Who needs to fill it?
- All foreign nationals arriving in India, whatever visa they hold.
- Not required for: Indian passport holders and OCI cardholders.
Where to submit it
Use one of the official channels:
- The Indian Visa Online portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
- The Bureau of Immigration website (boi.gov.in)
- The government’s Su-Swagatam mobile app
It’s free. Ignore any website that charges for it.
What you’ll need
- Passport details and your visa/e-Visa details
- Flight number and arrival date
- Your address in India (first hotel is fine)
- Recent travel history and contact details
Tips
- Fill it in once your flight and first hotel are confirmed, but no earlier than 72 hours before arrival.
- Save a screenshot or PDF of the confirmation in case immigration asks.
- Each traveller needs their own card, including children.
Details can change. Check the Bureau of Immigration before you fly.
