7 Must Knows Before Travelling to India During COVID-19

by Virtunus Travel Guide
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Published: 3 years ago
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The global trajectory of COVID-19 pandemic continues to decline with certain regional variations. The need to monitor the continuously changing nature of the virus and the evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) must still remain in focus. The existing guidelines (issued on 17th February 2021 with subsequent addendums) for international arrivals in India have been formulated taking a risk-based approach. Visitors who want to visit India for any reason have to remember and follow certain common regulations now which are as follows: Note: For detailed regulations from the Indian government, please visit here: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/GuidelinesforInternationalArrival11thNovember2021.pdf

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1. Download and Install Aarogya Setu app on your mobile.

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2. Apply for a new visa if it was issued before October 20th, 2021 even it has a future expiry date. Air travel is mandatory only for tourist visas. Others can travel by road.

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3. Fill out the India Self Declaration form.

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4. Upload a negative result from the COVID-19 PCR Test which was done within the last 72 hours.

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5. Submit a declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report and remember that you will be liable for criminal prosecution, if found otherwise.

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6. Present your vaccination certificate (15 days must have elapsed since completion of COVID-19 vaccination schedule). Although a Vaccine certificate for Bangladeshi citizens is not mandatory.

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7. Submit samples for the COVID-19 test at the point of arrival. You have to wait for the result at the airport. If found positive then you will have to stay in a 14-day quarantine at your own cost.

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