MHA updates visa manual, does away with dual approval process
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has updated its visa manual to eliminate the dual approval process for foreign nationals with existing security clearances. This change allows these individuals to bypass the separate Prior Reference Category (PRC) clearance when attending events in India. The updates also include provisions for multiple entries on e-Visas and the incorporation of additional visa-related services.
- ▪The MHA has removed the requirement for separate PRC clearance for foreign nationals already granted security clearance.
- ▪The updates aim to streamline the visa process through the Security Clearance Portal.
- ▪India currently offers e-Visas to nationals of 172 countries.
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MHA updates visa manual, does away with dual approval processCentre removes separate clearance for foreign nationals with security clearance, streamlining process through Security Clearance Portal.Published on: Jun 04, 2026 6:56 AM ISTBy Neeraj ChauhanShare viaCopy link New Delhi: The Centre has done away with the requirement of separate Prior Reference Category (PRC) clearance for foreign nationals who have already been granted security clearance through the Security Clearance Portal (SCP), officials in the ministry of home affairs (MHA) said on Wednesday.The Union home ministry office in Delhi.
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