Haldia seaport in West Bengal designated as immigration post

Haldia seaport in West Bengal designated as immigration post

At present, there are 40 seaport immigration posts along India’s coastline and Haldia will be the 41st entry to the list

Haldia Seaport gets Immigration Checkpoint Status, Boosting West Bengal’s Maritime Connectivity and Global Reach

HALDIA : In a significant boost to India’s maritime infrastructure and West Bengal‘s growing role in global trade, the Central Government has designated Haldia Seaport as an authorised immigration checkpoint under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. The notification, issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on June 22, marks an important milestone in strengthening the operational capabilities and international connectivity of one of ea…

Why Haldia's immigration checkpoint status matters for Bengal's maritime ambitions

Kolkata: The Centre has designated West Bengal's Haldia seaport as an authorised immigration checkpoint, a move that expands the port's role beyond cargo handling and strengthens eastern India's maritime connectivity. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the decision on June 22 under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. With the addition of Haldia, India now has 41 seaport immigration checkpoints. The move may appear procedural, but …

MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints list

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has added Haldia seaport in West Bengal to the designated immigration checkpoint lists.