Maharashtra are required to mandatorily carry a negative RT-PCR report even if they are fully vaccinated, the state government has said. "All international passengers arriving in Maharashtra, including those from the European countries, Middle Eastern countries and South Africa, will be in line with the above-mentioned guidelines issued by the Union ministry of health and family welfare," read an order issued by Maharashtra chief secretary Sitaram Kunte.
The state has said that the rules are in line with the central government mandate, requiring a Covid negative report before arriving in India. "Same rule is applicable for international passengers arriving in Maharashtra.