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Home Ministry relaxes passport, visa rules for foreign nationals in India

Home Ministry relaxes passport, visa rules for foreign nationals in India

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India’s Home Ministry has eased passport and visa requirements for several groups of foreign nationals living in the country. The relaxation covers long‑term Pakistani residents, minority refugees from three neighbouring countries, Sri Lankan Tamils, Tibetans and certain people of Indian origin, simplifying entry and stay procedures for these categories.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    New Delhi: 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…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • right · 1 outlet

    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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