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Extension of Visa/e-Visa and Waiver of Overstay Penalty

Extension of Visa/e-Visa and waiver of overstay penalty to foreigners stuck in India due to the ongoing development in West Asia

Considering the ongoing conflict situation in West Asia, the Government of India has decided following measures as a goodwill and humanitarian gesture for foreign nationals:

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

• Penalty for any overstay by affected foreign nationals after February 28, 2026 (commencement of the conflict) would be waived off.

• Exit Permits to the affected foreign nationals would be provided on gratis basis.

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

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