India e-Arrival Card

Important Information

The India e-Arrival Card does not provide entry permission on its own.

Travellers must still hold:

• A valid India e-Visa
• A valid regular Indian visa
• Appropriate OCI documentation where applicable

The e-Arrival Card is an additional travel requirement and must be completed separately before travel.

When Should You Apply?

Please complete the India e-Arrival Card within seventy-two hours of arriving in India.

Submitting the form before departure may help reduce delays during boarding and immigration processing.

Processing & Submission Timing

Travellers are encouraged to complete the India e-Arrival Card as early as possible before departure.

Submitting early provides additional time to review details carefully and correct any errors before travel.

Most submissions are completed digitally after successful form submission, although additional verification may occasionally occur.

Submission of the e-Arrival Card does not guarantee immediate processing, approval, or entry permission.

Information Commonly Required

Most travellers will be asked to provide:

• Passport details
• Flight information
• Personal and contact details
• Address information in India
• Purpose of travel
• Basic travel declarations

Additional information may be requested depending on individual circumstances.

Passport Requirements

Travellers should ensure the passport used for the e-Arrival Card matches the passport used for travel and visa records.

If your passport is renewed or replaced before departure, updated travel documentation or a new submission may be required.

Your passport should remain valid for the duration of your journey and meet any applicable Indian entry requirements.

Entry Through International Airports

Travellers should enter India through recognised international airports or designated entry points where immigration processing facilities are available.

Arrival procedures may vary depending on the airport or port of entry.

Arrival by Sea or Land

Entry procedures and e-Arrival Card requirements may vary for travellers arriving by cruise ship, seaport, or land border crossing.

Travellers should verify the latest applicable travel requirements before departure.

Why the India e-Arrival Card Was Introduced

The digital arrival system supports faster and more efficient border processing.

The system helps to:

• Reduce paper-based procedures
• Improve immigration efficiency
• Streamline traveller processing
• Support digital border management
• Improve the accuracy of traveller information

Secure Online Submission

Information submitted during the process is handled through secure digital systems designed to help protect traveller data and application details.

Travellers should ensure all information provided is accurate and submitted through trusted channels.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Small mistakes can result in delays or additional checks.

Travellers should avoid:

• Incorrect passport numbers
• Mismatched travel details
• Incomplete information
• Last-minute submissions
• Forgetting to save confirmation details

Reviewing your information carefully before submission can help prevent unnecessary issues.

Importance of Accurate Information

All submitted information should exactly match the traveller’s passport and travel documents.

Incorrect or inconsistent information may result in:

• Boarding delays
• Additional immigration checks
• Travel disruption
• Delays during processing procedures

Travellers should carefully review all submitted information before completing the declaration process.

Important Travel Notes

• The e-Arrival Card may be required before travelling to India
• Airlines may verify completion before boarding
• Immigration officers may request confirmation upon arrival
• The e-Arrival Card does not guarantee entry into India
• Indian immigration authorities make final entry decisions

Airline Verification Before Boarding

Airlines may verify that required travel declarations and documentation have been completed before allowing passengers to board flights to India.

Travellers should ensure all required travel information is completed before arriving at the airport.

Additional Travel Guidance

Travellers should monitor the latest official travel and immigration guidance before departure, as entry procedures and travel requirements may change without prior notice.

Requirements may vary depending on nationality, travel route, visa type, and immigration policies in effect at the time of travel.

Travelling with Children

Children and minors may also require separate e-Arrival Card submissions depending on current travel requirements.

All information should match the traveller’s passport exactly.

Parents or guardians should ensure each traveller’s information is submitted accurately before departure.