India Grants 30-Day Visa Extension, Waives Penalties for Stranded Foreigners Amid West Asia War

• India offers 30-day visa extensions and waives overstay penalties for foreign nationals stranded due to West Asia war.
• Relief measures announced by Consulate General of India in Dubai due to travel disruptions from US-Israeli war on Iran.
• All expiring visas/e-visas extended on gratis basis by FRROs; overstay penalties waived for incidents after February 28, 2026.
• Exit permits provided, and non-application won't be treated as migration violation; free Temporary Landing Permits for diverted flights.
• The war, now in its 14th day, has caused over 2,000 deaths and displaced millions, severely impacting Gulf region travel and security.