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Foreign Nationals Can Now Get Vaccinated in India By Registering Via CoWIN

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Ministry of Health has launched a new feature - Information about the vaccination of others will also be available through CoWin

The Union Health Ministry said that the foreign nationals can use their passport as ID for registration on CoWIN.



New Delhi: In a major step to control the spread of COVID-19 in India, the Union Health Ministry on Monday announced that all foreign nationals residing in India will now be able get vaccinated against the deadly coronavirus disease by registering themselves on the CoWin portal. Also Read: IRCTC’s Bharat Darshan: Good response to IRCTC’s tour package

The ministry further added that the foreign nationals can use their passport as identity for registration on CoWIN. “Once they’re registered on this portal, they’ll get a slot for vaccination,” it added. Also Read: Attetion! PF Account Holders: No EPF Money From Next Month if You do not Follow this new Rule

Taking to Twitter, Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya announced this big move by the central government. He wrote, “Together We Fight, Together We Win. Govt has now allowed foreign nationals residing in India to register on CoWin portal and take #COVID19 vaccine. This will ensure overall safety from the transmission of the virus.” Also Read: Golden job opportunity inc 500 Relationship Managers will be recruited to expand MSME scope

An official statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, read, “In a landmark initiative to ensure safety from COVID-19, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken a decision to allow foreign nationals residing in India to get registered on CoWin portal to take COVID-19 vaccine. They can use their passport as identity document for the purpose of registration on CoWIN portal. Once they are registered on this portal, they will get a slot for vaccination.” Also Read: Indian Railways: Change Reservation rules, Now change the date of travel without canceling the ticket

“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,” it said. Also Read: Good news for 6.5 crore PF account holders! 8.5% interest money will be credited in the account soon, know what EPFO ​​said


It further stated, “This initiative will ensure the safety of foreign nationals residing in India. It will also bring down the possibilities of further transfer of infection from unvaccinated persons residing in India. It will also ensure overall safety from further transmission of COVID-19 virus.”

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