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Abu Dhabi
Important Announcement for Passengers travelling to/from UAE:
1. All passengers except UAE residents, holding a passport with a single name on it won't be allowed to travel to/from the UAE.
Example
Surname :
Given Name: Rahul2. Passengers with an existing work permit or residence visa having a single name on their passport will be allowed given that their same name is updated in both the 'First Name' and 'Surname' columns.
Example
Surname: Rahul
Given Name: Rahul3. Passengers having two names on the passport in any of the columns of the first page will be allowed entry.
Example
Surname :
Given Name: Rahul Kumar4. Passengers who already hold a valid tourist visa issued in the past with one name on the passport, can cross-check the acceptance by sending an email to - api@manafth.ae
5. Newly issued employment visa in paper form with one name in the passport will not be allowed to travel.
6. The UAE government will not issue tourist visa to passengers holding passport with single name.
7. Passengers arriving in UAE on tourist/visit visa should have a confirmed return or onward journey ticket.
For passengers from India to Abu Dhabi:
1. Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Abu Dhabi
i. Holders of all type of visa and/or entry permission granted by the appropriate authority in the United Arab Emirates with valid proof of WHO approved vaccination and generate QR code from the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals or register on the ICA Smart UAE APP (Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the ICA Smart App)) (i.e., valid resident visa, employment visa, short stay/long stay visa, visit visa, residence visa newly issued from Abu Dhabi only).
2. Visa on arrival facility is available for Indian Nationals travelling to Abu Dhabi provided they:
i. have a visitor visa or a green card issued by the Unites States, or
ii. a residence visa issued by the United Kingdom or Europe union
3. Passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Abu Dhabi. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 48 Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.
4. Fully vaccinated passengers or children under 16 years are not required to carry a negative RT-PCR test certificate.
5. Negative PCR certificate held by the passenger must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station.
6. Passengers are also mandatorily required to undergo a rapid PCR test within 6 hours of departure at the airport.
Note: Children under 12 years are exempted from RT-PCR testing.
7. Vaccinated passengers shall not be required to undergo quarantine however will have to undergo a PCR test on arrival and on day 4 and day 8 or depending on their duration of stay.
8. Unvaccinated passengers shall be subject to 12 day mandatory institutional or home quarantine as deemed fit by the authorities and undergo COVID‑19 PCR testing on arrival in Abu Dhabi. Passengers shall also be required to wear tracking medical wristband.
9. All passengers transiting Abu Dhabi, must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Abu Dhabi or less as per the requirements of the final destination. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 72 Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.
10. The negative PCR certificate held by the passenger must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station.
11. Vaccination only applies to passengers who are aged 16 years and older.
12. All passengers must download and register on the ALHOSN App
13. All passengers are also required to download the UAE Fast Track on their smart phones.
Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the UAE Fast Track app.
For passengers from Abu Dhabi to India
1. Below passengers are permitted to travel to India:
a. Stranded Indian nationals
b. All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding UAE passports
c. UAE nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020
2. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.3. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
4. As per extant government regulations, passengers are permitted to travel to India from the United Kingdom only on a direct flight. Passengers shall not be allowed to travel to India through a transit airport of another country.
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Colombo
For passengers from India to Colombo:
1. Any traveller arriving in Sri Lanka who is fully vaccinated with both doses of any Covid vaccination, fourteen days prior to departure from the country of origin, will be permitted to enter Sri Lanka without undergoing a PCR test on arrival.
2. The unvaccinated passengers must undergo RT-PCR testing on arrival.
3. Travellers of two years and above arriving in Sri Lanka should mandatorily carry a negative COVID-19 PCR test report in English language done within 72 hours prior to departure.
4. Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to carry a negative RT-PCR test report and permitted to explore Sri Lanka freely.
5. Full health guidelines issued by Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka, be can be found on below link.
http://www.health.gov.lk/moh_final/english/news_read_more.php?id=999
For passengers from Colombo to India:
1. To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please, click here
2. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.3. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
4. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.
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Dubai
Important Announcement for Passengers travelling to/from UAE:
1. All passengers except UAE residents, holding a passport with a single name on it won't be allowed to travel to/from the UAE.
Example
Surname :
Given Name: Rahul2. Passengers with an existing work permit or residence visa having a single name on their passport will be allowed given that their same name is updated in both the 'First Name' and 'Surname' columns.
