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India
COVID-19
Travelling to red countries outside the EU or Schengen area is not recommended.
Take a look at the general preventive measures related to COVID-19.
- Carefully read the entry conditions and local measures of this country.
- Carefully read the information on measures to be taken upon return to Belgium.
Check the current security situation on the federal government website and register your itinerary on Travellers Online.
The information on Wanda is updated daily, but not over the weekend.
This page contains the main health risks for travellers and general recommendations. Travel conditions are different for everyone and each patient's health condition varies. Discuss your trip during a travel consultation with your doctor or in a travel clinic, preferably six to eight weeks before departure.
Important health risks
Malaria
During the entire year there is a risk of malaria (65% P. falciparum) in the low-lying areas <2000 meter:
- In the States of Assam (northeast) and Orissa (east) and in some districts of Andhra Pradesh (in East Godavari, Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam and Vizianagaram) and in Madhya Pradesh (Balaghat, Dindori, Mandla and Seoni) there is an important malaria risk. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning, in combination with the use of malaria tablets.
- In the rest of the country (Goa, the Andaman and Nicobar islands) there is a low malaria risk. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.
In the areas above 2000 meter and on the Lakshadweep islands there is no risk of malaria.
In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.
Other insect-borne diseases
Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika and leishmaniasis.
Japanese encephalitis occurs in the entire country and all year round. In the North the risk is highest, especially in the period from May to November.
Protect yourself against insects.
Ticks
Ticks can transmit diseases.
Rabies
Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.
Altitude sickness
You may experience altitude sickness in areas above 2500 metres.
Other possible infections
Other frequent health risks while travelling
Read these tips before you leave.
Vaccinations
Hepatitis A
Recommended
Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.
Update of basic vaccinations
Recommended
Polio
Recommended, sometimes mandatory
A single booster of polio vaccination is recommended for all travelers to Asia or Africa aged 16 years or older.
For travellers from certain countries in Asia or Africa where polio occurs, polio vaccination is compulsory.
Yellow fever does not occur here. Vaccination is not necessary if you are travelling from Belgium.
Vaccination is obligatory from the age of nine months/ one year:
- If you are departing from another country where yellow fever can occur.
- If you have spent more than twelve hours in transit in an airport in a country where yellow fever occurs.
This vaccination must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre and must be registered in an International Certificate of Vaccination and Prophylaxis.
Other vaccinations
Recommended for some travelers
Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:
Travelers with additional considerations
Additional preventive tips may be useful for you:
