The world has been transformed by Covid-19. At a level, nobody could have imagined before. Hospitality and travel have been particularly affected. Staying indoors and in a self-contained environment became the norm due to lockdowns, fear of spread, and as a general precaution. Traveling to other countries and regions also became discouraged. Slow and Steady- The World is Opening Almost halfway through the year 2021, the world is beginning to open up. Globally, countries and authorities have taken strong steps to open up, though it is slow and gradual. How can vaccination help? People all over the world have been provided with vaccines that have contributed to the cadence of hope and notion of returning to normal life. Our knowledge of how and when we would get back to this point would not have been possible without vaccination. Vaccinations to Become a Key Requirement for International Travel All over the world, the public is being encouraged to get vaccinated. Vaccination is even mandatory at some places and events. It also applies to travel abroad. Have You Been Vaccinated? You must get vaccinated if you do not have it, otherwise, you might not have access to many places and things. Well done! Now you can relax. Indians are increasingly interested in traveling overseas. You can ask your travel agent and passport agency for information on this, and they will recommend that you get fully vaccinated before you make any travel plans. Currently, countries are relaxing restrictions on travel. With Covid cases falling in the majority of countries, travel restrictions have been loosened for travelers from other countries, as well as for those traveling within their own country. Indian commercial flights are on the verge of being launched, especially with countries with whom it has a bilateral air carrier agreement. A quarantine period is also required depending on the destination country’s policies. Does India allow its citizens to travel abroad? Even after lifting travel restrictions and resuming air travel services, many countries still restrict travel for Indian citizens. Numerous countries do not have flights, either due to travel bans or lack of operational flights. It is possible, however, to plan your journey in some regions, which require you to abide by their travel guidelines. You may be required to submit a negative Covid test report along with approval from a specific authority in certain countries (like in cases of travel abroad), whereas in others, you must have a full vaccination certificate. It may not be possible to board Vande Bharat Mission flights for specific people, such as diplomats, officials, heads of state, etc., depending on the present bilateral agreement between India and that country. Currently, which countries have banned Indians from traveling? As the second wave of approaches and the Delta variant is around the corner, many countries have imposed travel bans on people coming from India. These countries include Australia, Zealand, Israel, Kuwait, Iran, Italy, Bahrain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Djibouti, Oman. People from India have been barred from direct travel to the UK. In addition to UAE, India previously was prohibited from crossing its border, but has now relaxed restrictions, requiring a negative Covid report upon arrival and approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). Indian students and citizens, however, need to get approval from the U.S. Consulate before they can visit the country. What countries don’t have a mandatory quarantine period for Indian travelers? These countries include:- Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Egypt, the Maldives, Ethiopia, Mali, Ghana, Mozambique, Senegal, Namibia, South Africa, Albania, Zambia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Russia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Serbia, Venezuela, Paraguay, Nicaragua, Guyana, Guatemala, Honduras. It is required to submit negative Covid reports within 72 hours of departure in these countries. Whenever the situation with Covid changes, the travel rules may also change for these countries. Where can you travel with being fully vaccinated? India has signed bio-bubble deals with the countries listed above that allow fully vaccinated Indians to travel there. The ‘green pass’ scheme was introduced by the European Union in 1995, and permits fully vaccinated Indian tourists to travel to 16 countries including:- Austria, France, Belgium, Finland, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Iceland, Latvia, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, Switzerland, Sweden. The government of Canada has also announced that it will allow fully vaccinated Indians to fly by September 7, 2021, when its commercial flights open. Almost every nation has its own set of Covid protocols, which are determined by their laws, or, in the case of the EU, by their union rules. Consequently, it is essential to go over all details about restrictions, quarantine periods, vaccination status, and more before you plan your travel. Getting a clear picture and planning your travel with ease and comfort is possible by contacting your passport agent. |
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