Additional considerations for
post COVID travel

Destination

Total & daily new cases in destination

IDing places that are open for travel post COVID

Taking COVID tests before &
after reaching destination

Type

How long before reaching destination
does the test have to be taken?

Number of tourists visiting the country

Possiblity of social distancing in destination

Enforcement of sanitation, testing & safety regulations at destination

Vaccination rate of destination

Considering short trips to neighbouring countries to reduce chance of infection & return quickly to source in case of emergency

Considering multiple destinations if a place shuts down due to rising COVID cases

Dates

Considering multiple dates if source or destination shuts down due to rising COVID cases

Considering dates at which a substantial population of destination would be vaccinated

Planning just in time trips to reduce chances of cancellation.

Mode of travel

Accomodation

Health, medical facilities
,& Insurance

Misc

Activities

Carrying COVID test docs for all family members

Ensuring sanitation during travel

How much luggage to carry to reduce surface contact

VISA - on arrival or application required?

Staying mentally and physically healthy to reduce chances of infections

Travel insurance

Health insurance

Carrying santiser, masks, face shields etc

Being prepared for refund in case of last minute trip cancellations

Easy access to good hospitals at destination

To & fro flights

Considering occupancy &
social distancing in flight

Travel within
destination

Figuring out safest way to travel within destination -
Cab, train, metro, bus?

Avoiding public transport

Minimising contact with external surfaces

Setting up international digital payment modes to minimise use of currency

Avoiding public restrooms

Considering accomodation with meals
included to minimise restaurant visits

Carrying essential medicines

Booking flights with cancellation options

Selecting flight with minimal stops to
reduce chances of infection

Selecting an accomodation with
cancellation options

Considering sanitation & safety measures
rating of accomodation

Considering occupancy &
social distancing accomodation

Considering safety measures to be
taken during layovers

Selecting places to visit

Selecting things to do

Planning meals in advance &
identifying safe places to dine

Identifying safe places for
shopping

Vaccination certificate

Aarogya setu health status

Considering distance of accomodation
from places to visit to minimise contact