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UAE-India travel: everything you need to know as PCR tests dropped for Emirates

Passengers arriving on international flights can skip mandatory home quarantine and tourists from 99 countries no longer need pcr tests.

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Dubai residence visa holders can now travel from india to dubai if they have the necessary approval from the gdrfa and can produce negative covid test results..

Dubai residence visa holders can now travel from India to Dubai if they have the necessary approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) and can produce negative Covid test results.

These are the only two requirements that travellers must fulfil. Their vaccination status will not be taken into account by airline representatives at check-in counters, the Khaleej Times reported.

The GDRFA is a government entity that regulates the entry and exit of international travellers from Dubai as well as the residency of foreign nationals in the city.

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Hi, Dubai residence visa holders can travel as long as they present a printout of GDRFA approval, a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure and a negative Rapid PCR test taken 04 hours prior to travel. Kindly DM us if you have more queries. https://t.co/pPS8nj0zog . — Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) August 9, 2021

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Passengers flying to Nairobi, Kenya are required to vaccinate against Yellow Fever and Poliovirus, at least 4 weeks prior to departure, regardless of age and vaccination status. Ensure to present your vaccination certificates at the airport to avoid a 6-day quarantine period.

Effective 13th February 2023, 1100Hrs IST onwards for customers arriving from China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Republic of Korea, Thailand, and Japan the prior requirement of pre departure COVID 19 testing and uploading of self health declaration on Air Suvidha stands withdrawn.

Travelling abroad? Please ensure to download your International Travel Vaccination Certificate from the CoWin portal. 

Step 1 Login to  www.cowin.gov.in

Step 2 Click on ‘Show Certificate’

Step 3 Enter your details

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For domestic travel guidelines, visit the State regulations page.

For customers from India to Dubai

Note: All customers are required to carry printout of e-visa along with other mandatory travel documents.

• Holders of all type of visa and/or entry permission granted by the appropriate authority in the United Arab Emirates (i.e., valid resident visa, employment visa, short stay/long stay visa, visit visa, residence visa newly issued)
• have a visitor visa or a green card issued by the Unites States, or
• a residence visa issued by the United Kingdom or Europe union
• All customers must download the COVID-19 Dubai Smart App and generate a QR code on their device before entering Dubai. Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the App
• All vaccination and PCR requirements are uplifted for travel to Dubai.

For customers from Dubai to India

• To know the detailed Indian guidelines for arrivals into India, please see ‘Arrivals into India’ section

For customers from India to Sharjah

• All customers are required to generate a QR code from the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship ( https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals  or register on the ICA Smart UAE APP (Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the ICA Smart App)
• All customers transiting Sharjah, are not required to carry a negative RT-PCR certificate unless mandated by their final-destination
• All customers must download and register on the ALHOSN App
• All vaccination and PCR requirements are uplifted for travel to Sharjah.

For customers from Sharjah to India

For customers from India to Abu Dhabi

• All vaccination and PCR requirements are uplifted for travel to Abu Dhabi.
• All customers transiting Abu Dhabi, are not required to carry a negative RT-PCR certificate unless mandated by their final-destination
• Transit/Transfer beyond Abu Dhabi is currently not permitted

For customers from Abu Dhabi to India 

For customers from India to Ras Al Khaimah

• All customers transiting Ras Al Khaimah, are not required to carry a negative RT-PCR certificate unless mandated by their final-destination
• All customers are required to generate a QR code from the Federal Authority For Identity and Citizenship ( https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/registerArrivals or register on the ICA Smart UAE APP (Click to download – Android & iOS versions of the ICA Smart App)
• All vaccination and PCR requirements are uplifted for travel to Ras Al Khaimah.

For customers from Ras Al Khaimah to India 

For customers from India to Qatar (Doha)

• Quarantine is no longer mandatory for all travelers however; travelers who test positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Qatar must undergo quarantine measures in accordance with the procedures followed in the State of Qatar.
• The pre-examination of the Corona virus, whether (PCR) or rapid antigen test, has been cancelled for all arrivals to the country as of 1 of November 2022.
• A valid passport for a period of not less than 3 months, with the need to update any changes in the travel document information.
• Valid return ticket
• Valid HAYYA Permit with barcode attached
• Proof of a confirmed hotel reservation or proof of hosting family or friends issued by the Hayya platform.
• All visitors to the state of Qatar will no longer be required to have health insurance, if their stay is less than 30 days.
• Visa on arrival and Advance tourist and business visas
• Transit passengers and tourist groups
• Cruise Transiting Passengers to/from Doha Port
• GCC Residents
• Accompanying of GCC citizens
• Holders of HAYYA permit for attending a  conference
• All visas issued for Officials, Sport Events, Bilateral Agreements and Friendly Forces
• Work and Residence Visas, and Family and Personal Visit Visas
• For holders of temporary work visas (for a period of 3 months with multiple entry) and holders of HAYYA entry permit valid until 24 Feb 2024 health insurance is mandatory.

For customers from Qatar (Doha) to India

For customers from India to Kuwait

FAMILY VISIT VISA - Customers holding and travelling on Family Visit Visa entry is limited Kuwait Airways and Jazeera for inbound and outbound travel to/from State of Kuwait and will return the customer to his country in case of arrival on any other airline. Family visit visa is valid only for a month and customer hold only the paper visa with nothing else.

FAMILY RESIDENCE VISA - Customer holding Family residence visa for Kuwait are allowed to travel on 6e to KWI. Family residence visa is identifiable with customer holding paper visa valid for 3, PCC, Medical stamp on visa and visa stamp on passport.

