Advisory: Travel and Visa restrictions related to COVID-19




Advisory: Travel and Visa restrictions related to COVID-19


i) All regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visa (including VoA for Japan and South Korea) granted to
nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan and issued on or before 03.03.2020 and who have
not yet entered India, stand suspended with immediate effect. Such foreign nationals may not
enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those requiring to travel to India due to
compelling reasons, may seek fresh visa from nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate.



ii) Regular (sticker) visa / e-Visa granted to nationals of Peoples Republic of China, issued
on or before 05.02.2020 were suspended earlier. It shall remain in force. Such Chinese
nationals may not enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those needing to travel to
India under compelling circumstances may apply for fresh visa to nearest Indian
Embassy/Consulate.



iii) Regular (sticker) visas/e-Visas granted to all foreign nationals who have travelled to
Peoples Republic of China, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Japan on or after 01.02.2020, and
who have not yet entered India stand suspended with immediate effect. Such foreign nationals
may not enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those requiring to travel to India
under compelling circumstances may apply for fresh visa to nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate.



iv) Diplomats, officials of UN and other International bodies, OCI cardholders and Aircrew
from above countries are exempted from such restriction on entry. However, their medical
screening is compulsory.



v) All foreign and Indian nationals entering into India from any port are required to furnish
duly filled self declaration form (including personal particulars i.e. phone no. and address
in India) and travel history, to Health officials and Immigration officials at all port.



vi) Passengers (foreign and Indian) other than those restricted, arriving directly or
indirectly from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Malaysia,
Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan must undergo medical screening at port of
entry.


Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India