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A file number is also called the Passport Reference Number (PRFN). It is a 12-unique-digit alphanumeric code that helps the system track and identify every applicant.
Non-ECR stands for Emigration Check Required. It is an Indian passport that permits the holder to travel internationally without obtaining government permission.
Yes, you can renew your Indian passport in the USA by filling out the application form online. You can use your application reference number to apply for passport renewal.
You can cancel an Indian passport by applying online for a surrender certificate and submitting it to any VFS center
If you have an Indian passport then you can travel to 35 countries without a visa.
High-ranking government officials, diplomats, individuals representing India, and family members of diplomats.
1500 INR for a 36 pages passport, and 2000 INR for 60 pages passport.
There is no minimum age for a passport in India.
The most common type of Indian passport is the blue passport or the ordinary passport. It is also known as the type P passport and can be used for personal, business, or leisure travel.
A yellow Indian passport is for Tibetans looking for refugee status in India. It acts as their identity card and is not a standard Indian passport. It allows Tibetans to travel abroad and enjoy certain rights as refugees.
The time to obtain an Indian passport depends on the application type and if the police verification report (PVR) is clear. However, the normal passport is issued within 30 working days excluding the PVR.
People who are high-ranking officials are eligible for a VIP passport in India. Such as diplomats, members of parliament, senior government officials, consults, etc.
Five years or until the child turns 18.
Fill out the Tatkaal passport application form.
Yes, a baby needs a passport to travel to India.
As soon as you receive the birth certificate.
Yes, as an overseas citizen, you can own property in India. However, you can only buy commercial and residential properties. It is because as per Indian property laws you are restricted to buying agricultural land or any plantation property.
No, overseas citizens are not eligible to vote in Indian elections or have constitutional offices as they are not complete citizens of India.
In this case, the overseas citizens are only able to pay tax in India when they have sourced income from India. However, adhering to the same rules as per NRIs they are exempt from paying tax on their global income.
An overseas citizen can travel visa-free in India and have equal rights like the NRIs in financial, economic, and educational fields. However, they cannot hold agricultural land, farmhouses, and plantation property in India.
