Digi Yatra is starting international passenger trials starting November 1, 2026. Eligible Indian nationals with e-passports traveling on Air India and IndiGo can use digital identity credentials at selected airport checkpoints. The trials will cover seven major airports in India and will run through December 2026. Based on passenger feedback, the service will have a wider rollout in 2027.
Digi Yatra International Trials Starting November 1
International Passenger Trials To Begin At Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & Other Major Airports
Digi Yatra international trials are about to begin from November 1, 2026 at 7 major airports. These include Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai, and Amritsar airports.
The new beta testing will allow eligible Indian e-passport holders traveling on Air India and IndiGo to use facial-recognition-enabled processing at select checkpoints in their journey. The trial is being conducted only for eligible Indian nationals with e-passports, those that contain an embedded electronic chip. Passengers will be able to use Digi Yatra at terminal entry points, security hold areas, and boarding gates where the required infrastructure is available.
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How To Use Digital Identification Credentials Through The Digi Yatra App?
To enrol, travelers must scan their e-passport through the Digi Yatra App, read the passport chip using the near-field communication feature on a compatible smartphone and take a selfie. After verification, the digital identification credentials are stored in the Digi Yatra wallet on the passenger’s phone. This credential can be used at enabled airport touchpoints during the trials. However, passengers must continue to carry their travel documents and completely mandatory airline document checks, immigration process, and other travel formalities.
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Suresh Khadakbhavi, CEO Of Digi Yatra Foundation On International Passenger Trials
Suresh Khadakbhavi, CEO of Digi Yatra Foundation, said, “Digi Yatra has demonstrated how digital identity can simplify domestic air travel. With the start of international passenger trials, we are taking an important step towards extending this experience to eligible Indian nationals traveling internationally.”
A Redesigned Digi Yatra App For Better User Experience
Alongside the Digi Yatra international trials, Digi Yatra has also introduced a redesigned mobile application. The redesigned app, available in 11 regional languages, features a cleaner interface, improved boarding pass displays with airline-mapped colors, simplified navigation, and a more streamlined credential wallet. The redesign also includes clearer indicators for guardian and minor credentials. The consent screen has also been redesigned to clearly explain what information is shared, with whom, and for what purpose.
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Summing Up
Digi Yatra is set to launch international passenger trials from November 1, 2026. Feedback from the Digi Yatra international trials is expected to turn into a wider rollout. With more than 26.5 million current users, the platform operates across 39 domestic airports and serves 11 domestic airlines. The Digi Yatra international trials across 7 major airports in India will give the platform an opportunity to assess how digital identification infrastructure works for eligible travelers beyond domestic air travel.
