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India arrival card: e-Arrival Card

India

Form required

You need to fill in the e-Arrival Card online before you arrive. It's free on the official site.

Open the official formindianvisaonline.gov.in

When to submit: Submit within 72 hours before arrival

Visas and travel authorizations depend on your nationality, so check those separately.

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Applies to foreign nationals and OCI cardholders; Indian citizens exempt. Launched 1 Oct 2025; paper disembarkation cards discontinued from 1 Apr 2026. Also available in the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app.

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for India?
Yes. Visitors must fill in the e-Arrival Card online before arriving in India. Applies to foreign nationals and OCI cardholders; Indian citizens exempt. Launched 1 Oct 2025; paper disembarkation cards discontinued from 1 Apr 2026. Also available in the Indian Visa Su-Swagatam app.
When should I fill in the e-Arrival Card?
Submit within 72 hours before arrival
How much does the e-Arrival Card cost?
It's free on the official government site, indianvisaonline.gov.in. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.
Do I still need a visa for India?
An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check India's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

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