Example
Surname: Rahul
Given Name: Rahul3. Passengers having two names on the passport in any of the columns of the first page will be allowed entry.
Example
Surname :
Given Name: Rahul Kumar4. Passengers who already hold a valid tourist visa issued in the past with one name on the passport, can cross-check the acceptance by sending an email to - api@manafth.ae
5. Newly issued employment visa in paper form with one name in the passport will not be allowed to travel.
6. The UAE government will not issue tourist visa to passengers holding passport with single name.
7. Passengers arriving in UAE on tourist/visit visa should have a confirmed return or onward journey ticket.
For Passengers from India to Dubai:
Effective 05th AUG 21, the UAE government has approved the following categories of passenger's entry into the UAE:
1. Valid Dubai resident visa holders and UAE nationals.
2. Dubai visa holders must apply for pre‑entry approval through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) via link https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitService.aspx and hold a “Return Permit for Resident outside UAE form”
3. The Crew of the Foreign Air Operators, operating freighter/cargo flights from the aforesaid countries to Dubai, are permitted to enter the Emirate of Dubai, provided that the crew movement is limited to the movement between Dubai International Hotel (DIH) and the airport without coming into close contact with persons within the community.
4. Approval granted by the GDRFA before 5th August 2021 will NOT be acceptable.
5. The passengers must comply with the following:
a. Present a valid vaccination certificate(s) that reflects the completion of doses of vaccine approved by the WHO or the United Arab Emirates (UAE), provided with QR code System; OR
b. Present a VALID Negative Covid-19 Test certificate that should be based on a molecular diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid for SARS-COV-2 viral RNA, that is issued within the valid time frame, namely, (48) hours from the time of collecting the sample and from an approved health service provider, which uses QR code System; OR
c. Present a valid medical certificate issued by the relevant authorities that the passenger has recovered from Coronavirus SARS Cov-19 within a period of one month (the date of recovery and the date of arrival) provided with QR code System.
6. Passengers must undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Dubai and self-quarantine until a negative test result is released to the passenger. In the event the passenger is tested positive, then such passenger shall follow the guidelines issued by the relevant Health Authority in the Emirate of Dubai.
7. UAE Nationals who have completed 2 doses of vaccine and approved by UAE (at least 14 days should have lapsed after the second dose) are exempted from having a COVID-19 PCR test but must take the COVID‑19 PCR test on arrival in Dubai.
8. Children under the age of 16 and passengers who have a moderate or severe disability are exempt from taking a COVID-19 PCR test.
a. Moderate or severe disability includes neurological disorders and intellectual or developmental disabilities. For example Acute spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Ataxia, Autism spectrum, Bell's palsy, Brain tumors, Cerebral aneurysm, Cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, and seizures.
b. All other passengers, including those who are visually impaired, hearing impaired, or physically challenged must hold a negative COVID‑19 RT‑PCR test certificate.
9. Passengers must use UAE fast track and download ICA UAE apps on their mobile devices.
Note: The certificates should be Printed in English or Arabic language and provided with a QR Code.
For Passengers from Dubai to India:
1. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.2. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
3. Passengers must also check additional requirements, if any, of the arrival city in India.
4. Passengers are required to download the Aarogya Setu App.
Passengers Transiting through Dubai airport from India:
1. Passengers must comply with all the requirements of their final destination.
2. Passengers should have a valid Negative Covid-19 Test report issued within (48) hours from the time of collecting the sample up to schedule flight departure issued from an approved testing lab on https://www.icmr.gov.in which use a QR code linked to the original report.
3. Passengers need to carry a printed copy of the report.
4. Follow all the precautionary and preventive measures.
Note: The relevant authorities in the Emirate of Dubai reserves the right to return the passengers to the originating destination in the event of non-compliance with the above instructions.
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Kuwait
For Passengers from India to Kuwait:
Effective from 23rd Feb' 22, the Kuwait government has announced the following guidelines for arrivals, as per the DGCA circular. For more information Click here.
The Kuwait government has announced new travel regulations for the passengers arriving in Kuwait. Click here to know more.
1. For Non-immunized Passengers
a. All non-vaccinated passengers arriving in Kuwait must carry a negative RT-CPR certificate proving free from coronavirus, provided valid for 72 hours from the date of the swap (test) to the time of acceptance on the flight.
b. Home quarantine for 7 days will be implemented after the arrival to the state of Kuwait and passengers must undergo negative RT-PCR testing at the end of the 7-day to end quarantine.
