Guidelines for Medical Students traveling from India/Pakistan

Post-pandemic, there has been a drastic increase in the number of students moving abroad to pursue MBBS.

  • Students can travel only when vaccinated. Also, note that Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin is not yet accepted worldwide.
  • Usually, there’s a gap between 1st and 2nd doses in India. But international students are exempted from this, as stated by the Ministry of Health, India.
  • China has banned Indians from traveling since Feb 2020. Despite the rollout of vaccines, strict regulations have been laid on India. The Ministry of External Affairs is expected to intervene on this issue.

Guidelines for Medical Students

Mandatory Requirements:

  • The test sample is expected to be a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab (or both) taken by a certified medical professional.
  • The sample must be taken within 3 days before arrival.
  • The respective country’s medical authority should accredit the laboratory where the sample test needs to be taken.
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The following are not accepted:

  • Nasal swab sample
  • Saliva sample
  • Self-administered tests (even if the sample was taken under the supervision of a medical practitioner)
  • Home kits
  • Rapid PCR tests

Guidelines for entry to Kyrgyzstan

  • International travelers need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. A negative PCR test not older than 3 days before arrival is required.
  • If the arrival is delayed, the PCR test will not be accepted. A new test has to be taken on the day of arrival.
  • Requirements are flexible, so check them before planning for travel. Check with the airlines before travel.
  • Vaccination from other countries is not entirely accepted. Also, the appointment card from vaccination centers is not designed to be used as proof of vaccination and should not be used to demonstrate vaccine status. Travelers are expected to take tests at their own risk.
  • Travelers might get their temperatures tested at the time of arrival. If any traveler shows symptoms, they are taken to medical facilities

Follow These Tips Before You Travel

Plan and verify your vaccine:

If you have been vaccinated, check with the country you’re traveling to if they accept the respective vaccine you’ve injected. If not vaccinated, make sure you know which vaccines are accepted and choose accordingly.

Keep your physical and mental health in check:

Since you’ll have too many things to do, you might not prioritize your health. Have a frequent check so that the entire process goes at ease.

Keep a checklist of all the documents required to carry:

It’s pretty obvious that you’ll have to carry documents and need to complete the paperwork. Create a checklist and make sure you get them done.

Plan your travel well ahead:

Have frequent check-in with the airlines you’ll be traveling to be aware of the travel restrictions.

Be aware of the restrictions and precautionary measures to be taken:

The precautionary measures and restrictions are dynamic. So, before traveling, check the regulations properly