In view of new COVID-19 Variant of Concern ‘Omicron’, Union Health Ministry has revised guidelines for international arrivals in India to be effective from December 1. Under the revised guidelines, international passengers entering India have to submit 14 days travel details, upload negative RT-PCR test report on Air Suvidha portal before the journey. Travellers from ‘countries at-risk' will be required to take the Covid-19 test after arrival and wait for the results at the airport, the Health Ministry has said. Re-test on 8th day and if negative, further self-monitor for next seven days," the ministry statement read. Travellers from countries other than the 'countries at risk' will be allowed to leave the airport and must self-monitor their health for 14 days.

Source: dna November 28, 2021 20:05 UTC