India announces emergency e-visa for Afghans

New Delhi, Dt

In view of the current situation in Afghanistan, India on Tuesday announced that Afghans wishing to come to India will be given emergency e-visas for six months. India said Afghans of any religion would be able to apply online for e-emergency ex-miss visas. The Foreign Ministry will provide visas in light of the current situation in Afghanistan. India has introduced a new category of electronic visa 'e-Emergency X-MISK Visa' to provide shelter to people who fear the Taliban, which will expedite the disposal of visa applications for entry into India. A Home Ministry spokesperson said that with the closure of the Indian Mission in Afghanistan, visas would be available online and applications would be examined and processed in New Delhi. Initially this visa will be valid for six months.