What Are the Entry Points for India e-Visa?
An India e-Visa holder must enter through an immigration checkpoint currently designated for e-Visa entry. The Government of India publishes the live list on its e-Visa portal and can change it.
As reviewed on September 1, 2026, the portal lists 34 airports, 38 seaports, and 4 land ports for e-Visa entry. Recheck the official list before booking and again near departure; do not rely on an old screenshot, blog list, or the fact that a port accepts regular visas.
Understanding India e-Visa Entry Points
An international airport, cruise terminal, or land crossing is not automatically an e-Visa entry point. Three lists are commonly confused:
- Entry points authorised for e-Visa holders
- Exit points available after a lawful stay
- Immigration checkpoints used for regular or paper visas
The lists are not identical. Confirm the exact arrival location and the permission being used.
Airport Entry Points
The Government of India e-Visa portal listed these airports when this page was reviewed:
- Ahmedabad
- Amritsar
- Bagdogra
- Bengaluru
- Bhubaneswar
- Calicut
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Coimbatore
- Delhi
- Gaya
- Goa (Dabolim)
- Goa (Mopa)
- Guwahati
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Jaipur
- Kannur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Madurai
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Navi Mumbai
- Port Blair
- Pune
- Surat
- Tiruchirappalli (Trichy)
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Varanasi
- Vijayawada
- Visakhapatnam
Airport names can appear differently on tickets, airport websites, and the government portal. Match the actual airport, not only the city. Goa, for example, has separate Dabolim and Mopa entries.
Seaport Entry Points
The same portal listed these seaports for e-Visa entry:
- Agatti
- Alang
- Bedi Bandar
- Bhavnagar
- Calicut
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Cuddalore
- Dahej
- Dhamra
- Haldia
- Hazira
- Kakinada
- Kamarajar
- Kandla
- Karaikal
- Kattupalli
- Kolkata
- Kollam
- Krishnapatnam
- Mandvi
- Mormugao
- Mumbai
- Mundra
- Nagapattinam
- New Mangalore
- Nhava Sheva
- Paradeep
- Pipavav
- Porbandar
- Port Blair
- Sikka
- Tuna Tekra
- Tuticorin
- Vallarpadam
- Visakhapatnam
- Vizhinjam
- Vizhinjam International
Cruise passengers should confirm the exact terminal with the cruise operator. A city name in an itinerary may not identify the immigration checkpoint used by the vessel.
Land Border Entry Points
The e-Visa portal listed four designated land ports when reviewed:
- Darranga
- Jogbani
- Raxaul
- Rupaidiha
Do not assume that other road or rail crossings accepting international travellers also accept e-Visa entry. This is particularly important when an itinerary crosses from Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, or Myanmar.
Entry and Exit Are Different Questions
The Government of India publishes a broader list of authorised immigration checkpoints for departure. That does not mean every listed exit point can be used for first entry with an e-Visa.
For an itinerary that arrives at one port and departs from another:
- Verify the arrival point against the current e-Visa entry list.
- Verify the departure point against the current authorised exit list.
- Check the issued document for any conditions specific to the applicant or category.
Changing an itinerary after approval should trigger a new check of both points.
Entry Point Requirements
Use the exact details from the carrier:
- Airport name and IATA code
- Seaport or cruise terminal name
- Land crossing name
- First place where Indian immigration will be completed
A connecting flight can make the first Indian airport—not the final domestic destination—the relevant entry point. For cruises, ask the operator where immigration clearance occurs. For land travel, verify the named checkpoint rather than the nearest city.
If the location is absent from the official e-Visa entry list, do not assume arrival will be accepted. Reconsider the route or obtain guidance about the appropriate visa before travel.
Arrival Checklist
Before departure, confirm:
- The e-Visa or Electronic Travel Authorization has been issued.
- The passport matches the application and issued document.
- The passport meets the validity and blank-page requirements shown by the authority.
- The first immigration checkpoint appears on the current designated entry list.
- The visa category, validity, and number of entries cover the itinerary.
- The return or onward journey evidence requested by the official guidance is available.
Carry the issued document in the form requested by the authority and keep a backup copy accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I enter through any international airport in India?
No. Use an airport on the current designated e-Visa entry list.
Can I enter India by land with an e-Visa?
Only through a land port currently designated for e-Visa entry. The list reviewed on September 1, 2026 contained Darranga, Jogbani, Raxaul, and Rupaidiha.
Can I leave through a different airport or port?
The authority publishes authorised exit checkpoints separately. Check that list and the conditions on the issued document.
Does a regular-visa immigration checkpoint automatically accept an e-Visa?
No. Regular-visa and e-Visa entry lists should not be treated as interchangeable.
What if my carrier changes the arrival airport or port?
Check the new first immigration point against the official list immediately. Do not rely on the original itinerary.
Where is the current official list?
The Government of India e-Visa portal publishes designated entry and exit points. A direct reference link is provided on this page.
Summary: Confirm the exact first Indian immigration checkpoint against the current government e-Visa entry list. Airport, seaport, land-port, and exit permissions are separate questions and can change.