UAE-India travel: State-wise Covid, quarantine rules

UAE-India travel: State-wise Covid, quarantine rules

Amid the new travel regulations for international passengers, Indian expatriates travelling home from the UAE are feeling overwhelmed with the list of protocols to follow upon arriving in India.

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TP Sudheesh, the general manager of Deira Travel and Tourist Agency, said: “The regulations are different for different states. It is highly recommended that travellers confirm the rules and regulations to follow with their airline or travel agents before making the trip home.” Furthermore, the travel situation is highly volatile; regulations may change any time.

Return passengers need to take at least five tests RT-PCR tests during the course of their journey to and from India.

Khaleej Times has created this detailed breakdown of state-wise quarantine and testing regulations for passengers to India. Based on data collected from agencies and travellers, following are the travel rules to some of the states that are mostly visited from the UAE.

Delhi

Pre-arrival: All travellers must submit self-declaration form (SDF) online at www.newdelhiairport.in before the scheduled travel and will be required to declare their travel