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(<a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1615496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1615496<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After considering the matter, it has been decided to extend the period of providing the following consular services by the Office of Foreigners Regional Registration Officers\/ Foreigners Registration Officers to foreign nationals, presently stranded in India.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Regular visa, e-visa or stay stipulation, of such foreign nationals whose visas have expired or would be expiring during the period from 01.02.2020 (Midnight) till the date on which prohibition on international air travel of passengers from India is lifted by Government of India, would be extended on &#8216;GRATIS&#8217; basis, on submission of an online application by the foreigners.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Such extensions would be granted for a period up to 30 days from the date of lifting the prohibition on international air travel of passengers from India without levy of over stay penalty. 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