India removes pre-departure PCR test for fully vaccinated UAE passengers – latest guidelines explained

India removes pre-departure PCR test for fully vaccinated UAE passengers – latest guidelines explained

Dubai: Fully vaccinated UAE passengers arriving in India will no longer need to undergo a pre-departure PCR test. The update was announced by India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). According to an updated circular issued by MoHFW on March 31, those who have completed both doses of their COVID-19 vaccination from a list of recognised countries, which includes the UAE, are exempt from the pre-departure test from UAE to India. However, before planning to travel, passengers must upload their vaccine certificate issued by a government authority on the Air Suvidha travel portal. Unvaccinated individuals will need to present a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure. So, if you are a UAE resident who has received the COVID-19 vaccines in the UAE, these are the guidelines you are required to follow when travelling to India: As per the guidelines issued by MohFW, international travellers must go through the following steps before planning to travel: A. Complete Air Suvidha Self Declaration form, which includes details of the last 14 days of travel, your COVID-19 related health details and personal details. The form can be found here: https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration A vaccination certificate with both doses of the COVID-19