Practical guide
01
Prepare the required details
Complete the form on a stable connection and keep a copy of the result.
- Passport and visa or visa-free information
- Arrival flight, train or vessel
- Accommodation address and contact number
- Purpose and intended length of stay
02
Use only the free official service
The NIA warns that arrival-card filing is free. Use the NIA website, government-service platform, Immigration 12367 app or official mini-programme; avoid copycat sites requesting payment.
- Check the official domain
- Do not upload passport or bank data to unknown sites
- File at the port if advance filing is unavailable
- Some exempt traveller groups may not need a card, subject to border-control guidance
Official sources and further reading
5 Dec 2025 · EnglishNational Immigration Administration · Beware of fake arrival-card websitesOfficial source ↗Free official serviceOfficial online arrival-card form for foreign visitorsOfficial source ↗3 Nov 2025 · EnglishNational Immigration Administration · Online filing and exemptionsOfficial source ↗
Important
Rules and service availability can change. Review the official source and ask your advisor to verify your specific route before booking.