Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:42am on 06 Nov 2026,Friday India
The Union Home Ministry has amended immigration rules, making it mandatory for members of six non-Muslim communities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to obtain an appropriate visa to continue staying in India. The provision covers Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians who entered India by December 31, 2024, citing religious persecution, without valid travel documents or whose documents have expired. The amendment, notified on November 4, 2026, retains their exemption from passport and visa requirements for entry but introduces a separate visa requirement for continued residence. The change also aligns immigration provisions with existing citizenship rules.
