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Canada announces extension of flight ban from India as it prepares for the return of direct flights

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As Canada prepares for the return of direct flights from India to Canada, Transport Canada is announcing an extension of the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that restricts all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India until September 26, 2021, at 23:59 EDT.

September 21, 2021        Ottawa        Transport Canada

Canada continues to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border while prioritizing the health and safety of everyone in Canada.

Once the restriction on direct flights expires, travellers eligible to enter Canada will be able to board direct flights from India to Canada with the following additional measures:  

• Travellers must have proof of a negative COVID-19 molecular test from the approved Genestrings Laboratory at the Delhi airport taken within 18 hours of the scheduled departure of their direct flight to Canada.
• Prior to boarding, air operators will be checking the travellers’ test results ensuring they are eligible to come to Canada, and that fully vaccinated travellers have uploaded their information into the ArriveCAN mobile app or website. Travellers who are unable to meet these requirements will be denied boarding.

As a first step, on September 22, 2021, three direct flights from India will arrive in Canada and all passengers on these flights will be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival to ensure that the new measures are working.

After the resumption of direct flights, travellers who are eligible to enter Canada who depart India for Canada via an indirect route will continue to be required to obtain, within 72 hours of departure, a valid negative COVID-19 molecular test from a third country – other than India – before continuing their journey to Canada.

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Canada travel advisory to India updated to include protests, 'negative sentiments'

Canada has updated its travel advisory for India to include warnings about protests and "negative sentiments" towards Canadians in light of a recent breakdown in Canada-India relations.

Global Affairs Canada is urging travellers to exercise a high degree of caution when visiting the South Asian country.

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"In the context of recent developments in Canada and in India, there are calls for protests and some negative sentiment towards Canada on social media," reads an update to the travel advisory. "Please remain vigilant and exercise caution."

The update comes after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India last week of being involved in the killing of a Canadian citizen wanted for several years by authorities in that country.

Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down in June outside a Sikh temple in temple in Surrey, B.C., a Vancouver suburb with a high Sikh population. Nijjar was a prominent member of a political movement to create an independent Sikh homeland known as Khalistan. At the time of his murder, he was working with the group Sikhs for Justice to organize an unofficial referendum among the Sikh diaspora.

Trudeau called for India's help to investigate before revealing there were "credible allegations" implicating India's government in the killing. Then, last Tuesday, Canada expelled an Indian diplomat.

India called the allegations absurd and fired back by expelling a Canadian representative.

The Indian government also halted all visa services for Canadian citizens and, five days before Canada updated its travel advisory, urged Indian citizens in Canada to exercise caution over "growing anti-India activities and politically-condoned hate crimes and criminal violence" here.

“Given the deteriorating security environment in Canada, Indian students in particular are advised to exercise extreme caution and remain vigilant,” reads the travel advisory.

Meanwhile, Sikh activists are urging the diaspora in Canada to gather outside Indian embassies in protest of the killing.

Over the weekend, Sikhs for Justice director Jatinder Singh Grewal told Reuters his organization will lead demonstrations outside the Indian embassies and consulates in Toronto, Ottawa and Vancouver to increase public awareness about Nijjar’s killing.

– With files from The Canadian Press and Reuters

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Travel advisory june 23, 2023, india - level 2: exercise increased caution.

Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism.

Do not travel to:

• The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (except the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest .
• Within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border due to the potential for armed conflict .

Country Summary : Indian authorities report rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has occurred at tourist sites and in other locations.

Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in rural areas from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel to these areas.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to India.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined India has a moderate level of COVID-19.  Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

If you decide to travel to India:

• Do not travel alone, particularly if you are a woman. Visit our website for Women Travelers .
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Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Avoid all travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh). Sporadic violence occurs particularly along the Line of Control (LOC) separating India and Pakistan, and in tourist destinations in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government prohibits foreign tourists from visiting certain areas along the LOC.

Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas .

