Clampdown on Overstaying: Goa Acts on Foreign Nationals

Goa authorities deported nine foreign nationals, including individuals from Uganda, Russia, and Nigeria, for overstaying their visas. Additionally, seven identified overstayers face legal action, including five Russians. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) reported these measures as part of a larger enforcement drive to address visa violations in the region.

In a robust enforcement action, Goa officials deported nine foreign nationals for overstaying their visas, according to recent reports released on Friday.

The individuals deported include five from Uganda, three Russians, and one Nigerian. These deportations are part of a broader strategy to manage visa compliance within the state, with proposals to blacklist these individuals already underway.

Meanwhile, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office revealed that seven other foreign nationals, mainly Russians, are also facing legal action for similar violations. Authorities have been attentive to visa status violations, with a concerted drive across the North Goa coastal belt reflecting broader enforcement efforts, as demonstrated by the deportation of 120 overstayers, including 29 from Bangladesh, in 2025.