Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Indian Government Reports on Foreign Residents in Auroville
The Indian government shared information about foreigners living in Auroville, a special town in India.
A minister stated that 1,571 foreigners live there.
They typically arrive with a specific visa.
This visa is usually for family members of Indian citizens or people of Indian origin.
The government also announced how many people in the area have become Indian citizens, with some applications approved and some rejected.
Auroville is a place for people interested in meditation and spirituality.
The Centre reported 1,571 foreigners reside in Auroville.
Foreigners visiting Auroville enter India using an X-2 Visa.
This information was provided by Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar.
X-2 Visas are for spouses and children of Indian citizens or OCI cardholders.
Eight citizenship applications from Puducherry were granted.
- Who
- Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar and the Indian government.
- What
- The Centre informed about the number of foreign residents in Auroville and citizenship applications.
- When
- August 5th
- Where
- Auroville (Tamil Nadu and Puducherry border)
- Why
- To answer a written question in the Lok Sabha.
- Foreign Residents in Auroville
- 1,571
- Visa Used
- X-2
- X-2 Visa Purpose
- For spouses and children of Indian citizens/OCI cardholders
- Citizenship Applications Granted
- 8
- Citizenship Applications Pending
- 15
- Citizenship Applications Rejected
- 5