Canada says no to Covid report from India, flyers need ‘third country’ route

India-Canada direct flights remain suspended till July 21, according to the global travel advisory, in view of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. Those intending to travel to Canada from India in the meanwhile need to book a flight via an ‘indirect route’. Moreover, the passengers would also need to get themselves tested for the virus at a ‘third country’ since Canada does not accept the Covid-19 molecular test report from India, the country’s official travel advisory noted.

“The Government of Canada has suspended flights from India until July 21, 2021,” the advisory read. “During that period, passengers who travel to Canada from India via an indirect route will need to obtain a pre-departure negative Covid-19 molecular test result from a third country before continuing their journey to Canada.”