NationalTuesday, 19 May 2026·The Hindu - National
Citizenship Rules amendment: CAA applicants must declare passport status and surrender foreign passports
The Home Ministry notified an amendment to the Citizenship Rules requiring CAA applicants to declare passport status and surrender foreign passports.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Union Home Ministry notified an amendment to the Citizenship Rules, requiring Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) applicants to declare their passport status and surrender any foreign passport before citizenship processing.
Key specifics
- The notification was issued by the Union Home Ministry in May 2026.
- The change applies to applicants under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
- Applicants must declare their passport status in the application process.
- Foreign passport holders must surrender the foreign passport as part of the rule change.
- The amendment is to the Citizenship Rules, not a new Act of Parliament.
Exam lens
Polity and governance question type, Citizenship Rules, CAA applicants, passport declaration, surrender of foreign passport, Union Home Ministry; TNPSC may ask which ministry notified the amendment and what compliance step was added.