India Expands E-Visa Program: 11 New Border Crossings and Airports

On August 10, 2026, the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs announced the expansion of the entry network for e-visa holders. Specifically, 11 new entry points will be added, including two airports and nine land border crossings. This brings the total number of entry points authorized for e-visa holders nationwide to 88, comprising 37 airports, 38 seaports, and 13 land border crossings. For travelers planning to obtain an e-Visa for India, this means significantly more flexibility in choosing their route of entry.

The new airports added to the system are Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh and Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. They join existing arrival points such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Goa, Kochi, Varanasi, and Vijayawada. This brings the total number of airports where an electronic visa is accepted for entry to 37. This opens up new, more direct entry options, particularly for travelers heading to destinations outside the major cities.

The biggest change, however, concerns the land borders. Nine border crossings have been newly added to the list of entry points authorized for e-visa holders: Agartala, Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh, and Attari (road). These crossings cover several of India’s international land borders, including those with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Pakistan.

Specifically, Agartala, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, and Dawki facilitate entry between India and Bangladesh. Jaigaon and Darranga are located on routes connecting India with Bhutan; Moreh is situated on the border with Myanmar; and Attari is considered a major road crossing between India and Pakistan. For travelers who wish to combine a regional tour with visits to several neighboring countries, this expansion thus offers significantly more flexibility in planning.

Important for applicants: Even with the additional entry points, the basic structure of the Indian e-Visa remains unchanged—the electronic application must be submitted before the trip, and approval must be obtained before departure or crossing the border. Those who wish to prepare their application carefully can find an overview of the various categories on our page about visas for India, such as for tourism, business travel, or medical treatment.

For tourists visiting India as part of a traditional round-trip itinerary, the Indian tourist visa remains the most obvious option, especially if entry is planned through one of the newly added airports or land border crossings. The expansion of the entry network underscores the overall trend by Indian authorities to gradually simplify access for international travelers and make regional travel routes in South and Southeast Asia more attractive.

Anyone planning a trip to India should check well in advance which visa type and point of entry best suit their planned itinerary. Since regulations regarding points of entry and requirements are subject to change, it is advisable to submit the application well in advance of the planned departure.