It is now possible to arrive in India, via Surate International Airport. The electronic visa (e-Visa) has been introduced. On May 30, 2025, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) confirmed this new formality, which is aimed directly at travelers wishing to visit India via this airport.
New accessibility
Surate International Airport is a new gateway to the world. Internal flights can serve regions in India. The electronic visa will make it easier for airlines and immigration authorities to manage entry formalities for travellers.
The city of Surate, located in the Indian state of Gujarat, is an important industrial city in India. It is famous for its textile industry, as well as for the art of working and cutting rough diamonds. Its history is still deeply rooted in the city. You can also discover temples, mosques and beaches. It's a lesser-known destination, but can be a stopover on your way to western or southern India.
Entry points with e-Visa
There are currently 32 international airports and 6 seaports where you can enter India with an electronic visa:
Here is the list of international airports: Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengalore, Bhubaneswar, Bombay (or 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 and Visakhapatnam.
Here is the list of seaports: Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai and Port Blair.
Surate International Airport joins the list of eligible entry points.