The US Embassy in India has issued a sharp advisory to B-1/B-2 applicants, signalling a tougher stance on what Washington describes as “birth tourism.” In a post on X, the embassy said tourist visa applications would be rejected on the spot if consular officers suspect the applicant intends to travel to the US primarily to give birth.

“US consular officers will deny tourist visa applications if they believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to obtain US citizenship for the child. This is not permitted,” the mission said, reiterating a 2020 rule that authorises officers to deny visitor visas when childbirth for citizenship appears to be the main motivation.

The State Department has also repeated its long-held objection to the practice, warning that it str

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