India Adds 11 New e-Visa Entry Points, Including Bhopal and Tirupati Airports

India's Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 10 August 2026 that it had approved 11 new entry points for foreign nationals travelling on an e-Visa, an expansion made up of two airports, Bhopal's Raja Bhoj International Airport and Tirupati Airport in Andhra Pradesh, and nine land border crossings. The addition brings the total number of ports approved for e-Visa entry to 88, comprising 37 airports, 38 seaports and 13 land border posts, according to reporting on the notification.

Why it matters

An e-Visa entry point is the specific airport, seaport or land crossing where a foreign national holding an Indian e-Visa is permitted to enter the country; arriving anywhere not on the approved list can mean being turned back even with a valid e-Visa. Adding Bhopal and Tirupati gives e-Visa holders direct entry into central India and to Andhra Pradesh's pilgrimage circuit around Tirumala without first routing through one of India's larger international gateways.

What's still unclear

Indian media reporting on the notification has not consistently confirmed the full list of the nine new land border crossings, and at the time of the announcement, India's official e-Visa portal had reportedly not yet been updated to reflect Bhopal, Tirupati or the new land posts. Travellers planning to rely on any of the newly announced entry points should treat that gap between announcement and portal update as a reason to double-check before booking.

Confirm before you travel

This article reflects reporting on an August 2026 government notification; e-Visa rules, approved entry points and portal listings can change. Readers should confirm the current list of approved e-Visa entry points directly on India's official e-Visa portal or with the nearest Indian mission before finalising travel plans.

Traveller tips

• Check India's official e-Visa portal for the current, confirmed list of approved entry points before booking flights or arranging land travel.
• An e-Visa is only valid for entry through an approved port; arriving elsewhere can result in denied entry even with a valid visa.
• Travellers heading to Tirumala or central Madhya Pradesh should confirm whether Tirupati or Bhopal airports are live on the e-Visa system for their specific travel dates.
• When in doubt, larger, long-established entry points such as Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai remain the more reliable option for e-Visa arrivals.