All state capitals to have FRRO offices by 2027: Centre The increased offices will improve access to immigration and visa-related services for foreign nationals visiting or residing in the country. Published on: Nov 3, 2026, 07:47:20 IST By Pragati Chawla, New Delhi Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
All state capitals to have FRRO offices by 2027: Centre
The Central government has announced plans to set up Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) branches in all state capitals by 2027. This expansion aims to make immigration and visa-related services more accessible for foreign nationals living in or visiting India.
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What happened
The Central government announced that all state capitals will have FRRO offices by 2027 to improve visa and immigration services.
Why it matters
If you host international guests, run a university, or manage foreign employees, dealing with visa and immigration paperwork is about to become much easier right in your home state instead of traveling to major metros.
Impact
State governments will likely coordinate with the Centre over the next few months to allocate land and set up the new Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) infrastructure ahead of the 2027 deadline.
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