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Entry Entry of Non-citizens of the Republic of Armenia is prohibited, except for: Quarantine
1 Armenia
allowed for of 14 days
all citizens Representatives of diplomatic missions, consular posts, international organizations and on arrival
of the members of their families as per
Republic of health
Armenia Persons from countries (regions) white-listed in accordance with the Commandant’s decision, authorities
and for thei based on their epidemiological situation; other special cases envisaged by the requirement
family Commandant.
members
who are no Persons who are not citizens of the Republic of Armenia but have the right to reside legally in
citizens of the Republic of Armenia.
the Republic
of Armenia For details refer below link:

1. https://www.gov.am/en/covid-travel-restrictions/
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2 Australia YES “Any passenger who is not an Australian citizen or 14 days
permanent resident will require Quarantine for all passengers arriving
in Australia
a valid visa, and an exemption to the travel ban, to
board these flights.”
YES Under the Air transport bubble approval dated 11.09.2020 No mandatory requirement of a Covid-19
3 Bahrain
notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India, travel to Bahrain is Negative Test Certificate prior to boarding.
permitted for: Covid-19 testing is done after the arrival into
Bahrain.
- Bahraini nationals / residents
- Any Indian national holding any type of valid visa from the Kingdom On Arrival, passengers have to pay for TWO
of Bahrain and destined for Bahrain only. COVID Tests, one of which is done
Effective 04th September 2020 entry to Bahrain is restricted to: immediately after arrival, and the other
1. Bahraini Citizens after 10 Days. The cost of the same is BHD
2. Residents 60
3. GCC citizens who do not need a visa
4. passengers eligible to obtain a visa on arrival Passengers to remain in self-isolation until
5. passengers with a valid eVisa
the results of the PCR test is determined.
6. Diplomats
7. Military personnel Any passenger staying in Bahrain for ten
8. Airline crew (10) days or longer must repeat the PCR test
9. holders of official, service or UN passports on the 10th day following their arrival in
Visas on arrival are reintroduced for citizens of nationalities Bahrain
that are eligible for it. To determine eligibility / obtain eVisa All incoming passengers are required to
prior to departure please visit evisa.gov.bh download and activate the BeAware
Bahrain’ application
Foreign nationals not permitted. Institutional or Home Quarantine on
4 Bangladesh YES
Following are permitted. arrival at Dhaka as per Government
Approval Indian diplomats and officials of High commission. instructions
required from Bangladesh armed orces personnel.
Bangladesh Stranded Bangladesh citizens in India from the
High approved list of Bangladesh High Commission in
Commission, Delhi.
Delhi All passengers must carry COVID-19 Negative Certificate,
issued within 72 hours of the flight departure
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5 Belarus Yes Following are permitted: 14 days Self Isolation on
Foreign nationals can enter Belarus provided they meet visa eligibility arrival
criteria.
A completed awareness questionnaire must be presented upon arrival and
passengers must self-isolate for 14 days.
This does not apply to passengers in transit
6 Belgium Yes Foreign nationals are not permitted. Following are permitted:
Only Belgium passport holders are allowed Other citizens of other nationals
are allowed only if they are having permanent resident card of Belgium
EU Citizens are allowed in transit only
As per Belgian government directive non- essential travel is not
permitted till 07th June 2020. The National Security Council will re-
evaluate this decision in good time and it is likely that non-essential
travel continues to remain not permitted beyond 7th June 2020. For
details of passengers permitted and conditions applicable refer:
https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en
Cambodia YES All foreigners are required to have a valid visa before entering Cambodia. Cambodian passport
7 Phnom Penh holders are not required to
A. Revision of Entry Requirements for Foreign Travellers to Cambodia – possess a negative Covid-
To facilitate foreign travellers arriving in Cambodia, the Royal Government of 19 test certificate within 72
Cambodia (RGC) has notified a Sponsorship Mechanism for assisting foreign hrs prior to departure;
travellers, who are investor-businesspersons, company staffs, experts, skilled however, they are required
workers, technicians and family members who: to do COVID-19 test at
- are sponsored Phnom Penh airport upon
- are not sponsored but invited their arrival
- are neither sponsored or invited
- are other regular foreign travellers
B. Health Measures for Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and Official
Visa (Visa B) Holders - Holders of Cambodian Diplomatic Visa (Visa A) and
Official Visa (Visa B) are required to possess a health certificate indicating
COVID-19 negative status issued by respective competent health authorities
within 72 hours prior to departure. A test will also be conducted by Cambodia’s
medical professionals upon arrival at Cambodia airports.
For details of entry requirements / health measures for above categories of
travellers refer Royal Embassy of Cambodia, New Delhi information
accessible at the following link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15i105yEEjgP007DFMvBhuXsm9
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Following are permitted: 14 days quarantine
8 Canada YES upon arrival
Canadian citizens and permanent resident card-holders are eligible to enter Canada.
Eligible travellers do not require additional permission letters. For contact tracing
Travellers who are not in one of these categories are NOT eligible to passengers arriving in
travel unless they meet travel restriction exemptions AND their travel is deemed non- Canada are required to
optional and non-discretionary. complete the
Detailed eligibility rules and criteria to enter Canada can be found at: Coronavirus Form or
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- use the ArriveCAN
citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions- mobile App for
exemptions.html#exemptions submitting required
For travel exemptions and restrictions for international students entry in Canada refer: information
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-
citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/students.html
Students are advised to also get the confirmation from the respective institute about
their travel so that there are no issues during immigration process

