China, UK and Brazil still on ‘at risk’ category

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, reviewed the existing guidelines issued for international travellers coming to the country

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In view of the current Covid-19 situation, the steady number of daily infections and increasing coverage of vaccination of Indian citizens, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, reviewed the existing guidelines issued for international travellers coming to the country.

When India opened its doors for foreign tourists from November 15, the Indian government imposed restrictions on travellers from 10 countries. The citizens of these countries have to follow additional measures post arrival in India. These include Covid-19 testing, screening at the airport and quarantine, if required.

The government has not made any changes to the list of countries that have been allowed quarantine-travel in India. This means that major tourist source markets for India such as the UK, China, Brazil, Bangladesh and many other nations still feature in the ‘at risk’ category. Additionally, travellers from the UK and Canada are also barred from availing the e-Tourist Visa facility, as they are required to apply for visa at Indian missions/embassies.

Till now, the government has allowed quarantine-free entry of international visitors from 99 countries. On the basis of reciprocity, the travellers from all such countries that provide quarantine-free entry to Indians (Category A countries) are allowed certain relaxation on arrival

The revised guidelines issued on November 13 featured Singapore, South Africa, Bangladesh, Botswana, Mauritius, New Zealand and Zimbabwe apart from the United Kingdom, China and Brazil in the category which states these nation ‘at risk’ due to prevailing Covid-19 situation and daily infection rate. The lack of reciprocity from these countries in mutually recognising the vaccination certificate might be another reason.

Till now, the government has allowed quarantine-free entry of international visitors from 99 countries. On the basis of reciprocity, the travellers from all such countries that provide quarantine-free entry to Indians (Category A countries) are allowed certain relaxation on arrival.

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