Passport Services

                                               Fake Passport Website India :-  In   an Alert Fake Websites related to Passport Services, citizens are being warned that these fake websites are registered in the domain names that and with . org, . in and . com such as www. indiapassport. org, www. passportindiaportal.in, www.passport-india.in, www.passport-seva.in, www.applypassport.org.  Is Passportseva com fake ?  The Passport Seva (Consular, Passport & Visa Division) under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India has notified an ' Alert on Fake Website related to passport Services ' . "Some of these fake websites are registerd in the domain name org, .  Where can I complain about fake passport in India ?  Passport application status related complaints should be addressed to Public Grievance Cell.   Ministry of External Affairs. National Portal of India. Visa On Arrival. Bureau of Immigration. Foreigners Division, MHA. National Voters' Services Port

                                   How Many Passport Offices in india ? As a result, 236 'Post Office Passport Seava Kendras' (POPSKs) have been operationalised to date and many more are in the pipeline. This, when added to 36 passport offices and 93 erstwhile ' passport Seva kendras ' , makes a total of 365 passport offices foe public.  How Many Passport centers are there in India ?  81 PSKs Passport Offices in India are known as Passport seva Kendras (PSKs). As of 2015, The Ministry of External Affairs operated 81 PSKs in major cities and these PSK's are administrated by 37 Regionnal passport Offices. The ministry has also setup 11 mini Passport Seava laghu Kendras.  Are passport offices open during lockdown ? Due to the Coronavirus COVID 19 situation the Passport Offices in London will closed until further notice, althrough the team are continuing to answer urgent queries. How do I choose a passport office ?  Applicants can now choose any Regional Pass

                                                   TCS Digitally Transform The Passport Issuance Procrss In India:- Today, TCS provides a scalable technology platform for passport servicee to 1.3+bi,llion indian citizens, including 32 million citizens living overseas. 'PSP ( Passport Seva Program ) is a new benchmark in e-governance and is considered a laudable achievement for a digital India.   When did TCS  take over passport ?  2008 TCS bagged the project to operate passport seva kendras in  2008.  Is passport mandatory for TCS ? (i) You must have pasport ( one photography if not attested then also its fine. )   Does TCS provide technology to India post ?  India's laegest IT services company Tata Consulancy Services (TCS) said it has deployed an inregrared solution for India Post that has helped modernise a network of more than 1.5 lakh post offices im the cointry.   Does TCS provide technology to Passport Seva Kendra ? TCS provides a scalable technology platform

                                                  ECR and NON-ECR category in passport :-  What is NON-ECR or ECNR in indian Passport ? NON-ECR, formely as ECNR, means Emigration Check Not Required (ECNR). In general, if you have passed 10th class/grade (matriculation or Higher Educational Pass Certificate) or have higher degree then your passport falls under NON-ECR Catagory . What is ECR category in passport ? ECR   ( Emigration Check Requred ) passports are required are by Indian who wish to travel to certain countries for employment . For those passport that have been issued after January 2007 , if there is no notaion,it means that the passport is an ECNR or Emigration Cerficate not Required Passport. What is  NON-ECR  category in passport ?  NON-ECR, formerly known as ECNR, means Emigration Check Not Required (ECNR). In general ,if you have passed 10th class/grade (Matriculation or Higher Educational Pass Certificate) or have higher degree then your passport falls under NON_

                                                      Passport Details in DG Profile :  Procedure : Login to the Seasarer's Profile with tour credentials . The Request to Add/Update Passport Details appears as below, select the preferred option to either Add or update. After approval of request from DGS, the passport information will be updared in the Seafarer's Profile/INDoS.  How can I change my passport details in DG profile ?  The change in passport request can be made online from seafarers' profile and submitted online with relevant enclosures. necessary corrections would be made by INODS cell generally within 24 hours and currect data would reflect the seafarers' profile.   What is DG shipping profile ?  The Director General of Shipping is the statutory Maritime authority, appointed by Govt. of India under the Merchant Shipping act 1958 and is responsible for implementation of the provisions of the act .  How  do I join DG Shipping ? 6 Month Pre-Sea course for ben