Please note that final determinations of eligibility to enter Canada are made by
Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry to Canada
9 China Yes Foreign nationals entering China must hold a valid Chinese visa Quarantine inspection
done by Customs on
Overseas Chinese passengers to fill in and report health information for epidemic arrival
prevention before returning back home by air
Symptoms such as
Chinese and foreign passengers arriving in China by air should complete a nucleic fever, fatigue, cough,
acid test within 5 days before boarding. Nucleic acid testing should be conducted at difficulty breathing to
an institution designated or recognized by the Chinese Embassy in the People's be reported
Republic of China. immediately
The health code status
Chinese passengers to upload their negative nucleic acid test certificate through the and the declaration of
Health Code International app. health status will be
checked before
Foreign passengers shall apply to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate for a boarding. Passengers
Declaration of Health Status with the negative Nucleic Acid Test Certificate. who do not meet the
relevant requirements
Passengers who provide false certificates and information shall bear the cannot board the
corresponding legal responsibilities. aircraft
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10 Finland Yes Citizens of EU and Schengen countries with permanent residence in Finland
(Helsinki) Strong
can enter.
recommendation for
Holders of residence permits can enter. people to remain in
Family members of citizens resident in Finland can enter. self-isolation for 14
Family members of citizens of EU and Schengen countries with permanent days after arrival. If
residence in Finland can enter. person demonstrates
covid-19 symptoms,
Citizens and resident permit holders of other EU and Schengen countries may they are directed to
transit through Finland. health officials
followed by a
mandatory 14-
day quarantine.
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Following are permitted: Quarantine / Isolation measures may
11 France YES be prescribed to passengers on
French Passport Holders arrival in France
Effective 01 Aug 2020 all passengers
Indians with valid Student Visa aged eleven (11) years old or older
travelling to France need to undergo a
Any National citizen with French Spouse and their children biological examination of virological
screening test also called RT-PCR test,
Any national citizen in Transit going to final citizens even carried out less than 72 hours before the
without Schengen Visa flight. The test report showing COVID-19
negative result has to be presented at
EU citizen with Schengen visa
the immigration counter at Paris airport
Any national with Permanent Resident card of France on arrival.
Covid Test certificate is not required for
Personnel of diplomatic and consular missions, as well as Transit Passengers i.e. passengers having
international organizations headquartered or having an office onward flight from Paris within 24 hours
in France, holding a special residence permit or a visa D and who will remain in transit zone at the
“carte PROMAE airport.
Passenger Forms : Each passenger must
complete the following three forms,
either in English or French.
• Public Health Passenger Locator
Form: To be submitted to Air India
official on arrival atParis.
• International Travel Certificate to
Mainland France Form: To be filled
in Duplicate (One copy to be retained
by Air India, at departure airport and
second copy to be submitted at
immigration counter, Paris Airport).
Sworn Statement of Absence of
COVID-19 Symptoms and of Contact
with Confirmed Cases Form: To be
submitted at immigration counter,
Paris airport.
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Only passengers approved by Embassy of Georgia are permitted to Quarantine as per

12 Georgia Only health authorities
passengers travel directions
approved by
Embassy of
Georgia are
permitted to
travel
All non essential entry into Germany is prohibited for holders of Schengen - Compulsory Home
13 Germany YES
Visa and of Visas of Category D (long term) Quarantine 14 days

Following are permitted and are exempt from entry restriction: Effective 08 Aug 2020,
passengers returning
Holders of Residence permits (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) and Permanent from a risk area, which
residence permits (Niederlassungserlaubnis) includes India, have to
take a Covid-19 test
Holders of Family Reunion Visas (Category D) either within 48 hours
in advance at the point
Holders of Long term (Category D) visas for employment in Health and Health of departure or within
research sectors, for care of elderly as well as specialists and highly qualified 72 hours after entering
workers whose employment is economically necessary and whose work Germany.
cannot be postponed or carried out abroad
For details refer
Long term (Category D) visas for study purposes as long as the studies https://www.bundesg
cannot be carried out completely from abroad esundheitsministeriu
m.de/coronavirus-
Proof of Eligibility has to be presented at immigration point in Germany, e.g infos-reisende/faq-
copy of marriage (registration) certificate as well as Passport and Residence tests-entering-
Permit of spouse residing in Germany, confirmation issued by employer / germany.html
university about mandatory physical presence in Germany

Transit is permitted to other EU countries where entry is allowed, and to

onward travel to non-EU countries when Schengen transit visa waiver is
applicable (e.g for holders of Green Cards of USA or Canada)

For Visa related updates refer www.india.diplo.de

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Hong Kong Yes Only HK SAR residents / Passport holders are permitted entry Compulsory
14
Quarantine of 14 days
All arrival passengers are required to comply with conditions as specified in in listed Hotel booked /
Cap 599H. For details refer the following link isolation and treatment
https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/high-risk-places.html in Hospital based on
the result of mandated
Passengers must provide following documentary proof: COVID -19 Test
conducted on arrival at
1. The test report in English or Chinese issued by a laboratory or healthcare Hong Kong
institution bearing the name of the relevant traveller identical to that in his / her
valid travel document to show that: For details refer:
https://www.coronavi
a. the relevant traveller underwent a nucleic acid test for COVID-19, the rus.gov.hk/eng/inbou
sample for which was taken from the relevant traveller within 72 hours before nd-travel.html
the scheduled time of departure of the specified aircraft;
Passengers are
b. the test conducted on the sample is a nucleic acid test for COVID-19; and requested to ensure
online submission of
c. the result of the test is the relevant traveller was tested negative for COVID- ‘Health & Quarantine
19; and Declaration’ before
landing at Hong
2. If the relevant report is not in English or Chinese or does not contain all of Kong through the
the aforementioned information, a written confirmation in English or Chinese following link
issued by the laboratory or healthcare institution bearing the name of the https://www.chp.gov.
relevant traveller identical to that in his / her valid travel document, setting out hk/hdf :
all of the aforementioned information and presented together with the test
report; and

3. Documentary proof in English or Chinese to show that the laboratory or

healthcare institution is ISO 15189 accredited or is recognised or approved by
the relevant authority of the government of the place inwhich the laboratory or
healthcare institution is located; and

