India Adds 14 New Seaports for e-Visa Entry: Complete List and Revised Regulations
India has added 14 new seaports to its e-Visa network. The complete list, revised entry points, and important information for travelers are provided here.
In an effort to streamline international travel and increase cruise tourism, India has discreetly added new maritime gates to its e-Visa entry network.
According to recent updates from the Ministry of Home Affairs, 14 more seaports have been made eligible for e-Visa entry, thus expanding access for foreign visitors arriving by sea.
According to the official announcement, 14 additional seaports have been designated as Immigration Check Posts (ICPs).
Commencing in March 2026
applies to foreign nationals with active e-Visas
Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha all have ports.
Pay attention to India's southern and western shores.As a result, visitors arriving by private or cruise ships now have more direct entrance choices and are not limited to large ports.
Complete List: 14 Recently Announced e-Visa Seaports
This is the full list of 14 recently announced seaports that are now permitted for Indian e-Visa entrance, increasing India's maritime connectivity and providing foreign visitors with more flexible arrival options.
Gujarat has the highest proportion of newly constructed ports.
Porbandar Pipavav
Hazira Bhavnagar Okha Mandvi Mandra (extended access)
Tamil Nadu Maharashtra Dharmatar
Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Karaikal, Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada, Odisha, Dhamra, Gopalpur
It is important to note that many of these are private or non-major ports that have been renovated to manage immigration for travelers with e-Visas.Updated Entry Network: The Real Numbers
Based on updates from the government, this is the current structure:
33 international airports
19+ seaports (currently expanded by 14)
Four land border crossings
With these expansions, India is getting closer to having a network of more than 100 immigration checkpoints, albeit not all of them are currently as operational for visitors.
Complete List of Entry Points for India e-Visas
This is a comprehensive list of all the authorized e-Visa entry points in India, including airports, seaports, and some land borders that are now accessible to foreign visitors.33+ major international hubs are designated airports.
Currently, the following major airports permit e-Visa entry:
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa (Dabolim & Mopa), Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, Amritsar, Cochin, Gaya, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Varanasi, Madurai, Nagpur, Indore, Port Blair, Pune, Surat, Tiruchirappalli
Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, Vijayawada, and Kannur
Bagdogra
Coimbatore
Bhubaneswar Mangalore
These continue to be the main and most popular points of entrance.Seaports with Designations
Previously authorized and extensively utilized seaports:
Mumbai, Cochin, Chennai, Goa, and Mangalore
Blair Port
List expanded to include more recent additions:Kandla Mundra Nhava Sheva
Kolkata, Visakhapatnam, and Kamarajar
The Kattupalli,Vallarpadam, Agatti, Calicut, and 14 other ports (as of the 2026 update),
significantly expanding the overall maritime network.
Entry Points at Land Boundaries (Restricted Access)
Currently, only two land borders permit entry using an e-Visa:
Raxaul (Nepal–India)
Rupaidiha (Nepal–India)
Important: The majority of land borders do not allow access with an e-Visa.
The Significance of This Expansion
1) An increase in cruise tourism
India is promoting itself as a cruise destination, particularly in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea.
2) Straight Coastal Access
Now, travelers can:
Get closer to local locations
Steer clear of big cities like Chennai or Mumbai.
3) Dispersed Immigration
More ports equate to:
Reduced traffic
Quicker processing
Improved distribution of regional tourism
Crucial Guidelines Travelers Need to Understand
Despite expansion:
Only the designated airports, seaports, or certain land boundaries are open for entry.
Denial of entrance may result from attempting to enter through non-designated ports.
What This Signifies Moving Forward
One of the most significant structural improvements to India's e-Visa system since its inception is this.The emphasis is moving from airport-only entry to multi-mode entry (land, sea, and air).
Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, two coastal states, are becoming as important international entry points.
As cruise traffic increases, more ports should be added.
Concluding Remarks
An obvious shift toward simpler, more flexible travel is indicated by India's extended e-Visa entry network. More options, easier arrivals, and improved access to India's many coastline destinations are all benefits for tourists.
