DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO TRAVEL TO GOA
Visa
Passport
Vaccination Certificate
Two Passport Sized Photo
A Valid Declaration Form
GOA TRAVEL GUIDELINES
Last updated - 18th April 2022 / As of now no new update till date
Epass is not required.
Health Screening:
Fully vaccinated: Can travel without RT-PCR Negative Report.
Partially vaccinated: Can travel with Partial Vaccinated Certificate + RT-PCR Negative Report of test done under
72 hrs. of travel to the destination
Not vaccinated: Can travel with RT-PCR Negative Report of test done under 72 hrs. of travel to the destination +
Mandatory Rapid Antigen Test [RAT] happening on the State Borders and Goa Airport.
Domestic Passengers:
Travellers from other states are allowed to travel in Goa.
COVID Test not required.
No need of Quarantine
International Passengers:
Thermal Screening upon arrival is carried out by APHO and passengers shall submit self-declaration form.
Rapid Test Mandatory for all arriving passengers. If report comes positive, passenger will be sent to COVID Care
Centre as per State Govt. guidelines.
As per the Goa Quarantine rules if the test report is negative, passengers are allowed to proceed for 14 days of
Home Quarantine.
Passenger obligation:
COVID-19 Negative Certificate is not mandatory while travelling.
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App
Operating Status:
What is open now?
Beaches/ sightseeing points,
Casinos,
Spas,
Nightclubs/ Discotheques,
Boat Cruises
Types Of Visa
1) Tourist visa
Period -> 5 years
Entry type-> Multiple entries
Requirements-> Documents supporting the applicant's financial standing
2) Transit visa
Period -> 15 days
Entry type-> Single or Double
Requirements-> Return/ onward journey ticket
3) Business visa
Period -> 5 years
Entry type-> Multiple entries
Requirements-> Letter from a company
4) Student visa
Period -> 5 years
Entry type-> Multiple entries
Requirements-> Proof of admission in recognised universities/institutions in India
5) Intern visa
Period -> 5 years
Entry type-> Multiple entries
Requirements-> Documents supporting the applicant's financial standing
5) Employment visa
Period -> 1 year / Period of Contract
Entry type-> Multiple entries
Requirements-> Proof of employment
6) Foreigners of Indian origin
Period -> 5 years
Entry type-> Multiple entries
Requirements-> Proof of being of Indian Origin
7) Film
Period -> Duration of the shooting of the film or one year, whichever is less.
Entry type-> Single/Multiple/Double entry
Requirements-> Copy of detailed shooting script (film or TV show/serial) and other shooting schedules, equipment etc.
FAQ -> Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa to go to Goa, India?
Foreign Nationals visiting Goa, India must possess a valid passport and a valid visa, unless they come from
visa-exempt countries or nationals who may obtain a visa on arrival or an e-visa online.
Visa-free entry:
Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require a visa or passport to enter India (provided they are not arriving
from China, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Macau). These nationals can stay in India without any limits, and even they can
work freely in India.
Nationals of Maldives do not require a visa for up to 90 days stay.
Overseas Citizens of India/persons of Indian origin
Nationals with an Overseas Citizen of India registration certificate or a Person having an Indian Origin Card do
not require a visa. Please note that nationals of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Nepal, or Pakistan do
not hold Overseas Indian Citizenship.
Visa on arrival:
Nationals of Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates can apply for a visa on arrival (VOA) at Bengaluru,
Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai airports. The visa is valid for up to 60 days and is granted for
specific categories like business, tourism, medical and conferences.
Please note that a national cannot apply for a visa on arrival if he/she or either of his/her parents or
grandparents were born in or permanent resident of Pakistan.
E-visa
National for selected countries can apply for e-visa, including those who are eligible for visas on arrival. The
e-visa types are e-tourist visa, e-business visa and e-medical visa. An application for e-visa must be made four
calendar days in advance of the date of arrival.