EMBASSY OF INDIA
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e-Arrival Card
NOTICE – Digitalization of Disembarkation Card for Foreign Nationals Visiting India
Beginning October 1, 2025, India has replaced the physical arrival 9disembarkation) card for foreign travelers with a digital e – Arrival Card. All foreign nationals entering India must complete the online form within 72 hours of their arrival.
Who must fill it out?
All foreign travellers including those with an e-Visa, tourist visa, business visa, or student visa.
Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizen of Indian (OCI) cardholders are exempt from this requirement.
How to apply: The e-Arrival card can be completed through the following official platforms:
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Indian Visa Online portal:
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Bureau of immigration website:
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Indian Visa “Su-Swagatam” mobile app
When to apply: You can submit the form up to 72 hours before your flight.
Required Information: The digital form requires the same information as the previous paper version, including:
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Passport and visa details
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Date of arrival and flight details
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Purpose for visit
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Your address in India
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Contact information, including email and phone number
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Emergency contact information
At the airport: After submitting the form online, you will receive a digital confirmation, possibly including a QR code or a reference number. While you should save this confirmation on your phone or print it, your information will be pre-loaded into the immigration system, which should speed up the clearance process.
Transition period
For the initial months, a transition period is in place where physical arrival cards will still be accepted, though travelers are strongly encouraged to use the new online system for a faster and more efficient experience.
Effective from; 01 October, 2025
08.10.2025,E/I SAOTOME
