Most states have released their own guidelines for e-Passes, which are required for entering your destination state.
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To curb the spread of Covid-19, numerous restrictions were and are imposed on interstate movement. However, the Covid e-pass has provided relief for essential travel across state borders. The nationwide lockdown continues in all parts of the country but various state governments have eased restrictions on interstate movement in case of emergencies, medical issues or travelling to one’s hometown. For a swift interstate movement, a Covid e-pass or a movement pass is mandatory. The Covid e-pass acts as a legal document providing permission to cross state borders under special circumstances. Travelling without a valid Covid e-pass or misusing the e-pass can lead to severe consequences. However, if someone has to cross the state border to catch a flight or train, then Covid e-pass is not required as long as the person has a confirmed flight/train ticket.
Although, with the initiation of nationwide Lockdown 5, the Central government has lifted all restrictions from interstate movement and the Covid e-pass is not required any more. However, it solely depends on the state/UT government to regulate the movement at its borders. The state-wise lockdown Covid e-Pass or Movement Pass can be applied via the central government’s website - http://serviceonline.gov.in/epass/ - developed by the National Informatics Centre under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This is currently used by 17 states. Checklist for applying for the Covid e-pass:
Any individual/ group can apply for the Covid e-pass using the Central government’s website.
While applying for the e-pass, all the details must be filled correctly.
Use an active mobile number to receive verification OTP.
After submission of your request, an application reference number will be generated which will help you track the status of your application.
Carry a soft or hard copy of the Covid e-pass while travelling to show it to security personnel if asked.
The process to apply for the lockdown Covid e-pass is given below
Visit the e-pass website - http://serviceonline.gov.in/epass/
Click on the 'Select State to Apply e-pass' dropdown and select your origin state.
A list of e-passes available from your state will appear.
Select the suitable movement type and you will be redirected to the official website to apply for the e-pass.
Fill in the required details correctly.
The website might even ask for an OTP that will be sent on your phone.
After your request gets accepted, you will receive your e-pass via SMS and email. However, there are chances of your e-pass request getting rejected as well.
It is a legal document that allows a person to travel from one state to another during an emergency, a medical issue or repatriation.
Covid e-pass can be applied through a centralised website, ie, https://serviceonline.gov.in/epass/ that will further direct you to state-wise e-pass website.
No, it is only valid for the location mentioned in your e-pass.
You need to have a recent passport size photograph, vehicle registration number and a valid government-issued ID like the Voter ID Card, Aadhar Card, PAN Card or Driving License.
If your application gets accepted, you will receive the Covid e-pass on your phone as well as email. You can also check for your e-pass on the Aarogya Setu app. However, you cannot apply it through the Aarogya Setu app.
