Paperless: DIAL to launch ‘E-Arrival Card’ facility for foreign passengers
The Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi
The Delhi Airport plans to introduce a new system which allows international passengers to fill out their arrival information online through a seamless digital platform, eliminating the need for manual paper-based cards at the airport.
Accordingly, the GMR Aero-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), under the aegis of the Bureau of Immigration, is set to launch the ‘E-Arrival Card’ facility at Delhi Airport for arriving foreign passengers from October 1, 2025.
“We are delighted to join hands with the ‘Bureau of Immigration’ to launch the ‘E-Arrival Card’ facility for international passengers. This initiative reflects the Government of India’s commitment to delivering a world-class, hassle-free travel experience while promoting sustainable practices,” DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar was quoted as saying in a statement.
Faster clearances
“By digitising the arrival card process, we are enabling faster clearances, shorter waiting times, and greater convenience to enhance the overall passenger experience.”
According to DIAL, the new system will not only ease the arrival process for passengers but also improve efficiency, reduce queues, and support the airport’s sustainability goals by cutting down paper usage.
Similar facilities are available at some world-class airports in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea and Malaysia.
Earlier, in June 2024, India’s first ‘Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveler Programme’ (FTI-TTP) was launched at Delhi airport, allowing Indian nationals and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders a faster, easier, and more secure travel experience.
“Together, the FTI-TTP and ‘E-Arrival Card’ initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to enhancing travel convenience and efficiency for all passengers,” DIAL said in the statement.
“These initiatives represent a new era of convenience, sustainability, and efficiency for global passengers flying into India.”
Published on September 30, 2025
