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An Indian passport is a passport issued by the Government of India to citizens of the Republic of India for travelling abroad. It enables the bearer to travel internationally and serves as proof of Indian citizenship as per the Passports Act (1967). [1] Front cover of the Indian Passport.
A newly inaugurated entrance of the Post-Office Passport Seva Kendra in Dombivli, Mumbai. POPSK was announced on 24 January 2017 as a joint venture between Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Posts for the objective of using Head Post Offices (HPO) in various states of India as Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) for ensuring wider access to passport services.
Indian passports are issued at 97 passport offices located across India and at 197 Indian diplomatic missions abroad. [ 2 ] As of 12 December 2022, 7.2 percent (approximately 96 million) of Indian citizens possessed a valid passport, with Kerala having the highest number of passport holders of all Indian states.
Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRRO) are established in various regions for ease of registration. Offices are located in Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Amritsar, Bangalore and Hyderabad. In regions without offices, the District Superintendents of Police serve as Registration Officers. [4]
The Bureau of Immigration (BoI) is an Indian government agency, working under the Ministry of Home Affairs responsible for administering immigration related functions such as immigration facilitation service at Sea-ports, Integrated Check Posts and Airports and foreigner registration. The agency was established in 1971, and is headed by the ...
Visa requirements for Indian citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of India. As of 2024, Indian citizens have visa-free or visa on arrival access to 58 countries and territories, ranking the Indian passport 84th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index. [1]
This is a list of diplomatic missions in India. There are 157 embassies/high commissions in New Delhi, and many countries maintain consulates in other Indian cities. [1] Most of these diplomatic missions in Delhi are located in Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave.
The gallery of passport stamps by country or territory contains an accurate ... India: e-Visa issued at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.