Help needed...Embarkation card

srisri · Jan 24th, 2008, 15:48

does anyone have a copy of the Embarkation card?

here is the story, I have been working in Bangalore for the past two and half years. Now my mum has finally decided to come and visit this colorful country. She has just got her visa this afternoon.

Well, now the problem is, my mum is a Chinese (just like me), she does not speak English, does not understand English, does not write English...AT ALL.

She will be flying from Hongkong via Bangkok to Bangalore. I prepared most conversational and emergency sentences in both english and chinese, which she will print and carry with her during the journey.

The only thing i want is the Embarkation card, the one u fill out while entering India custom. I want to get an exact copy and fill the same, so she only needs to copy whatever is there.

Anyone?

Or u guys think it is possible to bribe the airport security and ask them to get me a copy?

Thanks!

PS: I searched online and got this link, http://police.and.nic.in/emcard.htm. however as I remember, at the bottom of the card there is an extra section regarding baggage.

iloveindia1234 · Jan 24th, 2008, 16:23

I am sure there are many travellers just like your mom who would be travelling in India. There should be some way out. They might help fill the form if she dosent know english.

machadinha · Jan 24th, 2008, 16:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by srisri

Or u guys think it is possible to bribe the airport security and ask them to get me a copy?

How's about simply asking them for beginnings? What's with this idea that one needs to bribe one's way through everything there? As you added, the basic form is apparently online anyway. Maybe drop a line to http://www.airportsindia.org.in/ (open during business hours) and see if they can help you. http://meaindia.nic.in/ or http://mha.gov.in/ also spring to mind. I wouldn't be surprised if you could just pick up a paper copy at your local airport yourself, there's hardly anything surreptitious about it, nor any way to abuse it that I can think of.

Other than that, I'd agree there'll be more passengers like her. I've sat on flights with traditionally-clad Rajasthani farmers bound for Britain who didn't speak a word of English and who I wondered if they realized we were airborne at all.

srisri · Jan 24th, 2008, 17:01

Thanks, Iloveindia 1234 and Machadinha.

I will try my luck at the bangalore airport.

To Macha: as to the "bribe" issue, I extended my visa 3 times since my arrival here, everytime when the commissioner officer called me for collection, he would say "bring ur passport and my money", the local police asked for money when i went for verification, and the traffic police does the same for no reason. so now whenever it concerns any government body, it is just natural for me to think like this. No offense.

machadinha · Jan 24th, 2008, 17:06

Yes, I understand, a natural suspicion on your part will arise. But I'd think getting this document is of a more innocent nature... I may be wrong.

In any case, good luck with it. Let us know how you fare.

Nick-H · Jan 24th, 2008, 19:36

Go to the airport and ask someone who is checking in to collect a couple of spare forms for you and bring them. Or, even explain to one of the security guys and ask if he can pass you one.

Might take a bit of perseverance, but I bet you'll get one!

wonderwomanusa · Jan 25th, 2008, 05:53

I suspect the flight attendants will be able to help your mother fill out the embarkation card.

Nick-H · Jan 25th, 2008, 11:59

... this is the one that has to be filled in before passing through emigration at the airport, WWUSA, not the one you fill in on arrival at the airport.

I do think that some help will be available in the airport building, though.

It used to be a two-part form, so that you got given both on arrival, but now it seems to be two separate pages.

<LATER>

Oh! My mistake: this is on the plane, not at the airport going back.

I think they call that a dis-embarkation card!!!

nycank · Jan 25th, 2008, 16:04

Most flight attendants are willing to assist in filling up the form. You could tell your mom to have a paper with basic info along with passport no: etc. written down so that a neighboring pax or an FA can easily copy into the card.

Nick-H · Jan 25th, 2008, 21:48

Oh! I just re-read the OP, and this is talking about on the plane! My mistake.

Neighbouring passengers are usually willing to help. I've been asked to once or twice --- although it would be had for a person who spoke no English to ask me.

ISN · Jan 25th, 2008, 22:05

Checkout this link http://www.immihelp.com//travel/airl...ravel-usa.html

Nick-H · Jan 25th, 2008, 22:33

Well spotted!

Oyar · Jan 25th, 2008, 22:37

@srisri

i flew out of india yesterday ... & the arrival & departure cards are together... i still have the arrival page .. which is what you want.

would you like me to scan it & email it to you?

srisri · Jan 25th, 2008, 23:06

Hey....guys....Just back from Bangalore Airport!

As it turned out, the airport staff are helpful. I went to Airport Terminal Manager for help. He said yes with no hesitation. But unfortunately, he got me the Departure card instead of Arrival card. Then he was just too busy to deal with phone calls and other stuff. Another airport officer happened to be in the office offered help voluntarily, he took me to the arrival gate and got me the arrival card.

