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Have you ever wondered what the different colors of a passport mean? Passports of Indian citizens also come in different colors and each color has its own significance. Let’s know who gets which color passport and what it means.
Whether you are traveling abroad for a vacation or on official business, the color of your passport can say a lot about you. India issues different types of passports based on different purposes and status, the color coding of which helps immigration officials and simplifies travel procedures.
These classifications come under the Ministry of External Affairs and are defined in the Passport Act of 1967. There are three main types of passports issued in India, each with its own eligibility criteria and travel privileges.
Blue (Ordinary Passport): This passport is issued to ordinary Indian citizens to travel abroad for personal or professional reasons. It is the most common type of passport.
White (Official Passport): This passport is issued to government officials when they travel on official business. It helps officials identify the holder’s role in public service. It is also issued in cases of emergency.
Red (Diplomatic Passport): This passport is issued to diplomats who are posted in embassies and consulates. These passports grant several international privileges and have 28 pages to accommodate multiple visas. In recent years, India has also started issuing e-passports equipped with electronic chips to enhance security and facilitate border checks.
Red (Diplomatic Passport): This passport is issued to diplomats who are posted in embassies and consulates. These passports grant several international privileges and have 28 pages to accommodate multiple visas. In recent years, India has also started issuing e-passports equipped with electronic chips to enhance security and facilitate border checks.
Documents required for Indian Passport: To apply for a blue (regular) passport, applicants usually need proof of birth (birth certificate, school leaving certificate), photo identity proof (Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN, or driving license), proof of residence (electricity bill or rent agreement), proof of nationality (Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN).
A white or red passport requires a government ID, duty certificate from the head of the office, official forwarding letter, clearance from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). These protocols ensure the secure and efficient issuance of passports, which are in accordance with the purpose and designation of the traveler.
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