India-Pakistan Border – Level 4: Do Not Travel

India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official India-Pakistan border crossing point for persons who are not citizens of India or Pakistan is in the state of Punjab between Attari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. The border crossing is usually open but confirm the current status of the border crossing prior to commencing travel. A Pakistani visa is required to enter Pakistan. Only U.S. citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India. Otherwise apply for a Pakistani visa in your country of residence before traveling to India.

Northeastern States – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Incidents of violence by ethnic insurgent groups, including bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets, occur occasionally in the northeast.

U.S. government employees at the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India are prohibited from traveling to the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Manipur without special authorization from the U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata.

Central and East India – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Maoist extremist groups, or “Naxalites,” are active in a large swath of India from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal, particularly in rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand and on the borders of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. The Naxalites have conducted frequent terrorist attacks on local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials.

Due to the fluid nature of the threat, all U.S. government travelers to states with Naxalite activity must receive special authorization from the U.S. consulate responsible for the area to be visited. U.S. officials traveling only to the capital cities in these states do not need prior authorization.

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A 'tit for tat' move? Canada’s travel advisory for India explained

The Canadian government has asked its nationals to avoid travelling to Gujarat, Rajasthan and Punjab. The advisory comes a week after India cautioned its citizens flying to Canada citing a ‘sharp increase in incidents of hate crime, sectarian violence, and anti-India activities’

Canada has asked its citizens to avoid travelling to “areas within 10 km of the border with Pakistan” in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Punjab.

The North American country’s travel advisory for these three states comes a week after India cautioned its nationals flying to Canada to remain vigilant citing “sharp increase in incidents of hate crime, sectarian violence, and anti-India activities”.

After some media reports claimed it was a ‘tit for tat’ move by Ottawa, the Canadian High Commission clarified that no new updates have been made to the ‘risk level’ and ‘safety and security’ sections of the travel advisory for India, reported The Hindu .

What does Canada’s travel advisory say? Why has India cautioned its nationals visiting the North American nation?

Let’s understand in detail:

Canada’s travel advisory

Citing the “presence of landmines” and “unpredictable security situation”, Canada instructed its nationals to steer clear of the areas bordering Pakistan in the abovementioned Indian states.

“Avoid all travel to areas within 10 km of the border with Pakistan in the following states due to the unpredictable security situation and presence of landmines and unexploded ordnance: Gujarat, Punjab Rajasthan,” ANI cited the advisory, which was updated on 27 September.

However, it excluded the Wagah border crossing in Punjab.

The Canadian citizens have been asked to avoid all travel to Jammu and Kashmir because of the “threat of terrorism, militancy, civil unrest and kidnapping”.

Warning about the alleged “threat of terrorist attacks” across India, the Justin Trudeau-led government urged its citizens to “exercise a high degree of caution” in the South Asian nation.

Moreover, Canadian nationals have been recommended to avoid unnecessary travel to Assam and Manipur “due to the risk of terrorism and insurgency”.

Canada’s clarification

Canada says the travel advisory for its citizens to avoid going to Gujarat, Punjab and Rajasthan has “not been recently updated and has been in place for a long period of time,” Times of India reported.

“The information in the ‘risk level’ and ‘safety and security’ sections of the travel advisory has not been recently updated and has been in place for a long period of time, and publicly available,” a High Commission of Canada spokesperson was quoted as saying by The Hindu.

Further, the commission explained that its recent update was regarding only the ‘health’ section.

“The update made on 27 September was related only to the ‘health’ section and more specifically to the ‘COVID-19 and international travel’ and ‘Monkeypox: Advice for travellers’ sub-sections,” the spokesperson said, as per The Hindu.

What was MEA’s advisory?

On 23 September, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an advisory cautioning its nationals moving to Canada.

“In view of the increasing incidences of crimes as described above, Indian nationals and students from India in Canada and those proceeding to Canada for travel/ education are advised to exercise due caution and remain vigilant,” the Indian government’s advisory stated.

