India has digitised its Disembarkation Card system, requiring all foreign nationals arriving in the country to complete the form online before travel. The High Commission of India in Ottawa announced the update for travellers from Canada, calling it a move toward streamlining border entry.

“Public Notice: Digitization of Disembarkation Card for all foreign nationals,” the mission said in an X post, adding that the form can now be filled out online through the Bureau of Immigration website, the Indian Visa portal, and the official Indian Visa Su-Swagatam mobile app up to 72 hours before arrival. Advertisement

Public Notice: Digitization of Disembarkation Card for all foreign nationals. — India in Canada (@HCI_Ottawa) October 1, 2025

What is the card about?

The Disembarkation Card, als

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