Starting September 1, Indian airports are discontinuing immigration clearance
From September 1, international travellers at Indian airports will experience a streamlined process for immigration clearance. The need for stamped boarding passes will be eliminated, allowing passengers to present either digital or printed passes. This change is designed to enhance efficiency and reduce wait times, as immigration officers will no longer stamp boarding passes during the departure…
Starting from September 1, Indian airports will no longer require passengers to have their boarding passes stamped during immigration clearance. This change, implemented by the Bureau of Immigration, aims to streamline the departure process and make it faster and more convenient for international travelers.
Previously, passengers were often asked to present their boarding passes during immigration and have them stamped by officers. However, this requirement will be discontinued starting September 1. According to a communication from Delhi FRRO Deepak Yadav, the Bureau of Immigration has notified airport operators, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), and other relevant parties about the revised procedure.
The change means that international travelers can now show either an electronic boarding pass on their mobile phone or a printed copy at the immigration counter. Passengers who prefer a physical boarding pass can still carry one, but it will no longer be stamped by immigration officials. This adjustment is expected to eliminate an additional physical step that could sometimes cause inconvenience, particularly when stamps were unclear or difficult to read.
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