Centre revises Guidelines for International Arrivals in India in view of sustained decline in COVID-19 and increased vaccination coverage
In view of the sustained decline in COVID-19 trajectory and significant advances being made in COVID-19 vaccination coverage both globally as well as in India, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has revised the ‘Guidelines for International Arrivals’.
International travellers must comply with the guidelines detailed below with effect from 22nd November, 2022 –
Planning for Travel:
• All travellers should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccination against COVID-19 in their Country;
During Travel:
• In-flight announcement about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic including precautionary measures to be followed (preferable use of masks and following physical distancing) must be made in flights/travel and at all points of entry;
• Any passenger having symptoms of COVID-19 during travel must be isolated as per standard protocol i.e. the said passenger should be wearing mask, isolated and segregated from other passengers in flight/travel and shifted to an isolation facility subsequently for follow up treatment.
On arrival:
• De-boarding should be done while ensuring physical distancing;
• Thermal screening should be done in respect of all passengers by the health officials present at the point of entry;
• The passengers found to be symptomatic during screening must be immediately isolated and taken to a designated medical facility as per health protocol;
• All travellers should self-monitor their health post arrival and must report to their nearest health facility or call National helpline number (1075)/ State Helpline Number in case they have any symptoms suggestive.