4. The relevant traveller has confirmation in English or Chinese of room

reservation in a hotel in Hong Kong for not less than 14 days starting on the
day of the arrival of the relevant traveller in Hong Kong
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Indonesians to
15 Indonesia Yes Following are permitted *
undergo health
examination on arrival
Temporary or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAS and KITAP) holders and undertake
Holders of Diplomatic Visa and Official/Service Visa, Holders of Diplomatic a mandatory 14 day
Stay Permit and Official/Service Stay Permit self-quarantine at
Those providing Medical Services / humanitarian assistance home *

Airline and Maritime Crews Foreign visitors

National Strategic Projects workers required to hold
Children of dual citizenship with a foreign passport and registered in the a health certificate or
immigration system as an Indonesian citizen medical certificate of
Holders of Temporary or Permanent Stay Permits (Permanent fitness to fly and
Residents/KITAS and KITAP) and Multiple Re-entry Permit that has undertake a mandatory
expired and is still abroad are permitted entry through designated airports 14-day quarantine at
including Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. designated facilities or
self-quarantine under
All passengers other than Indonesians need to have a valid PR Permit supervision of
for Indonesia and must also have a PCR Test Report to confirm that Indonesian health
they are free from COVID-19 infection authority *

Indonesians are also encouraged to undergo PCR Test, however can

be permitted entry with a medical certificate for fitness to travel

* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Indonesia and

conditions refer
https://www.imigrasi.go.id/berita/detail/informasi-terkini-kebijakan-
imigrasi-terkait-covid-19
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Foreign nationals are permitted All passengers arriving into
16 Ireland Yes
Ireland via Dublin Airport
(Dublin) Passengers are required to complete a Public Health Passenger Locator Form including Irish citizens to
before they arrive in Ireland and may be contacted during the 14 days after self-isolate for 14 days
they arrive in Ireland to check that they are self-isolating after arrival

For details refer:

https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/

https://www.dublinairport.com/latest-

news/2020/02/27/covid-19-update

https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/travel.html
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All passengers entering in
17 Israel YES
Foreign nationals not permitted. to Israel have to go for
mandatory quarantine for
Following are permitted 14 days
- Israeli Citizens or residents
- passengers having a specific entry approval from the Population and
Immigration Authority of Israel
(Permission from local Embassy in India will not be accepted)

All passengers travelling to Israel must complete a digital process through the
Israeli Ministry of Health (MOH) website, not more than 24 hours prior to their
flight, comprising of:

1. Completion of personal identification details form

2. Completion of passenger locator form, a mandatory requirement only for non-
Israeli passengers applying for entry into Israel
3. Digitally signing a health status statement, a mandatory requirement forall
passengers arriving in Israel

Electronic approval on completing above digital process will be sent directly t

passengers email address and same is required to be presented at the time of departur
before boarding the flight. In addition, all non-Israeli passengers entering Israel will b
required to present their electronic approval to Immigration control officer at Tel-Avi
Ben-Gurion airport

Links for MOH website for digital process in English and Hebrew are:
https://go.gov.il/entry-to-israel-en
https://go.gov.il/entry-to-israel
Links for MOH website for general information for international travelers in
English and Hebrew are:
https://go.gov.il/air-travel-israel-en
https://go.gov.il/air-travel-israel
Transit facility in Israel is completely closed till further notice. No passengers can
transit via Israel for onward travel
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Following are permitted: 14 days
18 Italy YES
Quarantine
nationals or residents of Italy;
Passengers to
passengers traveling on business; complete and
submit self-
passengers traveling for urgent health reasons; declaration
form at
healthcare personnel traveling on duty; departure
point
passengers traveling for emergency reasons;
Passenger
passengers returning via Italy to their country of residence. must
communicate
Foreigners holding expired stay permits need not reapply for entry visa. The validity of expired their entry to
stay permits has been extended till 31st August 2020. the
Department of
* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Italy and conditions refer: Prevention at
https://www.esteri.it/mae/it/ministero/normativaonline/decreto-iorestoacasa-domande- local health
frequenti/focus-cittadini-italiani-in-rientro-dall-estero-e-cittadini-stranieri-in-italia.html units (ASL) of
the entrance
http://www.adr.it/it/web/aeroporti-di-roma-en-/coronavirus district

As notified by Ministry of Foreign Affairs

and International Cooperation, Italy, the validity of Residence Permits which have expired or
expiring have been extended till 31 Aug 2020. This applies only for stay permits that have
expired or that will expire between 31st January 2020 and 31st July 2020.

Foreign nationals holding such expired stay permits do not need to reapply for entry visa.
They are allowed to return to Italy on their expired stay permits.
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Following passengers are permitted to re-enter Japan subject to complying Certificate of Negative COVID-
19 Japan YES with the re-entry eligibility conditions 19 test result conducted
within 72 hours of the
- Permanent Residents departure time of the flight is
- Spouse or Child of Japanese National required
- Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
- Long Term Resident 14 days self isolated
- Eligible non- Japanese nationals including Indian nationals quarantine applicable on
arrival as per health
Japanese nationals with valid passport are allowed to travel without any additional authorities procedures
document from Embassy / Consulate Generals of Japan.

Re-entry of Indians to Japan: All foreign nationals with the status of

residence, who had left Japan before 31st August 2020 with a valid re-entry
permit, are now eligible for re-entry from 01st September 2020.

