Germany, Italy bar entry to Indian citizens, transit curbs in place too

Air India, Lufthansa to continue flights to Germany

Germany and Italy have restricted entry to Indian citizens in the wake of the second wave of Covid-19 in the country.

Air India and Lufthansa will continue to operate flights to Germany despite the change in regulations which come into effect on Monday.

Indian citizens holding short-term and long-term visas, and student visas will not be allowed into Germany from Monday. German nationals and resident permit holders would be allowed entry. There are restrictions on transit too and only transit to non-Schengen destinations will be permitted to all nationalities.

“Maintaining flights between India and Germany, among other things, ensures a minimum level of