Surat International Airport in India now accepts e-Visa arrivals
From May 30, 2025, Surat International Airport joins India's e-Visa entry network, becoming the country's 32nd airport to accept electronic visas for international arrivals.
Surat International Airport in India is now welcoming international arrivals, including those using the e-Visa system. On May 30, 2025, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed this new entry point for travelers arriving via the airport.
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Expanded travel access
The international airport in Surat is a new gateway to India for foreign visitors. With domestic connections across the country, the e-Visa system will streamline both airline operations and immigration processes for incoming travelers.
Located in India’s western state of Gujarat, Surat is a major industrial hub renowned for textile manufacturing and diamond cutting and polishing. The city retains deep historical roots and offers attractions including temples, mosques, and beaches. While less frequently visited than other Indian cities, Surat makes for a convenient stopover before heading west or south across the country.
Current e-Visa entry points in India
As of May 30, 2025, a total of 32 international airports and six seaports accept electronic visas for entry into India:
International airports: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa (Dabolim), Goa (Mopa), Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam.
Seaports: Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai, Port Blair.
Surat International Airport joins the growing network of entry points welcoming e-Visa travelers to India.
