Indirect route from India

[binnareyn]

I am on a Closed Work permit with TRV stamped and an Offer Letter. Planning to travel around 27th -29th from Mumbai to Toronto via Mexico route. Could anyone please let me know that I can travel on a work permit to Mexico?

You airline from Mexico to Canada can tell you this.

If you have a valid visa and travel documents you should be able to travel.

 

[softwaretesting]

I just booked with emirates
cost : Del to Dubai (40k) and dubai to toronto (91k)

So we can get RT-PCR done in Dubai? How much halt you have in Dubai?

 

[softwaretesting]

For someone with PR card , flying from India ... Do we have to quarantine in Qatar /Abu Dhabi/Dubai if we are transiting from these airports ?

Sri Lanka has opened I guess and flights from Srilanka to Doha to Canada looks reasonable ...

What route you'd suggest for PR card holders?

Ukraine , Russia, Maldives , Mexico , Serbia, Sri Lanka, Egypt???

Were you able to figure it out?

 

[softwaretesting]

+1 for Zurich route [All local times below]

02SEP2021 12:00 PM Gave RT-PCR Sample
03SEP2021 10:00 PM Arrived at TRV International Airport.
04SEP2021 04:30 AM TRV-DXB-ZRH Emirates 04SEP2021 12:50 PM [Flight was full!]
04SEP2021 13:20 PM Checked into Transit hotel
04SEP2021 14:00 PM Gave RT-PCR Sample at Testing center close to transit hotel
04SEP2021 23:00 PM RT-PCR Results arrived
04SEP2021 23:00 PM Filled ArriveCan (RT-PCR, Vaccination, Flight timing, Quarantine Plan/Place) and uploaded documents.
04SEP2021 23:30 PM Uploaded Swiss Air Additional documents required online (ArriveCan, RT-PCR)
05SEP2021 12:50 PM ZRH-YUM Swiss Air 05SEP2021 15:15 PM
05SEP2021 16:30 PM Exited Montreal Airport with SP. Showed PoE Letter and Passport. No questions were asked.

Notes:
1. Emirates checked all my immigration documents
2. Trivandrum immigration asked me where to and which course.
3. Dubai had security check only. There was an announcement that RTPCR is available for transfer passengers. My layover was a mere 90 minutes, though.
4. Zurich is tricky. The test capacity is less.
If you are giving sample after 16:00 hours, ask for 3 hours test. CHR 150 normal, CHR 200 3 hours turn in.
There were people who gave samples after 1700 hours for the 150 CHF; and did not get results in time.

There were two people including me when I entered the test centre to give sample.
There were 30+ people (and growing) in a queue when I exited the test centre.
Rush to the test centre as soon as you alight.

5. Zurich had passport control at boarding and checked for ArriveCan and RT-PCR.
6. Unused Swiss C visa costed me 8000 fees + 2700 vfs charges + 3000 vfs premium for doc check + 4000 petrol.

Emirates TRV-ZRH Return flight - INR 1,00,000/- [Booked one month early, 35kg luggage, added 10kg additional luggage for INR 18k]
Swiss Air ZRH-YUL One-way flight - INR 50,000/- [Booked one month early, 23kg luggage, added 23kg luggage for CHF 85]
Transit Hotel - INR 8200/- [Booked one month early]
RT-PCR - INR 12,400/- [I used a n SBI travel card here]

Food and Beverages range from 5 to 15 CHF for a meal.

I got a Schengen Visa after Emirates suggested that they may not be able to tag my luggage.
The Swiss High Commission categorically told me that I can enter Switzerland ONLY with that visa. No entry to other Schengen Countries.
But Emirates tagged my luggage to YUL. So the Visa was not used.

I was automatically checked into my Swiss Air flight with my luggage.
I got my ZRH-YUL boarding pass from Transfer desk in E gates.

Recommendation: Please book your own tickets so that you can manage/cancel/postpone your travel if the test does not arrive in time.

So we don't need Schengen Visa, right?

& will 6 hours 20 min transit (6:25 AM to 12:45 PM) in Zurich sufficient to get tests done & get results?

 

[Becksterd]

So we can get RT-PCR done in Dubai? How much halt you have in Dubai?

Last time someone said RT-PCR not available for transit passengers. That a visa is required and must leave airport, get tested, results then return. Has this changed?

 

[CoderGeek]

There are many options for Students. Mind you, from September 7, Canada is open for Non essential travelers so the crowd influx will be high. Election on September 20th might or may not affect but it would make sense to arrive before that if your requirement is urgent.

Tirana, Albania - There are 3 Covid Test Centers just outside Airport (walkable). Results are out in just one hour. There are direct charter flights to Albania from Amritsar and few other locations, you need to contact Agents to get a package.
Belgrade, Serbia - Quarantine removed for Indians.
Male, Maldives - Less number of Flights to Canada.
Abu dhabi - RT-PCR Test available at Transit (6 hours layover)
Muscat, Oman - RT-PCR Test available at Transit. There is a transit hotel which you can book ahead. This route is mostly operated by Agents so you need to check for the Flight availability.
Zurich - RT-PCR Test available at Transit. This being a Schengen country, more research is required.
Mexico - Covid numbers are high but you could do your research and travel.

