Due to the spread of Coronavirus, travelling domestically as well as internationally has been disturbed a lot. There was almost a complete shutdown on travel for a few days in some countries and then there were very hard guidelines if you need to travel in specific zones.
There has been some ease in travel after almost 6-7 months of the spread of the virus, but some of these guidelines are still followed very strictly as the virus is still spreading. Although, it has been clearly said that even after hard rules, the responsibility of the travel is completely on the person travelling, and authorities are liable.
Since the lockdown has been lifted, there have been blurry guidelines about international travel from India. Most people are worried about how they could travel for necessary purposes. There are several countries which have lifted the restriction on travel from India by arranging for air bubbles. This is the reason there was a recent start of a lot of flights from India to different countries like the UK, the US, Canada, Germany, UAE, France and many others.
However, travel is still subject to certain restrictions set by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the governments of the restricted countries.
Let us understand the travel plan in detail and explore the role of
international travel insurance for a safe and memorable journey.
Air Transport Bubble
Transport Bubble is a temporary arrangement between two countries so that the commercial flights between the countries can be started in the absence of the regular international flights which were running. These bubbles are reciprocal, and thus, both countries enjoy the same benefits. India has managed to form an air bubble with Canada, Maldives, UAE, US, UK, France and Germany.
Who is allowed to travel from India?
The Indian nationals can travel, but the guidelines fixed-
- Like always, a visa with at least one month of validity
- They will be allowed to travel for business, studies, work or anything else apart from tourism.
- The US embassy in India started processing student visas, so the students will be able to join the US colleges by the fall semesters.
However, it has been clearly stated that all such travel would be at the risk of the person who is travelling.
Travelling to India?
Apart from Indians who can travel on domestic flights, some foreign travel has also been allowed. The government has allowed all Overseas Citizens of India to enter the country. Apart from this, foreign businessmen, foreign health research specialists, engineers and technicians would be allowed to come to India to improve the healthcare facilities.
Requirements for International Travel
All the people who are travelling must submit a self-declaration form. This should be done at least 72 hours before travel. Also, the undertaking of being in a 14-day quarantine, out of which 7 days would be at an institution, is to be followed. The cost of all this has to be borne by the traveller. Also, one must
buy travel insurance if they are worried about their journey.