New Delhi/IBNS, April 5 -- The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 on Friday became a law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to it, media reports said.

It has been notified through gazette notification.

The bill was passed by Parliament after it received the nod from the Rajya Sabha by voice vote on Wednesday. It was passed by the Lok Sabha last week.

The Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 has been passed to simplify the laws for requirement of passports or other travel documents in respect of persons entering into and exiting from India and for regulating matters related to foreigners including requirement of visa and registration.

As per the law, a person will face a jail term of up to seven years and a fine to the ...