After submitting the India e-Arrival Card, your QR code confirmation is generated instantly — download it from the portal immediately, save it to your phone, or print it out. If you lose it, retrieve your India e-Arrival Card confirmation by re-entering your passport number and nationality on the official portal.
How to Download the India e-Arrival Card After Submission
The India e-Arrival Card confirmation — a QR code — is available for download immediately after you submit the form, on both the official website and the Su-Swagatam app.
On the official website (indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/):
1. After submitting your India e-Arrival Card, the confirmation page displays instantly
2. A QR code is shown on screen
3. Click the download or save button to get your India e-Arrival Card confirmation
4. You can also take a screenshot of the QR code
5. Optionally, print the page as a PDF
On the Su-Swagatam mobile app:
1. After submitting, the QR code appears in the app
2. Save the QR code to your phone’s photo gallery
3. The app may also store your recent submissions under your profile
Best practice: Save the India e-Arrival Card confirmation in at least two places:
– 📱 In your phone’s gallery (for easy digital access)
– 🖨️ As a printout (in case your phone battery dies at the airport)
What Your India e-Arrival Card Confirmation Looks Like
The India e-Arrival Card confirmation is a digital document containing a unique QR code that serves as proof of your submitted arrival declaration.
The India e-Arrival Card confirmation typically includes:
– Your unique QR code (the primary verification method)
– Your name and passport number
– Your date of arrival and port of entry
– A reference number for the submission
– The date/time of submission
This QR code is what you will show:
– To airline staff at the departure gate (airlines check this before boarding flights to India)
– To Indian immigration officers on arrival (they scan or verify the QR code)
Format: The India e-Arrival Card is not issued in a specific “official PDF” format with a government seal. The QR code confirmation is the valid document — digital or printed both are accepted.
How to Retrieve a Lost India e-Arrival Card Confirmation
If you submitted your India e-Arrival Card but lost the confirmation, you can retrieve it by entering your passport number and nationality on the official portal — using the same “Quick Fill” process.
Method 1: Official Portal Retrieval
1. Visit indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/
2. Select the “Quick Fill From Existing Data” option
3. Enter your passport number and nationality
4. Your previous India e-Arrival Card submission details will be retrieved
5. You can then download the QR code again
Method 2: Check Your Email
– Some travelers receive an email confirmation after submitting the India e-Arrival Card
– Search your inbox for emails from indianvisaonline.gov.in or the Bureau of Immigration
Method 3: Su-Swagatam App
– If you submitted via the Su-Swagatam app, check the app’s history or submissions section
– The app may store recent India e-Arrival Card submissions for retrieval
What if retrieval fails?
If you cannot retrieve your India e-Arrival Card, you can submit a new one — the India e-Arrival Card can be resubmitted at any time within the 72-hour window. Since the process is free and takes only 5–10 minutes, resubmission is always an option.
Do You Need to Print the India e-Arrival Card?
You do not strictly need to print the India e-Arrival Card — a digital QR code on your smartphone is accepted — but carrying a printed backup is strongly recommended.
Digital QR code: Fully valid for presentation at the departure gate and at Indian immigration. Display it on your smartphone screen.
Printed copy: Also fully valid and recommended as a backup. Print the confirmation page or save it as a PDF and print.
Why a printout is recommended:
– Phone battery may run out during long-haul flights
– Airport Wi-Fi may be unreliable for loading the app
– Immigration counters sometimes prefer a physical document
– Having both options eliminates any risk of “I can’t access my QR code” situations
Neither option has official preference — both digital and printed India e-Arrival Card QR codes are accepted equally at Indian airports.
India e-Arrival Card PDF Download: Is It Available?
There is no official separate PDF version of the India e-Arrival Card — the QR code confirmation is the valid document, and you can save or print it as needed.
The India e-Arrival Card confirmation does not come in a standardized government PDF format with official seals (unlike some visa documents). Instead:
– The QR code confirmation page is the valid document
– You can print it as a PDF from your browser (File → Print → Save as PDF)
– You can screenshot the QR code to your gallery
– The Su-Swagatam app stores your confirmation digitally
If you see websites claiming to offer “official India e-Arrival Card PDF downloads” or “certified PDF versions” for a fee, these are unofficial third-party services. The India e-Arrival Card is free and the QR code confirmation is the only format issued by the Bureau of Immigration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download my India e-Arrival Card?
After submitting the India e-Arrival Card at indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/, the QR code confirmation appears on screen immediately. Download it, take a screenshot, or print the page. On the Su-Swagatam app, the QR code is saved automatically.
How do I retrieve a lost India e-Arrival Card?
Visit indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/ and use the “Quick Fill From Existing Data” option with your passport number and nationality. Your previous submission details should be retrievable. Alternatively, check the Su-Swagatam app or resubmit (it’s free).
Do I need to print the India e-Arrival Card?
No — a digital QR code on your smartphone is accepted. However, printing a copy is strongly recommended as a backup in case your phone battery dies or you have trouble accessing the app at the airport.
Is there an India e-Arrival Card PDF download?
There is no official separate PDF format. The QR code confirmation page is the valid document. You can save it as a PDF from your browser (Print → Save as PDF) or screenshot the QR code to your photo gallery.
Can I resubmit the India e-Arrival Card if I lose my confirmation?
Yes. If you cannot retrieve your India e-Arrival Card confirmation, you can resubmit a new form. The process is free and takes 5–10 minutes. Submit again within 72 hours before your arrival.
