Guide to NRI Darshan Booking at Tirupati (2025)

 ForNRI devotees, a designated queue called the NRI Darshan is available at Tirumala to facilitate smoother access to Lord Venkateswara’s darshan. However, this benefit cannot be pre-booked or reserved online—NRIs must physically present themselves at the temple with valid documents.

Who Can Avail NRI Darshan?

• Indian passport holders with a valid foreign visa

• Foreign passport holders of Indian origin

• OCI card holders

• All nationalities recognized as NRIs with proof

Accompanying friends/relatives are only allowed if they are also eligible and provide the same documents. Otherwise, only the NRI can enter through this quota.

Step-by-Step Process for Darshan

1. Carry your original passport and visa (or OCI card) to Tirumala.

2. Report directly to VQC-1 (Vaikuntam Queue Complex 1) between 12 PM and 6 PM—this is the exclusive time window for NRI darshan each day.

3. Fill out the NRI darshan form provided at the entrance.

4. Show your latest immigration stamp (proof of entry within 30 days).

5. After verification by TTD staff, pay the ₹300 special entry fee per person (children under 12 are free with proof).

6. Join the special entry (Rs. 300) queue for darshan—there is no separate line from other ₹300 ticket holders, but the crowd is generally much less.

7. No electronic devices are allowed inside the darshan line; use official lockers for mobiles and gadgets.

Important Tips

• NRI Darshan is only available within 30 days of your entry into India. The immigration stamp is strictly checked.

• Dress code and temple regulations must be followed.

• There is no online or advance booking for this facility. The process is strictly offline and based on first-come, first-served at the entrance.

• Accommodation for NRIs must be booked under the general quota, either online through the TTD website or offline at the CRO office.

Quick FAQ

• Q: Is online booking allowed?
  A: No, online booking for NRI darshan is not permitted.

• Q: Can children come along?
  A: Yes, children under 12 are allowed free, but must have age proof.

• Q: What if the NRI has been in India for more than 30 days?
  A: You are not eligible for the NRI quota after 30 days from your last immigration entry.

For seamless planning, NRIs can still book transportation, hotels, and local sightseeing packages online through travel agencies, but the actual darshan booking is strictly offline at the temple itself.

Contact no: 9962717100
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