Mandatory Foreigner Registration (C-Form) & ID Check-in Rules in India

Mandatory Government Compliance for All Guests in India

Welcome to Homeland Stay. For the safety of all our guests and to ensure full adherence to national laws, all guests (both foreign and domestic) must complete a mandatory check-in registration. We handle all online submissions on your behalf, requiring only your cooperation in providing documentation.

1. Requirements for Foreign Nationals: The C-Form Mandate

The registration of foreign guests is a mandatory legal requirement enforced by the Government of India for all accommodation providers, including hotels and homestays. This rule is rooted in the Foreigners Act, 1946, and specifically Rule 14 of the Registration of Foreigners Rules, 1992.

This required to electronically submit your arrival and departure details via the C-Form to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) or local Foreigners Registration Office (FRO). Host will help you and for that you require to submit below mentioned ID in advance.

What We Need From You (We Do the Work):

We want your check-in to be seamless. The host will manage the entire online submission. We only require you to present the following documents:

  • Valid Passport: Original passport for verification of identity and details.
  • Valid Visa: Original Visa or a clear printout of your approved e-Visa (Electronic Travel Authorization).
  • Digital Photograph: We will securely take a quick digital photograph upon your arrival, as required for the electronic C-Form submission.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us comply with national security regulations.

2. Requirements for Indian Citizens

Under Indian law, all hotels, homestays, and guesthouses are required to maintain a digital record of identity proof for all guests. This information is often required to be submitted to the local government or police portal.

What We Need From You:

We need a valid, government-issued photo ID for every adult guest (18 years and above) checking in.

  • Mandatory ID: Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voter ID, or Passport.
  • Arrival/Departure Info: Coming from (place) and going to(place)
  • Purpose of Visit:

These above all information require to fill up online

Requirement: A Original copy of the ID for each adult guest staying at the premises must be show during check-in for verification.

We appreciate your assistance in making the check-in process swift and legally compliant.

✅ Seamless Check-in: Advance Submission Recommended

To ensure the smoothest check-in possible and proactively prevent delays that may arise from last-moment technical issues or unavoidable circumstances (like slow internet or system downtime), we highly recommend using our secure Web Check-in portal.

You will receive the dedicated link to submit your required documents (Passport/Visa/ID) via the email address provided during booking. Therefore, providing a valid and current email ID at the time of reservation is mandatory for this service.

Kindly utilize the Web Check-in link upon receipt of your booking confirmation to expedite your arrival process.