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Air India travel documents

Check Air India domestic ID, passport, visa and transit-document guidance before departure.

Policy at a glance

Air India Travel documents

Use this Air India document guide as a pre-departure checklist for accepted domestic identification and international passport, visa and transit requirements.

Summary

Domestic travel accepts Aadhaar, Driving License, Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, government student ID, disability ID, or pension card (name must match the e-ticket). International flights need a valid passport plus any required visa — Air India's site has destination-specific guidance for the US, UK, Canada and Gulf countries.

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What to do next

Use this Air India policy before you travel

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    Match the passenger name

    The booking should match the accepted photo ID or passport used for travel.

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    Check passport validity

    Confirm expiry, blank pages and physical condition for every destination.

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    Verify visa and transit rules

    Check every connection, terminal change and baggage recheck—not only the final destination.

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    Create secure backups

    Keep offline copies of essential documents separate from the originals.

Questions answered

Air India travel documents FAQs

What documents does Air India require?

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Domestic travel accepts Aadhaar, Driving License, Passport, PAN card, Voter ID, government student ID, disability ID, or pension card (name must match the e-ticket). International flights need a valid passport plus any required visa — Air India's site has destination-specific guidance for the US, UK, Canada and Gulf countries.

Do I need a passport for a domestic Air India flight?

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Indian domestic flights generally accept a range of approved photo IDs, while international travel requires a passport. Check the airline's current accepted-document list for your passenger category.

Does Air India check visas before boarding?

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Airlines commonly verify entry and transit eligibility before international boarding. Immigration authorities make the final admission decision.

What if the name on my Air India ticket does not match my ID?

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Contact the airline or original booking platform before departure. Correction options depend on the size of the mismatch and fare rules.

How current is this information?

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We summarize Air India's own published travel documents. Airlines change fees, allowances and document rules without notice, so always confirm the latest details on the official page linked below before you travel.

Where can I find Air India's official travel documents?

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Use the "Official airline link" button on this page — it goes directly to Air India's own travel documents page, which is the definitive source.

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