The United States has uncovered birth tourism fraud networks operating in Africa, leading to the revocation of more than 100 visas, according to the State Department.
Officials said foreign nationals used fake documents and visa “fixers” to gain entry into the US, with the primary aim of giving birth so their children could obtain American citizenship.
One of the schemes was traced to a US embassy in West Africa, though the specific country was not disclosed.
“We shut it down, revoked these foreign nationals’ visas, and are coordinating with local authorities to systematically identify and cut off any similar operations,” the department said in a statement.
In North Africa, another US embassy revoked over 100 visas linked to birth tourism. Investigators also reported that in Europe, more than 400 suspected cases have been identified since 2024, tied to at least six companies that coached applicants, arranged housing, and set up delivery plans.
The crackdown comes
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