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30 Countries That Have Lifted COVID-19 Travel Ban For Indians

The COVID-19 travel ban has confined us all. The good news is that tourism from India is picking up post the 2nd COVID-19 wave in the country. Now, many countries are opening doors for Indian tourists. Find the full list of countries that have lifted the COVID-19 travel ban for Indian tourists.

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COVID-19 Travel Ban For Indian Tourists – An Overview

Over the last year and a half, thousands of people have had to cancel holidays because of COVID-19. Now, as countries step up their vaccination drives, countries are opening their borders to tourists.

Commercial international flights from India remain suspended till July 31^st. However, we have air bubbles established with 28 countries that are welcoming Indian travelers. So, as an Indian passport holder, let’s look at which countries you can plan a holiday in.

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List of Countries That Welcomes Indian Tourists

The below-listed countries have now lifted the COVID-19 travel ban for Indians

Afghanistan

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival.

2. Barbados

Requirements: Negative PCR test result. Testing will also be conducted at the port of entry and on the 8^th day of quarantine.

Quarantine duration: 7 days

3. Bermuda

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken no more than 5 days before arrival.

Quarantine duration: 4 days

4. Belize

Requirements: Proof of having received 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival.

5. Canada

Requirements: Negative RT- PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival or vaccination certificate (Covaxin and Sputnik-V are not accepted). Travelers will be tested on arrival

Quarantine duration: 3 days quarantine for non-vaccinated travelers

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6. Costa Rica

Requirements: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative PCR test result. All travellers must submit a completed Health Pass form.

7. Ecuador

Requirements: Completed “Declaracion de salud del viajero”, COVID-19 vaccination certificate and a negative PCR test result. Travelers without these documents may need to quarantine for 10 days.

8. Egypt

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival.

9. El Salvador

Requirements: Proof of having received 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine or a negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival. Diplomatic passport holders and travellers below the age of 2 years are exempt.

10. Guatemala

Requirements: Proof of having received 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and a negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival. People who have tested positive for COVID-19 earlier must show a certificate of recovery within 3 months of intended travel.

11. Germany

Requirements: Vaccination certificate

12. Guyana

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival.

13. Honduras

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival. All travelers must also submit an Immigration Pre-check form.

14. Iceland

Requirements: Negative RT- PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival or vaccination certificate. Travelers will be tested on arrival

Quarantine duration: Minimum 5 days quarantine

15. Maldives

Requirements: Negative RT- PCR test result from a test taken 96 hours before arrival

16. Mauritius

Requirements: Travelers will be tested on arrival

Quarantine duration: 14 days

17. Mexico

Requirements: No testing requirements.

Quarantine duration: varied

18. Nicaragua

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival.

19. Panama

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken no more than 48 hours before arrival. A second test will be conducted on arrival.

Quarantine duration: 3 days

20. Paraguay

Requirements: Negative COVID-19 LAMP, NAAT or PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival and international medical insurance that covers coronavirus treatment costs.

22. Serbia

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 48 hours before arrival.

23. South Africa

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival.

Quarantine: Required only if the traveler is not carrying a negative RT-PCR test

24. South Korea

Requirements: Proof of having received both doses of the Covisheild vaccine

Quarantine: 14 days for non-vaccinated travelers or those travelers vaccinated with Covaxin

25. Switzerland

Requirements: Proof of vaccination or negative PCR/ Rapid Antigen test result

Quarantine: Required only if the traveler is not vaccinated

26. The Dominican Republic

Requirements: Travelers may be subject to randomized health screening and breath testing on arrival. Quarantine may be required for travelers showing symptoms of COVID-19

27. Turkey

Requirements: Negative RT- PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival.

Quarantine duration: 14 days

28. Russia

Requirements: Negative RT- PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival. Antibody tests will not be accepted.

29. Uzbekistan

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 72 hours before arrival.

Quarantine duration: 14 days

30. Venezuela

Requirements: Negative PCR test result from a test taken 48 hours before arrival. Testing may also be conducted at the port of entry.

As the number of Coronavirus positive cases fluctuates, countries may change their policies on foreign travelers. For the moment, this makes advance planning risky. Travel routes are slowly opening up and if you do choose to travel, be sure to maintain social distancing as far as possible and wear a mask in public spaces.