November–December 2026
The international trial
अंतरराष्ट्रीय उड़ानों का ट्रायल
Last reviewed: 11 November 2026
From November to December 2026, DigiYatra is being tried for some international passengers. This is not the same thing as the domestic programme counted at 39 airports, and it is not available on every international flight.
The Press Information Bureau posted the details on 1 November 2026.
Who and where
- Airports: Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai and Amritsar.
- Travellers: Indian nationals holding e-passports.
- Flights: select international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo.
- Touchpoints: terminal entry, security hold areas and boarding gates, wherever the required equipment is installed.
How enrolment is described
In the app, the passenger scans the machine-readable zone of the e-passport, reads the embedded chip with the phone’s NFC, captures a selfie, and checks the details. The credential is stored in the DigiYatra wallet on the device. Do that in the official app, not on this website.
What it does not replace
Passengers still carry travel documents and complete airline document checks, immigration, and other formalities. Feedback from the trial is meant to inform a wider rollout in 2027.
The airport helper can tell you whether a city you type is one of these seven. It will not confirm a domestic airport outside that named set.
Related pages
Airports
DigiYatra is counted at 39 airports as of August and November 2026. The seven international-trial cities are listed separately.
How to register
Enrol in the official DigiYatra app, including the driving-licence path through DigiLocker. This site does not collect Aadhaar or a face photo.
At the airport
At airports where the equipment is installed, DigiYatra is used at entry, the security hold area and boarding gates. Documents still travel with you.
Frequently asked questions
Does DigiYatra work on all international flights?
No. The 1 November 2026 PIB release describes a trial from November to December 2026, on select Air India and IndiGo flights, at seven airports. It is not a general international service.
Who can use the trial?
Indian nationals holding e-passports. Enrolment scans the machine-readable zone, reads the chip with the phone’s NFC, takes a selfie, and stores the credential in the DigiYatra wallet on the device.
Do I still need my passport at immigration?
Yes. PIB says the trial does not replace existing processes. Passengers still carry travel documents and complete airline checks, immigration and other formalities.
Which airports?
Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai and Amritsar. Touchpoints are terminal entry, security hold areas and boarding gates, wherever the equipment is available.