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  • Is an Indian Passport Biometric?

    Yes, you can see a biometric chip on the Indian e-passport, which is embedded with an ICAO electronic chip that includes all the personal and biometric information, like fingerprints, iris,...

    Is an Indian Passport Biometric?
    RN Last reply by Rohit Nambiar
    • 5 Replies
  • How Many Photos are Required for an Indian Passport?

    You will need to carry two photos with 2 inches x 2 inches or 51mm or 51mm. One photo you have to paste on page 1, and another one you...

    How Many Photos are Required for an Indian Passport?
    KB Last reply by Kabir Batra
    • 3 Replies
  • How to Find the File Number in an Indian Passport?

    You can find your file number in an Indian passport on the last page of the passport at the bottom of the page.  You can also find your file number...

    How to Find the File Number in an Indian Passport?
    AS Last reply by Abhishek Sain
    • 7 Replies
  • What is Type P in Indian Passport?

    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,...

    What is Type P in Indian Passport?
    SS Last reply by Siddharth Sethi
    • 6 Replies
  • Where is the Passport Book Number in Indian Passport?

    The passport book number is located on the first page of the passport, which is called the bio page. The passport book number is located on the top right corner...

    Where is the Passport Book Number in Indian Passport?
    PS Last reply by Parth Shah
    • 3 Replies
  • Does Indian Passport Have Passport Book Number?

    No Indian passport doesn't have a passport book number on the passport. However, you can find the passport book numbers in the US, Canada, but not on the Indian passport....

    Does Indian Passport Have Passport Book Number?
    KB Last reply by Kabir Batra
    • 4 Replies
  • How to Surrender Indian Passport?

    Here are the simple steps given below to surrender your Indian passport: First, you need to go to the official website of Passport India website.  Then you need to click...

    How to Surrender Indian Passport?
    AR Last reply by Aishwarya Rana
    • 6 Replies
  • Do Indians Need Passport for Thailand?

    Here is the list of visa requirements given below:  A valid Indian passport with a minimum of 6 months' validity. 2 password-sized colored photos.  Cover letter that includes all the information about...

    Do Indians Need Passport for Thailand?
    PS Last reply by Parth Shah
    • 5 Replies
  • How Many Countries Can I Travel With Indian Passport?

    According to the Henley Passport Index, Indian passports have jumped from 88th position and 77th position and unlock 59 visa-free countries.

    How Many Countries Can I Travel With Indian Passport?
    RD Last reply by Reena D’Souza
    • 5 Replies
  • How Do I Check if My US Passport is Ready?

    To check whether your US passport is ready or not, you need to visit the VFS Global and search for Track your passport application, then you have to enter your...

    How Do I Check if My US Passport is Ready?
    RN Last reply by Rohit Nambiar
    • 1 Replies
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