Originally Posted by
JO_YUL
Flying into Chennai (MAA) via DXB next week. Indian Covid protocol requires travellers that transit via the Middle East to be tested on arrival, but they do not have to wait for the results. By chance does any one know what the wait times are to get tested, and if they test before or after the baggage claim? Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks
From people who i know who traveled Middle East (Dubai, Doha) to MAA :
1. Land at MAA; Keep all paperwork in hand (Air Suvidha, TN E-registration; Negative RTPCR from origin, etc);
2. Clear Immigration, collect luggage; clear customs
3. It seems RTPCR Testing is done after you get outside customs (not sure of exact location...someone said "parking lot")
4. Very important: Keep 900 rupees per person ready in hand for RTPCR test fees.
5. Wait times - nothing of significance.
6. Give sample and you are good to go wherever you want. These passengers were never called back, etc (They never got the test reports !!)
Good luck.