INDIAN NATIONALS WHO WANT TO RETURN TO INDIA

Who are not allowed?

Whether passengers transiting through the restricted countries will be allowed

Whether they will be quarantined upon arrival in India (quarantined for 14 days)

Is COVID-19 Negative certificate must for Indians?

Whether Indians transiting through China, Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy, Spain, France and Germany be quarantined on arrival in India

Whether Indians transiting through UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait be quarantined on arrival in India

INDIAN NATIONALS WHO WANT TO GO ABROAD

Whether Indians are allowed to go abroad

Whether they will be quarantined upon arrival in India (quarantined for 14 days)

FOREIGNERS WHO ARE PRESENTLY IN INDIA

Whether they can extend their Indian visas before expiry

Whether they can go out of India and return

More on Covid-19

FOREIGNERS WHO WANT TO COME TO INDIA

Who are not allowed?

Whether Employment and Project visa holders allowed from restricted countries?

Which visa categories are allowed to enter India for travellers from non-restricted countries?

Are dependents of exempted category visa category allowed?

Are infants/children who hold foreign passports but parent is Indian allowed?

Are Nepal, Bhutan and Maldives passport holders allowed?

Are foreign nationals with RC/RP/Stay visa allowed to enter?

Is Covid-19 Negative Certificate mandatory ?

Who is the competent authority to issue Covid-19 Negative Certificates in Italy and Republic of Korea?

Whether foreigners transiting through restricted countries allowed to enter India

OCI CARDHOLDERS

Are OCI cardholders allowed?

Restricted countries

Are infants/children who hold foreign passports with OCI cards but parent is Indian allowed?

Whether OCI cardholders after obtaining fresh visa coming from/ visited Republic of Korea and Italy require Covid-19 Negative Certificates?

DIPLOMATS, OFFICIALS, UN/INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & OTHERS

Are diplomats, officials, UN/international organisation passport-holders allowed to enter India?

Are diplomats, officials, UN/international organisation passport-holders allowed to enter India from restricted countries?

Are dependents of diplomats on normal passports allowed?

Are diplomats, officials, UN/international organisation passport-holders required to carry Covid-19 Negative Certificates if they arrive from Italy or Republic of Korea?

Which are the international organisations allowed?

Foreign crew allowed on GD if they have visited China, Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy, Spain, France and Germany on or after Feb 15, 2020 in their personal capacity?

Foreign crew allowed on GD if they are coming from the restricted countries?

NEW DELHI: As the number of COVID-19 cases in India continues to rise, the country has put in place new travel restrictions as a part of its response to managing the outbreak. For instance, all passengers coming from/transiting through UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait after 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 (port of departure) will be quarantined. Here's a look at the restrictions in respect of different categories of travellers.No airline will bring any passenger from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom effective 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 at port of departure. No airline will bring any passenger from the Philippines, Malaysia and Afghanistan effective 1500 IST on March 17,2020 (port of departure).There will be no transit through these countries as no aircraft will board passengers for India in these countries.All passengers coming from/transiting through UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait after 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 (port of departure) will be quarantined. Those who have visited China, Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy, Spain, France and Germany on or after Feb 15, 2020 will be quarantined.Only for those who are coming from Republic of Korea or Italy. Passengers from Italy shall not be allowed effective 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 (port of departure).Yes.Yes. With effect from 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 (port of departure).Indians are strongly advised to avoid non-essential travel to corona-affected countries. However as per latest notification, passengers from certain countries shall not be allowed to enter India. Please refer to earlier list of countries.All passengers coming from/transiting through UAE, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait after 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 (port of departure) will be quarantined. Those who have visited China, Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy, Spain, France and Germany on or after Feb 15, 2020 will be quarantined.Yes, they should approach their jurisdictional FRRO/FROs through e-FRRO (https:// indianfrro.gov.in/frro/).Yes, they can go out of India. However, they can return to India with fresh visa issued from mission/ post only.Restricted countries: All passengers coming from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom effective 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 (port of departure) and passengers coming from Philippines, Malaysia and Afghanistan effective 1500 IST on March 17, 2020 (port of departure).Yes.Only Employment and Project visa are allowed. Other categories of visas, including visa-free travel facility granted to OCI cardholders, stand suspended till April 15, 2020.No.No. They are required to get fresh visa from Indian mission/post.Nepal and Bhutan nationals are allowed. Maldives nationals would require visa.Only those foreigners who have RC/RP/Stay Visa wrt Employment/ Project visas.Please see website of ministry of health & family welfare, govt of India.Please see website of ministry of health & family welfare, government of IndiaFlights have been barred from taking passengers from restricted countries.No. OCI cardholders are required to obtain fresh Indian visa from mission/post and allowed in India except from restricted countries.: All passengers coming from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom effective 1200 GMT on March 18, 2020 (port of departure) and passengers coming from Philippines, Malaysia and Afghanistan effective 1500 IST on March 17, 2020 (port of departure).No. Infants/children are required to get fresh visa from Indian mission/post.Yes.Yes.Yes.No.Yes.UN bodies and other recognised international organisations.No.Yes.