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Delhi Airport to Launch Online E‑Arrival Card for Foreign Travelers on Oct. 1

Foreign arrivals will pre‑submit details up to three days in advance via official portals, replacing paper cards to speed immigration.

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Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi gets another new e-facility.

Overview

  • Delhi International Airport Limited is rolling out the facility under the Bureau of Immigration at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
  • Passengers can file the digital form through the Bureau of Immigration website, the Indian Visa portal, the Su‑Swagatam app, or the Delhi Airport website.
  • The system allows submission of arrival information up to three days before landing.
  • Paper arrival cards will be phased out at the airport, with officials citing shorter queues, faster clearances, and reduced paper use as benefits.
  • The move follows the June 2024 Fast Track Immigration‑Trusted Traveller Programme for Indians and OCI holders and aligns with practices in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia.