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International Immigration Services Commence at Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitarama Raju Airport
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 09:39 AM
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The newly built Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Tirupati has opened its immigration counters, allowing the processing of overseas travelers.
The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, recently inaugurated in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, has activated its international immigration facilities. The move enables the airport to handle passport verification, visa checks and other clearance procedures for passengers arriving from or departing to foreign destinations.
Officials overseeing the airport’s operations confirmed that the immigration counters are fully functional, marking a significant step toward positioning the facility as a gateway for international travel in the region.
The airport, named after freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, is expected to boost tourism and trade by providing direct overseas connectivity. The Economic Times reported the development, highlighting its potential impact on the local economy.
With immigration now operational, airlines can schedule international flights, and travelers will no longer need to rely on neighboring states for overseas entry and exit formalities. The airport’s readiness aligns with the state government's broader push to improve infrastructure and attract global visitors.
Stakeholders anticipate that the new immigration services will stimulate growth in sectors such as hospitality, retail and logistics, further integrating Andhra Pradesh into global travel networks.
Officials overseeing the airport’s operations confirmed that the immigration counters are fully functional, marking a significant step toward positioning the facility as a gateway for international travel in the region.
The airport, named after freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, is expected to boost tourism and trade by providing direct overseas connectivity. The Economic Times reported the development, highlighting its potential impact on the local economy.
With immigration now operational, airlines can schedule international flights, and travelers will no longer need to rely on neighboring states for overseas entry and exit formalities. The airport’s readiness aligns with the state government's broader push to improve infrastructure and attract global visitors.
Stakeholders anticipate that the new immigration services will stimulate growth in sectors such as hospitality, retail and logistics, further integrating Andhra Pradesh into global travel networks.