{"id":115594,"date":"2025-10-05T17:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=115594"},"modified":"2025-10-05T15:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T10:07:40","slug":"emirates-issue-advisory-on-e-arrival-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/05\/emirates-issue-advisory-on-e-arrival-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Issue Advisory as India Makes e-Arrival Card Mandatory for UAE Travellers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUBAI-<\/strong> Emirates Airline (EK)<\/a> issues an advisory for passengers departing Dubai (DXB) for India about a mandatory e-Arrival Card effective October 1, 2025. This digital form replaces paper arrivals and speeds up immigration for non-Indian nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India’s Bureau of Immigration rolls out the system first at Delhi (DEL), cutting queues and aligning with global digital standards. Travelers complete it online 72 to 24 hours before flights to avoid delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emirates Airbus A350 | Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

India\u2019s Shift to a Digital Arrival System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

India’s immigration authorities activate the e-Arrival Card to modernize entry procedures. The Bureau of Immigration launches this online system on October 1, 2025, targeting all foreign nationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL)<\/a>, led by GMR Aero, manages rollout at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This initiative eliminates physical forms at counters. Passengers submit details digitally, which reduces processing times from minutes to seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The move supports India’s digital infrastructure goals, mirroring efficient systems in Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Early adoption at DEL handles high volumes, with plans for nationwide expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: avgeekwithlens\/ Harsh Tekriwal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Emirates e-Arrival Card Advisory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Emirates (EK) releases its advisory on September 30, 2025, ahead of the deadline. The airline, connecting Dubai (DXB)<\/a> to India with hundreds of weekly flights, stresses pre-boarding completion for all non-Indians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passengers access alerts through the Manage Your Booking portal. Emirates urges updates to contact details for seamless notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Non-compliance leads to manual processing upon arrival, extending wait times. The free form requires submission within the 72 to 24 hour window to ensure smooth boarding and entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Emirates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How and Where to Submit the e-Arrival Card<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Travelers access the e-Arrival Card through secure government platforms. The Bureau of Immigration portal at boi.gov.in offers direct entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Indian Visa website at indianvisaonline.gov.in integrates the form for visa holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Su-Swagatam app, downloadable on mobile devices, provides on the go access. Delhi Airport’s site at newdelhiairport.in links to the system for DEL arrivals. Submission stays paperless, with no uploads needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A confirmation email arrives instantly, usable digitally at immigration. Printed copies offer backup for reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information Required to Complete the Form<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The e-Arrival Card requires passengers to provide accurate personal and travel information, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n