A new international airport has just been added to the list of entry points to India available to travelers holding an electronic visa (e-Visa).
India regularly updates its list of authorized entry points for e-Visa holders, whether international airports or seaports, to streamline access to the country and support the tourism and economic growth of its various regions.
As of May 30, 2025, Surat International Airport has officially been added to this list, allowing e-Visa holders to enter India directly through this gateway.
The decision, announced by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), marks Surat as the second airport in the state of Gujarat, after Ahmedabad, to offer this convenience. “We are happy to announce that long awaited e-Visa facility is started at Surat International Airport,” stated the AAI.
According to the organization responsible for managing the country’s airports, adding Surat to the list of e-Visa entry points “will benefit passengers, Airlines and immigration, as the facility requires less paper work resulting faster processing, global accessibility & enhanced security.”
e-Visa in Surat: a new international gateway to Gujarat for travellers
Located on the banks of the Tapi River, Surat is the second-largest city in Gujarat and a major economic hub in India. Nicknamed the “Diamond City”, Surat is responsible for cutting and polishing nearly 90% of the world’s diamonds.
In addition to its booming industry, Surat attracts visitors with its vibrant local cuisine, bustling markets, and cultural landmarks such as the Science Centre and the Swaminarayan Mandir. The city also serves as an ideal starting point for exploring southern Gujarat, including destinations like Navsari, Valsad, and the beaches along the Gulf of Khambhat.
Authorized entry points in India for e-Visa holders
India currently allows e-Visa holders to enter the country through the following 32 international airports and 6 seaports:
International Airports:
- Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Calicut, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa (Dabolim), Goa (Mopa), Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kannur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Port Blair, Pune, Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Varanasi, and Visakhapatnam.
Seaports:
- Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai, and Port Blair.
Travelers are strongly advised to ensure their port of entry is on the list of authorized entry points; otherwise, they risk being denied entry into India.
