Can I Create a New e-Arrival Card If I Made a Mistake?

NV Posted by: Nikhil Vora
• 06 July, 2026
6 Reply

I recently completed the India e-Arrival Card online before my upcoming trip from the UK. After submitting the form, I realized I entered the wrong passport expiry date. Everything else, including my passport number and personal information, is correct, but the expiry date has one incorrect digit.

I'm a British citizen of Indian origin and will be traveling to India next week. I received the confirmation email for the e-Arrival Card, but I can't find any option to edit the submitted information. I searched online and found mixed answers. Some people say you can simply submit a new e-Arrival Card, while others mention that duplicate submissions could create problems at immigration.

Has anyone made a similar mistake on their India e-Arrival Card? Were you able to create a new application with the correct details, or did you need to contact the authorities first?

I'd also like to know whether immigration officers only verify the passport number or if they check every detail entered on the form. Since my departure date is getting close, I'm trying to avoid any unnecessary delays at the airport.

If anyone has recently traveled to India after correcting an e-Arrival Card, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. I understand procedures can change, so I'm mainly looking for recent experiences rather than official advice.

Tags : e-Arrival Card, India e-Arrival Card

  • Lavanya Iyer 24 September, 2026

    I think the safest approach depends on what information is wrong.

    If it's something like a hotel name or accommodation address, I would still verify the current procedure before submitting another form, but it is quite different from entering the wrong passport number.

    For an e-Visa, the official guidance says discrepancies in important details such as name, nationality, passport number, and date of birth should be addressed through the e-Visa support centre before travel.

    The e-Arrival card is different, though, because it is arrival information rather than the visa itself.

    If I were in your position, I'd keep the confirmation/reference from the first submission, contact the official support channel if there is no edit option, and ask whether they want a fresh submission.

    I wouldn't use a third-party website to "correct" it. There are plenty of sites offering Indian visa-related services, but the government directs travellers to the official portals for these processes.

  • Ajay 23 September, 2026

    I haven't personally had to submit two e-Arrival cards, so I wouldn't tell you that it's definitely okay to create another one.

    The current government information says the e-Arrival card can be submitted within 72 hours before arrival through the official Indian Visa Online/Bureau of Immigration websites or the official Su-Swagatam app.

    If you are still within that period, I'd check the official portal carefully for an option to submit updated arrival information. If there isn't one, I'd contact the relevant immigration support channel and explain exactly what was entered incorrectly.

    I'd especially avoid making a second submission if the mistake is in a critical identity field.

    Also, don't confuse this with an e-Visa application. The e-Visa system has its own correction/support procedures, and the official site specifically warns applicants to check details such as name, nationality, passport number, and date of birth before final submission.

    So I'd treat the two processes separately.

  • Rhea Jindal 05 August, 2026

    I made a mistake on my arrival information recently, although mine was in a different field.

    I wouldn't assume that the procedure for correcting an e-Arrival card is the same as correcting an e-Visa. They're separate things. The government website specifically describes the e-Arrival card as arrival information and not a visa

    Because of that, I would first check whether the official portal allows you to submit the information again within the 72-hour window rather than trying to create some kind of second visa application.

    For a minor mistake such as an accommodation address, I'd be less concerned than if the passport number or date of birth were wrong. But that's just my experience, not an official rule.

    If the incorrect information involves your passport number, nationality, or date of birth, I'd definitely get confirmation from the official support/immigration channel rather than guessing.

    I also saved my submission confirmation after completing the form. That seems useful to have when travelling.

  • Shilpa Kapoor 13 July, 2026

    I don't think there's currently an edit option once an India e-Arrival Card has been submitted. A friend of mine entered the wrong nationality and had to complete another application before traveling.

    One suggestion is to make sure every detail on the second submission exactly matches your passport, airline booking, and visa or OCI information if applicable. Even small spelling differences can sometimes create confusion during travel.

    Also, save the latest confirmation email on your phone and print a copy if possible. While many travelers report that submitting a corrected form resolved their issue, individual cases can differ depending on the nature of the mistake and current immigration procedures. It's always safer to verify the latest official guidance before departure.

  • Vandana Joshi 10 July, 2026

    I traveled from Singapore a few months ago and accidentally selected the wrong arrival airport while completing my e-Arrival Card. I was worried I'd have to cancel my trip, but after reading recent travel discussions, I submitted another form with the correct information.

    Everything worked normally when I arrived in India. The immigration officer didn't mention the earlier submission, although I carried both confirmation emails with me. From what I've seen, many travelers make small mistakes while filling out online travel forms.

    Your error is related to your passport expiry date, so I would be a little more cautious. If there's enough time before your departure, you may want to verify the latest instructions from the official authorities to confirm whether a new submission is the recommended approach.

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