2. For Partially-immunized Passengers
a. All partially vaccinated passengers do not require to carry RT-PCR test reports prior to arrival.
b. Home quarantine for 7 days will be implemented after the arrival to the state of Kuwait and this can be ended earlier with a negative RT-PCR test result.
3. For Immunized Passengers
a. RT-PCR test requirements are nullified for fully vaccinated passengers before departure or arrival to Kuwait.
b. No home quarantine required after arrival.
4. Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the SHLONIK app.
5. PCR test available on arrival.
6. Children under the age of 16 years are exempted from the above requirements.
List of approved vaccines in the State of Kuwait
1. Pfizer BioNTech (2 doses)
2. AstraZeneca/Oxford Vaccine (Covishield) (2 doses)
3. Moderna (2 doses)
4. Johnson & Johnson (1 dose)
For passengers from Kuwait to India:
1. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.2. All departing passengers are allowed to leave without any health requirements related to coronavirus, provided that all health requirements to enter the country of destination must be adhered to.
3. Eligibility to travel to India: Stranded Indian nationals; All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding Kuwaiti passports, and Kuwaiti nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020
4. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
5. To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please, click here
6. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.
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Malé - Maldives
For passengers from India to Male
The following categories of passengers will be allowed to enter in Male:
1. Tourists
2. Maldivian Nationals
3. Special Visa Holders
4. Business Visa Holders
5. Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
6. Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign on to a ship
7. Holders of a valid work permit or work visa
8. Holders of any other resident permit of Maldives
Passengers Obligations:
Tourist Visa
A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner travelling to Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.The basic entry requirements are as follows;
1. A passport or a travel document with Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) with at least 1-month validity. (Passengers with an extended validity in their passports are not allowed to enter.)
2. A complete travel itinerary including return journey confirmed tickets, with a prepaid confirmed hotel booking at a registered hotel, or provide proof of financial means for sufficient funds to support the stay in Maldives, or hold a pre-approved visa sponsorship Maldives Immigration.
3. Entry requirements to their onward destinations; for example, the visa and passport validity.
4. Traveller Declaration must be filled in and submitted by all travelers travelling to and from Maldives within 96 hours to the flight time. The form has to be submitted electronically via IMUGA.
5. Children/minors must have their own passports to enter the Maldives.
Work Visa
Work Visa is a permit issued for a foreigner to stay in Maldives for the purpose of employment.
A person traveling to the Maldives for the purpose of employment will be granted 15 days from the date of arrival. In order to acquire this pre-period, the foreign national should possess a valid Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Economic Development, which does not exceed 90 days from the date of issue. Moreover, the foreign national should provide the same passport on arrival for which the Work Permit was issued. Re-entry on a Work Permit without obtaining a visa is possible unless the Work Permit remains valid (within 90 days from the date of issue).
The consequences for not obtaining a visa within the mentioned period results in penalization under the Immigration Act 1/2007, which include deportation from Maldives for overstaying.
Entry Requirements for Work Visa;
1. A machine-readable (MRZ) Passport Bio-data page copy of the applicant (At least 1 Year validity).
2. A valid Work Permit not exceeding 90 days from the date of arrival.
3. Travelers should provide the same passport mentioned in the Work Permit.
4. Passengers travelling on a work visa must verify their visa status on https://xpat.egov.mv/
5. Traveler Health Declaration, submitted within 48 hours prior to departure from the first port of embarkation. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.
For passengers transiting from Male:
Transit travellers are defined as those travelling to another country via Maldives without clearing Maldives' arrival immigration.
A complete travel itinerary (return journey confirmed tickets, prepaid confirmed hotel booking at a registered hotel, if not provide proof of financial means for sufficient funds to support the stay in Maldives) does not guarantee entry to Maldives. Entry will be granted at the port of entry after the determination of admissibility by Immigration officers, as in accordance with Sections 7 and 8 of The Maldives Immigration Act 2007.
For passengers travelling from Male to India:
1. All departing passengers and airline crew must complete the online Traveler Health Declaration form for departure. The Health Declaration form for departure must be submitted before the time of departure but not exceed 24 (twenty-four) hours before the time of departure. The online traveler Health Declaration form is available from the Maldives Immigration website portal https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/
2. All passengers must download the Aarogya Setu app.
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Oman
As per the circular issued on 22nd May 2022, the Civil Aviation Authority has announced the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. Click here to know more.
