Soon, no need for physical boarding cards at immigration
Starting September 1, travelers at Indian airports will no longer need to present physical boarding passes at immigration counters. The Bureau of Immigration is transitioning to e-boarding cards to improve efficiency and reduce errors caused by manual stamping.
Why it matters
This shift represents a modernization of travel infrastructure in India, aiming to streamline international transit processes.
NEW DELHI: Starting Sept 1, people flying in and out of India will no longer be required to provide a physical boarding card at the immigration counter. Travellers can show their e-boarding cards instead. This major change by Bureau of Immigration could pave the way for more seamless international travel once e-passports become more common.Senior FRRO (Delhi) Deepak Yadav's communication says after immigration cleara-nce, the boarding pass is stamped by the immigration officer.
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