Kohima District Enforces New Reporting Regulations for Foreign Nationals
New Compliance Measures for Foreigners in Kohima
Kohima (Photo - @Nagaland_India / X)
Dimapur, May 7: The district administration of Kohima has mandated adherence to reporting standards concerning foreign nationals, as outlined in the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, along with its associated rules.
As per the directive, accommodation providers—including hotels, guest houses, homestays, and private rentals—along with medical facilities such as hospitals and nursing homes in Kohima, must report the arrival and stay of any foreigner or overseas citizen of India cardholder to the designated registration officer, specifically the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer in Kolkata.
According to Rule 17(1), these accommodation providers are required to keep accurate records of foreign guests, which must be available for inspection by the registration officer, district magistrate, or any police officer of at least head constable rank.
Furthermore, under Rules 17(5) and 18(5), accommodation or medical facility operators must electronically submit a completed Form-III within 24 hours of a foreigner's arrival via the official online portal or the mobile app, ‘Indian Visa Su-Swagatam’.
This regulation extends to all types of lodging, including boarding houses, clubs, dak-bungalows, hostels, paying guest accommodations, religious institutions, charitable trusts, and any rented or furnished spaces used for social or public purposes.
Additionally, universities and educational institutions that enroll foreign students are required to electronically submit Form-III detailing the students residing in hostels.
The order emphasizes that non-compliance with these regulations will be considered a significant violation of national security protocols. Any failure to submit Form-III within the required timeframe may result in legal consequences under the current laws governing the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.