For passengers travelling from India to Oman
1. All precautionary measures and procedures of COVID-19 in the civil aviation sector of the Sultanate of Oman are lifted.
2. All passengers arriving in Oman are no longer required Health Insurance or Vaccine Certificate.
For passengers travelling from Oman to India
1. Passengers arriving in India must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure, OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, the Government of India, or a list of countries Click here.2. Eligibility to travel to India: Stranded Indian nationals; All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding UAE passports, and UAE nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visas issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020
3. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
4. To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please, click here
5. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.
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Qatar
General Policy:
1. Citizens and residents can travel abroad at any time, provided that the travel and return policy is adhered to.
2. The State of Qatar has classified countries in green, yellow, and red lists according to the level of risk in each country.
3. Pre-electronic registration through (www.ehteraz.gov.qa) is optional for Qatari citizens and residents, however it is still mandatory for visitors to obtain a travel permit at least (12) hours before travel, and the passengers will be required to download all official documents and present the travel permit to the airline employees (in case of travelling through Hamad International Airport) to allow them to board the aircraft, or to the immigration employees at the land borders (in the event of traveling through Abu Samra land port).
4. Unvaccinated citizens and residents who wish to travel abroad to a country classified as non-green are required to book hotel quarantine packages before travelling, through the Discover Qatar website at one of the designated quarantine hotels in Qatar.
5. Passengers wishing to travel abroad must be aware of the health measures applied in the country of arrival regarding quarantine duration and Covid-19 certificate requirement.
6. A PCR test for travel abroad must be conducted at private healthcare facilities which were previously announced by the Ministry of Public Health.
7. A PCR test must be conducted at an approved medical center by the local Ministry of Health in the country of departure before travelling to the State of Qatar.
8. GCC citizens who have recovered from Covid-19 are required to present the original vaccination certificate (at least one dose of any of the recognized vaccines by the Ministry of Public Health- Qatar), a PCR test, as well as a certificate proving occurrence of COVID- 19 infection.
9. Employees planning to travel abroad should coordinate with their employers on their travel and return dates taking into consideration the quarantine duration.
10. If hotel quarantine criteria apply, the Ministry of Public Health shall cover costs of the hotel quarantine packages in Qatar for patients receiving their treatment abroad with their official escorts ( with written approval from Medical Committee for Treatment Abroad of the Ministry of Public Health ) at the expense of the state of Qatar. The employers shall cover expenses of the hotel quarantine for their employees upon returning from official missions.
11. In the event of home quarantine, accommodation conditions must be appropriate, where there is a separate room with ensuite bathroom. If the accommodation does not meet the requirements, the passenger must book a hotel quarantine package through the 'Discover Qatar' website before travelling to Qatar.
12. Immunity period for the vaccinated individuals is (12) months, starting after 14 days from the date of the second dose and the immunity period can be extended based on any new data in this regard.
13. Lists of approved / conditionally approved Vaccines by Ministry of Public Health :
Approved Vaccines
*Conditionally approved vaccines:
i. Pfizer / BioNTech (Comirnaty)
i. Sinopharm vaccine
ii. Moderna (Spikefax)
iii. AstraZeneca (Coveshield / Oxford / Vaxepheria)
iv. Jansen / Johnson & Johnson (only one dose)
- Passengers who are fully vaccinated with the above specified conditionally approved vaccines shall undergo antibody test upon arrival, if the result is positive, they shall be exempt from the quarantine requirements; if the result is negative, the passenger will be required to do PCR test upon arrival and must undergo quarantine based on the classification of the departure country.
- Passengers who have taken one of the recognized vaccines must submit the original vaccination certificate, which shall include the following information:
a. Name of the passenger and it must match the passport.
b. Dose dates according to type of the vaccine (one dose for Jansen vaccine and two doses for other vaccines).
c. Type/name of the vaccine.
d. Lot number of the vaccine (if any).
e. Official logo or seal of the vaccination authority.
Recovered Individuals:
14. Citizens and residents from a previous infection within the last (12) months are exempt from quarantine upon return from abroad if they were asymptomatic, and their PCR test result is negative.
15. This rule shall apply to the individuals diagnosed in Qatar only, while those diagnosed in any of GCC countries who have received at least one dose of recognized vaccines by MoPH Qatar, shall be exempt from quarantine provided that a valid official certificate with a detailing the previous infection, issued by the local Ministry of Health in the GCC, is presented.
