Fully Vaccinated Indians Will Not Have To Quarantine In These 5 Countries

As COVID-19 cases are dipping gradually, several countries are reopening their borders for outsiders. However, to travel to these countries, certain protocols like undergoing RT-PCR tests, wearing masks, etc. are to be followed. But the good news is, Indians can skip quarantine in certain countries now if they are fully inoculated with the COVID-19 vaccines approved by these nations. Here is a list of 5 such countries:

1. Ireland

Ireland has resumed the issuance of short-stay entry visas for Indians. For those who intend to travel, Ireland Visa Application Centres (VAC) in India are now accepting these short-stay applications. Only those who have taken both doses of the Covishield vaccine can apply for entry visas. Also, they do not need to undergo quarantine upon reaching Ireland.

India 🇮🇳 and Bangladesh 🇧🇩 have been removed from the list of Designated States – travellers from 🇮🇳and 🇧🇩 will no longer be required to undertake Mandatory Hotel Quarantine.

Travel rules here: https://t.co/JYKA0V6cHZ

Announcement: https://t.co/3ViRHuezdO@irelandinmumbai pic.twitter.com/U0E2mCtKqo

— Irish Embassy India (@IrlEmbIndia) August 28, 2021

2. Austria

Indians who are vaccinated with both doses of Covishield can skip the mandatory quarantine in Austria upon producing their vaccination certificates.  The accepted vaccines in Austria are BioNtech/Pfizer, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria and Covishield), Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinovac, and Sinopharm. Also, children below 17 years of age travelling with fully vaccinated parents do not need to undergo quarantine after reaching Austria.

 

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3. Turkey

Want to enjoy the Turkish air by the magnificent Bosphorous Strait? You won’t need to quarantine in Turkey if you are vaccinated with both doses of the Covishield vaccine. However, travellers will need to carry negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test reports with them. Children below 12 years of age do not need RT-PCR test reports and vaccine certificates.

https://twitter.com/TurkeyinDelhi/status/1433996727598534657?s=20

4. Switzerland

Switzerland has also lifted the quarantine requirement for Indian travellers who have taken both doses of Covishield. Indians can now fly to Switzerland via Paris or Amsterdam. Fully vaccinated travellers from India can now travel to Switzerland without undergoing RT-PCR tests and they do not need to quarantine upon reaching the country.

 

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5. Abu Dhabi

Fully vaccinated Indians do not need to undergo quarantine now in Abu Dhabi. But they will need to carry a negative RT-PCR report of test not older than 48 hours prior to departure. Travellers also need to take a rapid test four hours before flight departure. They must undergo a test on arrival at the airport and 2 more tests on day 4 and day 8 after arrival. To know more, click here.

 

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While this list can assist you in making travel plans easier, always check the official websites of the airports and embassies prior to travelling. As rules keep changing every day.