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Update on COVID-19 - Visa and Travel Restrictions (as on 5 May)

Posted on: May 06, 2020 | Back | Print


Subject: Visa restrictions in response to COVID-19.

Dated 05/05/2020

 

The undersigned is directed to refer to this Ministry’s O.M. No.25022/24/2020-F.V/F.I dated 17.04.2020, on the above subject, wherein it was, inter-alia, conveyed that all existing visas granted to foreigners except to those belonging to diplomatic, official, UN/international organizations, employment and project categories shall remain suspended till 03.05.2020.

2. The matter has been re-considered in this Ministry. It has now been decided that all existing visas granted to foreigners except to those belonging to diplomatic, official, UN/international organizations, employment and project categories shall remain suspended till prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted by the Government of India

3. The Bureau of Immigration and Ministry of External Affairs are requested to convey the above instructions to all authorities concerned and also to disseminate this information for general public & foreigners.

4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.