New Delhi: Aiming to remove confusion in the public, the government on Monday extended on gratis basis the regular visa and e-visa of foreign nationals who are stranded in India due to coronavirus outbreak till April 30.
The foreign nationals are stranded in the country due to the 21-day lockdown announced on March 24 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to curb the spread of the disease.
The Home Ministry said in a statement, “Regular visa, e-visa or stay stipulation, of such foreign nationals 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 February 1 (Midnight) to April 30 (Midnight), would be extended till April 30 (Midnight) on GRATIS basis, after making online application by the foreigner.”
