Travel information: India
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International Restrictions:
*COVID-19 entry requirements: Countries may restrict travel or bring in rules at short notice. Check with your travel company or airline for changes. There may also beinformation on COVID-19 from the Indian Ministry of Health.
If you test positive for COVID-19, you may need to stay where you are until you test negative. You may also need to seek treatment there.
*Travel to India: Passengers do not need to show proof of vaccination or a negative test before travel. However, you must comply with instructions and surveillance measures when you arrive in India, including:
• thermal screening of passengers
• random COVID-19 testing of 2% of all international travellers over 12 years old upon arrival in India
If you have symptoms of COVID-19, follow the instructions of national and local health authorities. This may include testing or being taken to a medical facility for isolation.
More information and detailed guidelines for International Arrivals are available on the Ministry of Health website.
*Residents of India: You may need special permits to cross land borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and Nepal in east and north-east India. Contact local authorities for more information and relevant permits.
*Travel within India: Before travelling between Indian states, check if there are any COVID-19 requirements put in place by local authorities.
Many COVID-19 restrictions have been eased. You are still encouraged to take precautions such as maintaining social distance, wearing face masks, washing hands and avoiding crowds. Restrictions may vary between states. You may be penalised if you break restrictions.
Additional COVID-19 restrictions might be imposed at short notice including mask mandates, localised lockdowns and curfews. Monitor local media and follow the advice of the local authorities and your travel company.
*Public places, services and accommodation: COVID-19 restrictions have been eased and most public places and services are functioning as normal. Follow the instructions of local authorities. Ask accommodation providers about any specific rules and requirements before making reservations.
Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in India: You should monitor local media and follow any procedures put in place by local authorities. Before undertaking inter-state travel in India you should check the latest entry requirements.
People are encouraged to follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour such as maintaining social distance, wearing face masks, hand washing, and avoiding crowds. Some restrictions may vary between states. You may be penalised if you violate restrictions.
For Travel Tips, Air Travel and Travel Smart information, passengers may check Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) website. All regularly scheduled international flights have resumed.
*Accommodation: Check specific requirements before making reservations. Restrictions may differ between states.
*Public places and services: Many COVID-19 restrictions have been eased and most public places and services are functioning as normal. You should follow the instructions of local authorities.