{"id":24227,"date":"2026-09-07T15:08:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:38:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/?p=24227"},"modified":"2026-09-07T15:10:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T09:40:35","slug":"kolkata-airport-biometric-kiosks-evisa-immigration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/traveldiary\/kolkata-airport-biometric-kiosks-evisa-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Kolkata Airport Introduces Biometric Kiosks for Faster E-Visa Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"
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International travelers arriving in India on an e-Visa can now complete biometric registration faster at Kolkata Airport. The Bureau of Immigration has introduced self-service biometric kiosks at Kolkata Airport to simplify immigration processing for eligible passengers. The system has reduced the time required at the e-Visa immigration counter from around six to seven minutes per passenger to less than a minute once biometric registration is completed.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are the New Biometric Kiosks at Kolkata Airport?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The new biometric kiosks at Kolkata Airport allow passengers to complete mandatory biometric registration on their own instead of waiting for an immigration officer to perform the entire process. The Bureau of Immigration has installed four kiosks for this purpose. The kiosks scan the passport and capture a live facial image and fingerprints. After completing the process, passengers receive a confirmation slip that they can take to the immigration counter. Immigration officials can then verify the passenger’s passport and complete the remaining formalities more quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Needs to Use the Biometric Kiosks?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The new facility mainly helps foreign nationals arriving in India for the first time on an e-Visa. Travelers who receive regular or sticker visas may complete biometric formalities earlier through an Indian embassy, consulate, or visa facilitation centre. However, people traveling with an Indian e-Visa generally complete their required biometric verification after arrival. India’s official e-Visa portal states that authorities require e-Visa applicants to provide biometric details on arrival.<\/span><\/p>\n

By moving this process to self-service kiosks, Kolkata Airport can reduce the time passengers spend at immigration desks.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does the Kolkata Airport Biometric Kiosk Work?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Foreign travelers who need to complete biometric registration can follow a simple process after arriving at Kolkata Airport:<\/span><\/p>\n