NRI Darshan In Tirumala

NRI Darshan In Tirumala

NRI (Non Resident Indian’s) are entitled for Lord Venkateswara Darshan through a special entrance from VQC-1, Tirumala. To avail Tirumala NRI Darshan benefit one has to carry his Passport along with valid VISA documents. If your friends or family wants to accompany you, they should also produce valid VISA and passport documents else they will not be allowed along with you.

NRI Darshan Form

Tirumala NRI Darshan –  Procedure

• NRI’s will be allowed through VQC -1 (Vaikuntam Queue Complex) entrance.
• Timings will be from 12 PM to 6 PM.
• They have to fill the form available at entrance.
• They can utilize this facility within 30 days of their arrival to India.
• TTD staff will check the latest Immigration Stamp and the filled in form and provide approval.
• You need to proceed to the payment counter and pay the Rs. 300 ticket price.
• After payment, you will be allowed to join the Rs. 300 special entry darshan queue line.
• Electronic gadgets are not allowed, please use mobile keeping counters to place your smart phones and other electronic gadgets.
• Ladies handbag is allowed and will be thoroughly checked.
• Friends and relatives of NRI’s are not allowed.
• Foreigners belonging to other Religion has to sign a due declaration form about their faith in Hinduism.

Tirupati NRI Darshan Online Booking

Online Booking facility is not available for NRI Darshan at Tirumala.

How much is the cost of NRI Darshan At Tirumala?

• Darshan For NRI At Tirumala through VQC -1 Special Entry Darshan Ticket Price is Rs.300/- per person.
• Children below 12 years doesn’t need a ticket and they can accompany with their parents. Please carry photocopy of birth certificate / Proof.

Who are Allowed for Tirumala NRI Darshan?

• Non-Resident Indian’s with Indian Passport having Foreign Visa are also allowed to avail this benefit.
• Indian Origins with Foreign Passport.
• NRI’s of all countries are allowed to avail this benefit.
• OCI Card Holders — carry both the OCI card and your passport together; one without the other is not accepted.

Tirumala NRI Darshan Timings

NRI’s who like to avail special darshan based on VISA verification will be allowed for Darshan during 12 PM – 6 PM daily from VQC-1 Entrance.

What is the procedure for NRI Accommodation In Tirumala?

Unlike darshan, there is no special quota for NRI’s for Rooms. You have to book under general quota only like other pilgrims. Accommodation advance booking can be at TTD website – https://ttdevasthanams.ap.gov.in.

If you missed to book accommodation online, please visit CRO office upon arrival to Tirumala, you can book the rooms in the offline counter in current booking based on availability.

As its hard to get rooms in offline as well, we suggest to stay somewhere in Tirupati and go to tirumala for darshan.

How Much Time will it take to Complete NRI Darshan In Tirumala?

Your darshan will be finished in 3-4 hours as you will be allowed in Rs.300 special entry queue line only.

Also Check : AP Tourism Tirupati Local Sight Seeing Package

Planning your trip further? Check the live Tirumala crowd status before you head up, see how NRI Darshan compares with the other types of Tirumala darshan, and read our room booking guide for where to stay. If you’re mapping out the whole trip from abroad, our planning guide for overseas devotees walks through flights, stay and a day-by-day sequence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a ₹10,000 NRI darshan ticket?

No — this is a common mix-up. The NRI Darshan ticket through VQC-1 costs Rs.300, the same price as Special Entry Darshan. If you’ve seen a higher figure quoted somewhere, it’s likely for a private tour package that bundles other services, not an official TTD ticket tier.

Can I book NRI Darshan online in advance?

No. Online booking is not available for NRI Darshan — you obtain the ticket in person at VQC-1 in Tirumala after your documents are verified.

What documents does an OCI cardholder need to carry?

Both your OCI card and your passport, together. TTD staff verify the immigration stamp showing you arrived in India within the last 30 days, so carry the passport that was actually stamped on entry.

Can my family stay with me even if they don’t have NRI Darshan documents?

No — anyone accompanying you through the NRI queue must independently produce their own valid passport and visa documents, or they will not be allowed in.