Archive · 25 Oct 2025
India: Digital e-Arrival Cards for all OCI Cardholders
All people from overseas with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards now need to fill out a digital form before they come to India.
This form, called the e-Arrival card, can be filled out online up to three days before their flight.
You can find the form on the official government websites or the 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' app.
When you arrive, you'll need to show the original documents you submitted.
For a while, you can still fill out the old paper forms too.
OCI cardholders can submit e-Arrival cards online.
Submission is required within 72 hours before arrival.
Forms can be submitted via boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in, or the app.
Original documents must be presented upon arrival.
Paper forms are still accepted during a transition period.
- Who
- All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders
- What
- Must submit an e-Arrival card online
- When
- Within 72 hours before arrival
- Where
- boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in, or the 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' app
- Why
- To digitize immigration processes
- Who
- All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders
- What
- e-Arrival card submission
- When
- Within 72 hours before arriving in India
- Where
- boi.gov.in, indianvisaonline.gov.in, or the 'Indian Visa Su-Swagatam' app
- Documents
- Originals must be brought for verification
- Transition
- Paper forms accepted for up to 6 months
Sources
OCI cardholders can now submit e-arrival form online 72 hours before arrival
E-Arrival card in India: Do OCI cardholders need to submit a form before entering India?
