07 October 2025

India introduces new e-Arrival Card requirement

Effective 1 October 2025, all foreign nationals entering India are required to apply for an e-Arrival Card within 72 hours prior to arrival, with limited exceptions. The new requirement applies to all foreign nationals, including those holding regular visas and e-visas. Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders are exempt from this requirement. Eligible individuals may apply for the e-Arrival Card through the Indian Visa Online website, the Bureau of Immigration website or the "Su-Swagatam" mobile app by submitting their contact details, passport information, purpose of visit and accommodation details.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2025-2029