Detailed eligibility conditions applicable and documents required by

passengers wising to re-enter Japan can be accessed on the following link of
Embassy of India in Tokyo:

https://www.in.emb-japan.go.jp/PDF/20200902_Re-entry.pdf

Following categories of passengers are exempted from COVID-19 test prior to

departure:

- Diplomats and their accompanying members (who have been informed that they
can undergo PCT test on arrival)- Passengers transiting at Narita airport (without
going through immigration). If they have to enter Japan (go out through immigration)
even for short duration, they will have to undergo test and 14 days self quarantine.
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All passengers including Jordan Nationals need to have prior All passengers to undergo 14 days
20 Jordan Prior
permission from Jordan Government to travel to Jordan in current quarantine and PCT test upon
permission
scenario. arrival on their own expense
required
Passengers need prior clearance by Jordan Embassy in Delhi for
travel to Amman

Foreign Nationals are not allowed to enter Kazakhstan at least till It is mandatory for passengers to
21 Kazakhstan Yes
NOV’2020 and should apply for “Fresh Visa” from nearest Kazakhstan have a PCR Negative test report.
Embassy. Only fresh visa holders and exempted category can travel Passengers without test results will
to Kazakhstan until Entry Restrictions are removed. be held for up to two days in a
Following are permitted: quarantine facility in the city of their
arrival and tested for COVID-19 with
- personnel of the diplomatic service of Kazakhstan and foreign states; the exception of government
- members of official delegations, as well as members of delegations of delegations of the Republic of
international organizations traveling to Kazakhstan at the invitation of Kazakhstan; members of official
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan; delegations of foreign states and
international organizations arriving
- citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan (stateless persons, in the Republic of Kazakhstan at the
documented by the Republic of Kazakhstan with a certificate of a invitation of the Ministry of Foreign
stateless person) who have previously traveled to the territory of a Affairs of the Republic of
foreign state upon their return to the Republic of Kazakhstan; Kazakhstan; employees of
- foreigners (stateless persons) who have Residence permits of the diplomatic missions, consular posts
Republic of Kazakhstan (oralman status) and members of their families and missions of international
(spouse, parents and children); organizations accredited in the
Republic of Kazakhstan, and their
- foreigners (stateless persons) who are members of families of citizens of family members; airline pilots and
the Republic of Kazakhstan - with confirmation documents of the fact of members of locomotive crews.
kinship (spouse, parents and children);.
All Indian students pursuing higher studies in Kazakhstan have been Persons with signs that do not
informed not to travel till FEB’2021 by Universities. exclude COVID-19, by passing the
quarantine hospital, are hospitalized
in a provisional hospital and are
required to comply with procedure
prescribed by the designated health
authorities
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22 Kenya Yes Following are permitted: All passengers must observe the
(Nairobi) Kenyan Ministry of Health guidelines on
a. Kenyan nationals stranded in India COVID-19

b. Indian nationals with Kenyan Resident Permits The passenger must have a negative
Covid-19 report based on a PCR
c. Indian Diplomats working in High Commission of India in (nasopharengeal swab) test. The test
Nairobi and their families should have been undertaken not earlier
than 96 hours of arrival in Kenya.
Passengers are required to email their names, passport numbers Citizens who do not have the above test
and date of travel to Kenya High Commission at report may be refused boarding or
visa@kenyahicom-delhi.com denied entry to Kenya.

It is mandatory for all arriving

Only Kuwaiti nationals can travel ex-India to Kuwait.
23 Kuwait
Non-Kuwaiti nationals who are first-degree relative to Kuwaiti
national (Father-Mother-Husband-Wife-filial (sons and
Daughters) are allowed to enter State of Kuwait, provided they
prove their relationship. This also includes the house labors
accompanying the sponsor with a validity residency.
passengers to fill the COVID-19
travellers heath surveillance form before
arrival in Nairobi, Kenya. Passengers
can access the form at the link:
https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_regis
tration/
PCR test within 96 hours of departure is
mandatory.
Passenger with negative status report is
allowed to travel and 14 days home
quarantine is mandatory.
Children under the age of 6 years are
exempted from PCR Test requirement
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24 Kyrgyzstan YES Foreign nationals not permitted Following are permitted
Immediate family members of citizens of Kyrgyzstan (subject
to confirmation of kinship)
Foreign diplomatic and consular staff and their family
members (given an advance notice of arrival to the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kyrgyzstan)
Travelers (including Kyrgyz citizens)
arriving from countries with more than
1,000 confirmed cases of COVID- 19
will be subject to 14-day quarantine at
a medical facility. All other travelers
have to undergo mandatory 14-day
home Quarantine.

Members of train, locomotive and aircraft crews; freight

drivers Kyrgyz Temir Zholu employees working in
Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan All residents are only allowed to
enter Kyrgyzstan with valid passports

a. PR holders with My PR card-allowed

25 Malaysia YES
b.Spouses & Children of Malaysian
All arrivals to 14 Day Quarantine
Nationals
(Must have Sticker label visa in passport
specifically indicating theyare either
spouses or children)–allowed
c. Diplomatic Passport Holder – allowed
d. Official passport on a diplomatic mission –allowed
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Effective 15 July 2020, Foreign tourists arriving in Maldives are As per Health Protection
being provided 30 days Tourist Visa on arrival Agency (HPA)
26 MALE YES Maldives mandate, all
A confirmed booking in a tourist establishment registered with the passengers - locals and
Ministry of Tourism, Maldives prior to travelling to the Maldives is expatriate work permit holders
mandatory (including dependents) arriving
in Maldives must complete 14
Travelers who are arriving for a stay at a tourist resort or a days home quarantine
liveaboard shall stay only at the resort or liveaboard vessel till
departure Tourists arriving in Maldives will
not be subject to any
Effective 10 SEP 2020 all arriving tourists and other visitors quarantine measures upon
(traveling for short term and or for official purposes and not arrival
subjected to 14 days quarantine) are required to present COVID-19
Negative PCR Test Result issued not more than 72 hours prior to Travellers presenting
departure from the first port of embarkation enroute to Maldives . symptoms of COVID-19 upon
The test result document should clearly show the name and address arrival will be subjected to a
of the laboratory, the result, date of testing and bear the name and PCR test at the traveller’s cost.
signature of the issuing officer. Additionally, local health
authorities may conduct
Following categories of travelers are exempted from pre-arrival PCR random testing, at no cost to
test requirements; travellers
(a) Citizens of Maldives
(b) Holders of a valid work permit or work visa All travellers, including tourists
(c) Holders of any other resident permit visa holders and Maldivians are
(d) Flight crew arriving on General Declaration required to submit the Traveller
Health Declaration Form (HDF)
All travellers to visit Maldives Immigration within 24 hours prior to their
website https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv for Immigration travel. The HDF can be
directives and save the QR code generated in their mobile for entry accessed at
into Maldives. https://imuga.immigration.go
v.mv/
Expatriates travelling to Maldives are required to hold a valid visa
issued by Maldives Immigration Local Maldivians, Work Visa /
Employment Approval holders,
For regular official updates on travel to the Maldives refer Ministry of arriving in Maldives, shall
Tourism, Visit Maldives, Health and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the register for home quarantine
Maldives websites at following links: through the “haalubelun” Web
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https://www.tourism.gov.mv " https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.
https://visitmaldives.com/en mv" prior to starting travel to
http://health.gov.mv Maldives and follow Health
https://foreign.gov.mv/ Protection Agency’s
guidelines.

