10/08/2023
In view of recent ongoing slug-fest between Canada and India, we feel it is important to clear some things for all Canadians interested in travelling to India.
1. All kind of new visas are suspended. India is not issuing any visa. No E-Visa. No Emergency Visa. Period.
2. If you have an existing still valid Indian Visa, you can travel to India.
3. Canadians who still have valid Indian passports, can use these to travel to India. India is still honouring three months grace period. There is no penalty if you travel in this grace period. Make sure that you take your Canadian Citizenship Certificate with you. You will need it for getting exit permit from FRRO and also applying for Canadian passport (if you don't have it already). You have to exit India on Canadian passport. You cannot exit India on your Indian Passport. This travel will be a one time thing as your Indian passport will be cancelled when you get exit permit.
4. Canadians who have travelled to India earlier on Canadian passport and now wish to travel on their Indian passport should avoid it, or travel on their own risk, as there are high chances of being denied entry by Indian Immigration. Indian Immigration may have their details that they have travelled earlier on Canadian passport.
5. OCI/valid PIO holders can travel to India without any restrictions.
6. New OCIs are being processed without any delay(for now).
7. All consulars services are still functional, such as PCC, OCI, Passport renewal.
Hope, this helps all our patrons. Stay Strong. We will surely tide over this together. We will post again as things get more clear.
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