Extension of Visa/e-Visa and waiver of overstay penalty to foreigners stuck in India due to ongoing development in West Asia.
A. 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. For contact details of FRRO, you may visitÂ
https://boi.gov.in
B. Penalty for any overstay by affected foreign nationals after February 28, 2026 (commencement of Israel-Iran conflict) would be waived off;
C. Exit Permits to the affected foreign nationals would be provided on gratis basis;
D. Non-application of Exit Permit and Extension of Visas by affected foreign nationals would not be treated as violation of migration legislation; and
E. Temporary Landing Permit (TLP) would be granted to a foreign national arriving in India due to diversion of flights on gratis basis.