Indian Covid vaccination certificates accepted by 96 countries

This recognition enables them to travel for education, business and tourism

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Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that 96 countries had agreed to the mutual recognition of Covid-19 vaccination certificates with India. He also said that the government continued to be in communication with the rest of the world so that vaccinated Indians are accepted and recognized. This recognition enables them to travel for education, business and tourism.

Mandaviya said in a statement: “At present, 96 countries have agreed to mutual recognition of vaccination certificates and also those who recognise Indian vaccination certificates of travellers fully vaccinated with Covishield/WHO approved/nationally approved Covid vaccines.”

“The Union government’s commitment to accelerate the pace and expanding the scope of Covid-19 vaccination throughout the country has resulted in crossing the 100 crore milestone in administration of doses on October 21, 2021.”

— Mansukh Mandaviya, Indian Health Minister

So, persons travelling from these countries are provided certain relaxations as per the Union Health Ministry’s guidelines on international arrivals issued on October 20, 2021. For those who wish to travel abroad, the international travel vaccination certificate can also be downloaded from the CoWIN portal, the ministry said

“The Ministry of Health along with the Ministry of External Affairs is in continuous communication with all countries for mutual recognition of vaccine certificates, and WHO and nationally approved vaccines to facilitate hassle-free international travel across countries.” the minister said.

He went on to say, “The Union government’s commitment to accelerate the pace and expanding the scope of Covid-19 vaccination throughout the country has resulted in crossing the 100 crore milestone in administration of doses on October 21, 2021.”

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