India adds 11 land and air entry points to e-Visa program

India expanded e-Visa entry from 77 to 88 designated ports on Aug. 10, adding nine land crossings and two regional airports in a change that's already in force.

Nine land crossings join the system

Foreign nationals holding an Indian e-Visa can now enter through nine additional land ports across four international borders:

• Bangladesh: Agartala, Dawki, Gede, Ghojadanga and Haridaspur

• Bhutan: Jaigaon and Darranga

• Myanmar: Moreh

• Pakistan: Attari Road

The expansion makes overland entry more practical for tourists, expats and other eligible foreign nationals traveling from neighboring countries. Raxaul and Rupaidiha remain designated e-Visa crossings.

Bhopal and Tirupati accept e-Visas

Bhopal Airport in Madhya Pradesh and Tirupati Airport in Andhra Pradesh now accept international arrivals using e-Visas. Travelers previously needed to enter through another approved airport before continuing to either region.

India’s e-Visa network now covers 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land ports, according to the government. The country offers e-Visas to nationals of 172 countries, with about 95% of applications processed within 72 hours.

Applications and fees remain unchanged

The expansion changes permitted entry locations, not the application process, fees or visa conditions. Applicants must still submit a form, passport biodata page and photograph through the official online portal, pay the nationality- and visa-specific fee and present an approved Electronic Travel Authorization on arrival.

For trips after Aug. 10, applicants planning to use one of the added ports should align the expected arrival point on the application with the actual route before submitting. Existing e-Visa holders don’t need to reapply because approved travelers may enter through any designated port.

India still doesn’t offer a dedicated digital nomad visa, so the added entry points don’t change permitted work activities or stay limits. Those depend on the relevant tourist, business, medical, student or other e-Visa category, alongside India’s visa and residency rules.