The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 9th August 2021 has taken a decision to allow foreign nationals residing in India to get registered on CoWin portal to take COVID-19 vaccine.
According to the Ministry statement, a significant number of foreign nationals are living in India, especially in large metropolitan areas. In these areas, the potential of spread of COVID-19 is high due to higher population density. To counter any possibility of such occurrence, it is important to vaccinate all eligible persons. This will ensure the safety of foreign nationals and also bring down the possibility of further transfer of infection.
The Foreign Nationals can use their passport as identity document for the purpose of registration on CoWIN portal and once they are registered on this portal, they will get a slot for vaccination.
