MHA Clarifies Exemptions and Regulations Under Immigration Act

India's new immigration law, the Immigration and Foreigners Act of 2025, has some new rules.

The government clarified some of these.

People from Nepal and Bhutan can cross the border without a passport or visa.

Some groups like Tibetan refugees and religious minorities fleeing persecution are also exempt.

Everyone applying for a visa now needs to give their fingerprints and other biometric data.

The MHA also said illegal immigrants will be held in camps pending deportation.

Foreigners need permission to climb mountains or visit restricted areas, like parts of some states, and some nationalities are restricted.