For customers from Kuwait to India

For customers from India to Male

• Maldivian Nationals
• Special Visa Holders
• Business Visa Holders
• Foreign diplomats and their accompanying family members
• Crew of ships who arrive by air to sign on to a ship
• Holders of a valid work permit or work visa
• Holders of any other resident permit of Maldives
• All customers including children and infants are no longer required to be fully vaccinated or be in possession of pre-departure PCR test while travelling to Maldives.
• All Customers are required to submit an online declaration 96hrs prior to boarding via https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ and obtain a QR code. The QR code to be made readily available for verification by immigration upon exit from Maldives Note: Maldivian Citizens will no longer be required to submit the “Online Traveller Declaration Form (The electronic Embarkation/Disembarkation card of the Maldives)” when arriving to and departing from Maldives by air.
• Customers travelling not for the purpose of tourism are required to be in possession of a valid visa issued by Maldives Immigration
• Customers travelling on work visa must verify their visa status on https://xpat.egov.mv/
• All Customers travelling for the purpose of tourism shall be issued visa on arrival
• Customers travelling for the purpose of tourism must have a confirmed reservation at a resort
• List of resorts can stay as approved by Maldivian Health authority can be found by clicking here
• Customers must be in possession of valid return ticket
• Visitors are required to carry at least 100 USD per person per day to cover their stay in Maldives. This does not apply to passengers with a Maldivian sponsor.

For customers from Male to India

• Customers are required to submit an online declaration prior to their departure on https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/ and obtain a QR code. The QR code to be made readily available for verification by immigration upon exit from Maldives

For customers from India to Muscat

• Omani Nationals
• Residents of Oman
• Visa Holders of Oman
• Those who can obtain visa on arrival in Oman and those who don’t require a visa to travel to Oman
• Customers travelling to Oman are no longer required to carry a negative PCR certificate nor they are required to be in possession of final vaccination certificate that they have received two doses of any approved vaccine
• All passengers traveling to Oman are no longer required to hold a health insurance with COVID-19 coverage for at least one month from the date of their arrival to Oman
• Customers travelling to Oman are no longer required to register on http://travel.moh.gov.om

For customers from Muscat to India

For customers from India to Dhaka

• Bangladeshi Nationals
• Non Bangladeshi Nationals holding any type of valid and/or pre-approved visa
• Customers in possession of tourist visas shall be allowed to travel to Bangladesh
• All customers arriving into Bangladesh are required to fill a self-health declaration form and submit the same to the health authorities upon arrival
• All customers who are fully vaccinated with WHO approved vaccines (single/double dose as applicable for a full dose) are no longer required to be in possession of a pre-departure PCR while travelling to Bangladesh
• Unvaccinated/partially vaccinated customers must carry a negative PCR certificate in printed form, from a government-approved laboratory in India (ICMR) or a certified designated laboratory which is available on  https://www.icmr.gov.in/ issued no more than 72 hours before departure of the last direct flight to Dhaka. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and/or stamped by relevant authorities. 72 Hours is calculated from the time of sample collection
• The negative PCR certificate held by the customer must have a QR code on it linking it to their original test report and must have the date and time of sample collection and the test result mentioned accurately. Customers holding a negative PCR certificate without a QR code shall be denied boarded at the origin station

Note: The following are exempted from pre-departure covid test

• Children under the age of 12years
• The certificate must be available in printed form to submit to health authorities upon arrival and shall be in English only, handwritten certificates are not permitted
• All customers upon arrival shall be required to undergo mandatory 14 days home quarantine. However if any COVID-19 symptomatic passengers is observed/detected on arrival, he/she shall be sent to government authorized hospital for further formalities
• Seamen shall be allowed to travel provided they are in possession of all necessary documents such as passport, CDC booklet, Guarantee letter, Ok to Board Letter and sign on to the ship maximum within 72 hours of their arrival
• Foreign nationals of Bangladeshi descendant and their spouse & children;
• Foreign citizen holding Diplomatic & Official passport;
• Foreign Businessmen and Investors;
• Foreign citizens joining in meetings/seminars/conferences/any other event invited by the Government of Bangladesh
• Customers are no more required to fill an online health declaration form within 3 days of their departure and obtain a QR code. Click here to fill the health declaration
• All customers are mandatorily required to be in possession of the health declaration form along with QR code at the time of check-in in soft or printed format and shall be required to present the same to immigration upon arrival into Bangladesh

For customers from Dhaka to India

For customers from India to Singapore

• With effect from 12 th February 23, all COVID 19 requirements are uplifted for travel to Singapore.
• It is mandatory for all customers travelling to Singapore to submit their SGAC within 3 days before arrival in Singapore via https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/sgarrivalcard
• A customer with no travel history in the last 7 consecutive days prior to their departure to Singapore, to any country classified under restricted category will not be required to serve SHN Notice upon entering Singapore, regardless of the customer’s vaccination status.
• A customer with travel history to a restricted country may be required to serve a SHN (Stay Home Notice) or undergo COVID 19 testing or both. NOTE : As of 9 February 2023, there are no countries/regions in the Restricted Category
• Further, for more detailed entry requirement and health protocols refer, ICA | Entering, Transiting and Departing

For customers from Singapore to India

• Saudi Arabia

India to Saudi Arabia

For customers from India to Jeddah, Riyadh & Damam

• Saudi Citizens
• Non-Saudi Citizens (Resident (IQAMA Holder), Family Visit Visa, New Resident Visa, Business Visa, New Employment Visa, Umrah Visa) (Premium residency permit holders shall not be required to submit an exit/re-entry visa)

• All passengers holding HAYYA CARD issued by Qatar are allowed to enter the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• The HAYYA card entitles the passenger a stay of total 60 days which is 10 days before the tournament, 27 days during the tournament and followed by 23 days after the end of the tournament period.
• The Visa is multi entry it can be used more than once, and pre entry the State of Qatar is not required.
• It is mandatory for all passengers holding HAYYA card to obtain medical insurance for the visa period of 60 days.

Recommended vaccination :

Pilgrims with health conditions are recommended to update their vaccination status against vaccine-preventable diseases. These include vaccination against Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Varicella and Mumps.

Appendixes reference for Countries:

For customers from Saudi Arabia to India

For customers from India to Thailand

Note:  All customers who have opted for e-visa are required to carry printout of the same along with other mandatory travel documents.

• Vaccination for travel to Thailand is no longer required.
• Proof of Insurance is no longer required except countries that require all travelers showing negative RT PCR test result before departure from Thailand. Note: From 1st March 23, no country requires the travelers to show negative RT PCR test result before departure from Thailand

For customers from Thailand to India

For customers from India to Malaysia

• Effective from 1 st August, No COVID Protocols to be followed by customers travelling from India to Malaysia, customers to be accepted as per normal procedures.
• Customer travelling to Malaysia need to register online via Malaysia Digital Arrival Card website https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main?registerMain and submit. Pax can register the earliest 3 days before departure date and this MANDATORY for all tourists coming to Malaysia.

