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The Ministry of Home Affairs, in its latest travel advisory amid coronavirus outbreak, has said all existing visas issued to nationals of any country will stand suspended till April 15. However, this would not apply to diplomats, officials, UN/international organisations, employment and project visas.
The restriction would come into effect from 1200 GMT (6:30 AM) on March 13 at the port of departure of any foreigner coming to India, according to Bureau of Immigration (BoI).
Visa of foreigners who are already in India will remain valid, the Bureau of Immigration added. Such foreign nationals may contact the nearest FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) /FRO (Foreigners Registration Office) through e-FRRO module in order to extend or convert their visas.
The visa free travel facility granted to OCI card holders shall also be suspended till April 15. "Any foreign national who intends to travel to India for compelling reasons may contact nearest Indian Mission for fresh visa," BoI said.
The BoI also added, "All incoming travellers, including Indian nationals, arriving from China, Italy, Iran, Republic of Korea, France, Spain and Germany, on or after February 15, 2020 will be quarantined for a minimum of 14 days."
Concurrently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has advised Indian nationals, who are living abroad , to avoid non-essential travel to India. On their return they can be subjected to quarantine for a minimum period of 14 days.
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