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Delhi Airport Immigration & Customs Arrival Guide for Passengers
Welcome to India We’re delighted to have you here. At Delhi Airport, we extend a warm welcome to both Indian and international travelers. With clearly marked immigration and customs zones, our goal is to make your arrival as smooth, comforting, and seamless as possible because every journey deserves a gentle landing.
Immigration Procedure
Entry Requirements in India
Indian Nationals
All Indian nationals do need to proceed at the “Indian Passport Holder” counter at the immigration. Present your passport and boarding pass to the security officer for passport verification and clearance.
For pre-registered Trusted Traveler Program passengers (Indian nationals and OCI cardholders), kindly proceed to the Fast Track Immigration Zone. Trusted Traveller Program (TTP) ensures your arrival at Delhi Airport is seamless from the moment you land. By using the dedicated fast-track counters, you can clear immigration quicker, with less congestion and minimal formalities, thanks to pre-verification under the program.
Indian Nationals
All Indian nationals do need to proceed at the “Indian Passport Holder” counter at the immigration. Present your passport and boarding pass to the security officer for passport verification and clearance.
For pre-registered Trusted Traveler Program passengers (Indian nationals and OCI cardholders), kindly proceed to the Fast Track Immigration Zone. Trusted Traveller Program (TTP) ensures your arrival at Delhi Airport is seamless from the moment you land. By using the dedicated fast-track counters, you can clear immigration quicker, with less congestion and minimal formalities, thanks to pre-verification under the program.
Foreign Nationals
All Foreign Nationals do need to:
- Fill in the Disembarkation form before proceeding to immigration counter (this form is generally given on board by the airline staff or passengers can collect at the international arrival pier junction at Delhi Airport. NOTE: Foreign nationals arriving for the first time in India need to register their Biometric (Facial scan and Fingerprints) details. You can register the same at the Biometric Kiosks at arrival piers before proceeding for immigration counter.
- Proceed at the “Foreign Passport Holder” counter at the immigration area. Present your passport, boarding pass, visa and disembarkation form to the security officer for passport verification and clearance.
Foreign Nationals
All Foreign Nationals do need to:
- Fill in the Disembarkation form before proceeding to immigration counter (this form is generally given on board by the airline staff or passengers can collect at the international arrival pier junction at Delhi Airport. NOTE: Foreign nationals arriving for the first time in India need to register their Biometric (Facial scan and Fingerprints) details. You can register the same at the Biometric Kiosks at arrival piers before proceeding for immigration counter.
- Proceed at the “Foreign Passport Holder” counter at the immigration area. Present your passport, boarding pass, visa and disembarkation form to the security officer for passport verification and clearance.
Foreigners of Indian Origin / OCI card holder
Kindly follow the procedure mentioned above for Foreign Nationals. At the immigration counter check signages and kindly proceed towards dedicated counters for clearance. For E-Visa/ Visa on arrival requirements visit Transit Passenger: If you have an onward international or domestic connecting flight, check the transfers guide click here
Foreigners of Indian Origin / OCI card holder
Kindly follow the procedure mentioned above for Foreign Nationals. At the immigration counter check signages and kindly proceed towards dedicated counters for clearance. For E-Visa/ Visa on arrival requirements visit Transit Passenger: If you have an onward international or domestic connecting flight, check the transfers guide click here
Proceed to Baggage Claim
- After clearing immigration, follow the airport signage directing you to the baggage claim area.
- Locate your baggage belt: Check the flight information display screens to find the assigned baggage belt for your arriving flight. This information is also provided onboard by the airline staff.
- Identify and collect your baggage from the designated conveyor belt.
Proceed to Customs
After collecting your bags, proceed to Customs to get your goods cleared under the Green or Red Channel.
- Green & Red Channel: The baggage clearance at the major International Airports in India consists of two channels for clearance Green and Red. Proceed to the Green Channel if you do not have any dutiable goods to declare and the Red Channel if you have dutiable goods to declare.
- Wrong Declaration of Goods: Non-declaration or wrongful declaration of the dutiable goods may result in confiscation of goods, fine or penalty. Serious offences like attempting to smuggle Gold, without declaration may lead to arrest & prosecution.
- Customs Information: The Indian Revenue Department has specified a list of items, including the size that can now be imported duty-free as part of the baggage.
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