Thanks. As said, we too are the victims of Volcanic Ash, luckily we have OCI. As for Visa extension, Govt, on 20th April had okayed it i,e, 14 day visa extension free of Charge. Don't know how far this was effective. Pax, particularly in India, should take along with them the news paper cuttings or print out to produce before the concerned officers, if needed. This is all I can suggest quote' News... (all identical) http://business.rediff.com/report/2010/apr/20/govt-nods-visa-extension-for-stranded-travellers.htm http://news.webindia123.com/news/articles/india/20100420/1488620.html http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/services/travel/visa-power/Govt-allows-extension-of-visa-for-stranded-travellers/articleshow/5835765.cms Those stranded in Goa, may even seek assistance here British Tourist Assistance Office in Goa Ms. Shilpa Caldeira, Head of Consular Section S-13/14 Dempo Towers Patto Plaza, Panaji Goa- 403001 Tel: +91 832 2438897/8734 Fax: +91 832 6641297 Email: [email protected] Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday 0930-1500 and Friday 0930-1230 Emergency out of hours number: 91-11-24192100 or here http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/
btw, those wishing to travel by BA from BOM to UK, earliest date now available is 6th May --- On Thu, 22/4/10, Bernice Pereira <[email protected]> wrote: From: Bernice Pereira <[email protected]> Subject: Cancellation of BA flights to UK To: "Goanet" <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Date: Thursday, 22 April, 2010, 8:32 PM Ref letter from JoeGoaUK. Certain British friends have been terribly distressed over the visa authorities for not extending their visas when there is a genuine problem due to the volcanic eruption. Just what are they supposed to do in a crisis like this?.