There are many other locations but would require Visa.

 

[hinavin]

Yes, Canada accepts the PCR tests. You can also check it on Etihad and Canada's official website.

Hi there, Am trying to get my Mom here. CoPR was reissued earlier this year for a second time. Etihad WhatsApp group would be helpful. Any chance you can DM me and I will waitlist myself in there? Thank you!

 

[newbie_canada2]

Hey anyone booked direct Air Canada flight from Delhi to Toronto on 23rd sept? I know it may cancel if there is any further travel ban. But just want to know any one tried for this.

I booked it for 22nd Sept.

 

[vcandy4u79]

+1 for Zurich route [All local times below]

02SEP2021 12:00 PM Gave RT-PCR Sample
03SEP2021 10:00 PM Arrived at TRV International Airport.
04SEP2021 04:30 AM TRV-DXB-ZRH Emirates 04SEP2021 12:50 PM [Flight was full!]
04SEP2021 13:20 PM Checked into Transit hotel
04SEP2021 14:00 PM Gave RT-PCR Sample at Testing center close to transit hotel
04SEP2021 23:00 PM RT-PCR Results arrived
04SEP2021 23:00 PM Filled ArriveCan (RT-PCR, Vaccination, Flight timing, Quarantine Plan/Place) and uploaded documents.
04SEP2021 23:30 PM Uploaded Swiss Air Additional documents required online (ArriveCan, RT-PCR)
05SEP2021 12:50 PM ZRH-YUM Swiss Air 05SEP2021 15:15 PM
05SEP2021 16:30 PM Exited Montreal Airport with SP. Showed PoE Letter and Passport. No questions were asked.

Notes:
1. Emirates checked all my immigration documents
2. Trivandrum immigration asked me where to and which course.
3. Dubai had security check only. There was an announcement that RTPCR is available for transfer passengers. My layover was a mere 90 minutes, though.
4. Zurich is tricky. The test capacity is less.
If you are giving sample after 16:00 hours, ask for 3 hours test. CHR 150 normal, CHR 200 3 hours turn in.
There were people who gave samples after 1700 hours for the 150 CHF; and did not get results in time.

There were two people including me when I entered the test centre to give sample.
There were 30+ people (and growing) in a queue when I exited the test centre.
Rush to the test centre as soon as you alight.

5. Zurich had passport control at boarding and checked for ArriveCan and RT-PCR.
6. Unused Swiss C visa costed me 8000 fees + 2700 vfs charges + 3000 vfs premium for doc check + 4000 petrol.

Emirates TRV-ZRH Return flight - INR 1,00,000/- [Booked one month early, 35kg luggage, added 10kg additional luggage for INR 18k]
Swiss Air ZRH-YUL One-way flight - INR 50,000/- [Booked one month early, 23kg luggage, added 23kg luggage for CHF 85]
Transit Hotel - INR 8200/- [Booked one month early]
RT-PCR - INR 12,400/- [I used a n SBI travel card here]

Food and Beverages range from 5 to 15 CHF for a meal.

I got a Schengen Visa after Emirates suggested that they may not be able to tag my luggage.
The Swiss High Commission categorically told me that I can enter Switzerland ONLY with that visa. No entry to other Schengen Countries.
But Emirates tagged my luggage to YUL. So the Visa was not used.

I was automatically checked into my Swiss Air flight with my luggage.
I got my ZRH-YUL boarding pass from Transfer desk in E gates.

Recommendation: Please book your own tickets so that you can manage/cancel/postpone your travel if the test does not arrive in time.

Really appreciate for in-detail information

 

[newbie_canada2]

I am going to Toronto via Dubai, applied for Dubai visa and got it.

How did you apply for visa? Is it via Emirates?

 

[newbie_canada2]

Does anyone know if Dubai has RTPCR now? Or one has to still exit, get tested and then re-enter?

 

[CoderGeek]

Does anyone know if Dubai has RTPCR now? Or one has to still exit, get tested and then re-enter?

Dubai Airport does not provide RT-PCR test in Transit. If you still have any doubts, you can call up Emirates and check.

 

[jaaayy]

Hi there, Am trying to get my Mom here. CoPR was reissued earlier this year for a second time. Etihad WhatsApp group would be helpful. Any chance you can DM me and I will waitlist myself in there? Thank you!

Can you pl DM me i'll share the link

 

[x11chandrasekhar@iima.ac.]

Etihad flights in October from India to Toronto via Abu Dhabi are now with less than 6 hours layover...(around 4 Hrs 55 min) , will this be enough for the PCR test at Abu Dhabhi Transit area ?

 

[agro]

I am going to Toronto via Dubai, applied for Dubai visa and got it.

How did you apply for dubai visa through airline?