For customers from Malaysia to India

For Customers from India to Vietnam

• Vietnam is open to fully vaccinated and not fully vaccinated customers. However, customers must comply with certain requirements detailed below
• Visa, permanent residence card, temporary residence card, or valid visa exemption certificate
• Effective 15 th  May, 2022 customers are no longer required to be in possession of negative Covid-19 test before travelling to Vietnam
• There are no quarantine measures on all incoming customers irrespective of their vaccination status. However, all customers must monitor their health within 10 days of arrival and notify health authorities immediately if they develop COVID19 symptoms
• If tested positive and placed under quarantine, customers will be required to download the contact tracing app PCCOVID and keep it active throughout the quarantine period
• Customers are no longer required to purchase Travel health insurance.

For customers from Vietnam to India

• Jakarta and Bali
• Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date.
• Nationals of India can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 to 30 days. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 30 days.
• Passports and passport replacing documents of all non-Indonesian nationals must contain at least 1 unused visa page for entry/departure endorsements by the immigration. This does not include the page reserved for "Observations" or "Amendments and Endorsements".
• Customers must hold return/onward tickets.

QR code is electronic Declaration form that must be filled in by the customers and crew using mobile phone before Custom clearance upon arrival in any international airport in Indonesia. This QR code banner is also available in baggage claim area in Indonesia.

After completing the electronic form, final QR code pops up on the screen/email which Customs will screen on their device prior exit.

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dG_736TJ5oAl6qO9YcM2cBKAFJzXMvGC/view?usp=drivesdk

For customers from India to Istanbul

 All vaccination PCR/antigen requirements are uplifted for passengers from India to Turkey.

For customers from Istanbul to India

For customers from India to Bahrain

 No COVID Protocols to be followed by customers travelling from India to Bahrain, customers to be accepted as per normal procedures.

For customers from Bahrain to India

VOA(Visa on arrival) can be obtained, basis consent letter from the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Specimen of State Migration Letter attached.

QR code is scanned to verify the authenticity of the document.

India to Nepal

For customers from India to Kathmandu

• Citizens of Nepal
• Customers with a Laissez-Passer issued by the United Nations
• Customers holding a diplomatic passport, travelling on duty
• Customers with a tourist entry visa
• Customers eligible for visa of arrival
• Foreign citizens of Nepalese origin whose passport states Nepal as the place of birth
• Relatives of citizens of Nepal
• Customers with a pre-arranged tourist visa issued by the Embassy or Consulate of Nepal
• Customers with a confirmation letter that a visa on arrival has been approved before departure by the government of Nepal
• Voter photo identity card issued by the Election Commission of India / Government identity card (for Government officials) for adults;
• Birth certificate/School identity card for children; or
• Birth certificate for Infants
• All Covid protocols laid down earlier, stands withdrawn for travel to Nepal.
• Transit transfer beyond Kathmandu shall not be permitted

Nepal to India

For customers from Kathmandu to India

India to Sri Lanka

For customers from India to Colombo

Declaration Forms

Submission of Health Declaration forms is no longer required.

General Guidance

• Considered as fully vaccinated, if taken two dose vaccine (Pfizer, Sinopharm, Moderna, AstraZeneca etc) or recommended combination of vaccine (e.g. Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca) or if taken a single dose vaccines (e.g. Janssen etc.) and depart 14 days after obtaining the vaccine.
• Persons who had obtained a single dose of two dose vaccine prior or post COVID 19 infection during past 6 months period.
• COVID 19 vaccination (recommended doses) completed and
• Departure 14 days after completing recommended doses of vaccination for COVID 19.
• Do not require to produce upon arrival to Sri Lanka
• It is strongly recommended to have the vaccination certificate with the traveller during the stay in Sri Lanka to produce to the Medical personnel when and if required.
• Pre departure testing for COVID 19 is not required.
• If a traveller shows COVID 19 like symptoms and signs, you may subjected for PCR/RA testing by an authorized Medical personnel.
• Hospitalization Insurance Cover is no longer required.
• If Foreign Nationals/tourists become COVID 19 positive after arriving to Sri Lanka, they should isolate for 7 days in a private hospital/hotel/place of residence. The cost of treatment/isolation should be borne by foreign nationals/tourists.

For customers from Colombo to India

Arrival into India

• West Bengal
• Thermal screening shall be done for all the customers by the health officials present at the point of entry
• Customers found to be symptomatic during screening shall be immediately isolated, taken to a designated medical facility as per health protocol
• With effect from 20 July, the earlier requirements for RT-PCR-based testing of a random 2% subset of international travelers to India, stand withdrawn
• All travellers should self-monitor their health post arrival also shall report to their nearest health facility or call National helpline number (1075)/State helpline number in case they have any symptoms suggestive of COVID-19.

**List of Countries/Regions in respect of which primary vaccination schedule completion certificate is allowed to be uploaded on  Air Suvidha Portal

Note:  The list of countries mentioned above is dynamic and shall be updated time to time. To review updated list of countries please visit the  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Website .

