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Published on : Friday, February 19, 2021
India could soon reopen its doors for foreign tourists from countries where the COVID situation is restrained considerably, by adhering to all required health protocols.
In March last year, India had suspended most visas issued to foreigners due to the COVID pandemic. In the past few months, it has allowed foreigners again with certain visa types — except tourists — to travel in the country.
A top tourism official said, “The Union home, external affairs, health, aviation and tourism ministries are having discussions to finalize the proposed calibrated reopening for tourist visa holders. While tourists only from certain countries are likely to be allowed initially, the protocol for those coming here is being worked out in terms of quarantine and other health requirements. We are mulling issues like whether those coming with a negative report (as per requirement) and proof of having received the required number of COVID vaccine jabs need to be quarantined; if yes, for how long; or not. Several such things are being discussed.”
India’s tourism and aviation industries are among the worst hit in the pandemic. Airlines and airports have been seeking reopening of international tourism. Domestic tourism was allowed a few months back and is currently faring well for making the industry survive.
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