As of 25 June 2026, every passenger flying into India — Indian and foreign nationals alike — must complete the free Air Suvidha 2.0 Health Self-Declaration Form online before boarding, at the official portal airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in. India reactivated the form after the World Health Organization declared the Bundibugyo (Ebola) outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 17 May 2026. Importantly: there is no Ebola outbreak inside India — this is a precautionary screening step, and the form is quick and free.
Fast-moving rule — verify before you fly
Air Suvidha 2.0 is a temporary public-health measure that can be changed or withdrawn at short notice. Always confirm the current requirement on the official portal or with your airline close to departure. This page was last verified on 30 June 2026. If you booked through Mann Travel, we’ll flag any change that affects your trip.
Is Air Suvidha mandatory for India right now?
Yes. Since 25 June 2026, the Air Suvidha 2.0 Health Self-Declaration Form is mandatory for all international passengers arriving in India, on every route and from every departure country. The requirement was issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation together with the Directorate General of Health Services under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Airlines may check for your submission at the boarding gate, and you must be able to show it on arrival.
Who has to fill out the Air Suvidha form?
Everyone arriving in India by air. Unlike the visa and the e-Arrival Card — which exempt Indian passport holders — this health declaration applies to all travellers regardless of nationality or final city in India:
- Returning Indian citizens and NRIs
- OCI and PIO cardholders
- Tourists, business travellers and students of any nationality
- Passengers transiting through hubs such as Singapore, Dubai or Kuala Lumpur on their way to India
Where is the official Air Suvidha portal?
There is only one correct address: https://airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in/. From the home page, choose the international-arrivals Self-Declaration Form (SDF).
The form is 100% free — avoid the fee scammers
Several look-alike sites charge a “service fee” or “processing fee” for the Air Suvidha form. The government charges nothing. If a website asks you to pay to submit it, it is not official — close the tab. When in doubt, ask Mann Travel and we’ll point you to the correct link.
When should I submit Air Suvidha?
You can complete the form up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival in India. Our practical advice: fill it out before you leave home for the airport, while you still have a stable internet connection, then save the confirmation to your phone. A weak airport signal is the most common reason travellers get stuck at the gate.
What information do I need to provide?
The form is short and focused on health and recent movement. Have these ready:
- Personal & passport details — full name, passport number, nationality, contact details
- Flight details — flight number, seat number (if known), PNR, departure country and entry airport in India
- Address in India — state, city, street and PIN code where you’ll be staying
- 21-day travel history — every country you visited or transited in the last 21 days (this is the most important field; Ebola’s incubation period can run up to 21 days)
- Exposure & symptoms — whether you’ve been to an Ebola-affected country (DR Congo, Uganda, South Sudan) and whether you have symptoms such as fever, bleeding, body aches or breathing difficulty
This is a government health declaration — answer honestly and completely. A false declaration can cause problems at immigration.
What do I do with the form on arrival in India?
After submitting, download or screenshot the confirmation receipt. On landing, present it at the International Travel Health Desk or the immigration counter if asked. The system is designed to be contactless and quick — there are no paper forms to fill on the aircraft or on the ground. Travellers flagged by their travel or exposure history may be referred for closer screening.
Air Suvidha vs e-Arrival Card vs e-Visa: what's the difference?
This is where most travellers — and even AI travel assistants — get confused. In 2026 there are three separate things you may need for India, and they are not interchangeable. Here’s the clean version:
| Step | What it is | Official site | When | Who’s exempt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India e-Visa (ETA) | Your actual travel authorisation to enter India | indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa | Apply ≥4 days before travel | Indian & OCI cardholders |
| e-Arrival Card | Digital replacement for the paper disembarkation card (arrival info — not a visa) | indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival | Within 72 hrs before arrival | Indian passport holders |
| Air Suvidha 2.0 | Temporary health self-declaration (Ebola screening) | airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in | Within 24 hrs before arrival | No one — everyone files it |
In short: the e-Visa is your permission to enter, the e-Arrival Card tells immigration who’s arriving, and Air Suvidha is the current health check. Right now, most foreign travellers to India need all three. See our companion guide: India e-Visa for Australian Travellers (2026).
How long will Air Suvidha stay mandatory?
There’s no fixed end date. The requirement is tied to the WHO’s Public Health Emergency declaration and will likely be reviewed as the outbreak situation changes. Because it can be lifted (or tightened) quickly, treat it as a “check at booking and again before departure” item rather than something to assume. We keep this page dated so you can see how current it is.
Flying to India? Let Mann Travel handle the fine print.
We’ve booked India travel for the Australian, New Zealand, UK and Canadian community since 2007. When entry rules change mid-journey — like Air Suvidha did this month — we tell you what it means for your ticket, point you to the right official forms, and make sure nothing surprises you at the gate.
Air Suvidha 2.0 — key facts
| Status | Mandatory for all arrivals to India |
|---|---|
| In force since | 25 June 2026 |
| Reason | WHO PHEIC for the Bundibugyo (Ebola) outbreak, declared 17 May 2026 |
| Who files it | Every passenger, all nationalities (no exemptions) |
| Official portal | airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in |
| Deadline | Up to 24 hrs before arrival; best done before boarding |
| Cost | Free |
| On arrival | Show the downloaded receipt at the Health Desk / immigration |
FAQs
Is there an Ebola outbreak in India?
No. There is no Ebola outbreak inside India. Air Suvidha 2.0 is a precautionary screening measure to identify and isolate any imported case early, prompted by the outbreak in Central Africa.
Do Indian citizens also need to fill Air Suvidha?
Yes. Unlike the visa and e-Arrival Card, the Air Suvidha health declaration applies to everyone — including returning Indian citizens, NRIs and OCI cardholders.
Does Air Suvidha replace my Indian visa?
No. Air Suvidha is only a health declaration. You still need a valid Indian visa or e-Visa (or OCI/PIO status) to enter the country, plus the e-Arrival Card if you’re a foreign national.
How much does the Air Suvidha form cost?
Nothing. The official form is completely free. Any site charging a fee is not the government portal.
What happens if I arrive without completing it?
Filling it in advance is strongly recommended for faster clearance. If you arrive without it, follow staff instructions at the International Travel Health Desk on landing, where you may be asked to complete it before proceeding.
Can Mann Travel complete the form for me?
The declaration must be submitted by the traveller because it’s a personal health statement, but we’ll send you the correct official link, a plain-English checklist of what you need, and a reminder timed to your flight.
