Digi Yatra for International Passengers to Begin in Q4 2026 ✈️ | Facial Recognition Rollout

Question: The pilot rollout of the Digi Yatra facial-recognition boarding system for international passengers across major Indian airports is scheduled during which quarter of 2026?
✅ Answer: Fourth Quarter (Q4) of 2026 — October to December
The Government plans to begin Digi Yatra trials for international departures between October and December 2026 at five major airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Cochin. Hindustan Times
Key Facts:
– ✈️ System: Digi Yatra
– 🤖 Technology: Facial recognition / biometric verification
– 📅 Pilot period: October–December 2026
– 📌 Quarter: Q4 of 2026
– 🏢 Airports: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Cochin
– 🌍 Initial focus: International departing passengers
– 🛂 Immigration: Existing immigration procedures will continue during the initial phase.
– 🪪 International version: Expected to use e-passports rather than the Aadhaar-based enrolment used for domestic Digi Yatra. India Today
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