Digi Yatra is an industry-led initiative that uses facial verification technology to make terminal entry & security clearance at the airport a seamless, hassle-free, and paperless process. Digi Yatra is a decentralised mobile-based platform for digital travel credentials where air travellers can save their IDs and travel documents.
Introduced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MOCA) and the Digi Yatra Foundation, this platform is the next step towards creating a digitally empowered society. Digi Yatra is the future of air travel and it enables the automatic digital processing of flyers with the benefit of reduced wait time making the boarding process faster and more seamless.
Security and privacy are central to Digi Yatra's mission. Utilising Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), Verifiable Credentials, Decentralised Identifiers (DIDs), and Distributed Ledger Technology, Digi Yatra ensures traveller data remains secure and fully controlled by the passenger. All personal information is automatically deleted after flight departure. Through SSI, Digi Yatra aligns with global data security best practices.
Benefits
Faster movement to
boarding gates
Faster movement to
boarding gates
Hassle-free travel
Hassle-free travel
Enhanced security
Enhanced Security
Face verification technology
Dedicated gates
Contactless
Link your Identity Credentials using DigiLocker or Aadhaar.
Take a selfie picture when prompted and upload onto the app.
Note: Ensure that your picture is clear and has no obstructions.
Update your Boarding Pass on the Digi Yatra App and share with the departure airport.
Boarding Pass
Note: Ensure that your name in the boarding pass, flight ticket and Aadhaar are same.
Note: All three checkpoints are mandatory in sequence.
*Boarding pass scan is no longer required at Terminal 2. This upgrade will soon be operational at Terminal 3 as well.
FAQ's
Digi Yatra is an initiative of MOCA & Digi Yatra Foundation. It provides a Biometric Enabled Seamless Travel (BEST) experience based on Facial Verification Technology (FVT). It aims to provide contactless identification of passengers at key check points like Airport Entry, Security Check and Boarding Gate.
All domestic passengers departing from Terminal 3 by any airline can download the Digi Yatra App by Digi Yatra Foundation and register for a seamless travel experience at the airport.
With this technology, passengers' entry to the Airport, pre-security check area and Boarding Gates would be automatically processed based on facial verification technology (FVT). The process would be significantly faster and seamless as each passenger would need less than 3 seconds at every touchpoint. Your face will be your boarding pass, acting as your documents, like ID proof, etc. The technology is also integrated with the Airlines Departure Control System, so only authenticated passengers will be able to enter the terminal.
The Digi Yatra App by Digi Yatra Foundation is presently available on both Google Play Store (for Android platform) and App Store (for iOS platform).
Yes, the Digi Yatra App has been launched on both Play Store and App Store. Android version 8 and above and iOS version 11 and above.
Download the Digi Yatra App from Play Store (Android) and follow the below steps:
It is suggested to ensure that the full name on your Boarding Pass is same as your Aadhaar name.
No. In case you are not registered with Digi Locker, register yourself using your Aadhaar number.
You can register on the Digi Yatra App but need your Aadhaar linked mobile number with you as an OTP will be sent to the linked mobile number.
At the time of registering for DY, passengers will have to provide the mobile number which is linked with their Adhaar card. As a part of registration,an OTP is sent to the passenger's mobile number.
Yes. You can register for DY even if your number was not given at the time of ticket booking. Passengers registering for DY will have to provide the mobile number which is linked with their Adhaar card. As a part of registration, an OTP is sent to the passenger's mobile number.
Yes, you can register for Digi Yatra without web check-in. However, you will need to complete web check-in to upload your boarding pass on the Digi Yatra app and use DY services.
The name on the boarding pass and Adhaar card should match
1. Scan Bar code of your Boarding Pass in the App and share with the Delhi Airport before the flight and get confirmation or
2. Upload your Boarding Pass from your mobile on the app before the flight and get confirmation.
3. You can share a PDF of the boarding pass or the image from the gallery directly through Native OS Sharing with Digi Yatra.
After arriving at the airport terminal, proceed to the departure entry E-Gate. Look into the Facial Verification Technology (FVT) camera installed at the E-Gate. The system will validate your ID and travel document with the backend, and once validated, the E-Gate will open, allowing you entry into the airport.
Once you arrive at the security check E-Gate, you will have to once again look into the FVT Facial Verification Technology camera (face pod machine) installed on the E-Gate. The system will validate your ID and travel documents. Post validation, the E-Gate will open to allow you in for security check. Then follow the normal procedure to clear security for boarding the aircraft.
Yes. The helpline numbers for Delhi Airport are 0124 - 4797311 / 0124 - 6838400.