US revokes more than 6,000 visas over birth tourism crackdown

The United States has revoked more than 6,000 visas belonging to foreign nationals accused of participating in or facilitating birth tourism, as the government intensifies its efforts to tackle the practice and target businesses allegedly involved in arranging such trips.

The US Department of State announced the development on November 12, 2026, revealing that its Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force had revoked more than 6,000 visas so far.

The department also warned that its crackdown was extending beyond individuals travelling to the United States to give birth, with those helping to organise and facilitate the practice also facing scrutiny.

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In a statement shared on X, the department said its task force was working to identify and hold accountable everyone involved in the practice.

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"The Department of State’s Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force has now revoked more than 6,000 visas from foreigners who engaged in or facilitated birth tourism. We are identifying and holding accountable everyone involved in this illicit practice," the department stated.

The latest figure represents a significant increase from the 4,000 birth tourism-related visa revocations reported by the White House in October.

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The development also highlights the administration's broader approach to tackling birth tourism, with investigations now extending to commercial intermediaries and service providers accused of helping foreign nationals arrange travel to the country for childbirth.

The latest action forms part of the US government's efforts to curb birth tourism and address businesses that allegedly facilitate the practice.

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