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All existing Visas granted to Foreigners, except certain categories, to remain suspended till the Prohibition on International Air Travel of passengers from\/to India is lifted<\/span><\/h3>\n

In the wake of continuing COVID-19 outbreak in the country, Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA), on 17.04.2020, has decided to extend the suspension of all existing visas granted to foreigners, except to those belonging to diplomatic, official, UN\/international organizations, employment and project categories, till 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0May, 2020. (https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1615500<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Upon re-considering the matter,\u00a0 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 would remain suspended till prohibition on international air travel of passengers from\/to India is lifted by the Government of India.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here to see Official\u00a0Order<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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

[Press Release dt. 05-05-2020]<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

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