Starting October 1, the Government of India has mandated that all foreign nationals and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders submit a digital e-arrival card before entering the country. The new rule comes amid India’s ongoing efforts to digitise and modernise its immigration and border systems.

India introduces digital arrival card for all foreign and OCI visitors

India’s approach toward contactless and hassle-free immigration means passengers will no longer need to fill out the traditional paper disembarkation forms distributed on flights. Instead, travellers can now complete an online version of the form, also known as the e-arrival card , before they board their flight.

A person is said to be an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Cardholder if “he/she is registered by the Gov

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