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Indian passports are categorized as ECR or Non-ECR based on the passport holders’ status that depends on various factors like their education, age, marital status, etc. You need to provide supporting documents at the Passport Seva Kendra as proof to be able to get a Non-ECR Passport. In this article, we will review the complete …
If you are an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) Card holder, you can travel to India without need for visa. But, with the recent Coronavirus situation, Indian Government has put in restrictions on OCI Card holders saying that the visa free entry for OCI Card holders is not available until April 15th, 2020 as per …
Since the online passport application system, you do not need an agent and you can apply for new or renew Indian passport on your own. Also, as NRI, you also do not need an agent and can apply for passport renewal as NRI using the same process. But, at times, especially as NRI, you are …
Many of you applying for an Indian Passport will come across this question: “Are you eligible for Non-ECR Category?”. It can be confusing between ECR and non-ECR as many of us are not sure what they mean. Also, you may be asked for emigration clearance for employment in certain foreign countries for ECR passport holders. …
We have had many users ask regarding applying for a minor or baby passport, if you are a single parent. There were misconceptions in the past that you need consent of both the parents. If you are a single mother and you do not have access or do not want to have the biological father …
Thanks a lot to Jyothi Rao for taking time to share their experience. Background : currently studying outside of India and visiting India for passport renewal/re-issue. Apply in Tatkaal for renewal of Indian Passport ? If you want to do Renewal in Tatkaal Processing, first thing first no more Annexure B For Tatkaal… So no …
Imagine you plan a nice two week trip to Cover Best of Europe and you lose your passports on 3rd day of your trip in Europe. Quite scary right. Suruchi and her husband were in same situation. Thanks to her for sharing their experience with us, so that we all know how to handle such …
In case you are not sure, if you can renew/ re-issue your passport as NRI in India, when you visit for vacation…the simple answer is yes, you can do that. You can check out article Passport Renewal Process NRI In India as shared by our readers. One of the most asked questions, is what should …
Thailand is one of the countries that gives visa on arrival for Indians. It is one of the major tourist destination for Indians and for business purposes as well. I have been traveling to Thailand for business and pleasure since 2011 and every time I land there, I just hate standing in the long immigration …
We have written an article in the past with on Process to apply for passport for a minor or new born baby in India. There are many questions asked by users that one would encounter during application process, thought of putting them as FAQs for everyone’s benefit. Do you need to take appointment online for …