Foreign nationals residing in India can register on the Cowin portal to receive COVID19 vaccines. The Ministry of Health announced on Monday that foreign nationals can use their passports as identification documents for registration.
“India is home to a significant number of foreign nationals, especially in large metropolitan areas. In these areas, the potential for the spread of COVID19 is high due to the higher population density. In order to counteract the possibility of such an incident, it is important to vaccinate all those in question, ”the ministry said in a statement.
He added that the initiative would ensure the safety of foreigners living in India and also reduce the possibility of further transmission by unvaccinated people. "It will also ensure the general safety of further transmission of the COVID19 virus," said the ministry.