The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, introducing significant changes to foreigner registration requirements in India. Under the revised provisions, foreign nationals seeking to stay beyond 180 days must now register before the expiry of the 180-day period, replacing the earlier rule that allowed registration within 14 days after crossing the threshold. The notification also provides limited relief for children born in India where one or both parents are foreign nationals. The reporting requirement after birth will no longer apply if either parent is an Indian citizen and wishes the child to retain Indian citizenship. However, authorities must be informed within 30 days if the child later acquires foreign citizenship. Additionally, the MHA has updated reporting and administrative obligations for hospitals, nursing homes, and medical institutions offering accommodation facilities. The changes come amid a broader push by the Centre to streamline immigration and citizenship procedures through digitalisation and stricter compliance measures.