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Get your India Arrival Card: Apply today

Fast approval for the India Arrival Card. Avoid errors with iVisa before you fly.

Last updated: January 2026

Skip the paperwork and glitchy government platform. iVisa offers a smooth, user-friendly application online or via our mobile app. Quick, secure, and affordable.

The India Arrival Card is a mandatory digital entry form that simplifies arrival procedures and speeds up border processing. It's an online replacement for the paper disembarkation card.

Note: 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.

Fast facts about the India e-Arrival Card

➡️ Quick and simple process: No confusing questions and quick processing allows for faster approval.

➡️ Required before arrival: Mandatory for all foreign nationals arriving in India from October 1, 2025 (regardless if they have a visa or not).

➡️ Speed up the arrival process: Skip paperwork at the airport and enter faster with the digital system.

➡️ Not a visa: This is an arrival form, not a replacement for an Indian visa or eVisa.

❗ Not sure if you need a visa? Check your eligibility, get your India eVisa with us too, and keep all your travel documents in one place.

What you need for the India Arrival Card:

Most travelers only need the basics. Have these ready for a quick application:

✔️ A valid passport

✔️ Travel details (arrival date, purpose of travel)

✔️ Address in India (hotel/home address)

✔️ Contact and emergency contact details

✔️ Countries visited in the last 6 days

Don’t have your documents right now?

Simply start your application today, save your progress, and add your information when you’re ready to proceed.

💡iVisa pro tip: “You'll receive a QR code by email, save this as a screenshot on your device or print for a smooth process.”

Why choose iVisa for your India Arrival Card

iVisa ✅ Do it yourself ❌
Error-free application: We ensure everything’s correct. A small mistake can slow you down at immigration.
Simple, quick process: Simple online steps with clear explanations. Official forms can be stressful and easy to misunderstand.
Support in 14+ languages: Need help in your own language? We’re here for you. Limited support available.
Apply anytime: Window only opens a few days before you go. Apply even earlier, and we'll submit your application as soon as the window opens.
Save & resume anytime: Pause and pick up where you left off. Start over if you wait too long.

Ask iVisa

Have a visa question? We'll provide the answer.

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.
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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:

  1. 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.

  2. Pay our processing fee and double check all your information. We take care of the formatting, submission, and confirmation.

  3. 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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.

How to Apply: e-Arrival Card

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FILL OUT ONLINE APPLICATION

Complete our easy online application

02
RECEIVE DOCUMENT VIA EMAIL

Don't waste time in a queue or filling out forms on the plane or at the airport. We will do it for you

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CHECK IF YOU REQUIRE A VISA (PAPER OR ELECTRONIC)

Some nationalities require a visa to enter this country. Check with your local embassy / consulate

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ENTER DESTINATION

Present your passport and the document we provide to save you time and hassle when entering destination

How to Apply: Embassy Registration

01
Fill Out Online Application

Complete our easy online application and pay with credit card or PayPal

02
Travel Safely

Your embassy will assist you if an emergency (eg. Natural disasters, civil unrest, etc) occur

Why Register with the Embassy

Travel Registration is a service provided by the government. This service allows you to record information about your upcoming trip abroad to the Department of State so it can be used to assist you in case of an emergency. People residing abroad can also get routine information from their nearest embassy or consulate if registered.

Required Information to Apply

Once You Have Registered With Your Embassy Or Consulate, You Will Need To Update Your Data If:

  • your contact details change,
  • your civil status changes,
  • you are going back to your home country.

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Questions?

Yes. All minors, regardless of age, must have their own e-Arrival Card.
Yes. If you notice an error, immeditately contact our customer support team via WhatsApp and live chat and they will help you make the necessary edits.
The e-Arrival Card will be processed and sent to you within 5 days before your arrival, once your visa is approved.
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