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