The Delhi Airport has switched to E-arrival cards for foreign passengers from October 1, allowing them to fill in their information online instead of using manual paper-based cards.
According to PTI, Delhi Airport operator DIAL stated in a release that the new format will facilitate international travellers with a hassle-free arrival process and swift online documentation without the use of paper. It will also help reduce long queues.
The new facility will be implemented under the umbrella of the Bureau of Immigration. Similar facilities are already available at airports in Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, South Korea, and Malaysia, according to the release.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said: “The new system 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.”
In June 2024, Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi became the first airport in the country on Saturday to introduce the government’s pioneering ‘Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP)’ for Indian passport holders and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders.
.The Fast Track Immigration – Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) is a visionary initiative by the Government of India, designed to provide Indian nationals and OCI cardholders with a faster, easier, and more secure travel experience. This initiative underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing travel convenience and efficiency for all.