Thanks all !! I will scan both cards 2moro and put them here...Just in case someone might also need.

machadinha · Jan 25th, 2008, 23:11

Good

Jan 24th, 2008, 15:48	#1
srisri Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: china Posts: 39	Help needed...Embarkation card does anyone have a copy of the Embarkation card? here is the story, I have been working in Bangalore for the past two and half years. Now my mum has finally decided to come and visit this colorful country. She has just got her visa this afternoon. Well, now the problem is, my mum is a Chinese (just like me), she does not speak English, does not understand English, does not write English...AT ALL. She will be flying from Hongkong via Bangkok to Bangalore. I prepared most conversational and emergency sentences in both english and chinese, which she will print and carry with her during the journey. The only thing i want is the Embarkation card, the one u fill out while entering India custom. I want to get an exact copy and fill the same, so she only needs to copy whatever is there. Anyone? Or u guys think it is possible to bribe the airport security and ask them to get me a copy? Thanks! PS: I searched online and got this link, http://police.and.nic.in/emcard.htm. however as I remember, at the bottom of the card there is an extra section regarding baggage.

Jan 24th, 2008, 19:36	#6
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,471	Go to the airport and ask someone who is checking in to collect a couple of spare forms for you and bring them. Or, even explain to one of the security guys and ask if he can pass you one. Might take a bit of perseverance, but I bet you'll get one! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jan 25th, 2008, 11:59	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,471	... this is the one that has to be filled in before passing through emigration at the airport, WWUSA, not the one you fill in on arrival at the airport. I do think that some help will be available in the airport building, though. It used to be a two-part form, so that you got given both on arrival, but now it seems to be two separate pages. <LATER> Oh! My mistake: this is on the plane, not at the airport going back. I think they call that a dis-embarkation card!!! Last edited by Nick-H : Jan 25th, 2008 at 21:49.

Jan 25th, 2008, 16:04	#9
nycank Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 259	Fa Most flight attendants are willing to assist in filling up the form. You could tell your mom to have a paper with basic info along with passport no: etc. written down so that a neighboring pax or an FA can easily copy into the card.

Jan 25th, 2008, 22:05	#11
ISN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minnesota, USA / Chennai, India Posts: 476	Checkout this link http://www.immihelp.com//travel/airl...ravel-usa.html __________________ ----------------------------------------------------- Indian Students Network http://www.IndianStudentsNetwork.com Last edited by machadinha : Jan 25th, 2008 at 22:09. Reason: removed full quote

Jan 24th, 2008, 16:23	#2
iloveindia1234 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 116	I am sure there are many travellers just like your mom who would be travelling in India. There should be some way out. They might help fill the form if she dosent know english.

Jan 24th, 2008, 17:01	#4
srisri Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: china Posts: 39	Thanks, Iloveindia 1234 and Machadinha. I will try my luck at the bangalore airport. To Macha: as to the "bribe" issue, I extended my visa 3 times since my arrival here, everytime when the commissioner officer called me for collection, he would say "bring ur passport and my money", the local police asked for money when i went for verification, and the traffic police does the same for no reason. so now whenever it concerns any government body, it is just natural for me to think like this. No offense.

Jan 24th, 2008, 17:06	#5
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,369	Yes, I understand, a natural suspicion on your part will arise. But I'd think getting this document is of a more innocent nature... I may be wrong. In any case, good luck with it. Let us know how you fare.

Jan 25th, 2008, 05:53	#7
wonderwomanusa Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,967	I suspect the flight attendants will be able to help your mother fill out the embarkation card.

Jan 25th, 2008, 21:48	#10
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,471	Oh! I just re-read the OP, and this is talking about on the plane! My mistake. Neighbouring passengers are usually willing to help. I've been asked to once or twice --- although it would be had for a person who spoke no English to ask me.

Jan 25th, 2008, 22:33	#12
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24,471	Well spotted!

Jan 25th, 2008, 22:37	#13
Oyar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 162	@srisri i flew out of india yesterday ... & the arrival & departure cards are together... i still have the arrival page .. which is what you want. would you like me to scan it & email it to you?

Jan 25th, 2008, 23:06	#14
srisri Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: china Posts: 39	Hey....guys....Just back from Bangalore Airport! As it turned out, the airport staff are helpful. I went to Airport Terminal Manager for help. He said yes with no hesitation. But unfortunately, he got me the Departure card instead of Arrival card. Then he was just too busy to deal with phone calls and other stuff. Another airport officer happened to be in the office offered help voluntarily, he took me to the arrival gate and got me the arrival card. Thanks all !! I will scan both cards 2moro and put them here...Just in case someone might also need.

Jan 25th, 2008, 23:11	#15
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 9,369	Good

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