Govt suspends all visas given to foreigners, bans travel by OCI holders

All existing visas granted to foreign nationals, who wish to visit India, have been suspended by the government till international air travel to and from India remains shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.

In a separate order, the Union Home Ministry also said it has extended on 'gratis' basis the visas of foreigners,who are stranded in India due the lockdown. The extension will be for a period of 30 days beyond opening of international travel in the country.

The ministry also said it has kept in abeyance multiple-entry life-long visas given to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders till international travel