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With its 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites drawing over 6.5 million international visitors in 2014 alone, India awaits. Your journey begins with one simple step: complete your India e-Arrival Card, a mandatory online entry form that simplifies arrival procedures and speeds up border processing.

It is not a visa. It is an immigration and customs form required for all travelers entering India. We make it fast, accurate, and completely online.

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Fast facts about the India e-Arrival Card

Detail	Information
Document type	Immigration and customs form (not a visa)
Who needs it?	All travelers, including minors
How long it lasts	Single-use (valid for one entry)
Where to apply	100% online through iVisa
When to apply	Within 120 hours (5 days) before arrival
What documents do I need	Just your passport
What is it for	Required for all types of travel: tourism, business, or transit
Processing time	Usually within 24 hours

💡 You can only complete this form up to 5 days before arrival. Applying earlier will cause delays.

Who needs an India e-Arrival Card

✔️ All travelers entering India, including those who do not need a visa.

Those eligible for an India eVisa can get both documents as a bundle with us while travelers who are not eligible for an eVisa can apply for the e-Arrival Card separately.

✔️ Anyone holding an India eVisa, as it is required in addition to your visa

✔️ Minors of all ages, since each traveler must have their own card

🚫 Who does not need it?

Everyone entering India by air must complete this form.
India entry requirements: what you need to know

🔹 Visa vs. e-Arrival Card: The e-Arrival Card does not replace a visa. It is a separate requirement for immigration and customs.

🔹 Timing matters: You can only submit it within 120 hours before your arrival date.

🔹 Travel purpose: It applies to all types of travel including tourism, business, visiting family, or transit.

🔹 Minors included: Each child must have their own e-Arrival Card.

If you applied for both the India eVisa and the e-Arrival Card, we will process the card after your visa is approved and send both documents together.

Why apply with iVisa

Applying through iVisa means zero confusion and no government form errors. We handle the process and deliver your approved e-Arrival Card straight to your inbox, ready to show at immigration.

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How to apply for the India e-Arrival Card

Applying for your India e-Arrival Card takes just minutes:

1️⃣ Complete the form: Fill in your basic details, including passport and trip information.

2️⃣ Submit online: We review your details and make sure everything matches.

3️⃣ Receive your e-Arrival Card via email: Print it or save it on your phone before you travel.

💡 iVisa tip: Always keep a copy of your e-Arrival Card and eVisa if applicable. Both may be checked at immigration.

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Lucy Morgan

UKOctober 7, 2025

I’m supposed to fly to Delhi tonight for my cousin’s wedding. I already have my eVisa printed and my bags packed, but I just saw a post saying foreign travelers now need an India e-Arrival Card too. I had no idea this even existed. I checked the government site and it says it has to be filled out within 72 hours before arrival. My flight leaves in 9 hours and I land tomorrow morning. Is it too late? Can I do it now? Will they stop me from boarding if I don’t have the e-Arrival Card? I’m freaking out because the airline didn’t mention this at check-in.

iVisa

October 7, 2025

Don't panic, Lucy. You have enough time. The India e-Arrival Card can be completed very quickly with our rush processing service. Here is what you should do right now:

Fill out our application form and choose the Rush option at checkout. This ensures our team reviews and submits your form immediately, usually within an hour or two.
Pay our processing fee and double check all your information. We take care of the formatting, submission, and confirmation.
Once processed, you will receive your QR confirmation code by email. Save it on your phone and print a copy to show at immigration when you arrive.

Our team monitors urgent applications around the clock, so even with a same-day flight, we can complete the process in time. During India’s transition period, both paper and digital forms are accepted, but filling it online now will save you stress when you land.

You do not need to cancel or delay your trip. Apply now using rush processing and you will have your e-Arrival Card ready before boarding.

Safe travels, Lucy, and enjoy the wedding.

Arjun Patel

UKOctober 6, 2025

I’m an OCI cardholder visiting family in Mumbai. Do I need to complete the form too?

iVisa

October 6, 2025

Hi, Arjun! According to India’s immigration guidelines, OCI cardholders are currently exempt from filling out the e-Arrival Card. However, since this is a new system, a few airports may still ask OCI travelers to complete it. It’s best to double-check with your nearest embassy before you travel.

Laura Chen

CanadaOctober 5, 2025

My flight lands in Delhi tomorrow night. Can I still submit the form now?

iVisa

October 5, 2025

Yes, you’re right on time. The e-Arrival Card must be submitted within 72 hours before arrival, and once you complete it, you’ll receive a QR code confirmation by email. Save it digitally or print it, immigration officers may ask to see it when you land.

Jane Miller

USAOctober 2, 2025

I already have my India eVisa approved. Do I still need to fill out this new e-Arrival Card?

iVisa

October 3, 2025

Yes, you do. The e-Arrival Card is separate from your visa. It replaces the old paper immigration and customs form that used to be handed out on the plane. You’ll just fill it online within 72 hours before arrival. It’s quick, free, and helps speed up airport processing.

Simone Bauer

GermanyOctober 1, 2025

If the government already has my flight details, why do I need to do this again?

iVisa

October 1, 2025

The e-Arrival Card serves as an official declaration, not just a data check. While airlines share your flight manifest, the form confirms your personal details, travel purpose, and health or customs declarations. It’s legally required and helps immigration pre-screen travelers before they arrive.

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