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands
• Andhra Pradesh
• Chhattisgarh
• Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Madhya Pradesh
• Uttarakhand
• Uttar Pradesh
• All Foreign nationals intending to visit India for tourism purpose will be allowed to enter into India on e-Tourist/ Tourist Visa through chartered flight (for Group tourism only) from 15 th October, 2021
• All Individual foreign nationals intending to visit India for tourism purposes will be allowed to enter into India on e-Tourist visa/Tourist Visa with effect from 15 th November, 2021
• This tourist Visa facility would be applicable only to Tourist Visa/e-Tourist Visa issued on or after 06 th October, 2021
• e-Tourist Visa under the three options (one month, one year) and five years provided in para 2.5 (i) of the Visa Manual 2019, which remained suspended since March 2020, shall stand restored to nationals of 156 countries as indicated in Annex. I to this Ministry's O.M. of even number dated 30.03.2021 with immediate effect. Nationals of these 156 countries will also be eligible for issuance of fresh e-Tourist visa as per Para 2.5(i) of the Visa Manual, 2019
• Regular (Paper) valid Tourist visa issued to foreign nationals of all countries which remained suspended since March 2020 shall stand restored except for nationals of China. Fresh Regular (paper) Tourist Visa are also allowed to be issued by the Indian Missions/posts abroad to all foreign nationals (except for nationals of China) as per provisions contained in Chapter 10 of the Visa manual 2019
• Old valid Long duration (10 years) Regular Tourist Visa shall stand restored only for the nationals of USA and Japan. Fresh Long duration 10 year Tourist Visa can also be issued to the nationals of USA and Japan. Canadian nationals will be eligible for fresh Regular Tourist Visa except 10year long duration Tourist Visa. Long duration Regular Tourist Visa issued to Canadian nationals before March 2020 will continue to remain suspended and they would not be eligible for fresh Long duration visa of 10years validity
• The foreign nationals on Tourist /e-Tourist Visas would be permitted to enter India only through designated Sea Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) or Airport ICPs by flights, including those under the Vande Bharat Mission or 'air bubble' scheme or by any flights as allowed by the DGCA or Ministry of Civil Aviation. In no case the foreign nationals will be allowed to enter through Land border or riverine routes on Tourist Visa/e-Tourist Visa. Order for opening of Land ICPs and riverine routes will be communicated separately
• Medical visas must be issued after 21 st October, 2020
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Check the vaccines and medicines list and visit your doctor at least a month before your trip to get vaccines or medicines you may need. If you or your doctor need help finding a location that provides certain vaccines or medicines, visit the Find a Clinic page.

Avoid contaminated water

Leptospirosis

How most people get sick (most common modes of transmission)

• Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis
• Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud
• Drinking water or eating food contaminated with animal urine
• Avoid contaminated water and soil
• Avoid floodwater

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Avoid bug bites.

Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever

• Tick bite 
• Touching the body fluids of a person or animal infected with CCHF
• Avoid Bug Bites
• Mosquito bite

Leishmaniasis

• Sand fly bite
• An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby

Airborne & droplet

Avian/bird flu.

• Being around, touching, or working with infected poultry, such as visiting poultry farms or live-animal markets
• Avoid domestic and wild poultry
• Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents
• Bite from an infected rodent
• Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus (only occurs with Andes virus)
• Avoid rodents and areas where they live
• Avoid sick people

Tuberculosis (TB)

• Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Avoid skin contact

Antimicrobial-resistant (ar) ringworm.

• Close contact with infected person
• Shared objects (e.g., towels, bed sheets)
• Shared surfaces (e.g., locker room and shower floors)
• Keep skin clean and dry.
• Do not share bedding, towels, or clothes.
• Avoid touching the infected area so it does not spread to other parts of your body. 
• Consult a healthcare provider for treatment and testing.
• Avoid steroid creams, as they can make the ringworm worse.
• Use prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) antifungals exactly as directed and contact a healthcare provider if treatment is not working.
• Topical antifungals and oral terbinafine are frequently ineffective against AR ringworm.

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Eat and drink safely

Food and water standards around the world vary based on the destination. Standards may also differ within a country and risk may change depending on activity type (e.g., hiking versus business trip). You can learn more about safe food and drink choices when traveling by accessing the resources below.

• Choose Safe Food and Drinks When Traveling
• Water Treatment Options When Hiking, Camping or Traveling
• Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
• Avoid Contaminated Water During Travel

You can also visit the Department of State Country Information Pages for additional information about food and water safety.

Prevent bug bites

Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in India. Many of these diseases cannot be prevented with a vaccine or medicine. You can reduce your risk by taking steps to prevent bug bites.

What can I do to prevent bug bites?

• Cover exposed skin by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and hats.
• Use an appropriate insect repellent (see below).
• Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear (such as boots, pants, socks, and tents). Do not use permethrin directly on skin.
• Stay and sleep in air-conditioned or screened rooms.
• Use a bed net if the area where you are sleeping is exposed to the outdoors.

What type of insect repellent should I use?

• FOR PROTECTION AGAINST TICKS AND MOSQUITOES: Use a repellent that contains 20% or more DEET for protection that lasts up to several hours.
• Picaridin (also known as KBR 3023, Bayrepel, and icaridin)
• Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or para-menthane-diol (PMD)
• 2-undecanone
• Always use insect repellent as directed.

What should I do if I am bitten by bugs?

• Avoid scratching bug bites, and apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce the itching.
• Check your entire body for ticks after outdoor activity. Be sure to remove ticks properly.

What can I do to avoid bed bugs?

Although bed bugs do not carry disease, they are an annoyance. See our information page about avoiding bug bites for some easy tips to avoid them. For more information on bed bugs, see Bed Bugs .

For more detailed information on avoiding bug bites, see Avoid Bug Bites .

Some diseases in India—such as dengue, Zika, filariasis, and leishmaniasis—are spread by bugs and cannot be prevented with a vaccine. Follow the insect avoidance measures described above to prevent these and other illnesses.

Stay safe outdoors

If your travel plans in India include outdoor activities, take these steps to stay safe and healthy during your trip.

• Stay alert to changing weather conditions and adjust your plans if conditions become unsafe.
• Prepare for activities by wearing the right clothes and packing protective items, such as bug spray, sunscreen, and a basic first aid kit.
• Consider learning basic first aid and CPR before travel. Bring a travel health kit with items appropriate for your activities.
• If you are outside for many hours in heat, eat salty snacks and drink water to stay hydrated and replace salt lost through sweating.
• Protect yourself from UV radiation : use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, wear protective clothing, and seek shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m.–4 p.m.).
• Be especially careful during summer months and at high elevation. Because sunlight reflects off snow, sand, and water, sun exposure may be increased during activities like skiing, swimming, and sailing.
• Very cold temperatures can be dangerous. Dress in layers and cover heads, hands, and feet properly if you are visiting a cold location.

Stay safe around water

• Swim only in designated swimming areas. Obey lifeguards and warning flags on beaches.
• Practice safe boating—follow all boating safety laws, do not drink alcohol if driving a boat, and always wear a life jacket.
• Do not dive into shallow water.
• Do not swim in freshwater in developing areas or where sanitation is poor.
• Avoid swallowing water when swimming. Untreated water can carry germs that make you sick.
• To prevent infections, wear shoes on beaches where there may be animal waste.

