Travel and Visa Information
Visa Type
e-Conference Visa
Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The fastest and most convenient option for most participants.
⏱ 2–3 Days ProcessingRegular Visa via Consulate
Apply through your nearest Indian consulate or via the regular online method. You may be asked to collect the clearance in person once processed.
⏱ 5–10 Days ProcessingFor further details please consult: conference.mha.gov.in/events/FAQ.aspx
Required Documents for Conference Visa
Invitation Letter
You will receive an official invitation from IIT Delhi, complete with the institute’s letterhead and signed by the event convenor. This is required for your visa application. Please contact etd2026@iitd.ac.in for the letter.
Government Clearances
IIT Delhi will secure necessary clearances from the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). These will then be forwarded to all international participants.
Passport & Visa Requirements
Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI)
| Terminal | Operations | Travel to IIT Delhi |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 3 (T3) | International & Domestic — primary hub for Air India, IndiGo, and all international carriers. Main arrival point for international passengers. | ~16.5 km by road. Approx 16–25 min by taxi/cab (traffic-dependent). By metro: Airport Express to New Delhi, then Yellow Line to Hauz Khas, then Magenta Line to IIT — approx 50 min with 2 interchanges. |
| Terminal 2 (T2) | Domestic only — serves select low-cost carriers. | Adjacent to T3. Same travel time and route to IIT Delhi as Terminal 3. |
| Terminal 1 (T1) | Domestic only — serves low-cost carriers (IndiGo, SpiceJet). Divided into T1C (Arrivals) and T1D (Departures). Located ~8 km from T3. | T1 metro station is on the Magenta Line, which connects directly to IIT Delhi metro station — approx 49 min by metro. Taxi/cab approx 20–30 min (traffic-dependent). |
The Airport Express Metro connects Terminal 3 directly to New Delhi Railway Station in approximately 20 minutes (trains every 10–15 mins, 4:45 AM – 11:30 PM). Taxis, Uber, and Ola are available outside all terminal arrivals halls. All terminals have ATMs, banks, and currency exchange. Full details: www.newdelhiairport.in
Currency & Payments
Indian Rupee (INR)
Indian Rupees are available from any ATM using your international card, or from money exchange centres at the airport. Check current rates on a Universal Currency Converter before travel.
Credit & Debit Cards
India has a dense network of ATMs accepting all major cards — Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, and others. Most shops and restaurants in the city accept cards.
UPI Digital Payments
Foreign tourists & travellers in India can now make payments using UPI. Click here for further details.
Internet at IIT Delhi
IIT Delhi will provide complimentary access to its guest Wi-Fi network, exclusively for the use of conference delegates throughout the event.