New Delhi, November 2, 2026: Digi Yatra has started trials for international passengers at seven major airports across India, allowing eligible Indian travellers to use digital identity verification for select international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo.
According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the trials will run from November to December 2026, with a wider rollout planned for 2027 based on passenger feedback and operational performance.
Seven Airports Covered
The international Digi Yatra trials are being conducted at Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi (Cochin), Mumbai, Chennai and Amritsar airports.
Indian nationals holding eligible e-passports can access the facility at designated airport touchpoints, including terminal entry gates, Security Hold Areas (SHA) and boarding gates, wherever the necessary infrastructure is available.
The initiative aims to make international travel more convenient through digital identity verification.
How To Register
Passengers must create an e-passport-based Verifiable Credential (VC) using the Digi Yatra mobile application.
The registration process involves scanning the Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) of the e-passport and reading its embedded chip using the Near Field Communication (NFC) feature of a compatible smartphone.
Travellers must then capture a selfie and verify their identity details.
Once completed, the digital credential is stored securely in the Digi Yatra wallet on the passenger’s device.
Documents Still Mandatory
The ministry clarified that Digi Yatra will complement existing international travel procedures rather than replace them.
Passengers must continue carrying valid travel documents and completing mandatory airline checks, immigration procedures and other applicable formalities.
The trial facility will be available only at supported airport touchpoints and on selected international flights.
Expansion By 2027
Digi Yatra currently has more than 2.65 crore registered users and has facilitated over 11 crore journeys across 39 domestic airports.
The government plans to expand the platform to another 25 domestic airports by 2027.
The initiative forms part of the Digital India programme, aimed at improving airport efficiency and providing passengers with a smoother, technology-enabled travel experience.
