Parliament Passes Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025

On 2nd April 2025, the Rajya Sabha passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, by voice vote, following its approval in the Lok Sabha on 27th March. The Bill aims to regulate immigration, entry, and stay of foreigners in India.

Key Points

Immigration Bureau: The existing Immigration Bureau will be the sole agency handling immigration, aligning India's system with global standards.
Economic and Educational Impact: The Bill is intended to strengthen India’s universities, education system, and economy.
Calls for Review Rejected: Opposition demands to send the Bill to a parliamentary standing committee was denied, with the government asserting its readiness for implementation.
Tightening Regulations: While India remains open to foreign nationals in education and research, the Bill strengthens immigration laws to curb illegal entry.