# Form C (Form-III) deadline calculator for hotels | GuestHawk

> Free calculator: enter a foreign guest's check-in time and see exactly when their Form-III (formerly Form C) is due, 24 hours after arrival.

- URL: https://guesthawk.com/tools/form-iii-deadline
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## 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](https://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](https://guesthawk.com/guides/form-iii-for-hotels).

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

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