Immigration check in Chennai or Mumbai

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My itinerary involves three airlines and three sectors:

  • Chennai (MAA) to Mumbai (BOM) - Air India
  • Mumbai (BOM) to London (LHR) - British Airways
  • London (LHR) to Raleigh (RDU) - American Airlines

Is it necessary to do immigration checks both in Chennai and in Mumbai?



Best Answer

Chennai to Mumbai will be a domestic flight. You will have to do immigration at Mumbai airport. Depending on the partnership you may even have to collect your baggage at Mumbai airport and then carry to the British airways counter for further check in.




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Where does immigration check take place?

As per the norm, Customs and Immigration Check is done at the First Port (city) of Arrival in India and the Last Port (city) of Departure from India. These are also called Gateway Point.

How long does immigration take at Chennai airport?

It is like 10-15 minutes walk between the two terminals. Arrival baggage at International airport is always delayed, even if there would be just one flight. You would be lucky to come out of the airport (after immigration that does not take too much time) within one hour.

What is immigration check at airport in India?

Immigration check is conducted for all passengers, Indians or foreigners, both at the time of arrival and departure. The passports are duly stamped at time of arrival as well as departure. Passengers should be careful to see that their passports are duly stamped before leaving the immigration counter.

Is immigration first or security check?

After immigration, a passenger goes through a security check at the airport. During the security check, carry-on baggage is checked for any prohibited items.



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