Schistosomiasis and leptospirosis, infections that can be spread in fresh water, are found in India. Avoid swimming in fresh, unchlorinated water, such as lakes, ponds, or rivers.

Keep away from animals

Most animals avoid people, but they may attack if they feel threatened, are protecting their young or territory, or if they are injured or ill. Animal bites and scratches can lead to serious diseases such as rabies.

Follow these tips to protect yourself:

• Do not touch or feed any animals you do not know.
• Do not allow animals to lick open wounds, and do not get animal saliva in your eyes or mouth.
• Avoid rodents and their urine and feces.
• Traveling pets should be supervised closely and not allowed to come in contact with local animals.
• If you wake in a room with a bat, seek medical care immediately. Bat bites may be hard to see.

All animals can pose a threat, but be extra careful around dogs, bats, monkeys, sea animals such as jellyfish, and snakes. If you are bitten or scratched by an animal, immediately:

• Wash the wound with soap and clean water.
• Go to a doctor right away.
• Tell your doctor about your injury when you get back to the United States.

Consider buying medical evacuation insurance. Rabies is a deadly disease that must be treated quickly, and treatment may not be available in some countries.

Reduce your exposure to germs

Follow these tips to avoid getting sick or spreading illness to others while traveling:

• Wash your hands often, especially before eating.
• If soap and water aren’t available, clean hands with hand sanitizer (containing at least 60% alcohol).
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you need to touch your face, make sure your hands are clean.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Try to avoid contact with people who are sick.
• If you are sick, stay home or in your hotel room, unless you need medical care.

Avoid sharing body fluids

Diseases can be spread through body fluids, such as saliva, blood, vomit, and semen.

Protect yourself:

• Use latex condoms correctly.
• Do not inject drugs.
• Limit alcohol consumption. People take more risks when intoxicated.
• Do not share needles or any devices that can break the skin. That includes needles for tattoos, piercings, and acupuncture.
• If you receive medical or dental care, make sure the equipment is disinfected or sanitized.

Know how to get medical care while traveling

Plan for how you will get health care during your trip, should the need arise:

• Carry a list of local doctors and hospitals at your destination.
• Review your health insurance plan to determine what medical services it would cover during your trip. Consider purchasing travel health and medical evacuation insurance.
• Carry a card that identifies, in the local language, your blood type, chronic conditions or serious allergies, and the generic names of any medications you take.
• Some prescription drugs may be illegal in other countries. Call India’s embassy to verify that all of your prescription(s) are legal to bring with you.
• Bring all the medicines (including over-the-counter medicines) you think you might need during your trip, including extra in case of travel delays. Ask your doctor to help you get prescriptions filled early if you need to.

Many foreign hospitals and clinics are accredited by the Joint Commission International. A list of accredited facilities is available at their website ( www.jointcommissioninternational.org ).

In some countries, medicine (prescription and over-the-counter) may be substandard or counterfeit. Bring the medicines you will need from the United States to avoid having to buy them at your destination.

Malaria is a risk in India. Fill your malaria prescription before you leave and take enough with you for the entire length of your trip. Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking the pills; some need to be started before you leave.

Select safe transportation

Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of healthy US citizens in foreign countries.

In many places cars, buses, large trucks, rickshaws, bikes, people on foot, and even animals share the same lanes of traffic, increasing the risk for crashes.

Be smart when you are traveling on foot.

• Use sidewalks and marked crosswalks.
• Pay attention to the traffic around you, especially in crowded areas.
• Remember, people on foot do not always have the right of way in other countries.

Riding/Driving

Choose a safe vehicle.

• Choose official taxis or public transportation, such as trains and buses.
• Ride only in cars that have seatbelts.
• Avoid overcrowded, overloaded, top-heavy buses and minivans.
• Avoid riding on motorcycles or motorbikes, especially motorbike taxis. (Many crashes are caused by inexperienced motorbike drivers.)
• Choose newer vehicles—they may have more safety features, such as airbags, and be more reliable.
• Choose larger vehicles, which may provide more protection in crashes.

Think about the driver.

• Do not drive after drinking alcohol or ride with someone who has been drinking.
• Consider hiring a licensed, trained driver familiar with the area.
• Arrange payment before departing.

Follow basic safety tips.

• Wear a seatbelt at all times.
• Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis.
• When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.)
• Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of India may be poor.
• Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many countries).
• Travel during daylight hours only, especially in rural areas.
• If you choose to drive a vehicle in India, learn the local traffic laws and have the proper paperwork.
• Get any driving permits and insurance you may need. Get an International Driving Permit (IDP). Carry the IDP and a US-issued driver's license at all times.
• Check with your auto insurance policy's international coverage, and get more coverage if needed. Make sure you have liability insurance.
• Avoid using local, unscheduled aircraft.
• If possible, fly on larger planes (more than 30 seats); larger airplanes are more likely to have regular safety inspections.
• Try to schedule flights during daylight hours and in good weather.

Medical Evacuation Insurance

If you are seriously injured, emergency care may not be available or may not meet US standards. Trauma care centers are uncommon outside urban areas. Having medical evacuation insurance can be helpful for these reasons.

Helpful Resources

Road Safety Overseas (Information from the US Department of State): Includes tips on driving in other countries, International Driving Permits, auto insurance, and other resources.

The Association for International Road Travel has country-specific Road Travel Reports available for most countries for a minimal fee.

Traffic flows on the left side of the road in India.

• Always pay close attention to the flow of traffic, especially when crossing the street.
• LOOK RIGHT for approaching traffic.

For information traffic safety and road conditions in India, see Travel and Transportation on US Department of State's country-specific information for India .

Maintain personal security

Use the same common sense traveling overseas that you would at home, and always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Before you leave

• Research your destination(s), including local laws, customs, and culture.
• Monitor travel advisories and alerts and read travel tips from the US Department of State.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) .
• Leave a copy of your itinerary, contact information, credit cards, and passport with someone at home.
• Pack as light as possible, and leave at home any item you could not replace.

