India suspends all tourist visas in 22 with the latest news

Let's pay attention to the neighboring country, India. In recent days, visa restrictions have been implemented continuously. First, one wave was cancelled, and then the entry visas were suspended later. What is the latest specific news about India? Is the epidemic in India serious?

On the evening of 11th local time, the Indian government decided to suspend the validity of all tourist visas before April 15th due to the threat of COVID-19 epidemic spreading in India.

It is reported that all visas except diplomatic and work visas and visas for staff of the United Nations and other international organizations will be suspended before April 15th. Relevant measures will take effect at the port of origin from 12: GMT on March 13th (2: Beijing time).

India will suspend all entry visas until April 15th.

In addition, the decision stipulates that all passengers who have arrived in India, including Indian citizens, should be quarantined for at least 14 days as long as they have traveled to China, Italy, Iran, South Korea, France, Spain and Germany after February 15th.

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During the spread of the COVID-19 epidemic, it was forbidden to export medical protective articles such as masks.

On February 8th, the export restrictions on disposable medical masks, surgical masks and gloves except nitrile gloves were lifted.

On the evening of February 2nd, the Indian Embassy in China, Weibo, and the Consulate General of India in Shanghai issued a document saying that India's e-visa business was suspended immediately, and the visas of China citizens who already held Indian e-visas were no longer valid.

The Indian Consulate General in Shanghai said, "In view of the current situation, India's e-visa business is suspended immediately. This policy applies to China passport holders and visa applicants of other nationalities living in China. Please note that those who already hold an Indian e-visa are no longer valid. "

The notice also shows that China citizens who need to travel to India urgently can contact Indian embassies and consulates and visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.