India E-Arrival Card Requirements
Everything you need to have ready before you start the India E-Arrival Card application.
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Is the E-Arrival Card required for you?
Must submit the form
Exempt from the form
Have these ready before you begin.
Passport
Your passport must remain valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival. Check your full name exactly as printed, date of birth, nationality, passport number, and expiry date.
Indian visa or OCI card
You must enter your approved Indian visa number or your exact OCI card number directly into the form.
Flight booking confirmation
Your operating carrier flight number (not codeshare), departure airport IATA code, arrival airport IATA code, and scheduled arrival date and time.
Accommodation in India
Full address of your first night's stay — hotel name, street, city, state, and PIN code. For multi-city trips, only the first destination is required.
Emergency contact
Name and phone number of a trusted contact person. A contact from your home country is accepted.
Health declaration
The form asks simple yes/no questions about current health symptoms. No medical documents need to be uploaded.
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The 6-month rule.
Your passport must remain valid for at least six months beyond your planned arrival date in India. Some nationalities hold bilateral agreements that slightly alter this rule — always check your home country's specific travel advisories before you fly.
If your passport expires during your visit, immigration officials will likely deny your entry at the border. Renew your passport before applying for your arrival card to avoid any boarding denials or immigration issues.
Special rules for OCI holders.
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) holders must complete the exact same arrival card as all other foreign nationals. The government does not exempt OCI status from this mandatory digital form.
When filling the form, you simply provide your OCI card number instead of a standard visa number. You do not need a separate visa to enter the country, but the arrival card remains a strict requirement for every single trip.
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