Embassy of Oman Alerts Citizens to Obtain Correct Visa for India and Avoid Fines for Overstaying

The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in India has advised its citizens planning to visit the Republic of India to ensure they obtain a visa that matches their purpose of travel and has warned of the fines for overstaying.

"The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in New Delhi wishes to remind citizens planning to travel to the Republic of India of the necessity to secure the correct visa according to their purpose of visit (tourist, medical, study).

It is crucial to adhere to the duration of the visa and not exceed the specified period, which is typically indicated and stamped on the entry permit, as Indian regulations on this matter are stringent."

The Embassy further stated: “Under Indian law, a traveller whose visa has expired is prohibited from leaving India without obtaining an exit visa. This process can take a minimum of three days and may incur a fee exceeding OMR 100.

The same procedure applies to those who acquire a visa that does not align with their actual purpose of travel, such as using a tourist visa for medical treatment.”

To avoid these complications, the Embassy urged citizens to ensure they obtain the correct visa and adhere to the visa's specified duration.