India suspends visas of travellers from 4 countries besides China

New Delhi: India has suspended visas for nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and Japan with immediate effect in view of coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 3000 people, infected over 89,527 globally in 67 countries.

Visas, both regular and e-visas, granted to all foreign nationals who have travelled to any of the above mentioned five countries on or after February 1, 2020, also stand cancelled, a press release stated on Tuesday.

Those requiring to travel to India under compelling circumstances may apply for a fresh visa at the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate, it added.

Diplomats, officials of the UN and other international bodies, OCI cardholders and aircrew will be allowed after compulsory medical screening at the point of entry.

Passengers 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.