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

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

March 13, 2026

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

  1. 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;
  2. Penalty for any overstay by affected foreign nationals after February 28, 2026 (commencement of the conflict) would be waived off;
  3. Exit Permits to the affected foreign nationals would be provided on gratis basis;
  4. Non-application of Exit Permit and Extension of Visas by affected foreign nationals would not be treated as violation of migration legislation; and
  5. Temporary Landing Permit (TLP) would be granted to a foreign national arriving in India due to diversion of flights on gratis basis.