DCP Secunderabad Warns of Legal Action for Failure to Report Foreign Nationals Under Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025

The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Secunderabad Zone, has warned that strict action will be taken against individuals and institutions that fail to submit mandatory details of foreign nationals as required under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. The advisory applies to house owners, hotels, lodges, guest houses, hospitals, educational institutions, and other accommodation providers hosting foreign nationals.

The DCP urged all stakeholders to submit information through the designated online portals and comply with the prescribed regulations.

Educational Institutions Must Submit Foreign Student Details

According to the DCP, institutions providing accommodation to foreign nationals, including students, must accurately furnish information through:

• Form-11
• Form-111(C)

Educational institutions have specifically been directed to provide complete details of:

• Foreign students
• Individuals holding foreign passports
• Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders
• Nepali nationals

The police stressed that all required information must be submitted accurately through the prescribed forms.

FRRO Portal Mandatory for Accommodation Providers

The DCP stated that accommodation providers hosting foreign nationals or Nepali citizens must immediately register their details through Form-111(C) on the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) portal.

The designated portal is:

http://indiafrro.gov.in/frro/FormC

Authorities have also instructed accommodation providers to preserve the submitted records for at least one additional year.

Action Under Section 23 of the Foreigners Act

Police warned that failure to submit the mandatory forms will attract legal action under Section 23 of the Foreigners Act.

The DCP further stated that strict legal action will also be initiated against any individual or institution found:

• Providing false information
• Concealing details of foreign nationals
• Violating reporting requirements

Officials emphasized that compliance with the regulations is mandatory.

Stakeholders Asked to Use FRRO Online Portal

The police advised all concerned stakeholders to use the FRRO online portal for timely compliance with the reporting requirements.

Authorities reiterated that adherence to the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, is necessary to maintain accurate records of foreign nationals staying within the jurisdiction.

Current Status

• The advisory has been issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Secunderabad Zone.
• House owners, hotels, lodges, guest houses, hospitals, educational institutions, and other accommodation providers have been directed to submit foreign national details.
• Reporting must be done through Form-11 and Form-111(C).
• Details must be uploaded through the FRRO portal.
• Records must be preserved for one additional year.
• Violations may attract action under Section 23 of the Foreigners Act.
• Strict action has been warned against those providing false information or concealing details.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Secunderabad Zone, has directed all accommodation providers and educational institutions to mandatorily report details of foreign nationals, foreign passport holders, OCI card holders, and Nepali nationals through the prescribed online portals under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. The DCP warned that failure to submit Form-11 and Form-111(C), or providing false information, will invite legal action, including proceedings under Section 23 of the Foreigners Act. Authorities have advised stakeholders to ensure compliance through the FRRO portal and maintain records for at least one additional year.

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