{"id":15533,"date":"2026-04-01T11:15:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/?p=15533"},"modified":"2026-04-01T11:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:45:31","slug":"india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About India&#8217;s e-Arrival Card for Foreigners and How to Apply for It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is set to digitize its post-arrival process fully. Following an announcement on 1 October 2025, the Indian Government began phasing out physical disembarkation forms for foreign nationals and citizens. In its place, a digital e-Arrival Card was introduced to speed up entry and reduce crowding at airports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transition is now nearing completion. Since its rollout, the e-Arrival Card has become a standard requirement for foreign nationals traveling to India. From 1 April 2026, paper disembarkation forms will be discontinued entirely and all foreign passport holders will be required to submit their arrival details online before arriving in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, Tripbeam, the best travel booking platform for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/cheap-flight\"><strong>cheap flights from USA to India<\/strong><\/a>, explains what is the new e-Arrival Card in detail. It also includes how to apply, who is eligible, possible exemptions and whether OCI cardholders need to complete it before entering India.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners\/#What_is_India_e-Arrival_card\" >What is India e-Arrival card?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners\/#What_Is_the_Purpose_of_Indias_Digital_Pre-Arrival_System\" >What Is the Purpose of India\u2019s Digital Pre-Arrival System?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners\/#Who_needs_to_submit_e-Arrival_card_for_India_travel\" >Who needs to submit e-Arrival card for India travel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners\/#What_Informations_Is_Needed_to_Complete_the_India_e-Arrival_Card\" >What Informations Is Needed to Complete the India e-Arrival Card?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners\/#How_to_Apply_for_the_India_e-Arrival_Card_Step_by_Step\" >How to Apply for the India e-Arrival Card (Step by Step)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners\/#Is_the_e-Arrival_Card_the_Same_as_an_e-Visa\" >Is the e-Arrival Card the Same as an e-Visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/blog\/india-e-arrival-card-for-foreigners\/#India_e-Arrival_Card_Benefits_for_Foreigners\" >India e-Arrival Card Benefits for Foreigners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_India_e-Arrival_card\"><\/span><b>What is India e-Arrival card?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s e-Arrival Card is a required digital arrival form that replaces the old paper disembarkation card for international travelers. All foreign nationals and OCI cardholders are required to submit their personal, passport, travel and health details online within 72 hours before arriving in India. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the form is filled out before arrival, foreigners can skip paperwork during<\/span> the flight<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and after landing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Purpose_of_Indias_Digital_Pre-Arrival_System\"><\/span><b>What Is the Purpose of India\u2019s Digital Pre-Arrival System?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s digital pre-arrival system aligns the country with global standards set by Singapore, Japan, and the UAE, reducing airport congestion and making immigration up to 40% faster. The system is designed to eliminate paper disembarkation forms, replacing manual entry with a fully digital e-arrival process. Additionally, it enables immigration authorities to digitally track traveler information for better coordination and streamlined entry procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_to_submit_e-Arrival_card_for_India_travel\"><\/span><b>Who needs to submit e-Arrival card for India travel?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All foreign nationals including tourists, students, business travelers and medical visitors, must submit the e-Arrival card India before their arrival. OCI cardholders are also required to submit the digital arrival form and are not exempt from this rule. The form must be submitted on the official <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/indianvisaonline.gov.in\/earrival\/\"><b>website<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the Su-Swagatam mobile app within 72 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Informations_Is_Needed_to_Complete_the_India_e-Arrival_Card\"><\/span><b>What Informations Is Needed to Complete the India e-Arrival Card?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The e-Arrival Card for India requires foreign travelers and OCI cardholders to fill in\u2014personal, passport as well as travel details including their flight number, reason for visit, and Indian address, on the official portal or app.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure to submit the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Personal &amp; Travel \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full name (as per passport), passport number and nationality along with date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Flight Related \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flight number, arrival airport and date of arrival<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Stay Details <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Address in India and Hotel or residence information<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b> Other Declarations \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel purpose and health or customs declarations (if applicable)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_the_India_e-Arrival_Card_Step_by_Step\"><\/span><b>How to Apply for the India e-Arrival Card (Step by Step)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Applying online for the India e-Arrival Card is easy and takes only a few minutes. There is no need to upload documents or make any payment. Follow these steps to apply online disembarkation form:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 1<\/strong> \u2013 Visit the official website at <strong>www.indianvisaonline.gov.in\/earrival <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or download the <strong>Su-Swagatam mobile app<\/strong> to begin your application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 2<\/strong> \u2013 Provide your details such as personal, passport, arrival date, contact and Indian stay address in the online form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 3<\/strong> \u2013 Include information for all accompanying travelers in the same form if you are traveling together. You can add up to 5 family members in a single form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 4<\/strong> \u2013 Make sure all information is correct before you tick the self-declaration box and submit the India e-Arrival form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Step 5<\/strong> \u2013 After submission, you will receive a digital confirmation with a QR code. Save or download it on your phone and keep a printed copy for airport verification. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_e-Arrival_Card_the_Same_as_an_e-Visa\"><\/span><b>Is the e-Arrival Card the Same as an e-Visa?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. The India e-Arrival Card and e-Visa are completely different. The e-Arrival Card is a digital entry form used to submit your travel and personal details before arrival, while the e-Visa is a travel authorization required for entry into India. The e-Arrival Card is becoming mandatory for travelers from 1 April 2026 but it does not replace a visa. In contrast, the e-Visa is a visa alternative for eligible travelers and is required if you need permission to enter India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_e-Arrival_Card_Benefits_for_Foreigners\"><\/span><b>India e-Arrival Card Benefits for Foreigners<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The e-Arrival Card simplifies the arrival process and offers several advantages for travelers to India:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster immigration clearance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No paperwork during the flight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced waiting time at airports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoother and more organized arrival process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-verified traveler information for quicker processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less chance of errors compared to handwritten forms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contactless and more hygienic entry process<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saves time for both travelers and immigration officers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better crowd management at busy international airports<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy digital access (no need to carry physical forms)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Complete it anytime before arrival within the allowed time limit<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports a more efficient and modern travel experience<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The India e-Arrival Card is set to become an essential part of international travel to India, making arrivals faster, smoother and more efficient. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your journey even easier and affordable, explore Tripbeam, the top travel booking website, for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripbeam.com\/\"><b>best deals on international flight tickets<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Get 24\u00d77 expert assistance and personalized travel solutions by calling <\/span><b>+1-866-235-8886<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is set to digitize its post-arrival process fully. Following an announcement on 1 October 2025, the Indian Government began phasing out physical disembarkation forms for foreign nationals and citizens. In its place, a digital e-Arrival Card was introduced to speed up entry and reduce crowding at airports. The transition is now nearing completion. Since its rollout, the e-Arrival Card has become a standard requirement for foreign nationals traveling to India. From 1 April 2026, paper disembarkation forms will be discontinued entirely and all foreign passport holders will be required to submit their arrival details online before arriving in India. 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