COVID19: Testing (and vaccination) Requirements to enter India
Nov 13, 2021, 6:45 pm
#121
Join Date: Feb 2015
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No fuss in DEL. The Delhi govt had set up a checkpoint just as you deplaned that checked if you had a vaccination certificate. If you did you got a stamp on your BP and you were free to enter the country as if nothing happened. The pcr test people were twiddling thumbs. Just before immigration the people who used to check the air suvidha forms instead looked at their phones and waved you thru. 😅
Nov 14, 2021, 9:43 pm
#122
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Location: North Sentinel Island
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No fuss in DEL. The Delhi govt had set up a checkpoint just as you deplaned that checked if you had a vaccination certificate. If you did you got a stamp on your BP and you were free to enter the country as if nothing happened. The pcr test people were twiddling thumbs. Just before immigration the people who used to check the air suvidha forms instead looked at their phones and waved you thru. 😅
Nov 15, 2021, 1:20 pm
#123
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Los Angeles California
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I would be arriving BOM on Nov 28 and planning to do PCR test on Nov 23 ( departure is Nov 26). I am fully vaccinated including the 3rd Pfizer booster...are you guys saying if you are fully vaccinated, the PCR test results are not checked?
Nov 15, 2021, 1:25 pm
#124
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Los Angeles California
Posts: 1,395
No fuss in DEL. The Delhi govt had set up a checkpoint just as you deplaned that checked if you had a vaccination certificate. If you did you got a stamp on your BP and you were free to enter the country as if nothing happened. The pcr test people were twiddling thumbs. Just before immigration the people who used to check the air suvidha forms instead looked at their phones and waved you thru. 😅
Nov 15, 2021, 1:28 pm
#125
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BP = Boarding Pass.
Nov 15, 2021, 3:42 pm
#126
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The airline will do the dirty work for the government. So no you still need the PCR test else you will not board. And the swab needs to be taken <72h before you board.
Nov 16, 2021, 9:25 am
#127
Join Date: Oct 2002
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Does anyone here know if the testing requirements for domestic travel (to travel to different states) apply the same for foreigners and Indian nationals? I'm going to Hyderabad, but wanted to go visit some friends in Kolkata. Are international visitors treated like Indian nationals on domestic flights? Indigo seems to suggest that as long as you are fully vaccinated, an RT-PCR test is not required (for Telangana to West Bengal travel). I have a US CDC certificate and an EU Digital Certificate for my proof of vaccination.
Nov 16, 2021, 1:12 pm
#129
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Nov 18, 2021, 11:39 am
#131
Join Date: Nov 2021
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No fuss in DEL. The Delhi govt had set up a checkpoint just as you deplaned that checked if you had a vaccination certificate. If you did you got a stamp on your BP and you were free to enter the country as if nothing happened. The pcr test people were twiddling thumbs. Just before immigration the people who used to check the air suvidha forms instead looked at their phones and waved you thru. 😅
Nov 24, 2021, 3:22 pm
#133
formerly gantid
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I am getting some conflicting information. I would very much appreciate if anyone can provide definitive (at least for now)requirements for entering India.
We are traveling DCA-YYZ-DEL on AC and DEL-HYD on a separate ticket on UK.
I am fully vaccinated. Is RT-PCR test -72 hours, ArriveCAN, Air Suvidha, Arogyasetu app good enough?
Is there an additional RT-PCR test on arrival in Delhi?
Thanks.
We are traveling DCA-YYZ-DEL on AC and DEL-HYD on a separate ticket on UK.
I am fully vaccinated. Is RT-PCR test -72 hours, ArriveCAN, Air Suvidha, Arogyasetu app good enough?
Is there an additional RT-PCR test on arrival in Delhi?
Thanks.
Last edited by washingtonian_2017; Nov 24, 2021 at 3:30 pm
Nov 24, 2021, 11:58 pm
#134
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Yes, no problem. No further test on arrival if you are vaccinated. Carry a physical proof of vaccination to show, it helps significantly in the melee that ensues upon deplaning.
Nov 25, 2021, 5:05 am
#135
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