16. Passengers shall make sure of any changes to the travel and return policy of the State of Qatar through the official sources and websites previously mentioned before planning travel.
Group A: Citizens and residents including GCC States citizens:
– Before travelling to the State of Qatar:
1. Passengers to conduct a PCR test proving that they are free of Covid-19 done not more than 72 hours before reaching Qatar, from a medical center accredited by the local Ministry of Health in the country of departure.
2. Pre-register online via the dedicated website (www.ehteraz.gov.qa) at least (12) hours before travel and download the required official documents. (Optional for citizens and residents)
3. The passenger will be exempted from quarantine if the required doses are received from a vaccine licensed by the Ministry of Public Health; provided that at least 14 days have passed from receiving the second dose if the vaccine is two doses or one dose of the (Jansen) vaccine.
4. Passengers who have partially received the vaccine (one dose out of two doses), or who are fully vaccinated but 14 days have not passed from receiving the prescribed doses, or passengers who have received vaccines with conditional approval from the Ministry of Public Health:
a. These categories shall be quarantined according to classification of the country of arrival, and they must book the hotel quarantine package through 'Discover Qatar' website if they come from a yellow list country (7 days) or a red list country (10 days).
b. Unvaccinated children aged (12-17) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to five (05) days of home quarantine if they are coming from a green listed country.
c. Unvaccinated children aged (12-17) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to five (05) days of home quarantine if they are coming from a green listed country.
d. Unvaccinated children aged (0-17) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subject to home quarantine based on classification of the country of arrival (07) days for the yellow countries, (10 days for red countries)'.
e. Unvaccinated children travelling with their vaccinated parents who are GCC citizens but do not have residence in Qatar a Qatari residence card (QID) shall be subject to hotel quarantine based on the country classification of the country of arrival (05 days for green list countries, 07 days for yellow list countries, and 10 days for red list countries).
5. For Unvaccinated group A passengers who have travelled to multiple countries over the past 10 days; in order to avail the quarantine privileges of classification of the countries with a lowest risk level, the passenger must stay in a country classified in the lowest level for a period of at least ten days.
6. For Unvaccinated Group A passengers returning from treatment trips abroad, they must submit a health certificate from the Medical Treatment Committee Abroad through pre-registration at www.ehteraz.gov.qa.
7. Meanwhile, patients coming from green and yellow countries classified shall be required to undergo home quarantine according to classification of the country of arrival (coming from green countries 5 days/ yellow countries 7 days) and patients coming from red-classified countries must be quarantined for 10 days, with a companion even if they were immune (as needed).
8. For unvaccinated nursing mothers, pregnant women and persons aged 75 and over, the same screening and quarantine policy shall be applied to them like other unvaccinated persons.
– Group A - Examination and quarantine policy upon arrival in Qatar:
1 Screening will be carried out for passengers who show symptoms of infection as necessary, depending on opinion of the medical team at the State's (outlets) ports.
2. Unvaccinated passengers, those with unapproved vaccines in Qatar, or who have not completed a period of (14) days from the date of the second dose, shall be subject to the following procedures:
a. Arrivals from green-rated countries: Shall undergo a home quarantine for (5) days with another PCR test at a primary health care center on the fourth day. The passenger shall be cleared on the fifth day if the test is negative.
b. Arrivals from yellow-rated countries: Shall undergo a hotel quarantine for (7) days with PCR test (at expense of the passenger) at the hotel on the sixth day. The passenger shall be cleared on the seventh day if the test is negative.
c. Arrivals from red-rated countries: Shall undergo a hotel quarantine for (10) with a PCR test on arrival at the hotel and on the ninth day (at the passenger's expense). They shall be cleared on the tenth day if the test is negative.
3. Vaccinated passengers coming from red-rated countries shall undergo a PCR test (at the passenger's expense) upon arrival at Hamad International Airport/ Land Port, if the test result is positive, the passenger must comply with the isolation protocol.
4. Hotel quarantine shall apply for (5) days to GCC citizens who do not have a Qatari residence card, if they come from green listed countries.
Group B: Family visits, businessmen, tourists including GCC residents:
Entry shall be restricted to the vaccinated and/or recovered individuals as specified in items 12, 13, 14 and 15 in the general policy.
