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Passport Info

Here you'll find all the information you need about passports. For Indian citizens :- rules and conditions, how to procure a new passport or renew the old one.

First time applicant	Urgent passport	Passport for minors
ECNR stamp	Emigration clearance rules	Fees
Original Documents	Issue of passport	Delivery of Passport
Tatkal Scheme	Damaged or Lost Passport	Expired passport
Change of name	Change of address	Documents Required

Emigration Check Not Required (ECNR) Stamp

Following persons are entitled to get the ECNR stamp on their passports:

Gazetted Government Servants

Income-tax payees

Persons holding professional degrees

Persons staying abroad for more than 3 years

Spouses of the above mentioned type of persons

Persons holding graduation or higher degrees

Seamen in possession of Continuous Discharge Certificate and Sea Cadets -
(a) who have passed final examination of three year B.Sc. Nautical Science at T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai, or
(b) who have undergone three months Pre-Sea training at any of the Government approved training institutes after production of identity cards issued by an shipping master in Mumbai/Calcutta/Chennai

Persons holding permanent immigration visas, of any country e.g. Green Card

Persons holding diplomas from recognized institutions like polytechnics or of vocational training from government recognized institutions. The Diploma Certificate should be for a minimum duration of two year course.

Nurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing Council, 1947.

Dependent children of parents eligible for ECNR, as above (up to 24 years)

All persons above the age of 60 years

All visitors to Pakistan and Bangladesh

All visitors going to any country in Europe (except the Commonwealth of Independent States) or North America.

All applicants are required personally at the time of submission and collection of passport.
Note :If passport issued outside Delhi, attach attested copy of proof of residence.

Emigration Clearance Rules

Even if you do not have the ECNR stamp, you can visit Bangladesh, Pakistan, countries in Europe (except the Commonwealth of Independent States) and America without emigration clearance.

In any case, Protector of Emigrants can grant emigration clearance to categories of skilled/semi-skilled workers for a period of six months if application is made through authorized recruiting agent and there is a valid employment visa.

In case the person concerned is leaving the country for non-employment purpose, he/she can obtain suspension from emigration clearance for the specified country and from specified period from Protector of Emigrants.

Fees

The fees to be paid along with the application form (either by bank draft in favor of Passport Officer, or in cash), is a as under:

Fresh passport (36 pages) of 10 years validity Rs. 1000/-

Fresh passport (60 pages) of 10 years validity Rs. 1500/-

Fresh passport for minor (below 15 years) of 5 years validity - Rs. 600/-

Passport against lost/ damaged passport(36 pages) Rs.2500/-

Passport against lost/ damaged passport(60 pages) Rs.3000/-

Miscellaneous Services

Additional Booklet (36 pages) INR 500

Additional Booklet (60 pages) INR 700

Changes of address/ Police clearance certificate/ Deletion of particular of childern/ ECNR/ Additional endorsements - INR 300

Miscellaneous service on an India-Bangladesh or India-Srilanka passport INR 100

Original Documents

It is obligatory to produce the original documents for verification in passport office.

Time frame for issue of Passports

If all your documents are in order, you sould get your fresh passport in 5 weeks

If you already hold a passport then your next passport should be re-issued in outlook provided you hold a passport of same jurisdiction.

In case of damaged/lost passports (except in case of habitual losers), provided it is applied in the same office which originally issued your original passport, you should get passport in about 5 weeks.

If you have applied for a duplicate passport to an office other than one who issued the passport, you should get your passport in 6 weeks

If you have applied for an additional booklet for a passport, issued by the same passport office then you should get the booklet within 2 weeks.

For issue of passports to minors (less than 15 years) passport would be issued 2 weeks.
However, in case of emergency, your passport officer can expedite the issue of passport.

Delivery of Passports

Passports are normally delivered only to the applicant or dispatched by registered post to the applicant's present address as given in the application form.

In case a passport has already been granted, it can be delivered at the counter.

Tatkaal Scheme

An applicant desiring to obtain his passport out of turn in view of any emergency should submit necessary documentation along with Tatkaal fee substantiating the urgency. These include:

Covering letter from Indian company with full detail of emergency.

Invitation letter from overseas co-operate or agent.

Verification certificate.

Procedure:
First submit your application as per normal process. After that meet Public Relation Officer (PRO) and show all relevant emergency travel documents. If the person needs passport in less than five weeks from the date of submission of the application, verification certificate is required. The passport officer shall retain the right to verify in writing the authenticity of the verification certificate from the official who has issued it.
Please Note: Police verification shall be done in all cases of issuance of passport.

Damaged or Lost Passport

Lost passport form (Form No. 03) with 11 photographs

Proof of Birth (Attested copy)

Proof of Residence (Attested copy)

Old passport photocopy (Attested copy)

Original FIR (only for Lost Passport case)

Additional Booklet

Additional Booklet in Delhi
(a.) Misl form No 1 duly fill with 4 phiotographs.
(b.) Attested/ self attested copy of passport.
(c.) Attested copy of first and last 2 pages of passpport,with all visas, either valid or expired.
(d.) Request letter to R.P.O Delhi
(e.) Personal presence is required at the time of collection and submission of the passport
Note :If applicant holding passport with CID status not cleared. Such cases are refered to CID for that 3 pp form with 7 coloured photos and proof of residence is required.

Additional Booklet in Ghaziadad

Expired Passport

(a.) Form No 1 (fresh form) duly fill with 7 coloured photograpgs
(b.) Attested copy of first and last 2 pages of the passport,with all visas, either valid or expired.
(c.) Attested copy of proof of residence.
(d.) Personal presence of applicant is required.

