Where do I complete my departure immigration step? Is it in interior airport or the airport of exiting the country?
I am an Indian passport holder travelling with below itinerary on a single PNR.
- Bangalore India to New Delhi India Terminal 3 - Air India 1174
- New Delhi India Terminal 3 to New York USA - Air India 101
Can I complete departure immigration and customs in Bangalore airport as layover in New Delhi is for just 1 hour 40 mins?
Best Answer
The most common practice globally would be for you to go through immigration departure at the last airport before you leave the country. However, Air India has a different procedure for some flights. The full details are here: http://www.airindia.in/Transit-Information.htm
Here are some excerpts relevant to your case. Your "gateway point" is New Delhi.
On a flight that has the number in the range of AI010 â AI399 or AI900 to AI999
At the origin station (Interior Point), you will be issued with two Boarding Passes one for origin to Gateway Point with "Iâ indicator printed on it and the second from Gateway Point to Final International Destination with "Tâ indicator printed on it.
Proceed to complete Immigration and Customs Check formalities at the station of origin (interior station) itself.
At the Gateway Point you will arrive at international terminal and you may proceed directly to International Departure gate through Transit area.
On a flight that has the number in the range of AI400 â AI899
At the origin station (Interior Point), you will be issued with two Boarding Passes one for origin to Gateway Point and the second from Gateway Point to Final International Destination.
At the Gateway Point you will arrive at domestic terminal and you may proceed to the international terminal/departure lounge to complete Immigration and Customs Check formalities.
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How is immigration done at airport?
At immigration counters in Indian airports, the queue is usually long. At the counter, an officer will be verifying the passenger's passport and visa and might ask a few questions about the end destination. After verification, the passport is stamped with the departure date from India for the ongoing trip.What do you have to do at an airport step by step?
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Essentially what you need to do is go through the following process.Where does immigration happen for connecting flights?
At the Gateway Point you will arrive at domestic terminal and you may proceed to the international terminal/departure lounge to complete Immigration and Customs Check formalities. Your Baggage would be directly transferred to the International Flight.Airport Departure IMMIGRATION 101
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