Please find the circular from Air India regarding the suspension of travel on e-visa to India.
All Passenger Sales Agents,
AIL: Eastern Region.
Rates & Tariff (Pax) - 171
Ref: ERM/CIR-F/278
Dear All,
Sub: SUSPENSION of TRAVEL on eVISA for CHINESE / All Other Nationalities to INDIA - Due CORONA VIRUS
This is further to our various circulars on the subject.
Quoted below are the CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE as per Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home affairs, Government of India website ( https://boi.gov.in/):-
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Advisory: Travel and Visa restrictions related to COVID-19
i) All regular (sticker) Visas/e-Visa (including VoA for Japan and South Korea) granted to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea, Japan and issued on or before 03.03.2020 and who have not yet entered India, stand suspended with immediate effect. Such foreign nationals may not enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those requiring to travel to India due to compelling reasons, may seek fresh visa from nearest Indian Embassy / Consulate.
ii) Regular (sticker) visa / e-Visa granted to nationals of Peoples Republic of China issued on or before 05.02.2020 were suspended earlier. It shall remain in force. Such Chinese nationals may not enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those needing to travel to India under compelling circumstances may apply for fresh visa to nearest Indian Embassy / Consulate.
iii) Regular (sticker) visas/e-Visas granted to all foreign nationals who have traveled to Peoples Republic of China, Iran, Italy, South Korea and Japan on or after 01.02.2020, and who have not yet entered India stand suspended with immediate effect. Such foreign nationals may not enter India from any Air, Land or Seaport ICPs. Those requiring to travel to India under compelling circumstances may apply for fresh visa to nearest Indian Embassy / Consulate.
iv) Diplomats, officials of UN and other International bodies, OCI cardholders and Aircrew from above countries are exempted from such restriction on entry. However, their medical screening is compulsory.
v) All foreign and Indian nationals entering into India from any port are required to furnish duly filled self declaration form (including personal particulars i.e. phone no. and address in India) and travel history, to Health officials and Immigration officials at all port.
vi) 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.
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Please advise all concerned accordingly.
(Jayanta Bhattacharya)
Regional Sales Manager,ER