Travellers who have not

registered in the web
portal shall complete
and collect a quarantine
document from the
health office at the port
of arrival
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27 Mauritius Only passengers Only passengers cleared by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, All passengers permitted to
cleared by Ministry Mauritius are permitted to travel travel to Mauritius shall
of Foreign Affairs, undertake a Covid-19 PCR
Mauritius are test valid for 5 days prior to
permitted to travel departure and the test results
shall be negative

All passengers will be

placed in quarantine upon
arrival in Mauritius
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Foreign nationals not permitted 21 days quarantine

28 Myanmar Yes
* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Myanmar and Passengers are given a
conditions refer choice of hotel stay
(payable) or Government
https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/ arranged centers

Foreign Nationals are not permitted

29 Netherlands Yes
Following are permitted:
-EU citizens (including UK nationals) and members of their families
-Nationals of Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and their
family members
-Third-country nationals holding a residence card or a residence
permit in accordance with Directive 2003/109/EC (LTR Directive)
-Third-country nationals who derive their right of residence from
other European Directives or from the national law of a Member
State
-Holders of a long-stay visa, including persons with a temporary
residence permit (MVV)
-Other persons with an essential function or need, including:
Personnel working in Health Care, Border workers, Persons employed in
the transportation of goods where necessary, Diplomats, Military
personnel, Personnel of international and humanitarian organizations,
Persons who have compelling reasons to visit their families, Transit
passengers who wish to travel via the Netherlands to another third
country, Persons in need of international protection (the border
procedure applies in full), Persons who are admitted for humanitarian
reasons

For details refer official government website

https://www.netherlandsandyou.nl/travel-and-residence/visas-for-the-
netherlands/qas-travel-restrictions-for-the-netherlands
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30 New Yes Foreign nationals are not permitted. All arriving passengers to
Zealand undergo a 14 days
Only people who are eligible to enter New Zealand will be allowed into managed isolation or
New Zealand quarantine as per health
authority’s requirement.
Following categories of people are permitted to enter New Zealand:

- NZ citizens
- permanent residents and
- other visa holders with an exemption toenter

For details of passenger’s eligibility and conditions applicable to enter New

Zealand refer:

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/covid-19/border-
closures-and-exceptions
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31 Oman YES Approval from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)-Oman is required for Citizens arriving to Oman are
travelling from India to Muscat subject to 14 days of domestic
quarantine
Non-Omanis are allowed to enter Oman only under a permit issued by
the MoFA via their Embassy or Sponsor or national airlines (Oman Air Foreigners arriving to Oman
and Salam Air) are subject to institutional
quarantine for 14 days and
Foreign diplomats returning to Oman are excluded from the previous must present confirmation of
conditions except for the domestic quarantine requirement
accommodation and means to
cover its expenses
Passengers who are holding employment visa and whose stay
outside the Sultanate exceeds more than 180 days must have a Arriving passengers shall be
non-objection letter from the Passports and Residence Department required to download and start
the registration process on the
Tarassud+ application before
arrival as well as pay an
amount of 5 OMR to obtain a
tracking bracelet to wear
during quarantine

All visitors are required to have

health insurance valid for the
full duration of their stay in
Oman
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Following are permitted: Passengers will have their
-Foreign spouse and minor children of Filipinos *$ swabbing test with Philippine Airport
32 Philippines YES - Children with special needs (regardless of age) of Filipinos *$ Diagnostic Laboratory (PADLAB) at
-Foreign parent of minor Filipinos *$ Gate 16 of NAIA Terminal 1
-Foreign parent of Filipino children with special needs (regardless of
age)*$ For faster clearance on arrival
-Accredited foreign government and international organization passengers are advised to complete
officials and their dependents* the online form before leaving the
-Foreign airline crew members
origin city at
-Foreign seafarers with 9(C) visa*
https://padlab.ph/DLS/PassengerCIF
* Upon compliance with the 4 IATF conditions.
$ Those without an existing valid visa (including those who Swab testing costs 4,500 pesos or 95
previously enjoyed visa-free privileges ) must apply for an entry visa USD, results will be released in 48-72
at the nearest Philippine Foreign Service Post hours

-Foreign nationals with the following long-term visas:” # Arriving foreign nationals to
(1) Section 13 series of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended * coordinate with Department of
13 Quota, 13a), 13(b), 13(c), 13(d), 13(e), 13(g) visas Tourism (DOT) for their Government
(2) RA 7919 visa Holding Facilities stay or
(3) EO 324 visa accommodation at own expense in
(4) Native Born visa listed hotels of DOT approved by the
(5) Temporary Resident Visa relative to Section 13 of CA 613, as Department of Health
amended (based on Memorandum Order (MO) No. ADD-01-038/
ADD-02-015)
(6) MCL-07-021 Permanent Resident Visa based on Section 13(a)
of CA 613 under MO No. MCL-07-021

# Upon compliance with the 4 IATF conditions.

Additional requirements for arriving
foreigners effective 09 AUGUST 2020
(1) Must have a valid and existing visa at the time of entry;
(2) With pre-booked accredited quarantine facility;
(3) With pre-booked COVID-19 testing provider;
(4) Subject to the maximum capacity of inbound passengers as set by the
National Task Force for COVID-19.

