Form-III (Form C) deadline calculator for foreign guests

Enter when a foreign guest checked in and see the exact time their Form-III (formerly Form C) is due, and how long you have left.

Rules as of November 2026

Enter the arrival date and time.

The rule

  • Every foreign guest is reported online on Form-III (formerly Form C) within 24 hours of arrival, under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
  • One form per person, including each foreign guest sharing a room.
  • It is filed on the Bureau of Immigration portal, indianfrro.gov.in.
  • Hotels, homestays, hostels and guest houses all report. Weekends and holidays do not stop the clock.

The full explanation, with sources: Form-III (Form C) for hotels.

This tool gives general information, not tax or legal advice. Check your own case with your CA or the official source.