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Quarantine requirements for travellers vary depending on their country of origin and their final destination. As of 2020, passengers arriving in Mumbai from the Middle East and Europe were subject to mandatory institutional quarantine. In 2021, passengers arriving from the United Arab Emirates were required to undergo an RT-PCR test and a mandatory 7-day home quarantine. As of 2022, travellers from low-risk countries were allowed to exit Mumbai airport or take a domestic flight to their final destination within or outside Maharashtra if they tested negative in a post-arrival RT-PCR test. They were, however, subject to a 7-day home quarantine and a repeat RT-PCR test on day 8. It is important to note that quarantine rules may change over time, and travellers should refer to the latest official guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Quarantine Requirements for Mumbai Airport
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Who does it apply to? | Passengers arriving in Mumbai from the United Arab Emirates |
| What are the requirements? | RT-PCR test and 7-day home quarantine |
| Where do passengers quarantine? | Hotels, COVID care centres, or state-designated COVID-19 facilities |
| Who is exempt? | Asymptomatic, fully vaccinated travellers from the US; passengers with a connecting flight from Mumbai |
| What happens if a passenger is positive? | They will be admitted to a designated COVID facility for evaluation and treatment |
| What happens if a passenger is negative? | They will be discharged and must observe home quarantine for 7 days |
| Are there any special instructions? | All passengers should have the Aarogya Setu app and a self-declaration form |
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What You'll Learn
Quarantine rules for travellers from the Middle East and Europe
As of July 1, 2021, vaccinated travellers from the UAE, other parts of the Middle East, and the UK are no longer required to undergo institutional quarantine upon arrival at Mumbai Airport. This rule change also applies to passengers from other parts of Europe, South Africa, and Brazil. However, travellers are advised to continue to be cautious, and those who experience COVID-19 symptoms after arriving in Mumbai are advised to report to the authorities or a medical facility.
Prior to this rule change, passengers arriving from the Middle East and Europe were subject to mandatory institutional quarantine for 14 days. Asymptomatic travellers were shifted to payable institutional quarantine facilities, where they were tested on the seventh day. Passengers with a negative test report were discharged to observe home quarantine for seven days, while those with a positive report continued to quarantine at the same hotel or in a state-designated COVID-19 facility for 14 days.
In addition to the above, there are other categories of passengers from the UAE, the Middle East, the UK, Europe, South Africa, and Brazil who are exempt from institutional quarantine, even if they are not vaccinated. These include passengers above the age of 65, women in advanced stages of pregnancy, both parents accompanying children under 5, travellers arriving due to the death or critical condition of an immediate family member, travellers requiring immediate medical attention, and medical professionals travelling to perform life-saving surgery or attend to critically ill patients.
It is important to note that quarantine rules may change frequently due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, travellers from the Middle East and Europe are advised to check for the latest updates before planning their travel to Mumbai.
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RT-PCR testing for passengers from the UAE
As of 2024, passengers arriving in Mumbai from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will have to undergo an RT-PCR test as well as a mandatory 7-day home quarantine. This decision was made by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after a virtual meeting with civic officials, deans, and medical superintendents of hospitals.
The BMC has also instructed administrative wards to appoint squads to ensure guidelines for events, parties, and celebrations are followed. Assistant municipal commissioners are required to check CCTV footage to ensure hotels and restaurants are adhering to COVID-19 guidelines, and all ward officers have been told to set up a COVID care centre with a capacity of 500 people in their respective wards.
Passengers arriving from the UAE will need to pre-book their RT-PCR test, which costs INR 1975. If the test is negative, passengers will be allowed to go home and quarantine for seven days. If the test is positive, the decision to isolate or hospitalize will be made according to prevailing rules.
It is important to note that these rules are subject to change, and passengers should refer to the latest guidelines provided by the relevant authorities before their travel.
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Quarantine rules for domestic travellers
Domestic Travel
The Maharashtra government has stated that its rules related to RT-PCR tests and quarantine are only limited to those arriving from high-risk countries and are not for domestic travellers. A fully-vaccinated local domestic passenger, who has taken both doses of the vaccine, can travel without an RT-PCR test.
International Travel
For international travellers, the rules are more stringent. The Maharashtra government has capped the number of flight operations at 50 per day, permitting only 25 take-offs and 25 landings every day from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Quarantine Rules
The state government has mandated that passengers above the age of 14 download the Aarogya Setu app to establish safe travel. All passengers, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic, will be stamped and must stay in home quarantine for 14 days. However, passengers visiting the state for a short period may be exempt from compulsory home quarantine.
RT-PCR Testing
Passengers arriving in Mumbai from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will have to undergo an RT-PCR test as well as mandatory 7-day home quarantine. If the test is negative, then segregation should be done per prevailing rules. If the test is positive, then the decision should be taken for isolation or hospitalization as per the prevailing rules.
