India has rolled out its new e-Arrival Card system for international travellers, replacing paper disembarkation forms and streamlining immigration processing at airports nationwide. The digital system launched October 1, 2025, across major airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, reducing queues and improving convenience for families and frequent travellers.

How the system works

Travellers can submit the e-Arrival Card up to five days before travel via the government portal: indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival. Required details include:

• Full name, nationality, passport number
• Date of arrival and purpose of visit
• Countries visited in the past six days
• Address in India, email, and emergency contacts

Passengers receive a digital preview to show immigration officials if requested.

Positive reception and benefits

The Indian-American community has welcomed the system, citing easier travel for families and elderly passengers. Officials reported faster processing and shorter wait times on day one, with pre-submitted cards cleared in minutes.

Part of India’s digital transformation

The e-Arrival Card aligns India with global best practices, enhancing efficiency, data accuracy, and security at ports of entry, while strengthening the country’s broader push toward digital services and improved travel infrastructure.