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US tightens visa rules on birth tourism: What Indian travellers need to know

The United States has introduced stricter visa regulations aimed at curbing commercial birth tourism. Targeting those involved in these networks, the State Department highlights that seeking US citizenship through childbirth is not a legitimate basis for visitor visas. However, pregnant travelers visiting for valid purposes, like medical care, are not outright prohibited. Transparency during the visa process is crucial for all applicants.

25 Sep 2026 8:10 am