COVID-19 update in Maharashtra: Fresh guidelines issued for international passengers

As per the updated travel guidelines, all international passengers, including those who are fully vaccinated, flying into Mumbai and other airports in Maharashtra will now require a negative RT-PCR report, with a validity of 72 hours.
Amid the impending threat of COVID-19 third wave, the Maharashtra state government has introduced strict rules for all international passengers who are flying into Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, and other airports of the state.

As per the latest order that has been issued by Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte, all international flyers, along with those who are fully vaccinated, will now have to carry a negative RT-PCR certificate that is not older than 72 hours.
Reportedly, the order will provide relief to those passengers who are arriving from Middle East, Europe, and South Africa countries, who were required to undergo a mandatory quarantine for 14 days along with RT-PCR test report.
Earlier in December, Maharashtra state government issued an order regarding additional protocols for passengers arriving from the said regions due to the rise in Delta variant cases in Britain. Now, with the issuance of updated travel rules, those coming from these countries will be treated at par with other international travellers.

Till now, international passengers flying into airports in Maharashtra had to follow two sets of entry guidelines, i.e., those issued by the Centre and by the state government.