Wed Mar 12 17:31:40 UTC 2025: ## New Immigration Bill Introduced in India: Focus on Streamlining and Security
**New Delhi, March 13, 2025** – The Indian government introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, yesterday, aiming to consolidate and modernize immigration regulations. A government official clarified that the bill, which replaces four existing acts, is not related to citizenship matters.
The new legislation seeks to streamline the process of managing foreigners in India, simplifying existing laws and reducing compliance burdens for businesses and individuals. Key provisions include mandatory travel document checks, the establishment of a Bureau of Immigration, powers to deport illegal immigrants, and mandatory reporting requirements for various institutions to track overstaying foreigners. The bill also incorporates international best practices for information sharing with carriers.
The official highlighted that the bill balances national security concerns with the promotion of economic growth and tourism. The simplified language is expected to improve administration and ensure better compliance with immigration laws. The four acts it replaces are the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920; the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939; the Foreigners Act, 1946; and the Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000.
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