In 2025, a total of approximately 24,600 Indian nationals were deported from 81 countries. Deportations among Indians in the United States have been widely reported. However, among countries that deported Indian nationals in high numbers, Saudi Arabia led in deported Indians for this year. This data is contained in a report filed by the Union Ministry of External Affairs in the Rajya Sabha.
Large Deportation Figures per Country
- Saudi Arabia: More than 11,000 Indians were deported.
- United States: Approximately 3,800 Indians repatriated, including private sector workers and students.
- Myanmar: 1,591 Indians, primarily in connection with cyber crimes. Many were from Telugu-speaking Indian states.
- Malaysia: 1,483 Indians deported
- United Arab Emirates: 1,469 Indians deported.
Grounds for Deportations
There have been instances where Gulf countries have deported Indians owing to expired visas or working without proper papers. Some of the other factors that have contributed to the deportation of Indians are: Student deportation:
- United Kingdom: 170 Indian students
- Australia: 114 Indian students
- Russia: 82 Indian students
- United States: 45 Indian Students
The report emphasizes that for the past five years, the greatest number of removals or deportations from the US happened this year, especially with 3,414 removals taking place in Washington D.C. Strict guidelines against illegal immigration in the US have resulted in these deportation exercises, especially dedicated schemes for deportation transport.
Important Findings
- Saudi Arabia sent back the largest number of Indians in 2025.
- The Gulf states and Myanmar contributed largely to the number of deportations.
- Repatriation of students affected many nations such as the UK, Australia, Russia, and the US.
- This is global data pertaining to the migration of Indians, pointing towards the cause and figures related to deportation in the year 2025.
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