While at your destination(s)

• Carry contact information for the nearest US embassy or consulate .
• Carry a photocopy of your passport and entry stamp; leave the actual passport securely in your hotel.
• Follow all local laws and social customs.
• Do not wear expensive clothing or jewelry.
• Always keep hotel doors locked, and store valuables in secure areas.
• If possible, choose hotel rooms between the 2nd and 6th floors.

To call for emergency services while in India, dial 100 or, from a mobile phone, 112. Write these numbers down to carry with you during your trip.

Learn as much as you can about India before you travel there. A good place to start is the country-specific information on India from the US Department of State.

Healthy Travel Packing List

Remind your patients to pack health and safety items. Use the Healthy Travel Packing List for India for a list of health-related items they should consider packing.

If you are not feeling well after your trip, you may need to see a doctor. If you need help finding a travel medicine specialist, see Find a Clinic . Be sure to tell your doctor about your travel, including where you went and what you did on your trip. Also tell your doctor if you were bitten or scratched by an animal while traveling.

If your doctor prescribed antimalarial medicine for your trip, keep taking the rest of your pills after you return home. If you stop taking your medicine too soon, you could still get sick.

Malaria is always a serious disease and may be a deadly illness. If you become ill with a fever either while traveling in a malaria-risk area or after you return home (for up to 1 year), you should seek immediate medical attention and should tell the doctor about your travel history.

For more information on what to do if you are sick after your trip, see Getting Sick after Travel .

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Relief for travellers on UAE-India flights as fares finally drop to Dh1,000 or lower

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Fares to in-demand destinations in India see drops of Dh1,000-Dh1,500

Dubai: After a blistering summer of high fares, ticket rates on the always-busy UAE-India routes are seeing significant drops to around or under Dh1,000 for Economy. It will definitely be of help to those who have imminent travel plans to and from India.

The Dh1,000 fares compare with the peaks of Dh2,700 per person for flights from the UAE to cities in India’s North and West during July and August. Those with end-destinations in South India had to shell out as much as Dh3,500 for summer travel. (To keep the fare costs manageable, many travellers headed for South Indian destinations opted to fly to Amritsar and then catch a domestic flight to where they needed to go.)

Now, Fares to most airports in India, including those in the hyper-busy South sector, have dropped by 25-30 per cent. Additionally, prices are expected to fall to an average of Dh870 to Dh990 after September 16 and should remain stable until mid-November.

In fact, many UAE travel agents call this a 'correction period' following the peak summer fares of summer 2023, driven by the ‘revenge travel’ trend, and 2022, which flight capacities were impacted by pandemic-induced travel restrictions.

“After an expensive summer, especially for average middle-class families, fares are finally stabilising in the India-UAE sector,” said Basheer Mohammed, General Manager of Europe Travel and Tours. “These fares are far more affordable than the highs we saw in 2022-2023.

“Last year and the year before, Indian expatriates returning to the UAE after the summer holidays had to delay their travel plans due to a more than 200 per cent increase in fares compared to off-season dates.

A quick weekend trip

“Even travellers who would like to make a quick trip to India over the upcoming weekend (September 14-16) for Kerala’s Onam festival can get last-minute tickets for Dh810 (to Mumbai) and Dh1,095 (to Kochi),” said Rashid Abbas, the Managing Director of Arooha Travels.

Over the July- August break, fares to these destinations were priced well over Dh2,500, said Abbas.

According to Mehar Sawlani, Director of Sales at Richmond Gulf Travels, fares from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah for India-bound flights are seeing further drops. “A lot of travellers living in Dubai opting to fly out of Abu Dhabi, and RAK are seeing drops well below Dh1,300,” said Mehar.

For example, Abu Dhabi—Mumbai flights are priced at Dh660 (Vistara) between September 12 and 17. Delhi fares are priced at Dh1095, Bengaluru flights are priced at Dh1,250 (Etihad Airways), and Abu Dhabi—Kochi fares are averaging at Dh1,253 (Etihad Airways).

RAK-Mumbai fares are priced at Dh735 (IndiGo). According to travel agents, airfares from Sharjah International Airport are also competitively priced.

Afi Ahmed, Chairman of Smart Travels, said demand in India has remained consistent in the first eight months of the year. “Many Indian expatriates travel to India several times a year, especially during the off-peak seasons,” he said. “Travellers are also taking advantage of the increased connectivity to Tier 2 cities (Air India Express).

“This month, some expatriate travellers, especially those without kids (or without school–going children), have postponed their return to Dubai after September 16 to take advantage of the lower fares.”

An Economy class ticket from Dubai to Mumbai for travel between September 12-17 is Dh810 with Air India.

Budget carriers SpiceJet and IndiGo have fares averaging around Dh840 on the same route, while full-service carriers Vistara and Emirates are between Dh1,000 and Dh1,090. Over the summer, fares on this route were averaging Dh1,070 to Dh1,800.

Similarly, Delhi-Dubai flights are priced at Dh846 (Air India) to Dh1,100 (Emirates) compared to highs of Dh1,200 to Dh1,900.

“Middle East carrier fares are relatively higher because most of these flights cater to connecting traffic from Europe and the Americas,” said Ahmed. “Budget carriers, on the other hand, cater to the point-to-point traffic,”

In the hyper-busy South India sector, especially Kerala and Karnataka, fares surged to Dh1,588-Dh2,277 from July to August.

Fares now average from Dh1,096 (Kochi) to Dh1,380 (Thiruvananthapuram). Dubai to Chennai fares stand at Dh938, and Dubai to Jaipur tickets are priced at Dh957. “Connectivity to Jaipur, usually considered a two-tier city, has dropped because airlines, including Etihad Airways, have improved,” said Ahmed.

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Faqs - booking india flights, i am visiting goa, what is the best airport to use.

Dabolim Airport (GOI), situated within a naval base in western India, is the main airport in Goa. While there are some international flights that operate during the main tourist visiting times, the airport currently operates as a Domestic Terminal. It might be more practical to fly into Mumbai from Dubai and catch one of the many domestic onward flights to Goa.

Which airport is closest to Darjeeling?

If you are travelling to Darjeeling at the foothills to the Himalayas, the best airport to fly into is Bagdogra Airport (IXB). From Dubai it is possible to catch a flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi and then hop onto a connecting domestic flight to Bagdogra.

