COVID-19: Entry, health requirements eased

The Indian government has eased its COVID-19 entry and health requirements for international arrivals.

Key Points:

• As of Feb. 14, international travelers must complete a self-declaration form on this website before departure and:
  • Submit travel history for the past two weeks.
  • Upload proof of a negative PCR taken within 72 hours before departure or proof that the travelers is fully vaccinated.
  • Sign and submit an affidavit that they will follow post-arrival health requirements, including COVID-19 testing, quarantine and self-health monitoring.
• Indian authorities now accepts vaccination certificates from 87 countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Qatar, Singapore, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S.

Additional Information: More information regarding India’s entry and health requirements is available here.

BAL Analysis: Travelers are reminded that entry and health requirements can change with little or no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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