Are Tibetans Indian citizens?

Those who arrived here in the early 1960s were given refugee status by the Indian government. The registration certificates issued to them enable these refugees to apply for jobs and travel permits. “The Tibetan refugees have been given the option by the Indian government to apply for citizenship.

Is Dalai Lama India?

The 14th and current Dalai Lama is Tenzin Gyatso, who lives as a refugee in India. The Dalai Lama was an important figure of the Geluk tradition, which was politically and numerically dominant in Central Tibet, but his religious authority went beyond sectarian boundaries.

Can Tibetans apply for Indian citizenship?

The amendment has made a large section of the second and third generations of Tibetan refugees eligible for Indian citizenship. Although there are no formal restrictions imposed by the Tibetan government-in-exile on Tibetan refugees seeking Indian citizenship, it has actively discouraged them from taking this step.

When did Tibet separated from India?

The Government of India, soon after India’s independence in 1947, treated Tibet as a de facto independent country. However, more recently India’s policy on Tibet has been mindful of Chinese sensibilities, and has recognized Tibet as a part of China.

How many Tibetan refugees are there in India?

Over the last seven years, the Tibetan refugee community in India has dropped by 44 percent, from around 150,000 in 2011 to 85,000, according to Indian government data. Tibetan authorities say most are going to countries such as the United States, Canada, Germany and Switzerland.

How many Tibetans live in India?

Tibetan people

Do Tibetans in India have a passport?

Tibetans wish to go abroad to meet their relatives or to study or for the purpose of running the monasteries spread over various parts of the world. The Government of India issues an “Identity Certificate” (IC) for Tibetans in lieu of a passport for travelling abroad.