Government Amends Foreigner Registration Rules for Visa Holders
The Home Ministry has notified changes to the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025, altering registration requirements for foreigners in India. Foreigners on a visa for 180 days or less, who wish to stay beyond their visa period, must now register "any time before the expiry of the said period of 180 days." This replaces the previous rule that mandated registration "within 14 days after the expiry of one hundred and eighty days of arrival in India." Similarly, those on visas for more than 180 days with a "stay not exceeding 180 days" stipulation must also register before the 180-day expiry if they intend to stay longer.
Key Points
- The Home Ministry has updated foreigner registration regulations under the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025.
- Foreigners on visas of 180 days or less must now register before the 180-day expiry if they plan to extend their stay.
- This new rule replaces the previous requirement to register within 14 days after 180 days of arrival.
- Foreigners on visas exceeding 180 days but with a "stay not exceeding 180 days" clause also need to register before the 180-day mark for extended stays.
- The changes aim to streamline and clarify the registration process for foreign nationals.
Exam Facts
- Rules: Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025.
- Notified by: Home Ministry.
- New registration deadline: "any time before the expiry of the said period of 180 days."
- Previous registration deadline: "within 14 days after the expiry of one hundred and eighty days of arrival in India."
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