Digi Yatra Trial Extended to International Passengers: What NRIs Need to Know
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India is testing a new way for international travellers to move through airports faster. The Digi Yatra programme, which already lets domestic passengers use facial recognition instead of paper boarding passes at many Indian airports, is now being tried for international passengers. The trial focuses on travellers who hold an ePassport, a passport with a small electronic chip that stores personal data and a photograph.
The programme is especially relevant for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and other overseas Indian citizens who fly in and out of the country often. Under the trial, eligible passengers can register their details once and then use a digital identity to check in, pass security, and board their flights without showing paper documents at every step. Officials say the system is designed to reduce queues and make the journey smoother. Only selected airports and flights are part of the trial at this stage, so passengers should check whether their airport and airline are included before they travel.
The government has said that passengers will keep control of their personal data, and that participation is voluntary. Travellers who do not wish to use the digital system can continue with the normal check-in and document process. Airport staff will still be available to help passengers who have problems with the facial recognition system or with their ePassport.
If the trial is successful, the government plans to expand the international service to more airports and airlines over time. Passengers are advised to watch for official updates from the Digi Yatra website and from their airlines before their next trip abroad.
Sources: India Briefing
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