NationalTuesday, 3 November 2026·The Hindu - National
MHA to open FRROs in all State capitals by 2027 under Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
The Union Home Ministry said in November 2026 that FRROs will be established in all State capitals by 2027, with the network rising to 20 offices.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On November 2, 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs said the Union government plans to establish Foreigners Regional Registration Offices in all State capitals by 2027, taking the total number of FRROs in India to 20.
Key specifics
- Since 2025, five new FRROs have been established, including two in 2026.
- New FRROs were opened in Jaipur, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Aizawl and Amravati.
- The government has also notified FRROs in Kohima, Agartala and Bhubaneswar.
- The Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 consolidated four earlier laws into a single framework for entry, stay, movement and exit of foreigners.
- FRROs handle registration certificates, residential permits, visa extensions, conversions, protected-area permissions and exit permits in specific cases.
Exam lens
Question type: national administration and immigration law. Key facts: 2027 target, 20 FRROs, Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, five new offices since 2025. TNPSC may ask the Act name or the functions of FRROs.