passport procedures


FAQs on business and employment visas

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
It is clarified that basically there are two (2) types of work related Visas, namely:- 1. Business Visa designated as ‘B’ Visa 2. Employment Visa designated as ‘E’ Visa Frequently asked questions with regard to work related Visas: Q1. What is a Business Visa? Ans. Business Visa is granted to ...

Indian Passport and Visa services center in UAE

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
The Indian Passport and Visa services would now be handled by M/s BLS International Services from 6th April.  The locations of the service centers are as follows: 1) Abu Dhabi M-1, Plot No. 159, Shark Lot (19/2) Near Main Bus Depot Muroor Road Opposite Aramex Office ...

Passport for travelers

Saturday, February 12th, 2011
Passport for travelersIndia has a well established infrastructure for western travelers. You need just a little extra patience and consideration to have a wonderful experience. In this section we have given some useful information for the traveler who are planning to visit India. Passport Here you'll find all the information you ...

Penalties

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
Penalty for Offences under Passport Act, 1967 Imposition of penalties for suppression of information under Section 12(1) (B) of Passport Act, 1967 is as given below: Sl. No. Nature of suppression of information Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants Amount ...

Vigilance

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
Don’t pay bribes.  In case of demand of bribe by any passport official in respect of any passport-related service, you may immediately contact the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Ministry at the address mentioned below. Please mention your e-mail address, contact telephone, File Reference number (if available) in your communication. Joint Secretary (CNV) & CVO, ...

Complaints and Suggestions

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
If you have any complaints regarding the Issuance of Passports and suggestions for the improvement (if any), please contact Respective Regional Passport Officer. If not satisfied with the service, you can write/ Telephone/ Fax to the Officers. CHIEF PASSPORT OFFICER Shri A. MANICKAM, Joint Secretary (CPV) & Chief Passport Officer, ...

Checklist

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
A) PASSPORTS (1) While applying for fresh passports attach two copies of the following documents: (a) Proof of address (attach one of the following): Applicant’s ration card, certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head, water /telephone /electricity bill/statement of running bank account/Income Tax Assessment Order /Election ...

Right to Information Act

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
  Consular Passport and VISA Division (CPV Division)   AMRITSAR   CHANDIGARH HYDERABAD KOLKATA PATNA SHIMLA VISAKHAPATNAM   BAREILLY   COCHIN JALANDAR MALAPPURAM RAIPUR SRINAGAR KOZHIKODE   BHOPAL   DEHRADUN JAMMU NAGPUR RANCHI TRICHY BHUBANESWAR   COIMBATORE   DELHI JAIPUR PANAJI SHIMLA TRIVANDRUM             ...

Passport Act and Rules

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
The passports act, 1967 [act no. 15 of 1967 dated 24th. June, 1967]: An act to provide for the issue of passports and travel documents, to regulate the departure from India of citizens of India and for other persons and for matters incidental or ancillary thereto. Be it enacted by ...