India Introduces Mandatory Digital Arrival Cards for All International Visitors

Indian Immigration has announced that all foreign travellers to India will be required to complete Digital Arrival Cards prior to their journey, starting today, October 1. 

The cards can be submitted up to 72 hours before departure through the official Indian Immigration website.

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Previously, travellers were required to fill out a physical arrival card upon arrival, which had to be submitted at the airport’s Immigration counters. Indian authorities stated that the digital system aims to reduce waiting times at immigration and streamline the arrival process.

The change affects the large number of Maldivians and other foreigners travelling to India for medical treatment, holidays, work, education, or business purposes.

Digital Arrival Card link: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/