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Update on COVID-19 - Visa Restrictions

Posted on: March 19, 2020 | Back | Print


Subject : Visa restrictions related COVID-19

This is in continuation of our communication No. 1/Comm/Bol/2020-87 dated 16.03.2020 and no. 75/Health/2020-ll-633 dt. 17.03.2020 on the subject mentioned above.

2. As per Government instructions, any passenger from any destination who have been to European Union, European Free Trade Association, Turkey, United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia on or after February 15, 2020, have been prohibited from entering India, from any of the Land/Air/Seaport ICPs with effect from 1200 hrs GMT on March 18, 2020 at the port of first departure.

3. In view of the above no airline will take on board any passenger from any destination who has been to UK, European Union (27 countries), European Free Trade Association (4 countries), Turkey, United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia on or after February 15, 2020 for onward journey to India.

4. The above instructions may be shared immediately with all concerned Airlines/ Shipping agents etc and all immigration officers/ ICPs under your jurisdiction for immediate implementation REPEAT the above instructions may be conveyed to all concerned positively.

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