Arrival Cards - Know Before You Go
Which countries require an arrival card?
Countries that currently require an arrival card from incoming passengers:
Requirements can vary by nationality and may change. Always check official government guidance before you travel.
What are arrival cards?
An arrival card is also known as an incoming passenger card, landing card, or disembarkation card.
Some countries require passengers to complete an arrival card as a condition of entry. This is a legal document submitted to immigration officials on arrival. Requirements vary by destination. In some cases, one card is needed per traveller. In others, one card may cover a family group, or apply only to non-citizens.
Arrival cards collect information that is not always shown in a passport. This can include your reason for travel, length of stay, accommodation details, and health or customs-related declarations. In certain countries, an arrival card is required alongside a separate customs declaration, rather than replacing it.
For destinations that still require one, an arrival card is usually needed in addition to a passport and, where applicable, a valid visa or travel authorisation.
Countries with arrival card requirements
Thailand
All international travellers must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online up to 3 days before arrival.
Singapore
Travellers entering Singapore must submit the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) online within 3 days before arrival.
Malaysia
Most international visitors must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arriving in Malaysia.
New Zealand
Travellers must submit the New Zealand Traveller Declaration before reaching passport control (you can do this within 24 hours before your trip starts).
Australia
Most arrivals will need to fill out an Incoming Passenger Card (IPC), which includes key customs and biosecurity questions.
India
From 1 October 2025, many non-Indian passport holders will need to complete an e-Arrival Card online before immigration.
Japan
Some travellers can complete arrival steps online in advance using Visit Japan Web, or complete entry formalities on arrival depending on their trip.
Indonesia
Indonesia is introducing digital arrival forms through All Indonesia, allowing travellers to complete arrival details online before travel.
South Korea
Some travellers may need to complete the Korea eArrival Card as part of their arrival process.
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