India, Nov. 5 -- 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 gazette notification issued on Thursday.

The Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026, notified by the Union Home Ministry, also simplifies identification and travel rules for Indian, Nepalese and Bhutanese citizens moving between the three countries.

According to the amended order, Pakistani nationals who came to India on or before December 31, 2009, intending to live here permanently, do not need to m...