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Extension of Visa/e-Visa and Waiver of Overstay Penalty to Foreigners Stuck in India

    In view of the ongoing conflict situation in the Gulf region following military escalation, resulting in disruption of flights and uncertainty prevailing in the departure of foreigners within their visa validity, the following decisions has been taken by the competent authority as a goodwill and humanitarian gesture for the benefit of foreigners stuck in India as below:

1. All types of Visas/e-Visas expiring/due for expiry soon would be extended for a month on Gratis basis, for the affected nationals by jurisdictional FRROs on case-to-case basis;

2. Penalty for any overstay by affected foreign nationals after February 28, 2026(commencement of Israel-Iran conflict) would be waived off;

3. Exit Permits to the affected foreign nationals would be provided on Gratis basis;

4. Non-application of Exit Permit and Extension of Visas by affected foreign nationals would not be treated as violation of migration legislation; and

5. Temporary Landing Permit (TLP) would be granted to a foreign national arriving in India due to diversion of flights on Gratis basis.

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