Haldia Seaport Becomes India's 41st Immigration Checkpoint
The Union Home Ministry has designated Haldia seaport in West Bengal as the 41st immigration checkpost in India. This decision, announced via a gazette notification, follows the previous designation of 34 sea and river ports as immigration points last year. The Ministry's authority for this action comes from the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. This move is expected to enhance border control and streamline immigration processes at the seaport.
| Jun 23, 2026, 15:34 IST
New Immigration Checkpoint Established
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has officially recognized Haldia seaport in West Bengal as an immigration checkpost, marking it as the 41st such facility in India, as per a gazette notification released on Monday.
In September of the previous year, the Ministry had already designated 34 sea and river ports as immigration points.
This decision was made under the authority granted by sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 (13 of 2025).