NRIs (non-resident Indians) do have a special entrance at Balaji Darshan through Supatham. NRI Pilgrim must carry his or her passport and valid visa documents to avail of the special entrance benefit. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams staff will demand valid documents at the Supatham entrance before allowing them to queue.

Darshan Entry Point: SED Hall, Vaikuntam Queue Complex-1, Tirumala.

Darshan ticket cost: Rs. 300 (Special Entry Darshan) per person.

Required Documents for NRI Darshan

• A valid passport with Employment or resident visa status
• Foreigners are allowed for Darshan.

NRI Darshan Procedure in Tirumala

• NRI people should report to Supatham anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Supatham is 100–200 feet from the Vaikuntam Queue Complex. Please note that there is no Darshan Quota as such for NRIs in Tirumala.
• NRI Darshan’s major requirements are a foreign passport or an Indian passport with a valid visa.  The arrival date is less than 30 days away.
• The queue will be allowed, along with other devotees. like infants, senior citizens, and physically challenged.
• The ticket is not required for children under 12 years old in Tirumala for Darshan; they can accompany their parents. A photocopy of the birth certificate with ID proof of the parents is required.
• Carry ID proof to avail yourself of Supatham Entry
• NRI Darshan in Tirumala through Supatham Special Entrance tickets cost Rs. 300 per person unless there is any change in the policy, which is subject to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams.
• Laddu Prasadam: One free small laddu per ticket holder.
• A darshan ticket is mandatory for children 12 years of age and older. It is free for children under the age of 12.
• Extra Laddus can be purchased from the Laddu counter, and each extra Laddu costs Rs. 50.
• There is no darshan quota limit for NRI darshan in Tirumala.
• NRI Darshan might take 2 to 3 hours depending on the rush.

NRI Darshan Timings in Tirumala

General Questions on NRI Darshan in Tirumala via Supatham

• Only privileged devotees have access to the special entrance. Relatives and friends of the devotees will not be allowed.
• NRI Darshan in Tirumala via Supatham Entry costs Rs. 300 per person—form to be filled out at Supadam.
• Personal things are prohibited in the queue; ladies’ handbags are allowed. The handbag will be thoroughly checked while in the queue. No electronic gadgets are allowed inside the Darshan line.
• NRIs (non-resident Indians) who hold OCI (persons of Indian origin) can access Supadam by carrying an OCI card and foreign passport at any time.
• NRIs with Indian passports who hold foreign visas are also allowed through Supadam. He or she can access Supadam entry within a month after arriving in India, as staff will check for immigration’s latest stamp date. It is a restriction laid out for the benefit of NRIs
• NRIs of all countries are allowed through Supadam. Please carry a passport to access the special Darshan.

For more details, please call or WhatsApp 850-089-8000

NRI Darshan will not be available during the annual Brahmotsavam days, Rathasapthami, Vaikunta Dwara Darshan 10 days, 31 December, 1 January, Ugadi Asthanam day, and other major festival days. TTD can cancel the privileged Darshan without prior intimation.

Supadam Entry Video

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