Visas of stranded foreign nationals valid till Sept. 30
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They can apply online through e-FRRO platform for extension beyond that date: MHA
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said on Thursday that Indian visas or stay stipulation period of foreign nationals stranded in the country due to the COVID-19 situation would be considered to be valid till September 30. The facility was earlier available only till August 31 and has now been extended by a month. “Such foreign nationals will not be required to submit any application to the FRRO [Foreigners Regional Registration Office]/FRO [Foreigners Registration Office] concerned for extension of their visas till September 30, 2021. Before exiting the country, they may apply online for an exit permission on e-FRRO portal, which would be granted by the FRRO/FRO concerned on gratis basis without levy of any overstay penalty,” said the MHA statement.More Related News