Here are 4 Asian countries open to travellers to cure your wanderlust

Been stuck at home since the pandemic started? With the new delta strain creating havoc, international travel may be out of the cards but there is a ray of optimism on the horizon. Some nations have stated that they will open their borders to vaccinated visitors as well as the non-vaccinated lot. Here is a list of Asian nations that are now allowing Indian tourists:

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Maldives

All those who miss the beaches and lovely blue waters will be happy to hear this. The Maldives has declared that beginning July 15, visitors from South Asian nations, including India, would be permitted to visit.

People travelling to the Maldives from South Asian nations must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test report before entering the island starting July 15. In addition, effective July 15th, the Maldives will resume granting on-arrival tourist visas to visitors arriving from South Asia.

Mauritius

Indians can apply for visas on arrival when Mauritius opens its doors to visitors on July 15. A confirmed return ticket and evidence of lodging reservation are required to apply for a visa.

You can also apply for a long-stay premium visa, which allows you to stay for up to a year in Mauritius. To be eligible for a Premium visa, you must be able to show documentation of your long-term plans, lodging, and visit purpose. In addition, you must have enough travel and health insurance.

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South Korea

South Korea has made it easier for Indians to travel there. The required 14-day quarantine for all passengers who have received both doses of the Covishield vaccination has been eliminated. Those who have been vaccinated with Covaxin, however, will still be subjected to the required quarantine because the vaccine is not on the WHO’s list of emergency vaccines.

Vietnam

If wandering around Vietnam’s natural landscapes and stunning beaches has been on your mind, we have some exciting news for you. The obligatory quarantine period for all vaccinated international tourists and those who have recovered from COVID-19 has been reduced from 21 to 7 days in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province, which is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ha Long Bay.

A negative RT-PCR test report obtained hours before entering Vietnam is also required. If you haven’t been vaccinated, you can carry a certified certificate stating that you’ve been infected with the virus before.