Fully vaccinated individuals:
1. Fully vaccinated passengers hall be exempt from quarantine in the event of obtaining vaccine doses licensed by the Ministry of Public Health and a period of (14) days has elapsed after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine or from a single dose in the case of the single-dose vaccine.
2. Unvaccinated children aged (0-11) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be exempted from the quarantine if they come from green listed countries.
3. Unvaccinated children aged (0-11) travelling with their fully vaccinated parents shall be subjected to hotel quarantine for 07 days if they come from yellow listed countries.
4. There is no exception for unvaccinated children coming traveling from red listed countries
5. Passengers must download and activate the Ehteraz app on their mobile phones using locally approved SIM cards which can be obtained from a local provider (Ooredoo or Vodafone).
Ehteraz application policies:
1. Passengers coming to Qatar must download Ehteraz app and activate it on their mobile phones upon their arrival at the Port of Entry (PoE). To achieve this, the passenger must obtain the following:
a. A Qatari SIM card from a local telecommunications operator (Ooredoo or Vodafone).
b. Access to the Internet.
c. A smartphone that supports Android 6, newer versions or IOS 13.5 and above.
d. Download the app on the mobile either via Google Play, Apple App Store or from any online search engines.
e. Knowing that SIM cards and smartphones are available for purchase at Hamad International Airport and Abu Samra Port if the passenger does not own them before arrival.
2. Diplomats, administrative cardholders, and VIP visitors shall be exempted from this procedure.
3. The health status in Ehteraz app shall remain in yellow throughout period of the quarantine, until a negative Covid- 19 test result appears in accordance with the above quarantine policy.
4. The health status in Ehteraz application for fully vaccinated people in the State of Qatar shall remain green with a golden frame to indicate that they are exempted from quarantine if result of the PCR test is negative and that they have completed (14) days from the date of the scheduled doses according to the vaccine.
5. The health status in Ehteraz app for citizens and residents vaccinated outside the State of Qatar shall remain green without a golden frame until their vaccination data is updated in the system.
6. The health status in Ehteraz app for visitors vaccinated abroad shall remain green without a golden frame until their vaccination data is updated in the system.
For passengers arriving from Qatar to India:
1. To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please, click here
2. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.3. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
4. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.
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Ras Al Khaimah
Important Announcement for Passengers travelling to/from UAE:
1. All passengers except UAE residents, holding a passport with a single name on it won't be allowed to travel to/from the UAE.
Example
Surname :
Given Name: Rahul2. Passengers with an existing work permit or residence visa having a single name on their passport will be allowed given that their same name is updated in both the 'First Name' and 'Surname' columns.
Example
Surname: Rahul
Given Name: Rahul3. Passengers having two names on the passport in any of the columns of the first page will be allowed entry.
Example
Surname :
Given Name: Rahul Kumar4. Passengers who already hold a valid tourist visa issued in the past with one name on the passport, can cross-check the acceptance by sending an email to - api@manafth.ae
5. Newly issued employment visa in paper form with one name in the passport will not be allowed to travel.
6. The UAE government will not issue tourist visa to passengers holding passport with single name.
7. Passengers arriving in UAE on tourist/visit visa should have a confirmed return or onward journey ticket.
Only the following categories of passengers will be allowed entry to Ras Al Khaimah:
1. Holders of all types of visa and/or entry permission granted by the appropriate authority in the United Arab Emirates with valid proof of WHO approved vaccination and generate QR code from the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship (https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals or register on the ICA Smart UAE APP (Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the ICA Smart App)) or GDRFA (i.e., valid resident visa, employment visa, short stay/long stay visa, visit visa, residence visa newly issued)
2. Members of the medical force/staff including Doctors, Nurses and Medical Technicians whether vaccinated or not vaccinated
3. Staff/Employees of Educational Sector, including Professors and Teachers, those who teach at Universities, Colleges, Schools, and Institutions in the UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated
4. Students who are currently studying the UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated
5. Those holding a valid visa, on humanitarian grounds and/or i.e., cases of family reunion whether vaccinated or not vaccinated
6. Diplomatic personnel between UAE and applicable countries, Employees/Staff of Local and Federal Government Entities whether vaccinated or not vaccinated
7. Those who are undergoing medical treatments in UAE whether vaccinated or not vaccinated
8. UAE residents with golden or silver residency permits whether vaccinated or not vaccinated
9. Expo 2020 international participants, Expo 2020 exhibitors and personnel sponsored by Expo 2020 organizers whether vaccinated or not vaccinated
Visa on arrival facility is currently not available for passengers traveling to Ras Al Khaimah
Passengers Obligations:
1. Passengers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 48 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Ras Al Khaimah. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 48Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection
2. The negative PCR certificate held by the passengers must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station
Note: Children under 12 years are exempted from pre-COVID test
3. Passengers are also mandatorily required to undergo a rapid PCR test within 6 hours of departure at the airport. Soft/digital copy of the Rapid PCR report shall also be accepted
4. UAE residents with Dubai issued resident visas and if in possession of GDRFA approval obtained through https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Smart_OTCServicesPortal/ReturnPermitService.aspx shall be allowed to travel on Ras Al Khaimah bound flights. The approval should be issued on or after 05th August 2021
5. All passengers will undergo a PCR test on arrival and on day 4 and day 8 or depending on their duration of stay
6. All passengers transiting Ras Al Khaimah, must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Ras Al Khaimah or less as per the requirements of the final destination. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 72Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.
