Union Cabinet approved extension of Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme for 5 years.
The scheme will continue from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, to strengthen India’s immigration system.
IVFRT (Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration and Tracking) is a digital platform to manage visa, immigration, and foreigner registration processes.
It was first launched in 2010 to improve efficiency, security, and monitoring of foreign nationals in India.
The scheme will use modern technologies like mobile services and self-service kiosks for faster immigration clearance.