Friday, October 3, 2025
  • About
  • Contact
  • Write for Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • HOME
  • Travel
  • News
  • Snippets
  • Quick Tips
  • Guest Columns
  • Videos
  • Editor’s Choice
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • Travel
  • News
  • Snippets
  • Quick Tips
  • Guest Columns
  • Videos
  • Editor’s Choice
No Result
View All Result
The Traveller Trails
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Digital Arrival Cards For Foreign Travellers At Indian Airports From Oct 1

Foreign travellers can file arrival details online before flying or on arrival; OCI and Indian citizens exempt

The Traveller Trails by The Traveller Trails
September 30, 2025
in News
Reading Time: 1 min read
A A
0
Digital Arrival Cards And Wider Fast-Track Clearance At Indian Airports From Oct 1
Share on FacebookShare on WhatsappShare on Twitter

Foreign visitors to India will be able to submit arrival details online from Oct. 1, as the government replaces paper disembarkation forms and expands biometric fast-track clearance to 13 airports.

Travellers can complete the e-arrival card up to 72 hours before flying or upon reaching the airport via the official Indian visa website or the “Indian Visa Su-Swagatam” mobile app. The form requests basic details including passport number, nationality, purpose of visit, local address, and contact information. No document uploads are required. Indian citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders are exempt, while physical forms will remain available for a transitional period of six months or until the digital system stabilises.

The move complements the expansion of the Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP), first launched at Delhi airport in 2024. The programme allows registered travellers to clear immigration using automated e-gates with biometric verification, including fingerprints and facial recognition, in under 30 seconds. Registration is free and valid for five years or until passport expiry.

The FTI-TTP is now operational at 13 airports including Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichy, Kozhikode, and Amritsar. Expansion plans include Navi Mumbai and Jewar airports. Since its launch, roughly 3 lakh travellers have registered, with 2.65 lakh already using the system. The programme allows low-risk passengers to pass without manual inspection, while authorities can focus on higher-risk arrivals.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernise immigration infrastructure and manage rising passenger volumes. Between 2014 and 2024, outbound Indian travellers rose from 3.54 crore to 6.12 crore, while foreign arrivals grew from 1.53 crore to nearly 2 crore. Officials expect registrations and usage of the e-gates to increase as awareness spreads. The digital arrival card and expanded fast-track gates aim to reduce delays and streamline airport entry for travellers.

Tags: Digital Arrival CardsE-Arrival FormFast-Track ClearanceFTI-TTPIndian Airports
ShareSendTweet
Previous Post

India To Build First Cross-Border Rail Links With Bhutan In ₹4,000 Crore Plan

The Traveller Trails

The Traveller Trails

Founded in 2016, The Traveller Trails is a print and digital magazine and a trusted source for current news, trends, analysis, opinions, interesting blogs, videos and exclusive interviews from every corner of the world.

Related Posts

India To Build First Cross-Border Rail Links With Bhutan
News

India To Build First Cross-Border Rail Links With Bhutan In ₹4,000 Crore Plan

September 30, 2025
India Records 20.6 Million International Tourists In 2024, Diaspora Drives Recovery
News

India Records 20.5 Million International Tourists In 2024, Diaspora Drives Recovery

September 29, 2025
Himachal’s Cold Desert Gets UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Tag
News

Himachal’s Cold Desert Declared UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

September 28, 2025
File Photo
News

12 Jammu And Kashmir Tourist Sites To Reopen From September 29

September 27, 2025

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

POPULAR NEWS

  • Wild Flowers of Himachal Pradesh

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Lake Natron Is Too Harsh For Most Life But Not For Lesser Flamingos

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • No Last Name On Passport? UAE Won’t Let You In

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The 5 Best Offbeat Destinations To Visit In Himachal This Winter

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • An Insider’s Guide To Exploring The Greek Island Of Sifnos

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • Editor's Choice
  • Guest Columns
  • News
  • Quick Tips
  • Snippets
  • Travel
  • Videos

About The Traveller Trails

The Traveller Trails is your gateway to meaningful travel exploration. Our passionate team is fueled by a love for adventure and a deep respect for our planet.

Quick Links

  • About
  • Contact
  • Write for Us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer

Connect

For PR Agencies & Content Writers: info@thetravellertrails.in

Follow Us

Facebook Youtube Instagram Linkedin

Copyright 2024 The Traveller Trails | Designed and Marketed by AK Network Solutions

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • Travel
  • News
  • Snippets
  • Quick Tips
  • Guest Columns
  • Videos
  • Editor’s Choice

© 2022. Powered by AK Network SOlutions