Archive · 16 Sep 2025
India to Identify and Act Against Overstaying Foreigners
The Indian government is asking states to find around 16,000 people from other countries who have stayed in India longer than their visas allowed.
Many of these individuals are suspected of being involved in crimes, especially drug-related offenses.
The government is working with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to locate these individuals and take action according to the law.
This is being done to ensure public safety and address illegal activities.
The Central Government has asked states to identify approximately 16,000 foreign nationals overstaying their visas.
These individuals are suspected of involvement in crimes, including drug trafficking.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is assisting in this process.
The action is being taken under the amended Foreigners Act.
A 2024 NCB report indicated 660 foreigners were arrested for drug-related crimes.
- Who
- The Central Government (Centre) and state authorities
- What
- Are identifying approximately 16,000 overstaying foreign nationals.
- When
- The action is currently underway.
- Where
- Across India.
- Why
- To address potential involvement in crimes, including drug trafficking.
- Action
- Identification and action against overstaying foreign nationals
- Number of Individuals
- Approximately 16,000
- Reason
- Overstaying visas and potential involvement in crimes, including drug trafficking
- Involved Agency
- Central Government (Centre)
- Investigation Body
- Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)
- Key Legislation
- Amended Foreigners Act
