All Afghan Nationals Must Travel To India Only On e-Visa: MHA

Owing to prevailing security situation in Afghanistan and streamlining of visa process by introduction of e-Emergency X-Misc visa, it has been decided that Afghan nationals must travel only on e-Visa.

India Announces 'e-Emergency X-Misc Visa' For Afghan Nationals

New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday announced that all Afghan nationals must travel to India only on e-Visa. In an official statement issued today, the Centre said that owing to the prevailing security situation in Afghanistan and streamlining of the visa process by introduction of the e-Emergency X-Misc visa, it has been decided that all Afghan nationals henceforth must travel to India only on e-Visa.

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, the government of India said.

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced a new category of electronic visa to fast-track visa applications of Afghans who want to come to India.

Afghan nationals wishing to travel to India may apply for e-Visa at www.indianvisaonline.gov.in

The announcement came two days after the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan. Since the change in regime, several Indian citizens and Afghan nationals residing here have come forward requesting the Government of India to help evacuate their family and relatives stranded in Afghanistan.