(November 2025)
The Government of India has introduced the mandatory “e-Arrival Card” for foreign nationals for faster immigration processing.
As of October 1st, 2025, foreign nationals entering India must complete an e-Arrival Card online, which can be completed up to 72 hours before arrival. The e-Arrival Card replaces the traditional paper disembarkation card, and the requirement applies to both crew and passengers.
The form is available on the Indian Visa Online website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/ and requires information such as:
- passport details
- contact information
- purpose of visit
- address in India
Once completed, travelers should print and carry the digital confirmation.
Note: The e-Arrival Card is in addition to the well-established requirement for crew and passengers to have an Indian Visa. All crew must arrive with a valid BUSINESS / E-BUSINESS Visa only. Crewmembers are not allowed entry into India on Tourist / E-TOURIST Visa.
Applications for the E-BUSINESS Visa can be done online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html and the purpose of the visit should be listed as “To Attend Business Meetings/Conferences.”
Please reach out to FPI’s Operations Support Team (Ops@flightprointl.com) if you have any upcoming flights into India or if you have any questions regarding the information mentioned above.
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