Which 15 Indian destinations ask for an RT-PCR report?

Which 15 Indian destinations ask for an RT-PCR report?

India's COVID-19 guidelines are in a state of constant flux, as many popular destinations are changing their tourist travel policies every few weeks.

The Indian government has been warning that there is no room for complacency in the form of festivals like Onam, Raksha Bandhan and Ganesh Chaturthi. Therefore, the coronavirus travel restrictions can be seen as a preventive measure.

Assam

All passengers arriving in Assam will mandatorily undergo a paid RT-PCR test upon arrival at the airport. The test will be free of cost for vaccinated passengers.

Please note: 7-day home quarantine is mandatory for all travelers entering Assam, even if they have tested negative on arrival.

Bihar

For passengers arriving at Darbhanga airport from Delhi NCR, Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjab, it is mandatory to carry the COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report issued within 72 hours of arrival.

Chhattisgarh.

A COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report, which is done not earlier than 96 hours, must be submitted on arrival in the State. This rule also applies to vaccinated travelers.

Goa.

All passengers arriving in Goa will be required to issue a COVID-19 negative test report (RT-PCR/TrueNat/CBNAAT/RAT or any other test approved by ICMR) within 72 hours of arrival. However, travelers from Kerala will have to bring only the RT-PCR report..

Himachal Pradesh.

Tourists coming to Himachal Pradesh can submit vaccination certificate (dual dose) or RAT negative test older than 24 hours.

Alternatively, passengers can also carry the COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report issued before 72 hours..

Jharkhand .

Travelers coming from any state must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR/TrueNat negative report from an ICMR-approved laboratory issued before 72 hours. Passengers arriving without a valid report will be tested..

Karnataka.

All passengers arriving from Kerala and Maharashtra by flight, bus, train or taxi will have to hold a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report not older than 72 hours. This is regardless of their vaccination status..

Kerala.

Fully vaccinated passengers are exempted from carrying a negative RT-PCR test report at the airport. However, the COVID-19 RT-PCR negative report issued within 72 hours is mandatory for the rest of the passengers.

Maharashtra.

To enter Maharashtra by any mode of transport, a passenger must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report. The test should be done 72 hours before entering the state..

Manipur.

Alternatively, travelers can present their complete vaccination certificate (two doses). 15 days should have elapsed after receiving the second dose..

Rajasthan.

Passengers coming to Rajasthan are required to have a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report within 72 hours. Alternatively, travelers can also carry a valid vaccination certificate (single or double dose)..

Tamil Nadu.

Travelers entering Tamil Nadu from Kerala can either present a complete vaccination certificate (two doses) or take a COVID-19 RT-PCR test report. The test must be done within 72 hours of travel..

Tripura.

Passengers with valid vaccination certificate are not required to report RT-PCR negative. For this he should have received both the doses and should have completed 14 days after receiving the second dose..

Uttarakhand.

Fully vaccinated passengers will be allowed entry by producing valid certificates instead of RT-PCR reports. Travelers should take the second dose at least 15 days prior to their arrival in the state..

West Bengal.

All air travelers entering the state must hold a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report not older than 72 hours upon arrival. Alternatively, travelers can present proof of complete vaccination (two doses).

However, passengers arriving from Pune, Mumbai and Chennai must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative report for the test done within 72 hours of flight departure. This is regardless of the vaccination certificate..