The new guidelines issued by the health ministry will come into effect from 14 February
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India on Thursday issued new guidelines for international travellers, which will come into effect from 14 February.
The change in guidelines comes at a time when COVID-19 cases are reducing and there’s an improvement in the infection rate across the world.
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also said that the random sampling of 2 per cent of International Travellers from all countries on arrival will continue.
“Travellers can give samples and are allowed to leave the airport. Need for undertaking RT-PCR test on eighth day and uploading the same on Air Suvidha portal is dispensed with,” he added.
As per the guidelines, people who are travelling to India should submit complete and factual information in the self-declaration form on the Air Suvidha Portal ( https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration ) before the scheduled travel, including travel details of the last 14 days.
International flyers must also upload a negative RT-PCR test that was conducted within 72 hours of the travel date.
Alternatively, they can also upload a certificate confirming they have received both vaccine doses.
The guidelines also stated that only asymptomatic passengers will be allowed to board, and COVID-appropriate behaviour, including the use of face masks and practicing of social distancing, must be followed during the flight.
With inputs from agencies
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