After being confined to their cocoon for more than a year, travelers can now breathe a sigh of relief. Now your holiday plans don’t appear to be that far away. Since; many countries across the globe have started easing their travel restrictions, and a few have eliminated them.
I am sure your feet would be itching to travel to a foreign land, trek the imposing hills, hit the blue beaches, gorge on the exotic cuisine, get close to nature and wildlife, explore ancient monuments, and take a flight to travel out of India. Now – is the time – go for it! Seek our assistance to create your customized holiday – Be it – South Africa tour package or Dubai Tour package, or any other destination.
Mentally all set to travel – but the big question – Can Indians travel to international countries now? Which country should I choose? While some countries have yet to open their borders due to Omicron fears, many others are fully prepared to welcome tourists with all safety protocols in place.
Read on further; to find out about each country and various other crucial aspects for deciding your travel destination. A few of the countries that Indians can visit on a tourist visa post-Omicron are as below:
- Dubai
- Canada
- USA
- Swiss
- France
- Maldives
- Srilanka
- Turkey
- UK
- South Africa
Let us go through the vital requirement of each country post-Covid-19 and Omicron phase.
Dubai Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Present a negative result of a PCR test at the departure airport. This test should have been conducted within72 hours before travelling to Dubai. Passengers will have to take the test – on arrival at Dubai Airports |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | All travelers will be tested again on arrival. If the test result is positive, you must stay in isolation as prescribed by the local government. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 3 to 4 working days |
Loading Packages...Canada Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Present a negative result of a PCR test at the departure airport. This test should have been conducted within72 hours before travelling to Dubai. Passengers will have to take the test – on arrival at Dubai Airports |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | All travelers will be tested again on arrival. If the test result is positive, you must stay in isolation as prescribed by the local government. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 3 to 4 working days |
Loading Packages...United States of America Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Required – You need a negative COVID-19 viral test result taken no more than 1 day before travel |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Vaccinated travelers are recommended to self-quarantine for 5 days and take a viral test 3 to 5 days after arrival. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine. Vaccines Accepted: Covishield Covaxin Pfizer-BioNTech Moderna Janssen (Johnson Johnson) |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Open only for Visa Renewals |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 3 to 5 weeks |
Loading Packages...Switzerland Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Not required – if you are fully vaccinated Any unvaccinated person must present a negative RT PCR test less than 72 hours before departure |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Not required – if you are fully vaccinated |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine. Accepted Vaccines: Pfizer/BioNTech Moderna AstraZeneca Covishield™ Janssen / Johnson & Johnson Sinopharm / BIBP Sinovac COVAXIN® Novavax |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 15 working days |
France Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Not required – if you are fully vaccinated Any unvaccinated person must present a negative RT PCR test less than 72 hours before departure |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | If the on arrival test result is positive, you must stay in isolation as prescribed by the local government. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Vaccines Accepted: |
| Flights are open or not? | yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 5 to 15 working days |
Maldives Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Negative RT -PCR Test required 96 hours Prior to travel |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | No, tourists who do not have COVID-19 symptoms are not required to quarantine on arrival to the Maldives. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Visa On arrival |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | NA |
Sri lanka Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | on-arrival PCR test will be performed at the “L1 Safe and Secure” three-star or above category hotel for the first 2 days in Sri Lanka until an on-arrival PCR test is conducted. |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Fully Vaccinated Tourist do not have to quarantine. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | E-visa |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | NA |
Turkey Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Not required – if you are fully vaccinated Any unvaccinated person must present a negative RT PCR test less than 72 hours before departure |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | No – not required – if you have a valid vaccination certificate PCR tests are carried out on a random sample of passengers on arrival. In case of a positive test result, they will be contacted and instructed to quarantine for 10 days |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and Working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | Only 3 minutes for Turkey e-Visa and minimum 15 working days for sticker visa |
United Kingdom Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Not required – if you are fully vaccinated Any unvaccinated person must present a negative RT PCR test less than 72 hours before departure and also take another test on or before the second day of their arrival |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Quarantine – only if you are tested positive |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | up to 2 weeks |
