Air Suvidha 2.0 is now mandatory for every international arrival into India from June 25, 2026 — and missing it could mean delays at immigration. Launched by India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation in partnership with Delhi International Airport, this fully digital health declaration replaces all paper forms. Whether you are flying from Dubai, the UK, the US, or anywhere else in the world, this form must be completed before you board.

What Is Air Suvidha 2.0?

Air Suvidha 2.0 is India’s upgraded health declaration system for all international arrivals. You may remember the original Air Suvidha from the COVID era — this is the same concept, but fully contactless and digital.

No paper forms on the aircraft. No forms to fill after landing. One form, before you fly — that is it.

The system was launched on June 25, 2026 and is applicable immediately to all incoming international passengers.

Why Has India Launched This Now?

The reason is Ebola.

In May 2026, the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak — specifically the Bundibugyo virus strain active in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda — a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. That is the WHO’s highest possible global health alert level.

India responded immediately. Air Suvidha 2.0 screens every international arrival before they clear immigration — digitally, contactlessly, without slowing down the airport.

One important clarification: even if you have not been anywhere near Africa, this form is mandatory. Every international arrival into India must complete it. No exceptions based on departure country.

Who Needs to Fill Air Suvidha 2.0?

This applies to everyone flying into India — no exceptions:

• Indian citizens returning home
• NRIs coming back for a visit
• OCI cardholders
• Foreign nationals on tourist visas
• Business travelers on corporate trips

Important note for OCI cardholders: You must fill TWO separate forms before traveling to India right now. First — Air Suvidha 2.0. Second — the digital e-Arrival disembarkation form. Both must be completed before you fly. Most guides are missing this detail entirely.

How to Fill Air Suvidha 2.0 — Step by Step

The only official portal is: airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in

Warning: Fake websites are already appearing in Google search results and charging a processing fee for this form. There is no fee. There has never been a fee. If any website asks you to pay — close it immediately. It is a scam.

The form takes under 5 minutes and is completely free. Here is how to complete it:

Step	What to Do
Step 1	Open the portal and select the Self-Declaration Form for international arrivals
Step 2	Enter personal details — full name as on passport, gender, age, nationality, passport number
Step 3	Enter contact details — mobile number and email for QR code delivery
Step 4	Enter flight details — flight number, departure date, arrival date, entry airport, seat number, PNR
Step 5	Enter 21-day travel history — every country visited in the last 21 days
Step 6	Complete health declaration — Ebola contact history and current symptoms
Step 7	Submit and download your QR code confirmation

Once submitted, you will receive a QR code and PDF confirmation by email. Download this and save it offline on your phone. Do not rely on airport Wi-Fi to pull it up when you land.

When you arrive in India, show the QR code at the International Travel Health Desk or to the immigration officer if requested.

What Happens If You Don’t Fill It?

If you arrive at Indian immigration without the form, you will be directed to the International Travel Health Desk at the airport.

You can fill it there — but if you have a domestic connecting flight, a driver waiting, or a tight transit window, this creates real and avoidable delays.

Fill it before you board. Not on the plane. Not after you land.

If your 21-day travel history includes the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan, expect additional screening at the health desk regardless. This is standard protocol for high-risk regions — not a reflection of any wrongdoing.

Pre-Flight Checklist Before Flying to India

#	Action
1	Visit airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in — official portal only, no fee
2	Fill the form within 24 hours of your arrival time in India
3	Best practice: complete it during web check-in the day before your flight
4	Download your QR code and save it offline on your phone
5	OCI cardholders: also complete the digital e-Arrival form separately
6	At Indian airport: show QR code at Health Desk or immigration if asked

FAQs — Air Suvidha 2.0 India 2026

Q: Is Air Suvidha 2.0 mandatory even if I am not traveling from Africa?

Yes — Air Suvidha 2.0 is mandatory for every international arrival into India regardless of departure country. India has made no exceptions based on origin. Even passengers flying from the UAE, UK, US, or Southeast Asia must complete the form before boarding their flight to India.

Q: Is there a fee to fill Air Suvidha 2.0?

No — the form is completely free. The only official portal is airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in. Fake websites are already appearing in search results and charging a processing fee. Do not pay any fee for this form. Close any website that asks for payment — it is a scam.

Q: When should I fill the Air Suvidha 2.0 form?

Fill it within 24 hours of your scheduled arrival time in India. The best practice is to complete it during web check-in the day before your flight. Do not leave it until you are at the airport or on the plane — fill it from home with time to spare and download your QR code confirmation before heading to the airport.

Final Word

Air Suvidha 2.0 is India’s direct response to the WHO’s Ebola emergency declaration and applies to every single international arrival from June 25, 2026. The form is free, takes under 5 minutes, and must be completed at airsuvidha.civilaviation.gov.in before you board. OCI cardholders must also complete the separate e-Arrival disembarkation form. Do it before you fly — not on the plane, not after landing.

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Official Sources:

• Air Suvidha 2.0 Official Portal
• India Ministry of Civil Aviation