Refer: www.immigration.gov.ph
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33 Qatar YES Following passengers are eligible to travel to Qatar in flights Passengers to book a quarantine
operating under air bubbles / air travel arrangements as notified by hotel for one week through
Ministry of Civil Aviation, India “Discover Qatar” website before
- Qatari nationals arrival
- Any Indian national holding any type of valid Qatar visa and https://www.qatarairwaysholidays.c
destined for Qatar only om/qa-en/offers/welcome-home-
packages/
Only passengers destined for Qatar are permitted to travel.
As of 21st August 2020 the exceptional entry permit will be Passengers to undergo PCR test
applicable to holders of resident permit in the State of Qatar as well on day 6 of hotel quarantine and
as visitors with personal visit visa issued by Ministry of Interior based on test result follow
All arriving passengers to install EHTERAZ application on their procedure as per Ministry of Public
mobile phones. Health website

Each passenger must complete “Health Assessment Form for Passengers having a Covid-19 test
Returning Travelers” before arrival to Qatar. negative certificate from accredited
medical centre in country of
Qatari nationals, their spouses and children and permanent departure are exempt from PCR
residency holders can travel to Qatar any time subject to adherence test after arrival. Covid-19 test
to conditions notified for Covid-19 test and quarantine as per the must have been conducted not
countries they are coming from. more than 48 hours prior to arrival
in Qatar. Passenger to sign a one
Residents must get a Return Permit through “Qatar Portal”. week commitment for self
quarantine and undergo same

For more information on Self

Quarantine, Hotel Quarantine,
accredited medical centers for
COVID-19 test overseas refer
https://covid19.moph.gov.qa
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Following are permitted 14 days quarantine is required
34 Russian YES
for all foreigners arriving in
Federation
staff of foreign diplomatic representatives and consular offices located Russia with a purpose of
in Russia employment and no quarantine for
other permitted categories of
official delegations members and all those who have diplomatic and passengers.
business visas, and private visas issued due to the death of a close All foreigners arriving in Russia
relative have to present a negative
COVID-19 test result and the test
people who live in Russia permanently with a residence permit must be undertaken within 72
hours prior to arrival in Russia.
citizens of the UK, Turkey, Tanzania arriving to Russia from the Russian citizens can undergo
countries of their origin (the UK, Turkey, Tanzania) COVID-19 test on the territory of
Russia within 72 hours after
arrival

35 Saudi Arabi YES Foreign Nationals – NOT ALLOWED

The following are permitted: Passengers to undergo 14 days

36 Seychelles Yes
mandatory paid quarantine in
Citizens of Seychelles or those holding residency permits with their identified premises

gainful occupation Passengers must be on the approved list of the

High Commission of India, Seychelles

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All travellers arriving in Singapore from 27th March 2020, 0900 hours must
37 Singapore YES
submit Health Declaration via the SG Arrival Card E-Service. Every Traveler entering
Any other country citizen holding any category of Visa i.e Long Term Singapore will be required to
employment etc requires prior written approval from the Ministry of serve a 14 day SHN (Stay Home
Manpower or Immigration of Singapore. Notice) at a dedicated
Quarantine facility. Travellers are
Effective 17th September 2020 all travellers including Diplomatic and also required to have a negative
Official Passport holders who have a history of travel to India within the last COVID-19 test before end of
14 days will be required to take a COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction SHN.
(PCR) test within 72 hours before departure.
A valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result is a mandatory condition of
entry into Singapore. For details refer:
Ministry of Health’s website
The test must be conducted from a laboratory recognized by the Indian
www.moh.gov.sg/covid-19
authorities,the test results must be in English, containing passengers personal
Immigration and Checkpoints
particulars matching the passport/identifier and test date must be within the
approved window of 72 hours. Authority’s website on border
Following are exempt from the negative PCR test requirements: control measures
(i) passengers who are transiting in India bound for Singapore (with no www.ica.gov.sg/covid-19
immediate travel history of visiting India);
(ii) aircrew;
(iii) Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents; and
(iv) travellers aged 12 and below
14 days institutional
38 South Africa
Holders of Permanent Residence Permits quarantine
South
African Valid Relative Visas in certain categories such as spouse (these
Passport categories have to register with South Africa High Commission or
Holders Consulate in India)
allowed
Any person that falls outside these categories have to obtain special
permission by Dept of Home Affairs to repatriate DIRCO approval
required to transit
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YES Following are permitted: All inbound

39 South Korea
travelers to
must carry Long-term residents can enter with valid visa and alien registration card undergo self-
visas and isolation for 14
alien E-9 visa holders must submit a pre-approved “Confirmation of Self Quarantine” form days.
registration to immigration authorities when entering Republic of Korea (ROK). Failure to do so Penalties will be
cards and will result in denial of entry. imposed and
pass passenger
through the Effective 01 June 2020 registered aliens seeking re-entry in ROK must obtain Re- repatriated to their
Immigration Entry Permit before leaving ROK. home countries if
they violate the
Effective 01 June 2020 registered aliens seeking re-entry in ROK after departure are law.
required to undergo medical examination related to COVID-19 within 48 hours prior All passengers
to date of departure for ROK and carry and present a medical certificate detailing must hold valid
the results visas according to
the existing
Diplomats (A-1), Government Officials (A-2, A-3) and Overseas Koreans (F-4) are procedure
allowed to re-enter ROK and do not need to apply for Re-Entry permit or undergo
medical examination. Passengers holding valid “Isolation Exemption Certificate”
issued by Embassy of Korea / Consular office do not need the Medical certificate.

