MUSCAT: With India extending the visa validity of foreigners stuck in the country due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Omani embassy in New Delhi has advised Omani citizens about the new visa update.
In a statement issued, Omani embassy said: “The Embassy would like to inform the honorable citizens present in India that the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a circular regarding the extension of visas for foreigners stranded in India due to the pandemic until August 31, 2021.”
“Accordingly, people whose visas have expired do not need to submit an application to renew their residence until that date, but an application for an exit permit from India is submitted upon departure without paying any fees or fines.,” the statement added.
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Due to non-availability of normal commercial flight operations due to coronavirus pandemic since March 2020, a number of foreign nationals who came to India, are stranded in the country.
