# US tightens visa rules to curb birth tourism 2026-08-07T11:50:50+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Trump administration has tightened visa rules to stop pregnant women from traveling to the United States to give birth and gain automatic citizenship for their children, The Hindu reports. Under the new rules, consular officers can deny tourist visas to anyone suspected of planning birth tourism. The move targets what officials call a misuse of immigration law. Critics say it could affect genuine travellers. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: birth tourism, citizenship, Trump administration, US immigration, visa rules Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/us-tightens-visa-rules-to-curb-birth-tourism/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/us-tightens-visa-rules-to-curb-birth-tourism/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.