration form to be filled at Registration needs to be done
Airport at Exit once ticket is booked • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
RT-PCR Test is mandatory should be Exemption from institutional
taken 96hrs before Departure quarantine if passenger applies for • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
On Arrival again Covid-19 test will be it online at least 72 hours prior to
taken at a charge of 50 USD their flight. The test report should • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
Getting result will take 24hrs till that also be uploaded on the portal for
time travel will be quarantine at consideration
Designated Hotel on their own cost RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hr
prior to departureOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA
TANZANIA • AIR TANZANIA
• EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO TANZANIA ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA Quarantine duration:
TANZANIA– NA
Traveller must hold a valid Indian Nationals and OCI India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
Tanzania Visa destined for any Cardholders (State wise rules differs)
country in Africa All Foreign Nationals on work
Tanzania Citizens can only travel permit and Business visitor
FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO TANZANIA TO INDIA • https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/
• https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/india-bubble-flights
Self declaration form to be filled at Passengers travelling to India will
• https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/images/pdfs/Undertaking_2_Form.pdf
Airport at Exit be required to fill the following
Undertaking from to be filled forms and send them to Air
FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Fill excel form and email to Tanzania via
airbubble@airtanzania.co.tz airbubble@airtanzania.co.tz
RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior Exemption from institutional • *Download Excel Advisory*
departure with seal and signature quarantine if passenger applies for • https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/images/pdfs/Undertaking_Form.pdf
it online at least 72 hours prior to • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
their flight. The test report should • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
also be uploaded on the portal for • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
consideration
RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hr
prior to departureOPERATING AIRLINES
• EMIRATES INDIGO AIRLINES
•
UAE •
SPICEJET AIRLINES
VISTARA
AIR INDIA
GOAIR AIRLINES
• ETIHAD AIRWAYS AIR ARABIA
• QATAR AIRWAYS
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO UAE ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Dubai/ Sharjah - UAE Indian nationals stranded in UAE, all
nationals/residents and any Indian Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Quarantine duration:
national holding any visit and Tourist cardholders holding UAE passports.
Dubai – NA
UAE visa are permitted to travel All Foreign Nationals on work permit
Abu Dhabi - UAE nationals and and Business visitors Sharjah – NA
residents are allowed to travel Abu Dhabi –10 Days Quarantine Mandatory
India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING TO UAE PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)
TO INDIA
Self declaration form to be filled at Airport at Exit FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
All passengers travelling to UAE must carry their Exemption from institutional
original Covid-19 negative report from an ICMR- quarantine if passenger applies • https://www.icmr.gov.in/
approved laboratory conducted no more than 96 for it online at least 72 hours • https://betawebapi.dcaa.gov.ae/Uploads/pdfs/HEALTH_DECLARATION_FORM.pdf
hours before departure. Children under 12 years prior to their flight. The test • http://corporate.spicejet.com/content/pdf/dubai-arrivals-quarantine-procedure-
exempted from test. The certificate issued shall be report should also be uploaded declaration-form-july.pdf
duly signed and stamped by relevant authorized lab on the portal for consideration • https://www.spicejet.com/HealthProtocol.aspx#UAE-term
and must be in English or Arabic. may be demanded At Maharashtra Mandatory • http://corporate.spicejet.com/Content/pdf/mha-guidelines-30-june-2020.pdf
for original 7days IQ followed by 7days • https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html
AED 2000 to be carried otherwise travel can be HQ. • https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/flying-to-and-from-dubai/
offloaded or deported from UAE RT-PCR test report Is
All passengers are required to fill the Health recommended 72hrs prior FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
Declaration Form and complete the quarantine departure • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
undertaking form. All customers must undergo a • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
PCR test upon arrival into UAE as well. • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-
Dubai App - COVID-19 Dubai Smart App Android & passenger
iOS versions of the App. Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to
download- ALHOSN APPOPERATING AIRLINES
• BRITISH AIRWAYS AIR VISTARA
UK •
•
AIR INDIA
VIRGIN ATLANTIC
QATAR AIRWAYS
EMIRATES
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO UK ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
UK Nationals/Residents and Foreign Indian Nationals and OCI
Nationals transiting through UK or Cardholders holding any Quarantine duration:
spouse of these persons whether country passport UK – 10 Days Home Isolation Mandatory
accompanying or otherwise All Foreign Nationals on work India – 7 Days IQ Mandatory + 7 Days HQ ( RT-PCR MUST )
Indian any type of valid UK Visa & permit and Business visitor (State wise rules differs)
destined for UK only FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
On BA UK and Ireland BIVS D • https://www.britishairways.com/travel/flightops/public/en
Category visa • https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-
requirements#india
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING • https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk
TO UK TO INDIA • https://www.airvistara.com/in/en/coronavirus-update
• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ4YG8EXWELiyajS3lHVSUpOKkCTW2s9
5ghuUG_9jiy6merg/viewform
Passenger locator form to be BA Declaration form to be submitted no later
than 24hrs before travel and email to • https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/travel-restrictions.html
filled 48hrs before arrival in UK
del.arrival@ba.com, hyd.arrival@ba.com • https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/india-declaration-
self-isolate in the place you’re form.html?webform=india-declaration-form
bom.arrival@ba.com, blr.arrival@ba.com
staying for the first 10 days after • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
maa.arrival@ba.com
you arrive Exemption from institutional • https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/next
RT-PCR Test Mandatory 72hrs quarantine suspended until further
prior arrival FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
notice,
• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
RT-PCR Test Mandatory 72hrs prior Dep • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
RT-PCR test mandatory on own cost • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger
upon arrival in India • https://www.britishairways.com/assets/pdfs/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-
requirements/india-passenger-declaration-and-travel-form.pdfOPERATING AIRLINES
• AIR INDIA
USA • UNITED AIRLINES
• QATAR AIRWAYS
• DELTA AIRLINE
ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO USA ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA
Traveller must hold a valid US Visa Indian Nationals and OCI Quarantine duration:
US Citizens can travel cardholders holding US Passport USA – 14Days Self Quarantine recommended
Work Permit and Residence India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)
permit holders (State wise rules differs)
All Foreign Nationals on work
FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
permit and Business visitors
• https://repat.videshapps.gov.in/regis
PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING
TO USA TO INDIA • https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_indian_nationals
Self declaration form to be filled at Registration needs to be done • https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_oci_indian_nationals
Airport at Exit once ticket is booked
Declaration form sate wise to be Exemption from institutional • https://www.united.com/ual/en/in/fly/travel/notices.html
filled, refer to united airline line quarantine if passenger applies for
Eff 26-JAN-21 RT-PCR Test it online at least 72 hours prior to FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS
mandatory 72hrs prior departure their flight. The test report should
with seal and signature also be uploaded on the portal for • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf
consideration
RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hr • https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration
prior to departure
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