According to a survey among Indians in March 2020, about 34 percent thought incoming travel should be limited for the month following the survey period. This included the opinion that travelers into India should only be allowed if they had a "coronavirus free" certificate from the country of departure or boarding port.
With the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in late 2019, countries across the world have implemented entry restrictions, quarantine measures and travel advisories to help contain the virus. As of March 13, 2020, the Indian government suspended existing visas with exceptions until April 15, 2020.
The country went into lockdown on March 25, the largest in the world, restricting 1.3 billion people.
For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Fact and Figures page.
Opinion on government-implemented travel restrictions on foreign travelers due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in India in March 2020
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Only allow with a "coronavirus free" certificate for the next 30 days
34%
Ban arrival for next 30 days
18%
Allow from severely affected countries only with a "coronavirus free" certificate for the next 30 days
17%
Ban arrivals from severely affected countries for the next 30 days
suggestions for foreign passport holders excluding PIOs and OCIs.
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Survey question:
"How should the government best implement restrictions for foreign travelers coming into India?"
Exact survey date was not specified by the source.
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LocalCircles. (March 11, 2020). Opinion on government-implemented travel restrictions on foreign travelers due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in India in March 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 05, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1103892/india-public-opinion-on-travel-restrictions-coronavirus/
LocalCircles. "Opinion on government-implemented travel restrictions on foreign travelers due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in India in March 2020." Chart. March 11, 2020. Statista. Accessed July 05, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1103892/india-public-opinion-on-travel-restrictions-coronavirus/
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LocalCircles. "Opinion on Government-implemented Travel Restrictions on Foreign Travelers Due to The Coronavirus (Covid-19) in India in March 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 11 Mar 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1103892/india-public-opinion-on-travel-restrictions-coronavirus/
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