Several countries have started allowing Indians to fly in for non-essential travel as the country continues to witness a decline in Covid-19 cases. Canada, Germany and Maldives are the three latest countries that have opened up non-essential travel for Indian citizens. From next week, Indians will be allowed to enter Canada by taking connecting flights as direct flights remain prohibited till July 21. "Fully vaccinated travellers allowed to enter Canada may be exempted from federal quarantine and day 8 testing starting July 5. Flights from Mumbai start 16 July (on Fridays and Saturdays), then daily from 20 July.

Source: Mint July 07, 2021 12:51 UTC