Travelling To India From Canada: Travel Guidelines for Covid-19

Are you planning for travelling to India from Canada in the upcoming days? If your answer is YES, read on to Canada to India travel restrictions.

You might have heard in the recent news that Coronavirus continues to circulate again in several parts of the world including Canada and India. So the government of each country has initiated some steps toward safety. This includes some updates in the travel guidelines across the country borders.

Key Highlights

• Canadian travelers can enter India regardless of their Covid-19 vaccination status.
• You can enter India from Canada without COVID-19 vaccination certificates.
• No need to submit a negative COVID-19 PCR test antigen result.
• Canadian visitors do not require to follow quarantine rules after entering India.

Travelling To India From Canada Requirements

As per the Public Health Agency of Canada, travellers must practice strict health precautions during international travel. You must also check the COVID-19 situation at your destination and cross borders. Because the situation can change rapidly and

vary from one place to another. Also, consult a health care professional preferably 6 weeks prior to your travel schedule. If you have not completed a COVID-19 vaccine series, you must avoid non-essential travel.

Departure Travel Requirements

Visa Requirements

• You need a visa to travel to India from Canada if you are not an Indian citizen.

Travel Restrictions

• Travel is permitted in India but travellers have to follow government restrictions and guidelines.

Documents and Forms

• A passport is always required to travel to India along with a visa (non-Indian citizens).

Public Health Requirements

• Quarantine may be needed (on arrival in India)
• COVID-19 test may be needed (on arrival in India)
• No COVID-19 proof is required in India

Additional Information

• Face masks are mandatory (in public places)
• Health screening is required (on arrival in India)

*Important Note* – This information may be updated from time to time. So you must always refer to government websites and airline websites.

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Points To Consider Before You Travel

Primarily, you must avoid traveling if you have any active symptoms of COVID-19 prior to your travel schedule.

Prequities for Travelling to India Amid Covid-19

• You must meet COVID-19 testing and/or vaccination requirements.
• Check the COVID-19 status prior to travelling plans.
• Assess Canadian government travel requirements on return.
• Check insurance against Covid-19

Points To Consider During Your Travel

• Check the local COVID-19 situation and travel guidelines.
• Follow COVID-19 health advice and regulations by the government.
• Know possibilities for medical care facilities (COVID-19 test).
• Must follow physical distancing and face mask in public places

Frequently Asked Questions About Travelling To India From Canada During Covid-19

There are the most frequently asked questions about the latest guidelines for international travel to India during covid: –

Q – What Are The Latest Quarantine Laws In India For Tourists?

A – You would need to get a COVID-19 negative certificate issued within 48hrs by ICMR recognized lab. Otherwise, you will have to get the Covid test done at the airport and this could cost INR 2000. Also, you would be required to stay in paid institutional quarantine until the test results. But you can also opt for 14 days of home quarantine.

Q – Do Tourists From Canada Have To Quarantine In India?

A – No. Presently, the RT-PCR test is not mandatory. But tourists have to undergo 7 days of institutional quarantine (self-payment). And you can further go for another 7 days of home quarantine on arrival in India.

Q – What Are The Current Prerequisites For Travel To India For Canadian Citizens?

A – Travelers from Canada have to submit an e-Visa application 4 business days before departure flight.

Q – Is RT-PCR Needed To Enter India From Other Country?

A – A COVID-19 test is not required on arrival in India in the current scenario. But you must check the official website prior to the final visit to the country.

Q – What Is The Validity Period Of The RT-PCR Test For Travel In India?

A – Tourists/Travellers need to have valid ID proof to get their COVID-19 RT-PCR test accomplished within 72 hours of the validity period.

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