India Pharma Outlook Team | Friday, 26 June 2026
Air Suvidha 2.0 is now mandatory for all international passengers arriving in India as the government steps up airport health screening amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa.
The upgraded digital system replaces paper-based declarations and is designed to help authorities monitor the health status of incoming travelers before they land.
Air Suvidha 2.0 is part of India's efforts to strengthen surveillance at international airports and ensure faster action if any health risk is detected.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched Air Suvidha 2.0, an upgraded online Health Self-Declaration system for passengers flying into India from abroad. The move comes as a precautionary measure following the Ebola outbreak reported in some African countries.
Unlike the earlier version introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the new platform is more advanced and allows authorities to receive passenger information digitally before arrival. This helps airport officials identify potential health risks and respond quickly when needed.
The government says the platform will improve coordination between health authorities, immigration officials, and airport agencies while reducing paperwork and waiting time.
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The new rule applies only to international arrivals entering India. Domestic passengers are not required to complete Air Suvidha 2.0.
International travelers are advised to submit their Health Self-Declaration form online up to 24 hours before their flight lands in India.
Passengers should keep the following points in mind:
The biggest change is that the entire process is now digital. Information submitted through Air Suvidha 2.0 will be shared with health surveillance teams, immigration authorities, and airport officials in real time.
According to the government, the upgraded system aims to:
Officials have clarified that the requirement is for all international passengers arriving in India. It does not apply to people traveling on domestic flights within the country.
The government has introduced the new system as a preventive measure and has urged international travelers to complete the declaration before their journey to avoid unnecessary delays during arrival. As global health concerns continue to evolve, Air Suvidha 2.0 is expected to play a key role in strengthening India's airport health screening process.
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