Transit travel to/from India under the 'air bubble' agreements [ends 27 March 2022]
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India has pretty much done away with quarantine. We're trying really hard to hit the 1 lakh cases / day mark.
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i think india has pretty much given up....i drove from delhi to allahabad earlier this week & passed by many towns & villages, including a larger city like lucknow....under 10% of the people were wearing masks & it seemed like no one was bothered with covid anymore....
with the way things are going we will be there in another couple of weeks....maybe even sooner....
with the way things are going we will be there in another couple of weeks....maybe even sooner....
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Yup, agree.
FWIW, here is my recent trip experience: https://newyork2assamduringcovid.blogspot.com/?m=1
FWIW, here is my recent trip experience: https://newyork2assamduringcovid.blogspot.com/?m=1
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Yup, agree.
FWIW, here is my recent trip experience: https://newyork2assamduringcovid.blogspot.com/?m=1
FWIW, here is my recent trip experience: https://newyork2assamduringcovid.blogspot.com/?m=1
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lastly, the is also a national interest exception for business travelers where you have to prove that your entry into usa will assist in the revival of the economy....usa embassies in india are currently not processing this exception but if you are landing in certain airports in usa then you can apply with cbp for this exception....more info in the attached pdf:
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This being FT, I'm sure there will be a few ordinary visitors who would happily jump through those NIE hoops to get status!
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not unless you are a usa citizen or resident....there are a few other exceptions but they are limited to diplomats, sportsmen or medical professionals....
lastly, the is also a national interest exception for business travelers where you have to prove that your entry into usa will assist in the revival of the economy....usa embassies in india are currently not processing this exception but if you are landing in certain airports in usa then you can apply with cbp for this exception....more info in the attached pdf:
lastly, the is also a national interest exception for business travelers where you have to prove that your entry into usa will assist in the revival of the economy....usa embassies in india are currently not processing this exception but if you are landing in certain airports in usa then you can apply with cbp for this exception....more info in the attached pdf:
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Well I can tell you for certain around end of Sep. OCI holder going to get my mother, PR with Indian Passport. I have booked both BA and AI as backup for return.
India UK bubble says only foreign nationals or Indian Citizens with UK visa. ( Stranded UK nationals/residents, foreign nationals transiting through UK or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise
Here's India travel bubble rules with each country/union
India UK bubble says only foreign nationals or Indian Citizens with UK visa. ( Stranded UK nationals/residents, foreign nationals transiting through UK or spouses of these persons, whether accompanying or otherwise
Here's India travel bubble rules with each country/union