7. The negative PCR certificate held by the passengers must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Passengers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station
8. All passengers must download and register on the ALHOSN App
9. Vaccination only applies to passengers who are aged 16 years and older
For passengers from Ras Al Khaimah to India
1. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.2. Eligibility to travel to India: Stranded Indian nationals; All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders holding UAE passports, and UAE nationals (including diplomats) holding valid visa issued by an Indian Mission in any category covered under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines dated 30.06.2020
3. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
4.All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.
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Saudi Arabia
For passengers from India to Saudi Arabia:
Temporarily entry into the Kingdom is suspended for all passengers coming from India.
Exemptions:
Institutional/home quarantine procedures for exempted specific traveler categories coming from India.
i. Diplomats non‑diplomatic workers in embassies, consulates and and their families and accompanying workers – subject holding approval.
ii. Health practitioners including Doctors/Nurses and Hospital staff and their families’ members including their dependents
iii. Vaccinated residents of KSA who have received two doses of COVID‑19 inside the Kingdom, Proof of vaccine certificate should be shown with TAWAKKALNA status as Immune - Children’s under 18 years of age can be accompanied with vaccinated parents.
iv. Categories working in the public and private sectors (faculty members in universities, colleges and education institutes, teachers in public education), those who are working as general training authority in a general institution for technical and occupational training and training institutes, scholarship students and their companions or families
Passengers Obligation:
1. All exempted categories passengers’ professions and sponsors details should reflect on their VALID residency card/IQAMA.
2. All passengers must download and register on Tetamman and Tawakkalna Applications.
3. Must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate which should be valid within the 72hrs of arrival.
4. All passengers arriving in KSA should register themselves at least 72 hrs before 'Arrival Registration' Platform via https://muqeem.sa/#/vaccine-registration/home
5. Must comply with institutional quarantine for 5 days and take a COVID 19 PCR test on day 5 of quarantine. Those who have received one dose or have completed vaccine doses inside the Kingdom are exempted from institutional quarantine.
For passengers from Saudi Arabia to India:
1. To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please, click here
2. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.3. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
4. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.
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Sharjah
Important Announcement for Passengers travelling to/from UAE:
1. All passengers except UAE residents, holding a passport with a single name on it won't be allowed to travel to/from the UAE.
Example
Surname :
Given Name: Rahul2. Passengers with an existing work permit or residence visa having a single name on their passport will be allowed given that their same name is updated in both the 'First Name' and 'Surname' columns.
Example
Surname: Rahul
Given Name: Rahul3. Passengers having two names on the passport in any of the columns of the first page will be allowed entry.
Example
Surname :
Given Name: Rahul Kumar4. Passengers who already hold a valid tourist visa issued in the past with one name on the passport, can cross-check the acceptance by sending an email to - api@manafth.ae
5. Newly issued employment visa in paper form with one name in the passport will not be allowed to travel.
6. The UAE government will not issue tourist visa to passengers holding passport with single name.
7. Passengers arriving in UAE on tourist/visit visa should have a confirmed return or onward journey ticket.
For Passengers from India to Sharjah:
1. All UAE resident visa holders and UAE nationals are permitted to enter Sharjah.
2. Effective from 27 September 2021 UAE Residents do not require to obtain prior UAE Entry Approval from Federal Authority for identity and Citizenship of UAE
3. UAE Residents are only requested to provide one of the Vaccination Certificate approved by the World Health Organization WHO by entering the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship link https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae under Register Arrivals to get the QR code issued by the website before arrival to Sharjah.
