Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The FRRO Goa Special Task Force has traced nine foreign nationals found overstaying in Goa, including seven Russian nationals — among them two minors — and two Ukrainian nationals.
Officials said that out of the nine overstaying foreigners traced, two Russian nationals have already left the country. For the remaining individuals, applications for exit permits and visa conversion, wherever applicable, have been submitted and are currently under process.
The operation is being carried out under the supervision of SP FRRO Arshi Aadil (IPS), with SP/DySP FRRO Braz T. Menezes closely monitoring the drive. Field action is being led by PI FRRO Devendra along with PSI Parag Parekh and a team comprising IRBn personnel.
Authorities said the team is conducting sustained efforts to trace overstaying foreign nationals and ensure the drive remains comprehensive, effective and legally compliant.
FRRO Goa has also issued a public advisory to accommodation providers to strictly comply with Form III/Form C requirements. Officials stated that arrival or check-in details of foreign nationals must be submitted within 24 hours, with all particulars entered accurately, and departure or check-out details must also be updated within 24 hours.
The advisory further clarified that the requirement applies to OCI card holders as well as accompanying minor children of foreign nationals. Any violation, delay or omission may invite penal action under applicable laws.
FRRO Goa has appealed to all accommodation providers to ensure timely and accurate Form III/Form C compliance, warning that strict legal action may be initiated in case of non-compliance.
