Traveling To Karnataka From Other States: Quarantine, Testing Labs

As Karnataka gears up to strengthen its economy while continuing its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the state has released a new set of guidelines for inter-state travelers to Karnataka during Unlock 4.0.

The new guidelines come into effect from September 1^st. According to these guidelines, there will be no restrictions on inter-state passenger and goods movement. This applies to students, laborers, transit travelers, business travelers, etc.

- Night curfew to be lifted from Jan 31
- Schools to open in Bengaluru Urban district from Jan 31
- Gyms will continue with 50% capacity.
- 100% capacity: Bars, hotels, Govt offices, Metro, buses
- 50% capacity: Theatres, auditoriums, gyms, pools, indoor complexes
- Offering prayers in the temples is also allowed.
- Protest, sit-ins, religious congregations, political programs are prohibited
- RTPCR test must if coming from Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa

International Arrival Guidelines In Karnataka
- All international passengers from high risk countries to be institutional
quarantined directly from airport, if tested positive
-All travelers must submit:
-Self-declaration forms on the Air Suvidha portal before travel
-A copy of an RT-PCR test taken no longer than 72 hours before the
scheduled time of departure.
-A declaration of authenticity for the report.
-All travelers must agree to an undertaking on the Air Suvidha portal or
the Ministry of Civil Aviation to abide with government rules of home
quarantine or self-health monitoring as required.

Traveling To Karnataka From Other States

No Pre-Registration Or Screening Needed Before Travelling

People travelling to Karnataka will no longer need to register themselves on the Seva Sindhu portal before travelling. Also, there will be no mandatory screening or check-up at state borders, airports, railway stations, bus stations or district receiving centers.

As a result, passengers will not be categorized as symptomatic or asymptomatic on arrival and there will be no hand stamping.

No Mandatory Quarantine

Individuals travelling to Karnataka will no longer have to undergo mandatory isolation and testing or 14-day quarantine.

There will also be no need for the enforcement of quarantine posters outside the homes of people undergoing home quarantine or to inform neighbors, Apartment Owner’s Association or the Resident Welfare Association when people travel into the state.

There will also be no monitoring by flying squads, quarantine watch apps or call-center outbound calls.

Guidelines For Symptomatic Passengers

Travelers are responsible for assessing their health on arrival. Travelers who find themselves symptomatic on arrival must seek medical aid immediately or call the Apthamira helpline @14410 and self-isolate. When in public areas and workplaces, they must observe COVID-19 precautions such as:

Maintaining physical distancing of at least 6 feet or 2 meters
Wearing face masks continuously
Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitizer
Cover mouth when coughing.

Guidelines For Asymptomatic Passengers

Asymptomatic travelers do not need to quarantine themselves on arrival. They may report to work immediately and resume daily activities. However, they should monitor their health and watch out for known symptoms of COVID-19 like cough, cold, fever, breathing difficulty, etc. if symptoms become apparent, consult a doctor immediately.

Quarantine Hotel Charges Per Day

People in category 2 will be quarantined in hotels or hostels that must be paid for or at free government shelters. Those who opt to stay in hotels can choose between Fiver-star, budget and low budget hotels.