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Relaxing the existing COVID-19 travel restrictions, several popular Indian states have decided to do away with the requirement of RT-PCR tests for entry.
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Important: Please note that travel guidelines are dynamic and subject to change on short notice. This is only a quick overview—for detailed information, please visit our COVID-19 travel guidelines tracker.
For Andhra Pradesh
Passengers arriving in Andhra Pradesh are now no longer required to show a negative RT-PCR test report.
For Delhi
Passengers do not require an RT-PCR test report to enter Delhi.
For Haryana
As announced by the Haryana government, passengers entering the state will not require a COVID-19 negative report.
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For Karnataka
Travellers arriving from Kerala and Maharashtra via flight, bus, train or taxi will require a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report not older than 72 hours. This is irrespective of the vaccination certificate.
And for passengers arriving from other states, no such rule is applicable.
For Odisha
The state government has announced that people entering Odisha from any other state can visit without an RT-PCR negative test report.
For Sikkim
Fully vaccinated (two doses) travellers will be allowed to enter Sikkim on showing their final vaccination certificate.
However, partially vaccinated travellers or those below 18 years of age will be allowed to enter with a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report conducted within 72 hours of entering the state.
For Telangana
The state doesn’t require you to carry a negative RT-PCR test report for travel.
For fully vaccinated travellers:
Maharashtra
Passengers travelling to Maharashtra who are fully vaccinated (two doses of COVID-19 vaccine) can present a valid vaccination certificate issued on the COWIN portal. The second dose of vaccine should be taken at least 15 days prior to arrival.
However, for other passengers who are not vaccinated, a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test conducted within 72 hours of travel is mandatory.
Nagaland
All passengers travelling to Nagaland must carry a COVID-19 negative test report (RT-PCR/TrueNAT/CBNAAT) with the test taken within 72 hours. Passengers without a valid report will undergo a test at their own cost.
Alternatively, travellers can carry a valid vaccination certificate (two doses). Fully vaccinated travellers will be exempted from testing on arrival and quarantine.
Punjab
All passengers entering Punjab must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative report conducted within 72 hours of arrival. Alternatively, travellers can present a valid vaccination certificate (two doses).
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Rajasthan
All travellers entering Rajasthan must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report conducted within 72 hours of arrival. Alternatively, travellers can also carry a valid vaccination certificate (single or double dose).
Tamil Nadu
All travellers entering Tamil Nadu from Kerala either by air, road or rail will be required to carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR test report. The test should be taken within 72 hours of the journey.
Alternatively, one can present a valid vaccination certificate (two doses). The second shot should have been administered a minimum of 14 days before the date of entry into Tamil Nadu.
Uttarakhand
Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed entry by showing a valid certificate instead of the RT-PCR report. Travellers should take the second dose at least 15 days before arrival into the state.
Also, don’t forget to check your destinations’ complete COVID-19 Travel Policies before booking your trip.
Till we meet again, happy travels!
