Travel Advisory: India Now Requires Mandatory Air Suvidha 2.0 Health Declaration for International Arrivals
In an ever-changing world where global health dynamics shift rapidly, travelers need to be aware of news that may impact study abroad programs, academic research travel and institutional travel compliance.
Recently, the Government of India has reinstated its Air Suvidha health self declaration system – now updated as Air Suvidha 2.0 – for all international passengers arriving in the country. This updated requirement follows a heightened global health surveillance over an Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease) outbreak. It applies to all international arrivals, regardless of nationality, including Indian citizens, NRIs, OCI cardholders, and foreign nationals.
What Travelers Need to Know:
- Who must comply: All international travelers arriving in India, without exception.
- What’s required: A digital self-declaration disclosing your 21-day travel history, any travel to high risk zones, and potential exposure or active symptoms consistent with the Ebola virus.
- Deadline: The form must be submitted online within 24 hours of your scheduled departure to India. VCU travelers are encouraged to complete it during web check-in to avoid delays at the airport.
- Information needed: Passport details, flight itinerary, travel history, and contact information.
Before You Travel:
VCU faculty and staff must use the Air Suvidha 2.0 form before traveling, which can be done online. Use of this form applies to all India trips booked through Collegiate Travel Planners (CTP). The form is available online. It can be completed as part of the traveler’s pre-departure checklist along with standard passport and visa preparations. Save a digital copy of your confirmation receipt, as it may be requested by Immigration officials upon your arrival.
Questions?
Reach out to the VCU Travel and Expense Management team for questions at [email protected].
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