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E Arrival Card The Seamless Way for Foreign Nationals to Arrive in India

E Arrival Card The Seamless Way for Foreign Nationals to Arrive in India

30 Sep 2025

ARRIVE SMARTER: Go Paperless with India's e-Arrival Card at DEL

At Delhi Airport (DEL), we believe your journey should be effortless from the moment you land. To ensure the fastest possible clearance through immigration, we encourage all foreign nationals arriving in India to utilise the modern, digital disembarkation process, officially known as the e-arrival card.

This move toward digitalisation is aimed at making your arrival experience smoother and minimising delays at the immigration counter.

A Seamless Arrival Experience

The days of scrambling to find a pen and filling out a physical card upon landing are officially over. The shift to the digital form replaces the old paper disembarkation cards and allows you to securely submit all required information before you even arrive.

Who Needs the e-Arrival Card?

This digital form is mandatory for all Foreign Nationals (international passengers) arriving in India. It is required before you proceed to the immigration counter and is essential for authorities to record your entry details, purpose of visit and stay information.

  • Who Must Fill It: Foreign Nationals arriving in India.
  • Important for Transit: Transit passengers exiting the airport. This includes those with an onward domestic flight from Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. (If you are connecting to another international flight without exiting (within Terminal 3), this form may not be required.)
  • Exemptions: Indian nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders are not required to fill this e-arrival form.

Your 5-Step Guide to e-Disembarkation

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The process is quick, secure and can be completed right from your computer or mobile device at your convenience.

  • Initiate: Visit the official Bureau of Immigration portal at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/
  • Identify: Enter your name, passport number, nationality and select the purpose of your visit.
  • Detail: Add your arrival information, address in India along with contact details.
  • Review & Submit: Securely review and submit the completed form.
  • Confirm: Receive confirmation and proceed to the immigration counter.

Travel Tip: Passengers can add up to 5 family members on the same e-arrival form. No physical documents need to be uploaded during the process.

The Future of Indian Immigration

This digital initiative marks a significant step toward modernising India’s international entry procedures. By adopting a digital-first approach, the Bureau of Immigration and Delhi Airport are leading the way for smarter, more efficient international travel, reducing paperwork and contributing to a smoother, more sustainable operational flow.

Looking Ahead

We are committed to using technology to make your entry into India hassle-free. Fill your e-arrival card online and start your Indian journey right!

Travel Light, Travel Right.