Due to concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, India has suspended the visas of foreign citizens from multiple countries and placed new restrictions on many others. If your India visa has been suspended, you may be able to obtain a new one in order to travel to India if you can show a compelling need.
These are the current suspensions and restrictions that the government of India has enacted as of March 3, 2020:
Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan
Nationals from the above countries who have been issued a regular (sticker) visa or e-visa on or before March 3, 2020 and who have not yet entered India have had their visas immediately suspended. In order to enter India – by land, air, or sea – nationals from these countries must demonstrate a compelling reason for their travel and apply for a new visa.
Peoples Republic of China
Nationals from China who were issued an India visa on or before February 5, 2020, have had those visas suspended. Any Chinese nationals who can show compelling reasons why they must travel to India can, likewise, apply for new visas.
Anyone who has traveled to China, Iran, Italy, South Korea, or Japan
Any foreign national (not from India) who has traveled to one of the above countries on or after February 1, 2020, and has not yet entered India has had their visa immediately suspended. Again, such foreign nationals who can show a compelling need to visit India can apply for a new visa.
All foreign and Indian nationals
All foreign and Indian nationals entering India with valid documentation will be required to fill out a self-declaration form and travel history which will be submitted to Health officials and Immigration officials upon entry.
Foreign and Indian passengers arriving directly or indirectly from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, or Taiwan
All such passengers must undergo a medical screening at the port of entry into India.
Diplomats, international officials, and aircrew
The restrictions and suspensions above do not apply to foreign diplomats, UN officials, OCI cardholders, and aircrew from said countries, but those individuals will be subject to a compulsory medical screening.
Passengers (foreign and Indian) other than those restricted, arriving directly or indirectly from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy, Hong Kong, Macau, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore and Taiwan must undergo medical screening at port of entry.