The MEA said it has raised the incidents of “hate crimes, sectarian violence and anti-India activities” with Canada and asked for a probe and appropriate action.

“The perpetrators of these crimes have not been brought to justice so far in Canada,” the ministry added.

Advisory for Indian Nationals and Students from India in Canada https://t.co/dOrqyY7FgN pic.twitter.com/M0TDfTgvrG — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) September 23, 2022

The central government also asked its nationals in Canada to register with the Indian mission in Ottawa or consulates in Toronto and Vancouver, saying it would “enable the high commission and the consulates general to better connect with Indian citizens in Canada in the event of any requirement or emergency.”

Tension between India and Canada

The tensions between India and Canada have increased in the wake of an online “referendum” for Khalistan.

The so-called referendum was organised by the pro-Khalistani group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in Canada’s Brampton on 19 September. Holding the Khalistan flag, the Canadian Sikhs raised anti-India slogans and chanted “Khalistan Zindabad”, reports ThePrint .

ALSO READ : From vandalism of Hindu temple to Khalistan referendum: The growing pro-Khalistan sentiment in Canada

Responding to the referendum, India termed it a “farcical exercise” by “extremist and radical elements”.

India also escalated the matter to Canadian authorities, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said on 22 September.

Earlier this month, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Toronto was defaced with “anti-India” graffiti, PTI reported.

The High Commission of India in Ottawa condemned the attack and called for an investigation into the matter.

“We are deeply anguished by this hate crime that seeks to terrorize the Indian community. It has led to increased concern and insecurity in the Indian community here. We have approached the Canadian government to investigate and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly,” the Indian commission tweeted.

As per ThePrint sources, MEA’s recent travel advisory, which was issued after “anti-India” incidents in the North American nation, was a signal to the Trudeau government for their “lackadaisical approach” towards New Delhi’s continuous requests to “tame” the Khalistani elements that have “given rise to gangsterism”.

The caution note was a “loud and clear” message to Canada which keeps on “relying heavily on these elements for vote bank politics,” sources told ThePrint .

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Risk / Health Info for India

What shots should i get for going to india.

Before you leave for India, make sure your shots are up to date, including polio and measles. Protect yourself against gastrointestinal illness such as hepatitis A, typhoid  and cholera, which are spread by contaminated food and water, especially in areas with poor sanitation.

If you are planning to visit India frequently or stay for a long time, consider getting a hepatitis B shot, which protects you if you come in contact with infected blood or body fluid. People who work in healthcare or dentistry should be vaccinated. Hep B can also be spread by unprotected sex, dirty or shared needles (including those used in tattooing or piercing), and invasive medical or cosmetic procedures.

A Japanese encephalitis shot is also a good idea, particularly if you will be staying in a rural area. Other mosquito-borne illnesses in India include Zika, chikungunya, dengue fever, lymphatic filariasis and, in some areas of the country, malaria. Women who are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant might choose to avoid visiting India. Leishmaniasis can be contracted by sandfly bites. Protect yourself from mosquito and other bug bites by using a reliable insect repellent, wearing light-coloured clothing that covers as much skin as possible, and sleeping in air-conditioned accommodation or under a bed net.

Tuberculosis is also present in India, so talk to our travel experts about how to protect yourself.

Reduce the risk of “ travellers’ diarrhea ” by using only commercially bottled water for drinking and ice cubes. Don’t eat food that you have not peeled it yourself or that has not been cooked or boiled.

Delhi often has poor air quality, so travellers with respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma should take care.

What is healthcare like in India?

The quality of healthcare facilities is generally good in major cities in India but is often limited or not even available in rural areas. Private facilities can provide higher levels of care, and are expensive. Expect to pay in advance or to confirm you have travel insurance. Remember that your Canadian health plan does not cover you outside the country, so consult your provincial or territorial health authority before you leave for India. There are decompression chambers in the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

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Women should always have a long, lightweight scarf handy, to use as a headcovering if you happen to find a mosque or temple you might want to enter.

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