Possession of the completed form / documents with the passenger will be verified at
departure airport.

Passengers transiting through Incheon (ICN) Airport to onward destinations

are permitted only if they are able to board the connecting flight within 24
hours to transfer

For details visit: www.hikorea.go.kr

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Following are permitted: All passengers

40 Spain Yes
arriving in Spain
(Madrid) EU citizens will have to stay in
quarantine for 14
Foreign citizens with residence permit days.

Residence and/or work authorizations, the corresponding foreigner identity cards Passengers have
(tarjeta de identidad de extranjero) and the identity cards for family members of EU to complete and
citizens (tarjeta de familiar de ciudadano de la Union) that have expired during the submit a
Spanish lockdown or up to 90 days before its beginning (14th March) will be “Passenger
automatically extended for six months counting from the date of the end of the Locator form” to
Iockdown (currently extended until 7th June). Spanish
authorities on
If that expiration happened while the holder was abroad, the foreigner will be arrival in Spain.
allowed to enter the Spanish territory by showing the expired tarjeta de idemidad de
extranjero and a valid passport.

This same rule will apply for holders of expired long-term visas issued to investors,
entrepreneurs, highly qualified professionals, researchers and workers subject to
intra-corporate transfers.

The study visas of up to 180 days will be valid for three additional months if they had
expired during the lockdown.

The absence in the Spanish territory will not be taken into account for the validity of
the residence permits if it was a consequence of the impossibility to return to Spain
due to COVID 19.
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Following are permitted: No

41 Sweden Yes
Quarantine
(Stockholm) Residence Permit holders rules for
those having right of residence in Sweden who are returning to their homes in Sweden incoming
travellers
those travelling due to important grounds for travelling to Sweden

Indian citizens with Swedish residence permits if they have already been residing in Sweden.
Indian citizens with new residence permits who have not yet moved to Sweden are not
permitted

Indian citizens with Schengen visas are not permitted

* For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Sweden and conditions refer

https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/about-sweden-non-swedish-
citizens/going-to- sweden/temporary-ban-on-travel-to-sweden/
42 Yes Foreign nationals not permitted 14 days
Tajikistan
Quarantine on
Following are specified categories of persons permitted to travel to Tajikistan: arrival for
Permission
Indian
from
Diplomats of foreign states and representatives of international organizations and financial Embassy staff
Tajikistan
institutions, as well as members of their families accredited in the Republic of Tajikistan
Embassy,
14 days self
Delhi is
isolation at
Drivers engaged in international cargo transportation (according to the temporary order),
required
crews of aircraft and crews of international railway traffic permanent
residences for
Indian Embassy Staff members who would be travelling from Delhi to Dushanbe and specified
tickets for whom has been requested by Embassy of India categories of
persons
For details refer: under
supervision of
https://mfa.tj/en/main/view/5919/temporary-restrictions-on-the-entry-and-exit-of-all- Ministry of
foreign-citizens-and-stateless-persons-through-all-checkpoints-on-the-state-border-of- Health and
tajikistan Social
Protection,
Tajikistan
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Following are permitted: Passengers granted permission
43 Thailand YES
to enter Thailand must have a
Require
person exempted by the Prime Minister or Permanent Secretary of Ministry Fit to Fly Health Certificate
certificate
of Foreign Affairs, under certain conditions and prescribed time period issued no more than 72 hours
of entry
before travelling;
from Royal
Passengers must strictly
Thai
Carriers of necessary cargoes, but required prompt exit after the mission is comply with disease prevention
Embassy
completed measures prescribed by Thai
or the
Government
Royal Tha
Consulate Persons on diplomatic or consular mission, or under International
in their Organizations, representatives of the government performing their duties in Immigration can refuse entry to
Thailand or other persons or international agencies that the Ministry of non-Thai nationals who have
country of
Foreign Affairs gives permission, and their families. Certificate of entry to been tested positive for
residence
the Kingdom issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required COVID-19 or are under
certifying
suspicion of being infected or
them as
who refuse to undergo such
Thais
returning t non-Thai nationals with work permit or who have been granted permission test.
Thailand from Thai government agencies to work in Thailand (Smart Visa only)
and a Fit t For details of categories of passengers permitted to enter Thailand and
Fly conditions refer
certificate
https://www.caat.or.th/en/archives/48998

44 Turkey Yes
Following are permitted: Quarantine of14 days asper
(Istanbul) Foreign nationals including Indian nationals holding valid residence permit health authorities notification
(not visas) issued by Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Turkey
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Yes Updated as on 14 Aug 2020 Passengers travelling to UAE are
45 UAE
required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR
Following passengers are eligible to travel to UAE in flights test from a UAE / locally accredited lab
operating under air bubbles / air travel arrangements as notified in India. PCR test is not required for
by Ministry of Civil Aviation, India passengers less than 12 years old

- UAE Nationals The time period for the negative PCR

- ICA approved UAE residents destined for UAE only examination result for all arrivals
- Any Indian nationals holding any type of valid UAE visa and across UAE airports should not exceed
destined for UAE only 96 hours from the date of the
examination
Abu Dhabi / Sharjah - As per Federal Authority for Identity and
Citizenship (ICA), UAE - passengers with UAE resident visas wishing to All passengers must carry a valid
travel to Abu Dhabi / Sharjah are recommended to verify the printed Negative COVID – 19 PCR test
authenticity of their travel documents and entry status in UAE by report from the approved laboratory. A
updating their data (ID number, passport, and nationality before digital version of the test report on a
booking their tickets on the following link: phone will not be accepted

https://uaeentry.ica.gov.ae Passengers must complete Health

Declaration Form / Quarantine
DUBAI: Resident Permit passengers returning from India to Undertaking Form and abide by all
Dubai must have a valid GDRFA (General Directorate of Quarantine and isolation regulations
Residency and Foreign Affairs) approval
Contact Tracing APP:
All passengers should check the UAE Government Authority Dubai: Passengers must download
Websites for the latest updates on travel that may change at and register on the COVID-19 – DXB
short notice Smart App before arrival

Abu Dhabi / Sharjah: Passengers

must download and register on the
ALHOSN app before arrival
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46 Ukraine Foreign nationals are permitted.
YES
Temporary travel restrictions introduced wef 16 Mar 2020 to
prevent spread of COVID-19 have been removed by Ukrainian
Government.