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• Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Dubai to the following destinations at these prices or less: Mumbai AED 294 one-way - AED 768 round-trip; Kochi (Cochin) AED 296 one-way - AED 904 round-trip; New Delhi AED 340 one-way - AED 1,007 round-trip
• On average*, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route.
• There are many beautiful natural sights and monuments in India for you to visit so take into consideration your arrival airport to have the easiest onward connections from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to India. For good connections around the country, Mumbai is a great hub as it is centrally located. For visiting areas in the north, such as Darjeeling, flights into New Delhi are a good bet while if your visit focuses on southern India, think about flying into Chennai.
• If you want to travel to Kerala, look at direct flights to either Trivandrum Airport (TRV) or Cochin Airport (COK) in Kochi. Trivandrum, the capital is ideal to visit the southern part of the state, giving access to some beautiful beaches. Kochi, a port city, is further up the coast and will allow you to explore further north in Kerala.
• If you want to relax before your flight from Dubai to India consider booking into one of the Sleep ‘n Fly lounges that exist at T1 and T3 of DXB. You can book a sleep pod for anything from on hour for a power nap to an overnight stay and make sure you board your flight to India fresh and ready to go.

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More leg room or a bed hahaha but in all was one of the best flys I been on

‏One of the worst flights I took in My life, delays after delays, then the AC is not working and we were living in a sauna,& we were sweating like pigs. and this even before take off. Next we arrived late one hour late, baggage claims worse than the delay itself add to that one more hour to get our luggage. I am extremely disappointed and my experience is I’m never going to fly on Emirates airline. Immigration was the only good thing about this trip. It took us seven minutes to go through to the luggage claims.

Excellent staff! Flights were delayed due to technical issues after everyone was boarded and we sat in the flight for almost 2 hours before taking off. Not enough vegetarian food was available despite pre-ordering. The staff did an exceptional job dealing with both the problems neither of their making.

When you buy emirates you don’t expect low cost. Boarding by bus. Seat will not incline. Line before emergency exit. Eating tray hits belly (and I didn’t grow lately). Entertainment on demand by payment.

Better entertainment; the lack of it made the very long flight even longer

POOR CREW BEHAVIOR. RESTRICTIONS ON FOOD. FEELS LIKE ECONOMY CLASS.

Absolutely horrible all around especially for such a long 13-14 hour flight - terrible food - ancient entertainment - legroom worse than a short air Asia flight - not enough toilets

Everything was superb, only bad point was that the fast track on London Heathrow arrivals was not handed out to me and I had to go back to the gate to collect it.

Everything was good up until getting off the plane. Riyadh simply cannot handle an A380. Exiting the plane on a remote stand was extremely slow and frustrating, then waiting for buses for transport back to the terminal is another disaster. Give me the 777 any day.

Food was good, great communication by Pilot and Co Pilot, Crew very friendly. Slow beginning drink and meal service - over 2hrs into flight which disrupted overnight flight sleep. Entertainment systems was 3 Stars, my wife's was nonfunctional and had to call attendant 3 times to get it reset, mine the headphones and jack we're twitchy and keep going to muted volume.

Boarding is becoming a hassle with Indigo nowadays, particularly if you are placed towards the front. The overhead luggage trays are either packed with flight equipments or already loaded by other passengers. So, if you are on front rows, your luggage may eventually end up towards middle. Food quality is going down by day. The only good element of being on time is also shaky nowadays.

Worst checkin experience. Lot of delays. Checkin agents rude. Flight delayed. No regrets by the airline.

Level of service is definitely going down, cannot expect the same service as earlier

Crew was horrible. No greetings. Did not ask for any food. The crew seemed like they were forced on the flight against the wishes. Should be de-roastered.

Indigo attempts to make you pay for a seat during check in. I opted to not do this. The result - they allotted me and my minor son seats apart. In the interest of making maximum money, they seem to have lost common sense too. Similarly, even during the flight, the crew are busy trying to serve food to those who’ve already paid for it. By the time they’re done, it’s time to land and no one else is able to get anything. Sadly this seems to be what makes them profitable, customers just need to bear with it till a better airline comes along.

As usual invariably delayed Lots of time in getting chkd in baggage

Staff needs to be trained in managing customers better. Indigo appears to be a low cost airlines in all aspects.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Two times the gate was changed and flight got delayed

INDIGO Never On Time & Always Prefer to Shuttle Passengers Like shuttle Corks

I have been an NRI living abroad for the last 35 years, but I had one of my worst experiences recently at the Dharbhanga airport, especially with the ground staff. Their behavior was very rude; one of the staff members almost abused me and charged me extra for my laptop and cable that I was carrying from Dharbhanga to Delhi, where I had an international flight. Despite being careful with the weight limits, the ground staff treated me very poorly, making it one of the worst flying experiences of my life.

Staff could have been helpful when traveling with kids and seniors. Not at all professional staff, just some janitors who do not understand hospitality. The food was horrible; the tomatoes tasted foul. The flight was small and the legroom was not good.

Flight was changed without proper monitor display. Boarding process was confusing with no announcements.

Flight arrived on time even though boarding and takeoff were delayed. No infant seatbelt provided. Crew was a bit indifferent. Baggage was damaged and representatives refused to write up a damage report.

IGI T-1 terminal is under renovation. So, the boarding and check in process took extremely long, due to reduced number of kiosks. Further, the flight was delayed by 1 hour 15 mins. The same was not being properly informed to the passengers because of which a feeling of slight chaos was evident amongst the passengers. All this further increased the discomfort, which was already in the menu due to the ATR aircraft. Lastly, the Spicescreen website wasn't working properly due to pathetic interface and poor wifi connectivity, which otherwise could have been a pass-time during the flight. Such issues were not expected from Spicejet and need to be taken care and handled in a better manner in future.

The flight 3 time delay I was so nervous and full tired

Flight cancelled without notice at the 11th hour, refund not done now one week passed

Timing Should be Accurate to Fly Flight was Delay By 3 hrs

Fly has been canceled 3 hours before departure. That happens after 2 delayed departures. No automatic compensation. Spicejet refused to give us compensation form. Bad service.

