Due to the high volume of COVID cases in India, a travel ban on India will go into effect at 12:01am on Tuesday, May4th. However, on April 30, 2021, the Department of State extended the same set of National Interest Exceptions to India that he had previously applied to all other regional travel restrictions currently in effect as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Students seeking to commence or continue their studies in the fall, certain academics, journalists, and individuals who provide critical infrastructure support in countries affected by a geographic COVID-19 restriction may qualify for a National Interest Exception. This now includes qualified applicants who have been present in India.