What is Type P in Indian Passport?

SK Posted by: Shraddha Kunte
• 02 October, 2025
6 Reply

Type P in an Indian passport is known as the personal passport or ordinary passport. This passport is made for Indian nationals to travel in foreign countries for vacation purposes, business trips, and business purposes. This passport is blue in color and issued to ordinary Indian citizens. 

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  • Siddharth Sethi 06 October, 2025

    This P passport is issued to common Indian residents. It provides details of the traveler, like name, date of birth, and photos. This is a major identity document that is essential for immigration. 

  • Arvind Bhattacharya 05 October, 2025

    What are the documents required for a P-type passport?

    • V
      Visament 03 October, 2025

      For the P-type passport application, you can submit:

       

      • Your valid address proof. 
      • Identity proof.
      • Your date of birth.
      • 2 Passport-size photo 
      • Any educational certificates, if applicable. 
      • Proof of employment. 

       

      Any other documents as per the passport office guidelines. 

  • Amit Sharma 04 October, 2025

    The Following are the benefits of an Indian passport given below: 

     

    • It is used as an identity proof and a proof of residence for the passport holder. 
    • Stores international travel records. 
    • You can access more than 60+ territories and countries without or with a visa. 
    • This passport allows individuals to travel to their favorite destinations around the world. 

     

  • Jai Venkatesh 03 October, 2025

    Here is the detailed information about a P passport: 

     

    • A Type P passport is an ordinary passport that is used by Indian residents. This passport allows you to travel for business trips, vacation purposes, and educational trips. 
    • It is blue in colour and different from the official and diplomatic white and maroon color passports. 
    • The P passport is issued to general Indian citizens. To apply for a P passport, an applicant needs to submit proof of identity, address, and nationality. 
    • This passport is valid for 10 years for adults, and 5 years for minors. 
    • This passport is embedded with a biometric chip that protects individual information and adds more security. 
    • You can apply for this passport through the official website of Passport Seva website, by filing out the application form, uploading documents, paying fees, and booking an appointment for in-person interviews.

     

    • RD
      Reena D’Souza 04 October, 2025

      This passport follows the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) standards.

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