Landing at Delhi IGI AIRPORT was not smooth.It made us bit nervous. Then the rest was ok. Staff and the crew are very efficient.

Food not of any international or even Indian standard. We have many cuisine available but only paneer & sundry items. Improve & provide some good indian items. Entertainment website or channel out of order.

Entertainment screens were either broken nor did not work. Also seat back did not work. Definitely not comfortable journey

Planes are very old and dated, entertainment doesn't work at all, food was below average. Flight was on time and seats have better leg space than competition.

Non reclining seats on a 14 hour flight. Crew skipped drinks for my row at least twice.

Everything was bad and entertainment did not work and no landing cards and overall done with Air India

Too bad. Got too much trouble with security screening at New Delhi

Poor behavior by ground staff in Mumbai. Very harassing. Initially they did not let me board with my little violin. They do not have the correct information. No concept of hospitality. The food on the flight was not good.

Information about when boarding would start was missing. Ground staff wasn't ready to provide any information with the answer being in the next 15 minutes any time we asked. (Took 2 hours)

I don’t like air India seats are too small and staff are not that nice

The tv didn’t work and the seats were too small

The crew was polite. The snacks were served cold and were tasteless.

Absolutely ignorant Air India personnel at the Air India counters in Cochin Airport.

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Land for job scam case: Delhi court allows RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav to travel to Dubai with family

Land for job money laundering case: according to the ed, the case pertains to group-d appointments made during lalu prasad's tenure as the railway minister from 2004 to 2009 in return for land parcels gifted or transferred by the recruits in the name of the rjd supremo's family or associates..

Additionally, the court has also asked Yadav to provide details of his foreign travel plans and the mobile number he will use during the trip.

Yadav, who is an accused in the Land for Job case and is currently out on bail, had surrendered his passport as part of his bail conditions. Therefore, in order to travel abroad, he needed to seek permission from the court to release his passport.

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It is alleged that from 2004 to 2009, several people were appointed to Group D positions in various zones of the Indian Railways in return for land they transferred to the family members of Prasad, the then railway minister, and a linked company named AK Infosystems Private Limited.

Katyal was the director of this company when it acquired land from candidates "on behalf" of Lalu Prasad, the ED had earlier claimed in a statement. 

The ED case, filed under the criminal sections of the PMLA, stems from a complaint lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and Tejashwi Yadav were granted bail by a trial court in October after the CBI filed a chargesheet against them in this case.

According to the CBI, no advertisement or public notice was issued for the appointment, but some residents of Patna were appointed as substitutes in different zonal railways in Mumbai, Jabalpur, Kolkata, Jaipur and Hazipur. As a quid pro quo, the candidates, directly or through their immediate family members, allegedly sold land to Prasad's family members at highly discounted rates, up to one-fourth to one-fifth of the prevailing market rates, the CBI alleged.

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E-cigarettes, dry coconut, ghee, and pickles are some of the banned items people carry in check-in baggage.

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The India-UAE air corridor is one of the busiest routes as a large number of Indians travel to the Gulf country for business, tourism and employment purposes. As the festival season is approaching, the flow of visitors is set to increase substantially. But, of late, there has been a noticeable increase in the rate at which check-in baggage is being declined at Mumbai International Airport as domestic and international passengers are carrying more items that are banned.

According to Mumbai Airport, some of the prohibited items frequently found in check-in baggage are dry coconut (copra), fireworks, flares, party poppers, matches, paint, fire camphor, ghee, pickles, and other oily food items.

“Some other items that are considered top culprits include e-cigarettes, lighters, power banks, and spray bottles to name a few. Unbeknownst to many passengers, all these items pose potential risks to flight safety when mishandled or stored improperly. These items are typically known to be associated with fire hazards, explosions, or interference with the aircraft's electrical systems,” Mumbai Airport said.

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A total of 943 dry coconuts from passengers’ check-in bags were found in a month alone last year. Dry coconut contains a high amount of oil which is highly flammable and can cause fire if it encounters heat inside the aircraft. India’s Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) added it to the list of prohibited items in March 2022, with the majority of passengers still lacking awareness about this inclusion, it said.

As per Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) third-quarter passenger figures, Dubai, London and Abu Dhabi continued to hold their status as the most preferred international destinations as the passenger traffic from the top three international destinations surpassed 1.1 million, marking a 21 per cent increase as compared to 0.9 million in Q3 2022.

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Importantly, the UAE is home to over 3.5 million non-resident Indians, the largest expatriate community in the Gulf country. In addition, Indians account for the largest portion of tourist numbers. India continued to be the top destination for Dubai International Airport in the first half of 2023 with 6 million passengers using the world’s busiest airport.

“While CSMIA understands the emotional importance attached to certain religious items, especially during festive periods, some of these seemingly harmless items can potentially be life-threatening and pose grave safety and security risks.

“This rising trend in the rejection rate of check-in baggage can largely be attributed to a lack of awareness among general travellers regarding items that are prohibited or dangerous to be carried in the aircraft. Passengers must prioritise knowing and comprehending the guidelines issued by the airport or airlines concerning items that are considered hazardous and prohibited,” it said.

Check-in baggage screening process

The proportion of check-in bags that were rejected compared to the total number of screened bags, increased from 0.31 per cent in December 2022 to 0.73 per cent in May.

The baggage system at Mumbai Airport has an approximate 8-kilometre baggage belt that handles a remarkable capacity of 9,600 bags per hour at Terminal 2 and 4,800 bags per hour at Terminal 1.

Some of the banned items:

• Dry coconut (copra)
• Party poppers
• Fire camphor
• Oily food items
• E-cigarettes
• Power banks
• Spray bottles

Below is the check-in baggage screening process for passengers travelling through Mumbai International Airport.

Step 1: Passengers hand over their check-in bags to the airline counters. The airline representative sticks a barcode tag on the bag.

Step 2: The bag goes through an X-ray, one level down, transported on blue conveyor belts.

Step 3: Eight X-ray machines scan each bag and send it off. The In-Line Security team member receives the scanned X-Ray image and within 20 to 30 seconds it’s decided if the bag is clear to go ahead. CCTV cameras track each bag during this entire process.

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