TYPE OF

PASSPORTS
WHAT IS A
PASSPORT
A passport is a travel ?
document,usually issued by
country’s government , that certifies
the identity and nationality of its
holder primarily for the purpose of
international travel.Standard
passports may contain information
such as the holder's name, place
and date of birth, photograph,
signature, and other identifying
information.
TYPE OF PASSPORTS
Types of Indian Passport
There are three types of Indian Passport, which are:
• Regular Passport has a Navy Blue cover and is issued for ordinary travel, such as vacations and
business trips.
• Diplomatic Passport has a Maroon cover and is issued to Indian diplomats, top ranking
government officials and diplomatic couriers.
• Official Passport has a White cover and it is issued to individuals representing the Indian
government on official business.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A REGULAR
PASSPORT
Indian passport can be applied on two ways, one is through
online application where applicant can submit its online
application and get prior appointment for personal appearance
with the required documents and in second case applicant can
directly obtain form from the designated Passport seva Kendra in
the city and can submit the filled in application form directly
along with proof of residence, date of birth, change of name,
documents for ECNR, passport size photographs etc.
All self-attested copies of certificates/documents would be
checked against originals at the Passport Office at the time of
submission of application.
What is a diplomatic passport?

A diplomatic passport is a type of travel document that is issued

to an individual who wishes to travel overseas on official
government business. Diplomatic passports are commonly
issued to diplomats and consul workers who are stationed
abroad.
WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL PASSPORT
Official passport (also called service passport) – Issued to government
employees for work-related travel, and their accompanying dependants
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