Airports and Seaports for Indian e-Visa: Authorized Entry Points in India

Planning to travel to India with an e-Visa? Before booking your flight or cruise, check whether your intended arrival location is authorized for Indian e-Visa entry. Not every international airport or seaport automatically qualifies. This guide provides the official airport and seaport lists, explains important travel restrictions and highlights what to verify before departure.

Which Airports Accept Indian e-Visa?

The official Indian e-Visa portal currently lists 37 designated international airports through which e-Visa holders may enter India. The list includes major international gateways and regional airports.

Complete List of Authorized Airports

Popular arrival locations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Jaipur are included. Jaipur is an authorized e-Visa entry airport according to the current airport list.

However, an airport's international status alone does not make it an authorized e-Visa checkpoint. Always confirm the airport against the official Indian e-Visa entry list before booking.

Which Seaports Accept Indian e-Visa?

The official e-Visa portal lists 38 designated seaports for entry into India. The published list includes the following locations:

Complete List of Designated Seaports

Important: The list above follows the names displayed in the official e-Visa portal. Some government publications use different or expanded names for certain ports, so confirm the exact port with the relevant authorities when arranging sea travel.

Which Seaports Allow Cruise Ship Entry?

There is a specific cruise-related instruction in the official e-Visa portal that names five seaports for cruise ship entry with an approved ETA:

1. Mumbai
2. Chennai
3. Cochin
4. Goa
5. Mangalore

The portal's broader authorized-checkpost section lists 38 seaports, while its cruise-specific names these five. Because the published guidance is not fully consistent, cruise passengers should confirm their exact port of arrival and immigration arrangements with their cruise operator and the Indian e-Visa support service before departure.

Can You Enter India Through Any International Airport?

No. Indian e-Visa holders must arrive through an airport designated for e-Visa entry. An airport handling international flights is not automatically authorized.

For example, Jaipur appears in the official list, so eligible e-Visa holders can use it as an arrival point. Travellers planning to arrive at another airport should check the same list rather than relying on airline routes or the airport's international status.

Can You Enter India Through a Land Border With an e-Visa?

Official guidance on land-border entry currently requires particular care.

On 10 August 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced 11 additional international entry points for e-Visa holders: nine landports and two airports. The announcement reported a total of 88 entry points, comprising 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 landports. Read the MHA announcement published by the Press Information Bureau.

However, the Indian e-Visa portal's FAQ still states that e-Visa holders cannot enter through a land border and must use designated airports or seaports. The portal's landport list and the announcement also do not present the same information consistently.

Do not assume that your e-Visa automatically permits land-border entry. Before planning an overland journey, contact the Bureau of Immigration or the official e-Visa support service and obtain confirmation for your exact checkpoint.

Can You Depart From a Different Airport or Seaport?

Your departure location does not necessarily have to be the same as your arrival location. The official e-Visa FAQ states that travellers may depart from any Indian Immigration Check Post (ICP), and the portal also publishes a separate exit-point list.

For example, a traveller arriving in Jaipur and departing from Mumbai should check the applicable departure arrangements before booking the return journey.

An Immigration Check Post is an official location where immigration authorities examine travel documents and process entry or departure formalities. Check the official e-Visa portal for the latest entry and exit information.

Important Things to Check Before Travelling to India

Before departure, review these points:

1. Confirm e-Visa approval: Wait for your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to be granted before travelling.
2. Check your arrival point: Make sure your airport or seaport appears in the applicable official entry list.
3. Check your passport details: Your name, nationality, passport number and date of birth should match your approved ETA.
4. Carry the relevant passports: If your valid ETA was issued against an old passport, the official portal says you may be allowed to enter with both the old and new passports.
5. Verify cruise or land travel: Check the specific rules for your mode of arrival rather than relying only on the general list.
6. Review itinerary changes: If your airline or cruise operator changes your arrival location, confirm that the new checkpoint is authorized.

An approved ETA is a travel authorization, not a guarantee of admission. Indian immigration authorities make the final decision after checking your documents at arrival.

Plan Your Indian e-Visa Journey Carefully

Before travelling, verify your arrival location against the latest government guidance, check any cruise or land-border restrictions and confirm your departure arrangements. For assistance with Indian visa application requirements and documentation, visit Visament to explore its visa assistance services.