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Govt relaxes passport, visa norms for select foreign nationals

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has relaxed passport and visa requirements for several categories of foreign nationals living in India, including long‑term Pakistani residents, minority refugees from three neighbouring countries, Sri Lankan Tamils, Tibetans and certain people of Indian origin, according to a gazette notification that amends the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) rules.

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    The government has relaxed passport and visa rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in the country, including certain Pakistani citizens, minority refugees, Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans, according to a gazette notification. The Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment…

    — The Tribune

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    The Union Government has relaxed passport and visa requirements for multiple categories of foreign nationals living in India, including long-term Pakistani residents, minority refugees from three neighbouring countries, Sri Lankan Tamils, Tibetans, and certain people of Indian origin, according to a…

    — The Pioneer

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The government has relaxed passport and visa rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in the country, including certain Pakistani citizens, minority refugees, Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans, according to a gazette notification. The Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment…

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Govt relaxes passport, visa norms for select foreign nationals

The government has relaxed passport and visa rules for several categories of foreign nationals residing in the country, including certain Pakistani citizens, minority refugees, Sri Lankan Tamils and Tibetans, according to a gazette notification. The Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment…

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