The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has decided that all Pakistani citizens holding a Long-Term Visa (LTV) who have not taken Indian citizenship must reapply through the Electronic Foreigners Regional Registration Office (e-FRRO) portal with verified documents.
The Rajasthan government has also issued instructions to such citizens living in the state to complete the required process within two months.
Reapplication Required for Long-Term Visa Holders
Rajasthan Inspector General of Police (Security), Dr. Vishnukant, stated that orders regarding this were issued on Monday (April 28, 2025) by Pratap Singh Rawat, Under Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners-I Department.
The decision follows the Ministry’s order dated April 25 and is made under the powers of Section 3(1) of the Foreigners Act, 1946.
This order maintains the earlier exemption from visa cancellation for LTV holders but now makes reapplication mandatory.
According to Dr. Vishnukant, the government has reviewed the matter and decided that Pakistani nationals with long-term visas, who haven’t acquired Indian citizenship, must submit a new application through the e-FRRO portal: https://indianfrro.gov.in, along with the following documents:
A copy of the valid long-term visa certificate
A recent passport-size photo with a white background
Proof of current address
Details about their profession/occupation and religion
If they have applied for Indian citizenship, a copy of that application form must also be submitted
Applications Open from May 10; Visa Will Be Cancelled If Not Submitted
Dr. Vishnukant added, “The reapplication form will be available on the portal starting Saturday, May 10, and the last date to submit is July 10.
If any Pakistani citizen fails to reapply within this time, their visa will be cancelled.
After that, their stay in India will be considered illegal, and strict legal action will be taken as per rules.”
