Immigration update: India | Guidelines for international arrivals related to COVID-19
Guidelines for international arrivals related to COVID -19
Based on the risk assessment the Indian authorities have issued revised guidelines for International arrivals. The Standard Operating Procedure will be valid with effect from 22nd February 2021 (23:59hrs IST) until further orders.
Who will be affected?
All international travellers coming/transiting through flights originating from the United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East
Implementation
+ Additional guidelines for the international arrivals are implemented with effect from 22nd February 2021 (2359 hrs IST)
+ Government has suspended all international flights till 28th February 2021.
+ All overseas flights are being operated under the Air Bubble Agreement with other nations.
+ All International travellers except from United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East should submit a Self-Declaration form on Air Suvidha portal before the scheduled travel.
+ Only asymptomatic travellers will be allowed to board the flight after thermal screening.
+ International travellers should upload a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR report with exception of those travelling in the exigency of death in the family.
+ For exemption, the international traveller should apply to the online portal www.newdelhiairport.in before 72 hours of boarding the flight
+ The test should be conducted within 72 hours prior to the journey and submit a declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report.
+ These instructions are in addition to the travel restrictions/ advisories already issued and under implementation.
For additional details regarding arrival procedures when entering India, please check:
Government of India & Ministry of Health and Family Welfare:
Guidelines for International Arrivals
Standard Operating Procedure for International Arrivals
Santa Fe Analysis
In lieu of the latest measures rolled out, during the time taken to get the swab test results from the authorities, it is advisable to minimize contact with others as a precautionary measure.
For employers, it is advised to keep assignment start dates flexible for affected travellers and also to keep business travels to a minimum.
Check in with your closest Indian Mission for guidance on travel to India.
Should you have any questions, please contact the following:
Roshni Ramachandran
India Immigration Manager
Santa Fe Relocation
Mumbai, India
D: +91 22 450 24527
E: roshni.ramachandran@santaferelo.com
Paolo Longo
Regional Immigration Director – India, Middle East & Africa
Santa Fe Relocation
Johannesburg, South Africa
D: +27 (0) 10 595 2337
M: +27 (0) 83 677 7949
E: Paolo.longo@santaferelo.com
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