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In order to remove confusion in the public, it is informed that Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA), on 28.03.2020, had granted consular services on gratis basis to foreign nationals, presently residing in India due to travel restrictions in the context of COVID-19 outbreak, till 30th<\/sup>\u00a0April, 2020. (https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1613895<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Regular visa, e-visa or stay stipulation, of such foreign nationals who have who have been stranded in India because of 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 01.02.2020 (Midnight) to 30.04.2020 (Midnight), would be extended till 30th<\/sup>\u00a0April 2020 (Midnight) on GRATIS basis, after making online application by the Foreigner.<\/p>\n

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Ministry of Home Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n

[Press Release dt. 13-04-2020]<\/p>\n

[Source: PIB]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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