                                                     Hong Kong Visa For Indians :- Most travelers are visa except if they plan to go Hong Kong . This is bacause 170 nationalities are visa-exempt, and India is one of them. This means that a visa for Hong Kong as an Indian passport holder is not required.  However, there is one particular requirement that you will need to meet, and that is the pre-arrival registration . While Indian citizens can travel to Hong Kong and stay thare for 14 days per Enry, they need to have this document filled out in order to enter.  Providentially, the registration of the eVisa can be done online with all the services supplied by iVisa   . Do Indian citizens need visa for Hong Kong ?  Nationals of about 170 countries including india may visit Hong Kong without a visa/entry permit for a period of up to 14 days. However Indian nationals are required to apply for and syccessfully complete the Hong Kong pre-arrival registration (PAR) online before they can

                                 What Do You Mean by No Visa for Indians ?   No visa for Indians is a facility offered to the citizens of India traveling to countries that do not offer visas to Indians. It is an advantage that grants visa free entry for Indian passport holders. This means you do not require any visa in order to enter the borders or territories of any visa free countries for Indians. In other words, you do not need pre-obtained visa, electronic visa or visa on arrival in order to visit any visa free countries for Indians. Moreover, you don’t have to pay any visa fees in order to obtain free visa countries for Indians. Visa free Countries for Indians  :- According to the Ministry of External Affairs of India, there are 21 countries that offer visa free entry for Indian passport holders. Take a look at the list of visa free countries for Indian passport holders 2019 given below: Belarus Belize Bhutan Dominica E1 Salvador Fisi Grenada Haithi Hong Kong Jamaica Macau Maurit

Singapore passport rules :- Valid passport with at least six months validity on the date of entry into Singapore. 2 passport - sized colour photograph taken within the last three moths.  Can I travel if my passport expires in 3 months Singapore ? Notice to travellers  Most countries require passport to be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry. You are advised to renew your passport early. For Singaporeans who are returning directly to Singapore, Singapore passports within validity less that 6 months is acceptable for the return journey.  How many countries can Singapore passport enter without visa ?   As of 13 April 2021, Singaporean citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival acccess to 192 countries and territories, ranking the Singaporean passport 2nd in terms of number of countries a passport holder can visit withut pre-arrival visa arrangements according to the Henly Passport Index.  Can I stay in Singapore with an expired passport ? Unless you are aligible to apply for a

what is visa and types of visa ? Nonimmigrant Visas. Travel visas can be separated into two categories: immigrant and nonimmigrant. Immigrant visas allow the bearer to reside permanently in the host country , whereas nonimmigrant  visas allow the bearer entry into the host country on a temporary basis.  Types of Visa. Coman types of visas are : A transit visa, usually valid for 3 days or less, for passing through the country to a third destination. A tourist visa , for a limited period of leisure travel , no busuness activitis allowed. Some countries do not issue tourist visas. What is the importance of visa ? A visa is important for the host country to determine who qualifies to peranently reside within their borders. It also a nation's immigration department to deside when a permanent resident can become a citizen, and when the foreign national first arrived is an important part of the citizenship process.    How can i get visa for all country ? How Do I Apply for a VIsa ? Using

                                                        OFFICIAL PASSPORT   An official passport, or service passport, is a type of passport that is issued to government employees. Its purpose is it to let officials in the destination country know that the bearer is entering the country on offficial business, representing their country in an official capacity.  How do i get official passport ? Steps 1: First, you have to register through the passport Seva Online Portal. Step  2: you have to log in to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the Login ID created in the previous step. Step  3:    You have to click on the Apply for Diplomatic/Official Passport link .  Who all get official passport in india ? All Indian Foreign Services and the Ministery of External Affairs (MoEA) officers traveling abroad on official business. People holding diplomatic status. Officials deputed by Government of India for official duty abroad. family member traveling abroad with their dependent status or off

