India Waives Visa Overstay Fines for Stranded Foreigners

March 13, 2026·20 days ago·via Hindustan Times

India grants visa relief to foreign nationals stranded by flight cancellations tied to the West Asia conflict, waiving overstay penalties and offering free one-month extensions for visas expiring after February 28. The Ministry of Home Affairs directs Foreigners Regional Registration Offices in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru to process these gratis extensions on a case-by-case basis, requiring proof such as airline cancellation emails.

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