India e-Arrival Card

The India e-Arrival Card is an electronic registration required for all international travelers before entering India. Complete this form online before your departure for a smoother immigration process upon arrival.

Validity Period Single entry per submission

Entry Type Multiple entry

Processing Time 15 minutes

Key Requirements

Core requirements for the India e-Arrival Card application.

1

Valid Passport

Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry into India.

2

Visa Information

Valid visa or eVisa details required.

3

Travel Details

Flight number, arrival date, and accommodation address in India.

4

Email Address

Valid email address for confirmation.

Key Information

Processing: 15 minutes

Validity: Single entry per submission

Document Type: Visa

Online Application: Available

Official Passport Guidelines

To ensure correct automatic optical reading by border control systems, your original travel document must precisely match the technical specifications described below.

Required Validity At least 6 months from arrival date

Counted from the scheduled day of entry.

Blank Pages At least 2 blank pages

Free pages needed for physical stamping.

Document Type Ordinary passport (not diplomatic/official)

Diplomatic or official passports may require different procedures.

Document Condition Good condition, no damage to bio page

The bio page must be legible and undamaged.

OCR READING ZONE VALIDATED OK

P<EXP<<SURNAME<<GIVEN<NAMES<<<<<<<<<<

1234567894EXP260101M3001015<<<<<<<<<<<

The two-line optical reading zone at the bottom of the passport must be free of light reflections or cuts.

Image Acceptance Criteria

To certify legitimacy at the border checkpoint, your facial portrait is subjected to automated chromatic balance and dimension validations. Follow these standards to guarantee direct validity.

Plain white (RGB 255, 255, 255) — no shadows or patterns.
Minimum 350 x 350 px minimum square dimensions.
Face and hair must occupy approximately 70% of the frame.
Neutral expression, eyes open, face centered, mouth closed, no head coverings unless for religious reasons.
Taken within last 6 months.

Technical File Requirements

ACCEPTED FORMAT JPEG (.jpg)

MINIMUM RESOLUTION 350 x 350 px minimum

MAXIMUM SIZE 10 MB

MAXIMUM AGE Taken within last 6 months

To avoid compression issues, our platform includes a free intelligent resizer that adapts the exact format instantly.

Supporting File Specifications

Depending on the purpose you selected, you must accompany the application with the following official documents.

India e-Arrival Card Original document

Valid Passport

At least 6 months from arrival date. Must have At least 2 blank pages for immigration stamping.

India e-Arrival Card PDF / JPEG (Max. 10MB)

Accommodation Details

Hotel booking confirmation or address where you will stay during your visit.

All Requirements for India e-Arrival Card

1

Valid Passport

Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry into India.

2

Visa Information

Valid visa or eVisa details required.

3

Travel Details

Flight number, arrival date, and accommodation address in India.

4

Email Address

Valid email address for confirmation.

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India e-Arrival Card

Key Requirements

Key Information

Official Passport Guidelines

Image Acceptance Criteria

Supporting File Specifications

Valid Passport

Accommodation Details

All Requirements for India e-Arrival Card

Valid Passport

Visa Information

Travel Details

Email Address

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Requirements for e arrival card

Technical Verification Console

India e-Arrival Card

Key Requirements

Key Information

Official Passport Guidelines

Image Acceptance Criteria

Supporting File Specifications

Valid Passport

Accommodation Details

All Requirements for India e-Arrival Card

Valid Passport

Visa Information

Travel Details

Email Address

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