4. All passengers who are vaccinated with two doses of Covid-19 vaccines and possess a final vaccination certificate with a QR code are exempted from mandatory RT-PCR testing. However, passengers who are partially vaccinated or do not have any vaccination are required to carry a negative RT-PCR test certificate within 48 hours prior to the departure. The certificate issued shall be duly signed or stamped by relevant authorities and must only be in English or Arabic. Handwritten certificates shall not be permitted. 48Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection.
5. Passengers arriving in Sharjah must have obtained the required vaccination doses in the UAE, have completed fourteen (14) days after the 2nd dose, holds a vaccination card issued from a medical institution in the UAE, and the vaccine certificate is available in the smart application(s) of Government Medical entities in the UAE (Al-Hosn). Below categories of passengers can be accepted if not vaccinated:
a. Holders of golden and silver visas and diplomats.
b. Healthcare workers including doctors, nurses, and technicians.
c. Education sector workers including professors, teachers, and students studying in the UAE.
d. UAE Government employees.
e. Exhibitors and participants who are under the sponsorship of EXPO 2020.
f. Humanitarian cases returning for a family reunion.
g. UAE Nationals.
6. Passengers must use UAE fast track and download ICA UAE apps on their mobile devices.
For Passengers from Sharjah to India:
1. Passengers arriving into India, must upload a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, done within 72 hours prior to the departure OR a Final Vaccination Certificate* stating completion of the full vaccination schedule.
*Only Passengers from the list of countries can travel into India with a final vaccination certificate and do not need an RT-PCR report.
For the latest update by MOHFW, Government of India, or list of countries Click here.2. Below passengers are permitted to travel to India:
a. Indian Nationals or nationals of Nepal or Bhutan stranded in UAE.
b. All overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders and person of Indian origin (PIO) cardholders holding passports of any country.
3. Children under 12 years of age are exempted from post-arrival random testing. However, if found symptomatic for COVID-19 on arrival or during the self-monitoring period, they shall undergo testing and be treated as per laid down protocol.
4. Passengers must also check additional requirements, if any, of the arrival city in India.
5. As per extant government regulations, passengers are permitted to travel to India from the United Kingdom only on a direct flight. Passengers shall not be allowed to travel to India through a transit airport of another country.
6. Passengers are required to download the Aarogya Setu App.
Passengers Transiting through Sharjah airport from India:
1. Passengers must comply with all the requirements of their final destination.
2. Passengers need to carry a printed copy of the report.
3. Follow all the precautionary and preventive measures.
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Thailand
For Passengers travelling from India to Thailand:
Effective from October 1, 2022, Thailand CCSA has announced that the Visa on Arrival stay period will be extended from 15 days to 30 days. This change is currently in effect until 31st March 2023. Please Click here to know more about the instructions for visa on arrival required in Thailand.
1. The following details are required to avail visa on arrival for Thailand.
a. Passport (not less than 30 days)
b. Purpose of touring (not more than 15 days)
c. Return ticket (not over 15 days)
d. Immigration card (arrival and departure)
e. Document for Hotel Booking
f. Visa fee is 2200THB only (cash) / Non-refundable
g. THB 10,000 currency or 400 USD/person
h. THB 20,000 currency or 800 USD/family
2. All passengers must show a full vaccination certificate on arrival, effective from 9th Jan 2023.
3. Non-Thai passengers travelling from India need to carry health insurance.
4. RT-PCR, Rapid Antigen Test(RAT), or Antigen Test (ATK) services are available for Covid-19 at Suvarnabhumi airport.
5. Passengers should continue protective measures, such as keeping a physical distance of at least one meter from other people and wearing a face mask in congested areas.
6. The list of acceptable vaccines is available at https://www.caat.or.th
7. Passengers with a single vaccine dose (except Janssen, Sputnik Light and V-01) must carry additional COVID-19 infection evidence.
8. Exemption from vaccine certificate-
a. Thai passport holders.
b. Children aged below 18 years.
c. COVID-19 recovery during 7-90 days before departure.
For Passengers travelling from Thailand to India:
1. As per the Government Of India Department Of Health & Ministry Of Civil Aviation, International passengers travelling from Thailand to India to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload a report on the Air Suvidha portal from 1st January 2023. Click here to know more.
2. All passengers must download the Arogya Setu app.