India Expands e-Visa Entry to 88 Ports, Adding Land Crossings and Airports

India has widened where e-Visa holders can enter the country, expanding its network from 77 to 88 designated entry points as of August 10. The update adds nine land border crossings and two regional airports, and it is already in force. The change affects only permitted entry locations, not the application process, fees, or visa conditions.

What changed

Foreign nationals holding an Indian e-Visa can now cross at nine additional land ports spread across four international borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Pakistan. Named crossings include Agartala, Dawki, Gede, Ghojadanga, and Haridaspur, while Raxaul and Rupaidiha remain designated e-Visa crossings.

Two airports were also added: Bhopal Airport in Madhya Pradesh and Tirupati Airport in Andhra Pradesh now accept international arrivals on e-Visas. Previously, travelers heading to those regions had to enter through another approved airport first.

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

What it means for nomads

The main benefit is flexibility. Overland entry from neighboring countries becomes more practical, and travelers heading to central or southern India can now fly directly into Bhopal or Tirupati rather than routing through a larger hub first.

The application itself is unchanged. Applicants 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.

If you are planning a trip after August 10 and want to use one of the new ports, make sure the expected arrival point on your application matches your actual route before you submit. Existing e-Visa holders do not need to reapply; approved travelers may enter through any designated port.

One important caveat: India still does not offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. The added entry points do not change permitted work activities or stay limits, which continue to depend on the specific e-Visa category you hold, whether tourist, business, medical, student, or other, alongside India's broader visa and residency rules. If you intend to work remotely from India, review the conditions of your chosen category carefully rather than assuming a tourist e-Visa covers it.

Originally reported by Stamped Nomad.