E-Arrival Card India: completed online, verified before your flight
Since 1 April 2026, the paper disembarkation card no longer exists: every foreign traveller must submit their e-Arrival Card India online before arrival. Get your QR code on this site — assistance 24/7.
Do I need this formality?
Select your nationality below and we'll tell you exactly where you stand.
This checker gives a general indication. We confirm your exact situation when you apply.
Choose your nationality to find out exactly where you stand.
✅ Whatever your nationality, this formality is mandatory before you enter India. A visa or e-Visa may also be required separately depending on your nationality — we'll guide you on this after you apply.
✅ Are you an OCI cardholder? You must also complete this formality for every trip to India — only Indian citizens with an Indian passport are exempt.
An entry card, not a visa
This entry card brings your travel information and a basic health declaration together in a single digital form — but it does not replace your visa or e-Visa.
Two forms in one
It replaces both the old paper disembarkation card and the Air Suvidha health form, now combined into a single online submission.
This is not a visa
A visa, an e-Visa or a visa on arrival must still be obtained separately if your nationality requires one. This entry card is in addition to it, it does not replace it.
Prepare before departure
You can complete the form online in advance, before your departure, so that your travel information is ready for your arrival.
The information requested on the form
No documents to upload: only information to enter. Prepare these details before you start.
- Full name, as shown on your passport
- Passport number, nationality, date of birth
- Flight number and arrival date in India
- Port of entry
- Purpose of stay (tourism, business, studies...)
- Planned length of stay
- Address in India (hotel or host)
- Contact details and emergency contact
From the paper card to the digital entry card
The move to fully digital happened in several stages.
Digital entry card launched
The Indian Bureau of Immigration introduces the digital form as an alternative to the paper disembarkation card, with a transition period.
OCI cardholders brought into scope
Briefly exempt at launch, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders must now also submit it for every trip.
Paper form permanently discontinued
The paper disembarkation card, handed out on board since the 1960s, is no longer accepted. This digital form becomes the only option.
This process is free on the official portal
This form can be completed for free, with no middleman, on the official portal: official government portal. Here is what sets doing it yourself apart from a guided service.
| Official portal (free) | Guided service (paid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Service fee, on top of the free process |
| Availability | Form only opens 72h before arrival | Your file is prepared in advance and submitted for you within the deadline |
| Language | English interface | Support in your own language |
| Verification | None: a data-entry mistake goes unnoticed | Every field checked before submission |
| Technical issues | Portal sometimes overloaded or under maintenance at the worst time | Your request is handled despite portal outages |
| If something goes wrong | No support | Support 7 days a week until arrival |
| Peace of mind | You handle it yourself, often at the last minute | Confirmation received by email, ready to show at the border |
Three levels of service, depending on your needs
The price of your assistance depends on the level of support you choose. Our service fee covers help preparing your file, verification of your information, follow-up on your submission, and customer support until you arrive in India.
Full support and follow-up of your application until you receive your QR code.
- Application review
- Submission follow-up
- Customer support
Priority handling of your application with closer follow-up.
- Everything in Standard
- Priority handling
- Closer follow-up
The fastest, highest-priority handling for your application.
- Everything in Fast
- Absolute priority
- First in the queue
Three levels of service are offered to suit different travellers' needs. Our team follows up on your submission to keep your file on schedule before your trip to India. Prices shown in EUR; other currencies may be offered at checkout.
India eArrival Card is an independent assistance service. This process can be completed for free, with no middleman, on the official Bureau of Immigration website: indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival, or via the official Su-Swagatam mobile app.
Everything about the e-Arrival Card India
What is the e-Arrival Card for India?
It is the digital arrival declaration form introduced by the Indian Bureau of Immigration in October 2025. It replaces the paper disembarkation card and the former Air Suvidha health form with a single online submission, mandatory within 72 hours before arrival.
Does it replace my visa or e-Visa?
No. It is an arrival declaration, not a visa. If your nationality requires a visa, e-Visa or visa on arrival, you must obtain it separately, in addition to this form.
Do OCI cardholders have to fill it in?
Yes. Briefly exempt when the system launched on 1 October 2025, OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders have been subject to this requirement since 4 October 2025, like any other foreign traveller, for every trip.
Who is exempt from this requirement?
Indian citizens travelling on an Indian passport are not affected. Active-duty crew members are also exempt. Every other foreign traveller, whatever their visa, must submit it.
Is it free on the official website?
Yes, entirely. The official portal indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival and the Su-Swagatam app charge no fees. Our service is an optional paid assistance for travellers who prefer to be guided and have their information checked.
What is the price of the e-Arrival Card India?
The process itself is free on the official portal. The price you see on this page is only for our assistance service (verification, follow-up, support), starting at €59 depending on the level chosen.
When should I fill in this form?
Ideally within 72 hours before landing in India, so your flight details stay accurate and up to date at the check.
Do I need to print it?
No, printing is not mandatory. Your QR code is sent by email and can be shown directly from your phone. You may still print it as a precaution if you wish.
Can I download it as a PDF?
After submission, your confirmation with QR code arrives by email; you can save it as a PDF or screenshot to have it available offline during your flight.
Is there an official app for this process?
Yes. The official mobile app is called Su-Swagatam, available on Android and iOS, with a save-and-resume feature. The form is also accessible from a browser, on computer or mobile.
Is it valid for several trips?
No, it is valid for a single trip. A new submission is required for every entry into India, including for OCI cardholders.
Is India eArrival Card an official Indian government website?
No. India eArrival Card is an independent assistance service, not affiliated with the Indian government. The process can still be completed for free directly on the official Bureau of Immigration portal.
Travel with peace of mind, we take care of the form.
Verification of your file, follow-up on your submission and a QR code received before you leave.
How to complete your application in 3 steps
Our team supports you from the first field of the form to receiving your confirmation.
Complete the form
Enter your passport, flight and stay details; we check every field with you.
Receive your QR code
Once your application is submitted and confirmed, your arrival QR code is sent straight to your inbox.
Present it on arrival
Keep it on your phone or printed: it may be requested at immigration control in India.