Centre Designates Rajkot, Vadodara Airports for Immigration Clearance

New Delhi: The Central Government has designated Rajkot (Hirasar) and Vadodara airports in Gujarat as authorised immigration checkpoints for entry into and exit from India, paving the way for the two airports to handle international passenger movements.

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification on November 9, 2026, adding Rajkot Hirasar and Vadodara airports to the list of designated airports under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.

The amendment, issued under Section 4(1) of the Act, adds Rajkot Hirasar as serial number 40 and Vadodara as serial number 41 in the list of authorised airports.

The designation allows the two airports to serve as official immigration points, enabling immigration clearance for international passengers, subject to the necessary operational arrangements.

The move is expected to facilitate the development of international air connectivity from Rajkot and Vadodara, potentially reducing the need for passengers to travel through major airports such as Ahmedabad, Mumbai or Delhi for international journeys. DeshGujarat