The Airsuvidha Self Declaration Form (SDF) can be completed 24 hours in advance before arrival in India NEW DELHI: People flying into India will now be able to fill out the mandatory health self-declaration form – made mandatory following the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa – online on: airsuvidha. civilaviation. gov. in/ .The Union aviation and health ministries, along with Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), on Thursday launched an upgraded Air Suvidha 2.0 portal for the purpose and ending weeks of trouble for passengers, airlines and airport operators when physical copies of this form were required to be filled. TOI had highlighted this issue on Wednesday.“The Airsuvidha Self Declaration Form (SDF) can be completed 24 hours in advance before arrival in India. Passengers are requested to fill the forms before boarding the flight, during web check-in for swift clearance on arrival and are only required to show the downloaded SDF at the international travel health desk or immigration counter. All International travellers are requested to complete their self-declaration accurately and in advance, in the interest of passenger safety and public health,” the aviation ministry said in a statement.“The updated portal “enables international arriving passengers to submit a mandatory online health self-declaration covering 21-day travel history, exposure history and related symptoms, if any prior to immigration clearance. The portal enables real-time data sharing with the airport health officer, bureau of immigration…. enables swift identification and referral of at-risk travellers while keeping the arrival experience seamless and contactless, with no physical forms to fill on landing,” the statement added.The updated portal has been launched “to strengthen public health surveillance at points of entry” following WHO’s declaration of the Ebola/Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026. “…. countries bordering DRC and Uganda, including South Sudan, have been assessed as high-risk for transmission (as updated by WHO),” the statement said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRahul Gandhi Seeks Relief In Defamation Case, Says Statement Was Not About Kartikey SinghMumbai Local Train Murder: GRP Arrests Accused After Passenger Stabbed To Death During Door DisputeNEET Centre Claims Candidate Arrived 14 Minutes Late, Submits CCTV Footage to Back DecisionEmergency Added to NCERT Class 9 Curriculum, Described as a Major Democratic ChallengeKerala Government Faces Massive Backlash Over Proposed Tax Cut On Low-Alcohol Beverages30 India-Bound Vessels Cross Strait Of Hormuz As 26 More Await Safe PassageAir India Flight AI479 Briefly Crosses Into Pakistan Airspace, DGCA Orders InvestigationTMC MP Mahua Moitra Clarifies After Praise For Suvendu Adhikari Sparks Political Buzz In BengalBengaluru Metro Breakdown Triggers Commuter Chaos As Stranded Passengers Climb Lorries”They Saved Their Goods And Left Us To Die”: Survivor’s Explosive Claims Rock Aliganj Fire Probe123PhotostoriesReal Madrid star Vinícius Júnior’s ₹64 crore-worth mansion is packed with a private cinema, two swimming pools and a football trophy cabinetFrom ‘Wonder Woman’ to ‘The Marvels’: 7 female superhero movies to watch before ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’From pride hues to polka power: Priyanka Chopra didn’t follow trends at Cannes Lions 2026, she wore all of themFrom safety to rights: 7 things every Indian woman living in a rented place needs to knowVisiting Nepal? Don’t forget to try these local traditional dishesCan’t afford the Maldives, Switzerland or Bali? Try these 6 budget-friendly alternatives5 lessons to learn from Zendaya and Tom Holland’s relationship: From friendship to foreverSkipping rest days? Expert warns it could be sabotaging your fitness progressRelationship lessons from Emily Blunt and John Krasinski: Communication, trust and unwavering support3 things to mix into your regular hair oil if you want healthier hair growth, according to Science123Hot PicksVenezuela earthquakesKetan Agrawal MurderH1-B rowAashna DoshiVinod DoddamaniBihar school timingsTS SSC Supplementary ResultRVUNL RecruitmentMamata BanerjeeTop TrendingSundar PichaiVenezuela NewsRithuparna KSFIFA World Cup 2026Venezuela earthquake NewsMumba Local Train MurderMEA PassportNandani BosmiyaMK StalinMumbai Local Train News
NEW DELHI: People flying into India will now be able to fill out the mandatory health self-declaration form – made mandatory following the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa – online on: airsuvidha. civilaviation. gov. in/ .The Union aviation and health ministries, along with Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), on Thursday launched an upgraded Air Suvidha 2.0 portal for the purpose and ending weeks of trouble for passengers, airlines and airport operators when physical copies of this form were required to be filled. TOI had highlighted this issue on Wednesday.“The Airsuvidha Self Declaration Form (SDF) can be completed 24 hours in advance before arrival in India. Passengers are requested to fill the forms before boarding the flight, during web check-in for swift clearance on arrival and are only required to show the downloaded SDF at the international travel health desk or immigration counter. All International travellers are requested to complete their self-declaration accurately and in advance, in the interest of passenger safety and public health,” the aviation ministry said in a statement.“The updated portal “enables international arriving passengers to submit a mandatory online health self-declaration covering 21-day travel history, exposure history and related symptoms, if any prior to immigration clearance. The portal enables real-time data sharing with the airport health officer, bureau of immigration…. enables swift identification and referral of at-risk travellers while keeping the arrival experience seamless and contactless, with no physical forms to fill on landing,” the statement added.The updated portal has been launched “to strengthen public health surveillance at points of entry” following WHO’s declaration of the Ebola/Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on May 17, 2026. “…. countries bordering DRC and Uganda, including South Sudan, have been assessed as high-risk for transmission (as updated by WHO),” the statement said.
