Digi Yatra Now Supports Driving Licence as Identity Proof for Air Travel: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Chandani — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:56:12 +0000

Air travelers can now use their Driving Licence through DigiLocker to verify their identity on the Digi Yatra app, giving passengers an alternative to Aadhaar for contactless airport entry.

Digi Yatra has introduced a major update that gives air travelers more flexibility while using its contactless airport services. The digital airport platform now allows passengers to use their Driving Licence as a verified identity credential alongside Aadhaar.

The new feature enables travelers to securely fetch their Driving Licence through DigiLocker and add it to the Digi Yatra Wallet, offering another government-issued identity option for airport verification.

Driving Licence Now Supported on Digi Yatra

Until now, most passengers registered on Digi Yatra using their Aadhaar details.

With the latest update, users can now:

Register using either Aadhaar or a Driving Licence
Add a Driving Licence through DigiLocker
Store both Aadhaar and Driving Licence in the Digi Yatra Wallet
Choose either document as their Primary Credential

The selected primary credential is used to match the passenger’s identity with the name printed on the boarding pass.

Can You Use Digi Yatra Without Aadhaar?

Yes.

New users are no longer required to register using Aadhaar. They can now complete the registration process with a Driving Licence linked through DigiLocker.

Existing Aadhaar users can continue using Aadhaar or simply add their Driving Licence and switch it as their preferred identity credential whenever required.

Can You Keep Both Aadhaar and Driving Licence?

Yes.

Digi Yatra now supports storing both identity documents simultaneously.

Passengers who have both credentials can choose which one they want to use as their Primary Credential for airport verification.

This gives travelers greater flexibility without forcing them to depend on a single identity document.

Is Digi Yatra Mandatory?

No.

Using Digi Yatra remains completely optional.

Passengers who do not wish to use the app can continue following the standard airport verification process by presenting a valid identity document along with their boarding pass, subject to airline and airport requirements.

Digi Yatra simply offers a faster, contactless alternative at supported airports.

Where Is Digi Yatra Available?

According to Digi Yatra:

The service is currently operational at 39 airports across India.
The app has crossed 25.5 million downloads.
More than 105 million passenger journeys have been processed using the platform.

However, travelers are advised to confirm that their airport, terminal and security checkpoint support Digi Yatra before relying on the service.

International Expansion Planned

Digi Yatra is also preparing to expand beyond domestic travel.

The platform has completed an international proof of concept aligned with International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards and plans to begin live international trials in the future.

It is also working on introducing passport-based verifiable credentials, which could eventually support international passenger verification using the same privacy-focused identity system.

These features are currently under development and are not yet available for regular international travel.

What Travelers Should Do

Before heading to the airport, passengers should:

Update the Digi Yatra app to the latest version.
Add their Driving Licence through DigiLocker if they wish to use it.
Ensure the name on the identity credential exactly matches the boarding pass.
Verify that Digi Yatra is available at their departure airport and terminal.
Carry a valid identity document as a backup.

Key Highlights

Digi Yatra now supports Driving Licence as an identity credential.
Users can fetch their licence securely through DigiLocker.
Passengers can register using either Aadhaar or Driving Licence.
Both Aadhaar and Driving Licence can be stored in the Digi Yatra Wallet.
Users can choose either document as their Primary Credential.
Digi Yatra remains optional and is currently available at 39 Indian airports.
The platform has processed over 105 million passenger journeys.
International trials and passport-based credentials are planned for the future.

FAQs

Can I use my Driving Licence for Digi Yatra?

Yes. Digi Yatra now allows passengers to register and verify their identity using a Driving Licence accessed through DigiLocker.

Is Aadhaar still required for Digi Yatra?

No. New users can register using either Aadhaar or a Driving Licence.

Can I keep both Aadhaar and Driving Licence in the Digi Yatra app?

Yes. The app allows users to store both credentials and choose either one as their Primary Credential.

Is Digi Yatra compulsory for domestic flights?

No. Digi Yatra is voluntary. Travelers can continue using the standard airport identity verification process.

How many airports currently support Digi Yatra?

Digi Yatra is currently operational at 39 airports across India, though travelers should verify support at their specific airport and terminal before travel.

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