Govt revises rules, foreigners must register before 180-day stay limit ends

The Centre notified changes in Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025. The foreigners coming to India on a visa for 180 days or less must now register themselves any time before expiry of 180-day period if they wish to stay beyond visa duration. The new rule replaces earlier requirement to register within 14 days after expiry of 180 days from arrival.