Saudi Arabia Airport

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Saudi Arabia Removes Covid-19 Restrictions On Travel To India, Turkey, Ethiopia, Vietnam

The Saudi Ministry of Interior declared on June 20 that the Covid-19 travel restrictions for its residents had been removed. Turkey, Ethiopia, Vietnam, and India have all had their travel restrictions lifted. The decision comes a week after the Kingdom abandoned several preventative Covid-19 measures, including wearing face masks indoors and requiring confirmation of immunization to access most public locations.

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 08:34 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Saudi Arabia, travel restrictions, India, COVID restrictions, Travel

Courtesy: DNA India

Saudi Arabia Airport

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Saudi Nationals Prohibited From Visiting India & 15 Other Countries Due To Recent Covid Outbreak

Saudi Arabia issued a travel restriction on May 21 to India and 15 other countries, citing an increase in Covid-19 cases there in recent weeks. Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Libya, Indonesia, Vietnam, Armenia, Belarus, and Venezuela are among the countries where Saudi citizens are barred from traveling. There are no new restrictions on Indian citizens entering Saudi… read-more

Mon, 23 May 2022 - 10:49 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Saudi Arabia, India, travel restrictions, Covid-19, COVID restrictions

Courtesy: India Today

Flights

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West Bengal Withdraws Restrictions On International Flights

West Bengal has lifted travel restrictions on incoming international flights after a decline in COVID-19 cases. In addition, international passengers either have to be fully vaccinated or go through an RT-PCR test within 72 hours from the flight departure. "The restrictions on incoming flights to West Bengal have been reviewed and in view of the improved Covid situation'', stated a report. Notably, India had suspended international flights… read-more

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 - 04:30 PM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Travel, West Bengal, International Flights, Covid-19, travel restrictions

Courtesy: The Times Of India

Travelers At Airport

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Tanzania, Ghana Added To "At Risk" Countries' List: Omicron

Indian Government, on December 7 added Tanzania & Ghana to the "at-risk" nations' list.  The two regions of Africa have been added amid the rising threat of Covid-19's new variant Omicron.  In the addition, there are 23 counties including the UK, US, and Germany are on the list. Amid the Omicron threat, India imposed strict travel rules, mandatory quarantine, RT-PCR tests, and thermal screening at airports for travelers.

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 - 07:43 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: travel restrictions, Omicron Strain, TANZANIA, Ghana, Indian government

Courtesy: The Indian Express

Air Travelers

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US To Ease Restrictions For Vaccinated International Air Travelers In November

To ease tight pandemic-related restrictions that began in 2020, White House said on September 20 that US will reopen in November to air travelers. Travelers from 33 countries including China, India, and majority of Europe, who are properly vaccinated against COVID-19 are allowed. When Joe Biden's administration declared last week that it was not the proper time to relax any limitations, this decision by White House came as a surprise. 

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 - 09:59 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: United States, travel restrictions, Vaccination, Air Travel

Courtesy: Reuters

Delta variant of covid-19

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China Restricts Travel Movement To Combat Delta Variant

Owing to the Delta variant outbreak of Covid-19 in China, the authorities have barred travel and movement as the cases crossed over 500 across 15 provinces and municipalities. In Beijing, train services and subway usage have been detained. Reportedly, 30 new cases have been detected in Tokyo Olympics, one of which is an athlete. Meanwhile, the use of public transport has been curtailed in various areas within the country.

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 - 03:58 PM / by Prerna

Tags: Covid-19, Delta Variant, China, travel restrictions

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Peru extends suspension on commercial flights

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Peru Extends Ban Over International Flight From India, Brazil & SA

The Peru government extended bans over commercial flights from India, Brazil and South Africa on the pretext of the second case of Delta variant till July 11. Aiming to curb the spread of COVID in India, Indian aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation extended the restrictions upon international flights till June 30. However, DGCA extended the partial ban on commercial planes and permitted… read-more

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 - 09:19 PM / by Vanshika Sharma

Tags: covid 19, Travel, travel restrictions, Delta Variant

Courtesy: The Times Of India

Dubai eases travel restrictions

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Dubai To Ease Travel Restrictions, Update COVID-19 Protocols

Dubai government has declared to curb the travel restrictions. Succeeding the updated travel protocols, Emirates announced about recommencing flights from India, South Africa and Nigeria from June 23. Protocols demand valid residence visa, two doses of UAE-approved vaccine and negative RT-PCR test certificate from passengers. Indian passengers need to take a RT-PCR test four hours before departure and be quarantined for 24 hours before… read-more

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 - 11:29 AM / by Vanshika Sharma

Tags: Dubai, travel restrictions, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Emirates Airline

Courtesy: Times Of India

Canada extends travel restrictions

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Canada Government Extends Travel Restriction Until July 21

Amid the COVID pandemic, the Canadian government extended its travel restriction until July 21. "Our number one priority as we fight #COVID19 is keeping Canadians safe," tweeted Bill Blair, Canada's Minister of Public Safety. Highlighting the ways of vaccination, he said the permanent residents and the people who are fully vaccinated will be allowed to enter the country. However, the country will reopen after 75% of population gets vaccinated… read-more

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 - 08:43 PM / by Vanshika Sharma

Tags: Travel, International Flights, travel restrictions, Covid-19 Vaccine

Courtesy: The Times of India

International Filghts

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Sudan Bars Entry Of Travellers From India As COVID Cases Rise

Sudan's Health Emergency Committee has announced that the travellers from India and those who visited India two weeks prior will be barred from entering the African country. The decision was taken as the B.1.617 variant has pushed India's COVID tally beyond 25-million mark. Besides, the committee also ordered to shut down schools for a month and warned of crossing the 1,00,000-cases mark if people do not follow the restrictions.

Wed, 19 May 2021 - 09:40 AM / by Nikita Thakur

Tags: Sudan, Covid-19, travel restrictions, B.1.617

Courtesy: NDTV