E-Arrival Card: New Immigration Rules for Foreigners Traveling to India
New Immigration Rule: E-Arrival Card Required 72 Hours Before Entry
E-Arrival Card Rule: Submit Online Within 72 Hours Before Your Flight
The E-Arrival Card is a new immigration requirement for all foreigners traveling to India. It is mandatory for all Indian visa holders and OCI cardholders to submit their E-Arrival Card details within 72 hours before arriving in India.
In this article, we will provide complete information on how to apply for and submit the E-Arrival Card online.
Who Needs to Fill the online e-Arrival Card?
The E-Arrival Card is issued by the Bureau of Immigration, Government of India. It serves as a digital replacement for the traditional paper disembarkation form previously filled out by travelers upon arrival in India.
This requirement applies to all foreigners traveling to India, and it is mandatory for the following visa categories:
- Business Visa Holders
- Employment Visa Holders
- Medical Visa Holders
- Student Visa Holders
- Ayush Visa Holders
- Conference Visa Holders
- Research Visa Holders
- Diplomat/Official Visa Holders
- Tourist Visa Holders
- OCI Card Holders
All e-Visa and regular visa holders must complete and submit the E-Arrival Card online before entering India. This helps streamline immigration procedures and save time upon arrival.
What are the Details Needs to Fill in E-Arrival Card?
To submit an E-Arrival Card, the applicant needs to provide basic personal and travel information. The process is simple and takes about 3 to 5 minutes to complete.
Below are the details you’ll need to fill in:
- Personal Details
- Full Name (as per passport)
- Nationality
- Passport Number
- Purpose of Visit (Business, Employment, Medical, Student, Ayush, Conference, Research, Diplomat, Official, or Other)
- Arrival Details
- Date of Arrival in India
- Countries Visited in the Last 6 Days
- Address Details
- Address in India
- State
- District
- Contact Details
- Email ID
- Contact Number
- Emergency Contact Number
- Family Member Details (if traveling with family)
For each family member:
- Full Name (as per passport)
- Nationality
- Passport Number
Before submission, you must check the declaration box confirming the accuracy of the provided information:
“I declare that the information provided above is true and accurate. I understand that providing false information may result in denial of entry or legal consequences.”
Once all details are filled in, you can submit the form online and download the E-Arrival Card in PDF format for your records.
Where to apply for an E-Arrival Card?
The E-Arrival Card must be submitted online through official government platforms. Travelers can fill in their details using one of the following options:
- The Bureau of Immigration website: indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival
- The Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app (available on Android and iOS)
After successfully submitting the E-Arrival Card, travelers are required to download and take a printout of the confirmation.
This printed copy should be presented to immigration authorities upon arrival in India.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shared complete information about the new e-Arrival Card requirement, which came into effect on 1st October 2025.
For more updates on immigration rules and guidelines, you can explore our other immigration-related articles or consult with our expert team. We have been assisting travelers to make their journeys hassle-free since 2010, and we are proud to have served over 1,000 satisfied customers worldwide.
