The U.S. State Department has discovered several “birth tourism networks,” where embassies found “evidence of plans to facilitate individuals traveling to the U.S. to give birth,” The Daily Wire reports. According to the outlet, the networks were discovered in West Africa, North Africa, and Europe. SCOOP: The State Department has uncovered several "birth tourism networks" in West Africa, Europe, and North Africa, where embassies found evidence of plans to facilitate individuals traveling to the U.S. to give birth. https://t.co/x9ZNwr1PgL — Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) June 10, 2026 More from The Daily Wire: In West Africa, a U.S. embassy uncovered a “sophisticated birth tourism network” wherein more than 100 foreign nationals were using fraudulent documents to obtain visas and secure U.S. citizenship for their children. The State Department shut down this birth tourism network and revoked the foreign nationals’ visas. State is also coordinating with local authorities to “systematically identify and cut off any similar operations.” “Under President Trump, the State Department is defending the integrity of U.S. citizenship by ending illegal birth tourism schemes,” said State Department messaging viewed by The Daily Wire. “No foreigner is permitted to obtain a visitor visa for the primary purpose of acquiring U.S. citizenship for a child by giving birth in the U.S.” A U.S. embassy in Europe found that more than 400 suspected birth tourism cases had occurred since 2024. In this case, investigators traced the birth tourism to at least six companies that were coaching applicants on what to say in their visa interviews, arranging housing, and setting up delivery plans. State again shut down the process, revoked the visas, and permanently banned “several fraudsters from traveling to the United States ever again.” An embassy in North Africa revoked more than 100 visas for “birth tourist” parents who came to the United States specifically to give birth to children who would get U.S. citizenship. State Department consular officers worked with law enforcement and used data analytics to identify the networks abusing the visa system in this case. “A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. The State Department is taking action around the world to stop this abuse, dismantle birth tourism networks, and hold accountable those who try to scam our system,” the State Department said. A U.S. visa is a privilege, not a right. The State Department is taking action around the world to stop this abuse, dismantle birth tourism networks, and hold accountable those who try to scam our system. — Department of State (@StateDept) June 10, 2026 Business Insider Africa has more: Investigators allegedly traced the cases to at least six companies that coached applicants on visa interviews, arranged accommodation in the United States and coordinated childbirth plans. In North Africa, U.S. officials said more than 100 visas were revoked from parents who travelled to the United States primarily to give birth so their children could obtain American citizenship. The department did not identify the countries involved, disclose the nationalities of those affected or provide evidence supporting the allegations. It also did not indicate whether any arrests or criminal prosecutions resulted from the investigations. The announcement signals a shift from warnings to active enforcement as the Trump administration expands scrutiny of visa applicants suspected of concealing the true purpose of their travel. The policy foundation was laid during President Donald Trump’s first term. In January 2020, the U.S. government amended visitor visa regulations, allowing consular officers to deny applications when they believe the primary purpose of travel is to give birth in the United States to secure citizenship for a child. The rule remains in force and has become a key tool in Washington’s efforts to combat birth tourism. The latest action follows warnings issued by several U.S. diplomatic missions, including the U.S. Mission in Nigeria, which cautioned applicants that visas could be denied if consular officers suspected travel was primarily intended for childbirth and citizenship purposes.