Stamping of boarding passes for immigration clearance to be discontinued from Sept 1
From September 1, international travelers departing from India are set to benefit from a new policy that eliminates the necessity for boarding pass stamping at immigration counters. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of the travel process. Passengers have the option to present their boarding passes, either in electronic format or as a printed copy.
Starting September 1, international travelers departing from India will no longer have to get their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters. The Bureau of Immigration has implemented this change to expedite the process and enhance convenience for travelers. Under the updated procedure, passengers can present their electronic boarding pass on their smartphone or a physical copy, but the physical stamping of the boarding pass will no longer be required.
This eliminates an extra step that was deemed inconvenient and could lead to issues with unclear or unreadable stamps. International passengers will be able to show either an e-boarding pass on their mobile device or a printed boarding pass, although the latter will no longer receive a physical stamp. The Bureau of Immigration has notified airport operators, CISF, and other stakeholders about the revised process, and airport staff and passengers will be informed of the change before it is implemented.
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