✈️ Important Information for Travelers to India: e-Arrival Card from October 1, 2025

Starting October 1, 2025, all foreign visitors planning a trip to India 🇮🇳 are required to complete the e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival. This document streamlines immigration procedures in India, speeds up guest registration, and ensures a smoother entry process.

📋 Complete your e-Arrival Card online:

👉 https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/

After submitting the form, you will receive a document with a QR code via email, which must be saved and presented at immigration upon arrival in India.

Important Information for Travelers

• The e-Arrival Card is mandatory for all foreign travelers, including children. A separate form must be completed for each person.
• The e-Arrival Card does not replace a visa — a valid visa is still required to enter India. You can apply for an India visa
  online here: https://openevisa.com/directions/india/#start
  
• The form must be completed no later than 72 hours before arrival.

Assistance with Documentation

Our clients can receive help in completing the e-Arrival Card or have it filled out for free, ensuring a stress-free preparation for their trip.

If you need a visa for India, we can help you obtain it quickly and conveniently, including assistance with e-visa for India. Learn more here: https://openevisa.com/directions/india/#start

Why You Should Complete the e-Arrival Card in Advance

• Faster immigration process
• Reduced risk of mistakes and delays at the border
• Stress-free travel preparation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who needs to complete the e-Arrival Card?
   All foreign travelers, including children. A separate form must be completed for each person.
2. Does the e-Arrival Card replace a visa?
   No. A valid visa is still required to enter India. You can apply for an India visa online here: https://openevisa.com/directions/india/#start
3. How long does it take to complete the form?
   The form takes approximately 5–10 minutes and must be submitted no later than 72 hours before arrival.
4. What should I do after receiving the QR code?
   Save the document and present it at immigration upon arrival in India.