The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday issued standard operating procedures (SOP) for persons who are stranded in India and need to travel abroad for urgent reasons.
“In order to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, international travel of passengers has been prohibited under MHA’s Orders related to lockdown measures. As per information available, many persons are stranded in India who are desirous to travel abroad urgently for various purposes,” the ministry said.
The Home Ministry has said that people who want to travel abroad will have to apply to the Aviation Ministry or to any agency designated by it for this purpose.
“Only those persons shall be allowed to travel to the destination countries, who are citizens of that country: who hold visa of at least one year duration of that country: and green card or OCI card holder. In cases of medical emergency or death in the family, Indian nationals holding six-month visa can also be allowed,” read the guidelines issued by the Home Ministry.
Before the tickets of such persons are confirmed, the ministry will ensure that the destination country allows entry of such persons.
The conditions, if any, imposed by the destination country, will have to be fulfilled by the person intending to travel, the home ministry said.
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