India makes e-visa mandatory for all Afghan citizens, e-Emergency visas invalidated

Updated : Aug 25, 2021 15:36
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Editorji News Desk

Taking cognizance of the current situation in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said all Afghan nationals will have travel to India only on e-Visa. 

In its official release, Ministry of Home Affairs said keeping in view some reports that certain passports of Afghan nationals have been misplaced, previously issued visas to all Afghan nationals, who are presently not in India, stand invalidated with immediate effect. 

"Afghan nationals wishing to travel to India may apply for e-Visa at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in," the statement from MHA said.

The Union Home Ministry had on August 17 announced a new category of visa to fast-track the applications of Afghans who want to come to India.

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