Govt extends visa, e-visa of stranded foreigners in India till 30 April

The foreign nationals are stranded in the country due to the 21-day lockdown announced on March 24 to curb the spread of the disease. The government on Monday extended on the gratis basis the regular visa and e-visa of foreign nationals who are stranded in India due to COVID-19 till April 30

New Delhi: The government on Monday extended on the gratis basis the regular visa and e-visa of foreign nationals who are stranded in India due to COVID-19 till April 30, the Home Ministry said.

The foreign nationals are stranded in the country due to the 21-day lockdown announced on March 24 to curb the spread of the disease.

"Regular visa, e-visa or stay stipulation, of such foreign nationals who have been stranded in India because of the spread of COVID-19 in many parts of the world, and due to consequent travel restrictions imposed by Indian authorities and whose visas have expired or would be expiring during February 1 (Midnight) to April 30 (Midnight), would be extended till April 30 (Midnight) on GRATIS basis, after making online application by the foreigner," a home ministry statement said.