                                                    NRI PASSPORT APPLICATION                                    How can I get NRI passport ? Apply  for  Passport  online at various Indian Missions or Posts. This facility is available for the  Non-Resident Indians ( NRI ). Services such as fresh  Passport , reissue of  Passport , new  Passport  in lieu of damaged/lost  Passport , children  Passport , etc. How can I get NRI passport in india ?  Apply for passport  Fill Passport form online . Appointment Booking Progress. Submit an Application at PSK. Check Application Status. What is other address in NRI passport application ?   Your current address such as the U.S. address. This address will be primted on your passport.  Other Address: Your Indian current address.  Can NRI renew Insian passport ?  Yes. An NRI can renew his/her passport in India by following a simple 3 step prpcess : Apply online, Visit PSK, Verification (if necessary).  What is proof of NRI status ?  Proof of NRI Status

            Indian Passport Renewal Process in USA                       If you are holding an Indian passport which is about to expire soon or all the pages are filled, you may need to apply for a passport reissue/ renewal. In such cases, you will require a new passport or valid extension. To renew your passport, you have to fill a new passport application form. New passports can be reissued for 10 years for adults. For minors (under 18 Years of age) the passport is given for 5 years. Please note that your old passport will be returned to you. However, if you have any valid visas stamped on the passport they will not be canceled. Therefore you may need to travel both passports in hand to reflect the valid visa as well as the renewed passport. Note:  Passport renewal service is not available for B1/B2 visa holders and temporary visitors to USA. Important Information about Indian Passport Renewal Process All the Indian Passport services are handled by VFS Global (https://visa.vfsglobal

                                          Passport  Appointment Resche                                                          Visit the official Passport seva website and log in using your credentials . Click on the 'View Saved/Submitted Applications' tab and choos the 'Schedule Apointment' option . Choose the applicable option from the two provided - 'Reschedule Appointment' if you wish to change the date/time or 'Cabcle Appointment'. Steps to Reschedule/Cancel Appointment Online Visit the official Passport Seva website and log in using your credentials. Click on the ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’ tab and choose the ‘Schedule Appointment’ option. Choose the applicable option from the two provided- ‘Reschedule Appointment’ if you wish to change the date/time or ‘Cancel Appointment’. Individuals will have to visit the official website of the Passport Seva Kendra and log in using their credentials. They will then have to click on the tab titled ‘Vie

                  Passport Address Change The Following documents are to be submitted when applying for a  change of address :- 1. Oroginal old Passport. 2. Copy of your online Application. 3. Copy of payment receipt or chalan receipt. 4. Self-attested copy of the first two and last tow pages. 5. Self-attested copy of the ECR/Non-ECR page. Do I need to chage my address on my pasport ? LOts of home movers belive that changing their address with the Passport Agency is essential. this is however not the case as a passport is related to an individual rather  than a property . as long as your pasport is valid you do not need notify to Passport   Agency of your change of address. How can I cahnge my address in passport online ?  1. Visit the Passport Seva portal and click on the New User Registration link. 2. Enter your details accurately and select the pasport office you can visit. 3. Type the CAPTCHA characters and then click on the Register button.  How do I write a letter to inform of c

                                                                                                      Indian Passport Colour Details                 The  colors  for   passports  in  India  are  white ,  navy blue and maroon .  Maroon passports  are diplomatic  passports  that are issued by the government, while  white  colored  passports  are issued to those who represent the government of  India  in other countries.     Who is eligible for white passport ?           The colour for passport on India are White ,navy blue and maroon . Maroon passport are diplomatic passport that are issued by the government , while white colored pasport are issued to those who represent the government of India in other contries .            White passport are issued to individuals representing the Indian government in official business . The application process for an official passport is  different from that of the regular blue passport .  While passport holders also get some specia; poewrs in additio