Over 24,600 Indians Deported from 81 Countries in 2025; Saudi Arabia Leads

• Over 24,600 Indians were deported from 81 countries in 2025, as per Ministry of External Affairs data presented in Rajya Sabha.
• Saudi Arabia accounted for the highest number of deportations with over 11,000 Indians sent back.
• Approximately 3,800 Indians were deported from the United States, the highest in five years, mainly due to strict scrutiny and visa issues.
• Other significant deportations occurred from Myanmar, Malaysia, UAE, Bahrain, Thailand, and Cambodia, often due to overstaying or involvement in cybercrime.
• Indian missions offer various channels like MADAD and 24x7 helplines for citizens in distress abroad.

Why It Matters: Over 24,600 Indians faced deportation from 81 countries in 2025, with Saudi Arabia and USA leading.