Entry to Ukrainian territory is open from now to all foreign nationals

subject to the condition that they have Medical Insurance policy covering
Ukraine and medical treatment of COVID-19 disease (including medical
observation).

Foreign nationals transiting through Ukraine without leaving the airport

transit zone are exempted from having the medical insurance.

United Following are permitted: Effective 08th June 2020, all

47 YES passengers arriving in UK are
Kingdom
Indian nationals who are permitted to travel abroad as per Ministry of required fill a Passenger Locator
Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines and are destined for UK Form prior to entry through border

Stranded UK nationals / residents, foreign nationals transiting through UK Passenger information to be

or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise provided at booking stage, check-
in and on-board
Seamen of foreign nationalities; Seamen of Indian origin would be
allowed subject to clearance from the Ministry of Shipping For details and to complete
Passenger Locator form refer:
https://www.gov.uk/provide-
journey-contact-details-before-
travel-uk
Passengers to self-
isolate for 14 days on
arrival. Passengers can
be contacted regularly
throughout this period to
ensure compliance by
the concerned
authorities
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There is no restriction for Indian Passport holders who are holding valid visas for US.
48 USA YES
Passengers who have transited or have been in certain countries in the past 14 days are
not allowed to enter the USA. For details on above and latest updates please refer to
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm

Indian citizens seeking to travel on outbound Air India flights to the US, on the basis of their
F1 visas, for higher studies may NOT be able to USA on the current Air India repatriation
flights under Mission Vande Bharat IF:

1. Your F or M category visa has less than 6 months validity from thedateofyourplanned
departure

2. You are a new admission case, and have not as yet joined your educational institutionbefore
the COVID-19 outbreak.

(Explanation: New admittees for the 2020 Fall term in US educational institutions are advised
to consider deferring travel to the US to a date closer to the opening date of their institution,
subject to local public health conditions.)
3. In the case of continuing students, who are making normal progress in theircourseofstudy,
and may have left the US to visit India before India's Lockdown commenced, MUST check
with their Designated School Officials to confirm the school's operational status.
Alternatively, they may obtain guidance on the School's policy for foreign students returning
to the US. In such cases, students MAY ONLY attempt to travel to the US with written
documentary confirmation that the School is open. Without such documentation, even if
continuing students have valid F or M visas, they may not be permitted to board anoutbound
flight.

(Explanation: This is necessary. As some schools may not currently allow returning students to
return to campus for an extended period of time)

DISCLAIMER: It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to ensure his or her eligibility to enter the destination country. Air
India, Air India Express and their subsidiaries accept no liability in this regard.
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NOTICE

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR OUTBOUND REPATRIATION FLIGHTS BY AIR INDIA AND AIR
INDIA EXPRESS

Due to extraordinary circumstances arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are restrictions at a number of international
destinations. All passengers who propose to purchase tickets for flights DEPARTING INDIA on any Air India or Air India
Express flights that will be repatriating Indian Nationals from abroad MUST read this document and agree with the
conditions set out in these guidelines.

1. It is the responsibility of all prospective travelers to satisfy themselves that they are fully eligible to enter or transit the country
for which they are purchasing an Air India ticket. Air India, Air India Express and their subsidiaries accept no liability in this
regard.
2. As per Annexure B Para 2(ii) of the Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) dated
5 May 2020, only those persons shall be allowed to travel to the destination countries who are citizens of that country; who
hold visa of at least one year duration of that country; and Green Card or OCI card holder. In case of medical emergency or
death in the family, Indian nationals holing six-month visa can also beallowed.
3. In several destinations, Only NATIONALS FROM THE DESTINATION COUNTRY are being permitted entry. These include OMAN,
KUWAIT, MALAYSIA, PHILIPPINES, QATAR, SAUDI ARABIA and UAE. Conditional exceptions have been made for some
categories, namely Diplomats on Mission and UNofficials.
4. In case passengers have documents certifying their eligibility to travel to any of the countries listed above, such as health workers
holding valid work permits, or resident visa holders, they may separately obtain written permission from Government authorities or
Embassies of the above countries resident in India (New Delhi), or their nearest Consulates. This will NOT be the responsibility of
Government of India or its agencies; or Air India and itssubsidiaries.
5. Seafarers with valid CDCs and an Employers’ Letters indicating the name and details of the holder, and the port of
commencement of duty (USA, UK and SINGAPORE ONLY), may also purchase tickets onoutboundflights.
6. Foreign Nationals in India, from any of the destination countries are welcome to purchaseticketstotravel.

7. Third Country nationals seeking to travel from India to or through destinations being reached by Air India’s repatriation flightsmay
ensure that they have eligible visas to enter BAHRAIN, BANGLADESH, USA, UK OR SINGAPORE. They may also satisfy
themselves, at their responsibility entirely, that there are no separate eligibility criteria in force regarding their entry in these
countries. If they are refused entry at the point of destination, they may not be allowed return to India as well.
8. Diplomats and UN officials traveling on outbound flights operated by Air India need to carry a letter from their Mission in
the arrival destination confirming their clearance from the receiving Government, for them to travel. The letter must mention
passport details.