Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025

3.Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025: The Bill is likely to be introduced by Union Home Minister in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.

• About: The Bill aims to replace existing laws and provide a comprehensive legal framework for immigration and foreign nationals.
• Key Provisions under the Bill:

o Penalty for Unauthorized Entry (₹5 lakh) & Penalty for Fake Passport (₹10 lakh)

o Regulation of Foreign Nationals in universities, hospitals, and medical institutions.

o Provisions for Passports & Visas for entry and exit from India.

o Foreigners’ Registration & Movement Restrictions, control over places frequented by foreigners, liability of Carriers (transporters bringing foreigners into India unlawfully).

o Powers of Central Government: Removal of foreigners, delegation of powers & exemptions.

• Existing Laws to be replaced:

o Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920: Required passports for persons entering India.

o Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939: Required registration of foreigners in India.

o Foreigners Act, 1946: Provided powers to regulate foreigners.

o Immigration (Carriers’ Liability) Act, 2000: Made carriers liable for bringing passengers violating passport laws.