South Africa Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Needed – PCR test must be taken no more than 72 hours before departure. All travelers will be screened on arrival and those presenting with symptoms will be required to have a Covid-19 test. |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | No – only if test positive on arrival or arrive without PCR test. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 5 to 12 working days |
Apart from the above ten destinations – some more are open for tourism as below:
Mauritius Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | No |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Visa on Arrival |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | NA |
Kenya Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure from origin. |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | No Only if you arrive without a negative PCR certificate = 14 days quarantine. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | E-visa |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | E-visa can be availed on the same day |
Australia Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure from origin. |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | 14 Days Quarantine if tested positive on arrival or at Departure |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | E-visa online |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 10 to 15 days |
Seychelles Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | All travelers must submit proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test that is done less than 72 hours prior to departure to Seychelles. |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | No. 10 Days Quarantine if tested positive on arrival |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | NA |
Egypt Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Not required – if you are fully vaccinated Any unvaccinated person must present a negative RT PCR test less than 72 hours before departure. |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | 10 Days Quarantine if tested positive on arrival |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 2-15 days |
Thailand Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | All travelers must submit proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test that is done less than 72 hours prior to departure. Day 1 & Day 5 RTPCR test pre-booked with Hotel stay and transfer |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | international travelers who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, they will be required to undergo the mandatory quarantine of 10 days |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 2 to 5 days |
Indonesia Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | All travelers must submit proof of a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test that is done 48 hours before arrival. There will be another RTPCR test on arrival |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Foreign nationals who have received the full-dose vaccines are required to undergo 5 x 24 hours quarantine. A day before the quarantine period ends, another RT-PCR test will be conducted |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Visa on arrival |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | NA |
Oman Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | 10 Days Quarantine if tested positive on arrival |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | E-visa |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 1 to 2 working days |
Mexico Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Not required |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Not required |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine. Accepted Vaccines: |
Pfizer-BioNTech
Moderna
Covaxin
Janssen (Johnson Johnson)Flights are open or not?Yes VFS & Embassy StatusYes – Open and workingApproximate Visa Timeline2 to 4 weeks
Germany Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken nor older than 72 hours before arrival |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Not required. 10 days quarantine if tested positive on arrival. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 10 to 15 working days |
Botswana Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | A negative COVID-19 PCR test taken nor older than 72 hours before arrival |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Travelers from India must quarantine for 10 days from their arrival in Botswana. They will undergo testing between days 5 and 7 of the quarantine period to determine whether they can end their quarantine period. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 10 to 15 working days |
Belgium Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Not required if fully vaccinated |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Not required. 10 days quarantine if tested positive on arrival. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 10 to 15 days |
Iceland Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Not required if fully vaccinated |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Not required. 10 days quarantine if tested positive on arrival. |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 10 to 15 working days |
Azerbaijan Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | Negative PCR test tested within 72 hours prior to departure is required |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | 14 days required |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working – Evisa |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 10 to 15 working days |
Finland Travel Guidelines Post COVID – 19
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| RTPCR Requirements | If unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated – Negative PCR test tested within 72 hours prior to departure is required |
| Quarantine Rules on Arrival | Not required if fully vaccinated and for those who carry a negative RT-PCR test during their travel |
| Vaccination Requirements | Travelers must show a valid international certificate for full vaccination against COVID-19 using an approved vaccine.
Accepted Vaccines: |
| Flights are open or not? | Yes |
| VFS & Embassy Status | Yes – Open and working |
| Approximate Visa Timeline | 15 to 20 working days |
Conclusion:
Furthermore, the information is updated regularly, so please double-check before you plan to travel. Note that each country still has some intricate details to permit tourists – thus, we recommend that you check the current status and seek our expert guidance at Flamingo Transworld to create the package for the country you desire.
