Delhi Airport to Introduce E-Arrival Card for Foreign Travellers

E-Arrival System at Delhi Airport: Find Out How It Works, Eligibility Criteria & Key Details

Traveling to Delhi is getting simpler, especially for foreign passengers. Starting from 1 October, the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) is rolling out an E-Arrival Card system, which will allow international passengers to digitally submit their arrival information up to three days before landing.

This new initiative, led by the Bureau of Immigration, replaces the old paper-based forms, promising to significantly reduce wait times at immigration, cut down on queues, and make the whole arrival process at Asia's largest aviation hub smoother and efficient. 

Delhi Airport Introduces an E-Arrival Card System for International Travelers

Pushing towards digital efficiency and passenger convenience, Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) of Delhi has introduced the E-Arrival card facility for foreign travelers. The new system will allow international passengers to fill out and submit their arrival information through the Bureau of Immigration and the Delhi Airport website.

This digitisation can streamline the immigration process, significantly reduce queues, cut down paper usage, and ensure there is an alignment with the airport’s sustainability goals. The initiative follows the global trend. Similar systems are already operating at major international airports like Singapore and Thailand.

How is the E-Arrival System Going to Improve Passenger Experience?

Starting from 1 October, the foreign travelers arriving at Delhi Airport will be able to use the new E-Arrival Card system. Airport operator GMR has announced that this digital platform will enable international passengers to complete their arrival processes online.

Travelers can submit their details up to three days before landing via official and secure channels, including the Bureau of Immigration's portal (boi.gov.in), the Indian Visa website (services.india.gov.in), the 'Su-Swagatam' mobile application, and the Delhi Airport's website (newdelhiairport.in).

To sum up, this initiative is expected to reduce queues and enhance efficiency, while supporting the airport's sustainability goals and cutting down paper usage. Furthermore, it aligns Delhi Airport with other world-class facilities in countries like Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea. 

The move comes after the implementation of the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme. However, this program was limited to only Indian citizens and overseas citizens of India.