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13 Mar 2020
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the Indian Bureau of Immigration has suspended all existing visas (except for Diplomats, Officials, UN / International organisations, employment, Project visas) from 1200 hrs GMT on 13 March (Friday) at the port of departure, until 15 April 2020. Visas of all foreigners already in India remain valid and requests for visa extensions can be made through the FRRO if required.