New Delhi, The Indian government has notified changes in the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, which will affect foreigners visiting the country on a visa. According to the new rules, individuals on a visa for 180 days or less will now have to register themselves before the expiry of the said period if they wish to stay beyond the visa period.
The previous rule required registration within 14 days after the expiry of 180 days of arrival in India. The new provision has also made it clear that registration will now be granted only in emergent circumstances for foreigners on a visa for more than 180 days.
The new rules also provide slight relief to children born to parents where either or both parents are foreigners. The previous rules stipulated that parents had to electronically intimate the registration officer within 30 days for availing visa services. However, this sub-rule will not apply in cases where either of the parents is an Indian citizen and wishes to retain the Indian citizenship of the child.
The notification also revises provisions relating to reporting requirements and administrative procedures for every hospital, nursing home, or any other medical institution providing medical, lodging, or sleeping facilities in their premises.
