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The Government of India has gone digital once again, and this time, simplifying the arrival process for international travellers. The Bureau of Immigration (BoI) has launched the e-Arrival Card, an online version of the traditional paper disembarkation card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once submitted, your information is instantly shared with immigration authorities at your port of entry. This means no more paper forms or last-minute scribbling on the flight!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also Read: Complete Guide to FTI-TTP Fast Track Immigration in India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is the e-Arrival Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Digital Disembarkation (DE) Card, also known as the e-Arrival Card, is an online arrival form that all foreign nationals must complete within 72 hours before their flight<\/strong> to India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will soon replace the physical disembarkation card. But as of now, the paper disembarkation card will coexist for a 6-month transition period before going fully digital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who Needs to Fill the e-Arrival Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Required for:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. All foreign travellers, including those on e-Visas, sticker visas, business, medical, study, or tourism visas.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Transit passengers exiting the airport for onward flights.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Not Required for: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Indian nationals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      Please Note:<\/strong> Up to 5 family members can be added in one form.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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      How to Fill the e-Arrival Card?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Visit any of the following official online platforms of the Indian Government;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        Government of India Official Website: indianvisaonline.gov.in\/earrival<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Bureau of Immigration Website: boi.gov.in\/boi\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
        Mobile App: Indian Visa Suswagatam<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Enter your name, passport number, nationality, and purpose of visit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Fill in arrival details and contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Review and submit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Get the confirmation and save the QR code and reference number in your phone.
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              2. Proceed smoothly through the immigration counter and show the QR code or reference only if asked for.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
                Please Note:<\/strong> No documents are required to be uploaded for verification<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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                Why is the e-Arrival Card Introduced in India?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n