UK Passport Holder Visiting India – e-Arrival Card Questions

I visited India from Manchester earlier this year.

One thing I'd suggest is making sure the passport number, visa details, and flight information are entered exactly as shown on your travel documents. A friend accidentally entered the wrong passport expiry date and had to correct the submission before departure.

Also, keep digital and printed copies of your travel documents. Even if they're not requested, they're useful to have during international travel.

My experience was similar when I flew into Mumbai.

I completed the e-Arrival Card the evening before my flight. The process was straightforward, but I'd recommend not leaving it until you're at the airport in case you need to correct any details.

The immigration officer didn't ask many questions because everything matched my passport and visa information. Requirements can change, though, so it's worth checking the latest instructions before you travel.

I traveled from London to Delhi about six weeks ago on a British passport with an e-Tourist Visa.

The airline reminded passengers to complete the e-Arrival Card before departure. It only took me around 10 minutes. I entered my passport details, flight information, accommodation address, and a few travel-related questions. I didn't have to upload many documents because most of the information was entered online.

I received a confirmation after submitting it and kept a screenshot on my phone, although immigration mainly checked my passport and visa.

I recently traveled from Birmingham to Bengaluru with my wife. We were both traveling on UK passports with Indian visas.

Neither the airline staff nor immigration officers requested our e-Arrival Card confirmation. However, one traveler in our queue had entered incorrect passport details when completing the form and was directed to a help desk before immigration.

That situation took additional time to resolve.

My suggestion would be to carefully review all passport and flight information before submitting the form. Even if the QR code isn't routinely checked, the information should match your travel documents exactly.

Requirements and airport procedures can also change, so it's always good to verify the latest guidance before departure.

My experience was slightly different.

I flew from Manchester to Mumbai in May as a UK passport holder visiting relatives. I completed the digital e-Arrival Card the day before travel.

At Mumbai Airport, there was an airport representative before the immigration counters who asked whether passengers had completed the online arrival process. I showed the QR code on my phone and was allowed to continue.

The immigration officer never requested it, but I did notice a few travelers searching through their emails to find the confirmation.

From what I observed, carrying a copy—either printed or digital—can save time if someone asks for it.