If you are holder of a passport, then you are entitled to an automatic re-issue of passport, without prior police verification. You can apply 1 year before the passport expires to obtain this expeditious service.

Requirements:

Fresh application form

Previous passport

Proof of residence, only if the present address is different from that given in the previous passport. (verification certificate or any other document is not required).

Options in terms of validity and size of the booklet:
You can either apply for a 36-paged normal passport booklet (Fees INR.1000 for 10 years) or a 60-paged jumbo passport booklet (Fees INR 1500for 10 years). For children below 15 years, INR 600 for a 36 page 5 year validity passport. The passport fee is subject to revision so please check the amount at the time of submission of application.

When applying for a Passport after 10 years (Renewal)

Old passport and self-attested photocopy of first four and last four pages of the passport and all valid visas.
All documentation same as for fresh passport.

Miscellaneous services

Change of name

In case of marriage, re-marriage or divorce.

Fresh application form

Certified marriage certificate or an affidavit from husband and wife (Annexure application form), with joint photograph.

In case of divorce, divorce deed authenticated by a court.

In case of re-marriage, divorce deed or death certificate of spouse duly certified.
In other Cases:

Fresh Passport form with 7 photographs

Attested copy of old passport

Local newspaper cutting in original in which the advertisement was flashed stating the name change.

Deed poll affidavit

Attested copy of ration card

Surname Change

Fresh Passport form with 7 photographs

Attested copy of old passport

Proof of birth (Attested copy)

Proof of residence (Attested copy)

Marriage certificate (Attested copy)

Husband's passport's copy, if the passport shows the spouse.

Change of address

For the following cases:

If you already have a passport and want to change the address record, approach your nearest passport office and apply for the same on Misc. Services application form with a fee of INR 100 and proof of new address.
If you have applied for a passport, but before the same is issued, you have a new residence, you should inform in writing to the passport office providing your new address details. To request the transfer of your file to the new passport office, a written notice is to be given that you have submitted an application of the passport at the other passport office (with application numbers etc.), with the new address. No fee required to be paid in this case.

Documents Required

A. Documents required for ECNR

Miscellaneous and ECNR performa forms.

One Photograph

Degree of any of the professional qualifications or other supporting documents.

PERSONAL VISIT REQUIRED TO THE PASSPORT OFFICE BY THE PERSON CONCERNED.

B. Documents required for change of company name for the persons already registered.

A letter from present company stating that the person was earlier working in which company and that now the person is with them.

Undertaking from the company on the letter head:-

WE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT OF MR/MRS___________________NATIONAL OF _____________DURING HIS/HER STAY IN INDIA. IF ANTHING ADVERSE COMES TO NOTICE DURING THIS PERIOD, WE UNDERTAKE TO REPATRIATE HIM/HER ON OUR COST.

DATE:
SEAL:
Signature of competent authority.

Appointment letter offered with all the terms and conditions.

Residence proofs

C. Documents required for Registration of Foreigners

Requesting letter for registration on company's letterhead.

Five photograhps.

Registration form in quadruple or triplicate if using registration booklet.

HIV test for 16 yrs. and above from a local doctor (only MD)

For children below 16 yrs only visa extension form is used for registration and only 3 photographs required.

Photocopy of relevant pages of passport and Indian visa.

Terms and conditions of contract on which the foreigner has come to India.

Copy of approval from Government of India of joint venture or collaboration in duplicate.

Permission from the Reserve Bank of India in duplicate.

Residence proof i.e. copy of agreement.

Undertaking of good conduct during the persons' stay in India.

WE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT OF MR/MRS________________NATIONAL OF _________________DURING HIS/HER STAY IN INDIA. IF ANTHING ADVERSE COMES TO NOTICE DURING THIS PERIOD, WE UNDERTAKE TO REPATRIATE HIM/HER ON OUR COST.

DATE:
SEAL:
Signature of competent authority.

D. Documents required for visa extension of the Foreigners who are attached or employed with various companies.

Formal request from the concerned company for visa extension

Terms and conditions of appointment and a copy of contract or agreement in duplicate.

Photocopy of passport and any other documents and also a copy of initial Indian visa.

Copy of approval from Government of India of Joint venture or collaboration in duplicate.

Permission from the Reserve Bank of India in duplicate.

Original passport, passport photocopy, registration form and three photographs.

Visa extension form and return entry visa form duly filled up.

Similar good conduct undertaking as per registration.

WE TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIVITIES AND CONDUCT OF MR/MRS________________NATIONAL OF _________________DURING HIS/HER STAY IN INDIA. IF ANTHING ADVERSE COMES TO NOTICE DURING THIS PERIOD, WE UNDERTAKE TO REPATRIATE HIM/HER ON OUR COST.

DATE:
SEAL:
Signature of competent authority.

E. Documents required for the below mentioned category of the people
Person going abroad in managerial capacity in hotel / restaurant / tea-house or other places e.g. resort etc., possessing specialized degrees in these field. All professional degree holders, such as doctor holding MBBS degree in ayurved, or homeopathy, accredited journalist, engineer, charted accounted, and advocate etc. person holding graduate or higher degrees. All persons above age of 60 years.

All income-tax payers in their individual capacity. Proof of assessment of income tax and actual payment of income tax for last three years to be insisted upon, and not merely payment of advance tax. However in most cases, as an assessment order is not issued separately by the income tax dept., income tax return, which is stamped by income tax authority, can be accepted.
Spouse and dependent children up to the age of 24 year are also applicable for the same.

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