In the wake of new mutant strains of coronavirus emerging from different countries, the government of India has issued new guidelines for international travellers that will come into force from the night of 22 February.

The new guidelines are applicable on all international travellers coming/transiting through flights originating from the United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East.

 The government has suspended international flights till February 28 and all overseas flights to and from India are being operated under the air bubble agreements with other nations. This was revealed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India.

As part of the new set of guidelines issued by the civil aviation ministry, all international travellers except the ones coming on flights originating from the UK, Europe and Middle East will have to submit a self-declaration form on Air Suvidha portal before their scheduled travel.

At the time of boarding the flight, only asymptomatic travellers will be allowed to board after thermal screening.

International passengers will also have to upload a negative Covid-19 RT-PCR report with exception of those traveling to India in the exigency of death in the family. For seeking exemption, the travelling entity will have to apply to the online portal www.newdelhiairport.in at least 72 hours before boarding.

The test should have been conducted within 72 hours prior to the journey and each passenger will also have to submit a declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report.

For those who have to take connecting flights, airlines should keep the passengers informed about the need for transit time of a minimum 6-8 hours at the entry airport (in India) for the required testing and other procedures while booking the tickets for connecting flights.

International travellers on short stay (of less than 14 days) and who have tested negative and remain symptom-free, shall undergo all the procedures as above and shall be permitted to leave India under proper intimation to their District/State health authorities, subject to them fulfilling the requirement of the airlines and destination country.

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