New Delhi, October 22
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) today announced graded relaxation in visa norms to allow Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders and foreign nationals to enter India through air or sea route for any purpose, except tourism.
As per an order issued by the MHA, graded relaxation was made in visa and travel restrictions for more categories of Indian and foreign nationals who wished to enter or leave India.
Those allowed
Foreign nationals will be allowed to come to India for purposes such as business, conferences, employment, studies, research, medical and a few others.
The relaxations include flights operated under the Vande Bharat Mission, air transport bubble arrangement or by any non-scheduled commercial flights as allowed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation. "All such travellers will have to strictly adhere to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding quarantine and other Covid-19 matters," it said.
The order said: "The government has also decided to restore with immediate effect all existing visas (except electronic, tourist and medical). If the validity of such visas has expired, fresh visas of appropriate categories can be obtained. Foreign nationals intending to visit India for medical treatment can apply for a medical visa, including for their attendants."
While restrictions on visas were imposed following the outbreak of the pandemic in February, commercial flight operations were suspended when the nationwide lockdown came into effect on March 25. — TNS
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