India e-Arrival Card in India: what actually matters to know
Short answer
Travelers must complete the mandatory electronic arrival card and Air Suvidha health declaration via the official government portal before landing, keeping the resulting QR code saved on their device. Users in Russia may need a European VPN to access the site, while those without a pre-booked hotel can enter any address in the required field.
From real experience
For travel to India: the arrival card must be filled out no later than 72 hours before arrival, and the health declaration (Suvidha) must be completed 24 hours prior.
The system may allow filling out the arrival card a maximum of 6 days in advance. Accessing the official website from Russia might require a VPN (preferably a European one), while access from India works normally.
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The Su-Swaganam electronic arrival card for India is mandatory as of April 1st, replacing paper forms.
In case of app malfunctions, users are advised to use the official government web portal. If the online process fails before arrival, travelers typically complete the form via mobile device at the airport.
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The India Arrival Card can be completed at any time from its availability (often more than 72 hours before arrival) up to the point of immigration control.
The Air Suvidha health declaration form, as of now, typically needs to be filled 24 hours prior to the flight, though there are indications it might be abolished soon.
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Travelers arriving in India are now required to complete an electronic arrival card (e-Arrival) instead of paper forms.
It is recommended to complete the form online before arrival and have the PDF/QR code saved on the phone for inspection by customs officials upon landing.
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When filling out an arrival card in India without a pre-booked hotel, it is acceptable to provide any random address in the accommodation field.
The primary requirement is to have some information entered, not necessarily a verified booking.