OCI cardholders now required to fill out an E-Arrival card before landing in India

Representative image of people waiting for their relatives and friends to come out of the Indira Gandhi International airport, in New Delhi, India. Credit: AP/AAP

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From 1 October, all international travellers, including OCI cardholders, must submit an e-arrival card online within 72 hours before departure. The new digital system aims to streamline entry, reduce wait times, and eliminate manual data entry at airports. In this podcast, we talk about the new development with travel agent Nirav Kotak.

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[Disclaimer: This information is intended as a general guide and is accurate as of the date of publication. For advice tailored to your travel situation, please consult a travel expert or check travel-related websites.]

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