Is the age of birth tourism over in America? Difficult for Indian families

By Samira Vishwas On Dec 12, 2025

Difficulties may now increase for Indians who wish to acquire citizenship through birth in America. The US government has started preparations to implement strict rules regarding “birth tourism”. Birth tourism is the process in which foreign women go to America to give birth so that their child can become an American citizen.

propose strict rules

According to sources, the US State Department and Immigration Department will now keep a close watch on such cases. Stricter measures and additional inquiries may be imposed on visit visas in the coming months. US officials say that the purpose of berth tourism is only to obtain citizenship, while visa rules are not being followed. Due to this, the government has planned to take strict action on this.

Impact for Indian citizens

Many people coming to America from India in the past years took advantage of this process to make their children American citizens. This process may become difficult after the new rules are implemented. At the time of visa application, officials may ask questions related to the planned birth. Additionally, medical records and travel documents to the US will also be rigorously scrutinized.

problem of berth tourism

According to experts, birth tourism has been a trend in America for many years. The objective behind this is that the child gets American citizenship and later the family also benefits from it. However, the US government is considering this as an abuse of the country’s citizenship law. Due to this, changes and strictness in visa rules are being said to be necessary.

Change in America’s policy

This policy of the US administration is no longer limited to stopping berth tourism only. Officials say that legal action may be taken against persons violating the rules and future visa applications may also be banned. This step has been taken with the aim of maintaining law and order in America.

reaction in india

Many people in India are worried about this policy. Travel agents and people associated with medical tourism believe that families involved in birth tourism will face difficulties due to the new rules. Experts are suggesting that if a family plans to have a child in America, they should be fully aware of the visa and rules.