Institutional Quarantine
Previously, in 2020, the Mumbai airport official announced that all passengers arriving from the Middle East and European countries, irrespective of their further travel plans, would be subjected to mandatory institutional quarantine.
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Quarantine rules for international travellers
The quarantine rules for international travellers arriving at Mumbai Airport have varied over time and are dependent on the state that travellers are flying to. Rules have also differed depending on the country that travellers are arriving from. Here is a summary of the rules that have been in place at various times.
Rules for Travellers from the UAE
As of December 2021, passengers arriving in Mumbai from the United Arab Emirates were required to undergo an RT-PCR test as well as a mandatory 7-day home quarantine. This rule was an extension of a previous rule that applied only to passengers arriving from Dubai.
Rules for Travellers from Europe and the Middle East
In December 2020, the Indian government suspended all flights to and from the United Kingdom. Following this, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) announced that all passengers arriving from the Middle East and European countries would be subject to mandatory institutional quarantine, regardless of their further travel plans.
Rules for Transit Passengers
In December 2020, transit passengers arriving at Mumbai Airport from Europe and West Asia were eligible for exemption from the 7-day compulsory institutional quarantine if they tested negative for COVID-19. Transit passengers without a negative RT-PCR test report could undergo testing at the airport and would only be allowed to proceed to their final destination if they received a negative result.
Rules for Travellers from Low-Risk Countries
In January 2022, the Maharashtra government revised its guidelines, removing institutional quarantine for travellers arriving from low-risk countries, including the UK, other European nations, New Zealand, Israel, Brazil, Hong Kong, Mauritius, and China. Travellers from low-risk countries without a recent travel history to a high-risk country were allowed to exit Mumbai CSMI Airport or take a domestic flight to their final destination if they tested negative in a post-arrival RT-PCR test. However, they were still subject to a 7-day home quarantine and were required to undergo repeat RT-PCR testing on day 8.
Rules for Travellers from High-Risk Countries
As of January 2022, travellers arriving from countries at risk were required to register online for and pre-book an RT-PCR, regular, or rapid test to be taken upon arrival at an entry airport in India. They were also mandated to book a post-arrival test through Air Suvidha before their scheduled travel to India. In the case of positive results, travellers were shifted to a designated quarantine facility from the airport.
It is important to note that quarantine rules may change, and travellers should refer to the latest official guidelines and stay updated on any changes before their travel.
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Quarantine rules for travellers from high-risk countries
As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), travellers arriving in Mumbai from countries deemed 'high-risk' or 'at-risk' are subject to specific quarantine rules. The BMC receives a daily list of passengers arriving from these countries, including their contact information and addresses. These passengers are required to undergo a mandatory 7-day home quarantine. Non-compliance will result in travellers being shifted to government-run institutions to complete their quarantine period.
The state government's amended air travel rules also mandate a seven-day institutional quarantine for passengers from specific high-risk countries, such as South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. These travellers will be tested for COVID-19 during the fifth or seventh day of their institutional quarantine, and further actions will be determined by the test results. If a passenger tests negative, they will be discharged and required to observe an additional seven days of home quarantine. However, a positive test result will lead to continued quarantine at the same hotel or a transfer to a state-designated COVID-19 facility for 14 days.
It is important to note that these rules are subject to change and may have evolved since the last update in 2021. Therefore, travellers should refer to the latest official guidelines provided by the Government of India, the state government of Maharashtra, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) for the most up-to-date information.
Additionally, all passengers travelling to and from Mumbai Airport should have the Aarogya Setu app installed on their devices, and they must carry a self-declaration form. Thermal screening is also mandatory before leaving the airport.
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Frequently asked questions
Quarantine rules vary depending on where the passenger is travelling from and to. In 2020, the Indian Government suspended all flights to and from the UK, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) announced that all passengers arriving from the Middle East and Europe would be subjected to mandatory institutional quarantine. In 2021, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that passengers arriving from the United Arab Emirates would have to undergo a 7-day home quarantine.
Domestic travellers do not need to quarantine, however, they must have the Aarogya Setu app on their device and carry a self-declaration form. They will also have to undergo thermal screening before leaving the airport.
If you are travelling onwards from Mumbai Airport, you will follow the quarantine rules of the state you are flying to.
If you are travelling from a low-risk country and have not visited a high-risk country in the 15 days prior to your arrival, you will be allowed to exit Mumbai Airport or take a domestic flight to your final destination within or outside Maharashtra if you test negative in a post-arrival RT-PCR test.
If you are travelling from a high-risk country, you will have to undergo a 7-day institutional quarantine following an RT-PCR test.
