As India started recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, foreign countries that had banned travel from India are now open for tourism from India without the quarantine rules and regulations. However, what’s the point of traveling to a different country if you have to stay in a hotel room for a couple of days or maybe for weeks. Here is a list of 10 countries that have started tourism from India amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier I told you about the Foreign Countries That Have Banned Travel From India due to the rising number of coronavirus cases in India. But now, after almost 2 months foreign nations again started tourism to India as India has the drastic fall in the coronavirus cases.
In this article, I am going to tell you about the 10 countries open for tourism for Indian nationals without the quarantine rules. Although it is still not safe to travel outdoor because the Covid-19 is not completely over yet. Read my article, Essential Things You Must Carry While Traveling in Covid-19 to ensure a safe journey outdoor.
10 Foreign Nations Open For Tourism From India Without Quarantine
Following are the 10 countries that have started tourism from India without the quarantine rules and regulations-
1. South Africa
South Africa has lifted the Covid-19 ban of tourism on Indian travelers from visiting the country. Now, Indians are free to visit South Africa but have to follow some of the new rules and regulations of the nation. All the passengers willing to visit South Africa must have a negative Covid-19 PCR test report issued not more than 72 hours before departure.
2. Egypt
The country that has one of the longest histories of any country, Egypt has opened its borders to travelers coming from India. Egypt is one of the countries that had banned travel from India due to the high surge of coronavirus cases in India. But now Egypt has lifted than ban but all travelers need to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test report taken 72 hours prior to arrival.
3. Russia
Russia, the largest country in the world opens its arms to welcome the tourists coming from India. Russia has now open to tourism from India without the quarantine stipulation. Passengers who want to visit Russia must have a negative Covid-19 PCR test report issued not more than 72 hours before departure.
4. Venezuela
Venezuela, a country in South America is now open for tourism from India without the quarantine rules. All travelers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed within 48 hours of boarding their flight to Venezuela.
5. Afghanistan
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has opened its border for Indian travelers willing to visit the country. But tourists can be put in quarantine if they have a high temperature. Passengers must have a medical certificate with a negative coronavirus PCR test report taken at most 72 hours before departure.
6. Serbia
Serbia, a country at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe has now opened for tourism from India. Now, Indians are free to visit Serbia but have to follow some of the new rules and regulations of the country. All the passengers willing to visit Serbia must have a negative coronavirus RT-PCR test result issued at most 48 hours before arrival. Quarantine is mandated only if you don’t carry the result.
7. Armenia
Armenia, the mountainous nation between Asia and Europe has opened its border to Indian travelers. All the travelers have asked to present the medical report of the negative Covid-19 PCR test report taken 72 hours prior to arrival.
8. Costa Rica
Costa Rica, a country in Central America has now open for tourism from India. Even coronavirus testing is not mandatory in the country. But a Health Pass Form issued by the government of Costa Rica is a must fill by the tourists who want to visit the country.
9. Ghana
The Republic of Ghana, a country in West Africa has opened its border for Indian tourists willing to visit the country. Travelers must have a negative coronavirus PCR test report taken no more than 72 hours before departure, and will be subject to a second test on arrival. If confirmed negative, quarantine is not needed.
10. Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan, officially the Kyrgyz Republic, also known as Kirghizia is a country in Central Asia that is now open for tourism from India. Indian travelers can go to Kyrgyzstan and visit the country without the quarantine stipulation. The only thing needed is a medical certificate with a negative coronavirus PCR test report, taken at most 72 hours before departure.
The above are the 10 foreign nations open for tourism from India without the quarantine stipulation. But remember it is a very dangerous time to travel. Don’t go outdoor unless it is very important. And follow all the precautions to stay safe from the virus.
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