India adds two airports and nine land crossings to eVisa entry network

Nine of the 11 new entry points are land crossings, covering borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Pakistan, and bringing the eVisa-accessible total to 88

India's Ministry of Home Affairs has added 11 international entry points to the country's eVisa network, a move announced on August 10, 2026, that brings the total number of locations where electronic visa holders can enter India to 88. The expansion includes two airports and nine land border crossings, according to a press release from the Indian government's Press Information Bureau.

The land border component represents the bigger shift. Before this announcement, only four land crossings accepted eVisas (Raxaul, Rupaidiha, Jogbani, and Darranga), all added between December 2025 and March 2026. The new round more than triples that number. For the first time, eVisa holders can enter India overland from Pakistan (through Attari) and Myanmar (through Moreh), while the number of crossings serving the Bangladesh and Bhutan borders jumps substantially. The expansion opens up overland regional itineraries that were previously available only to travelers holding traditional paper visas.

India's eVisa system has grown steadily since its 2014 launch, when it covered 43 countries and a handful of airports. It now serves nationals of 172 countries, encompasses 17 visa subcategories spanning tourism, business, medical travel, study, transit, and cruise group travel, and accounts for roughly 78 percent of all visas India issues. The Ministry of Home Affairs reports that approximately 95 percent of eVisa applications are processed within 72 hours.

Which airports now accept the India eVisa?

With Bhopal and Tirupati joining the network, India now lists 37 airports as authorized arrival points for eVisa holders. Bhopal serves as a gateway to central India, while Tirupati is one of the country's busiest pilgrimage destinations. The remaining 35 airports already in the system include major hubs such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Jaipur, Goa (both Dabolim and Mopa), Kochi, Varanasi, and Vijayawada, among others.

How do I apply for an Indian eVisa?

Applications are submitted through India's official portal. The process requires uploading a passport scan, a recent photograph, and supporting documents relevant to the visa subcategory. Fees vary by nationality, visa type, and season. A 30-day tourist eVisa costs $10 during the April-to-June low season and $25 from July through March for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, and Japanese nationals. A 3% bank transaction charge is added on top. Payment must be made at least four days before the intended travel date or the application will not be processed.

The approved Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is delivered electronically and must be printed or saved for presentation at the immigration checkpoint. The eVisa portal has not yet been updated to reflect the 11 new entry points announced on August 10. Bhopal, Tirupati, and the new land crossings do not yet appear in the portal's dropdown menu. Travelers planning to use one of the newly announced entry points should check the portal before finalizing their itinerary.

What else do travelers need before arriving in India?

Two additional digital requirements apply alongside the eVisa. The India e-Arrival Card became mandatory for all foreign nationals on April 1, 2026. It must be submitted within 72 hours before arrival and is free of charge. The form replaces the old paper Disembarkation Card and collects identity, passport, travel purpose, and recent travel history data.

Separately, the Air Suvidha 2.0 health declaration was reinstated in June 2026 and must be submitted before immigration clearance. Both forms are required in addition to the eVisa itself, and neither one replaces it.