Govt amends passport rules: 5 key updates to know before applying

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Govt amends passport rules: 5 key updates to know before applying

The Union government recently amended passport rules, requiring applicants for a new passport to follow updated regulations. An official note issued last week formalised the amendment to the Passport Rules, 1980. Here are five updates to keep in mind before applying for a passport: Birth certificate: Birth certificates issued by the appropriate authorities will be considered the only proof of date of birth for applicants born on or after October 1, 2023. Other applicants can submit alternative documents, such as a PAN card, service record/pay pension order, driving licence, election ID card, school leaving certificate, or LIC policy bond, as proof of date of birth.

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Government changes passport rules for Indians | What you need to look out for

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Government changes passport rules for Indians | What you need to look out for

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Passport rules: Govt makes THESE amends; 5 key changes you must know about

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Passport rules: Govt makes THESE amends; 5 key changes you must know about

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Passport rules change: Who will be affected? All you need to know

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Passport rules change: Who will be affected? All you need to know

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Citizenship Act Prevails Over Passport Manual: Delhi High Court

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Citizenship Act Prevails Over Passport Manual: Delhi High Court

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Soon, passports to stop serving as valid address proof; some to come in orange colour

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Soon, passports to stop serving as valid address proof; some to come in orange colour

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‘Factchecker’ gets it wrong: Fact-checks PM Modi based on misreporting of passport rules

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‘Factchecker’ gets it wrong: Fact-checks PM Modi based on misreporting of passport rules

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Govt simplify rules to change the date of birth in a passport

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Trump signs big election order mandating citizenship proof, cites India example

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Transgender Americans aim to block Trump’s passport policy change

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Transgender Americans aim to block Trump’s passport policy change

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Transgender Americans set to challenge Trump's passport policy change

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Transgender Americans set to challenge Trump's passport policy change

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Transgender Americans aim to block Trump’s passport policy change

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Transgender Americans aim to block Trump’s passport policy change

When Ash Lazarus Orr went to renew his passport in early January, the transgender organizer figured it would be relatively routine. The delay has prevented him from traveling overseas to …

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Immigration and Foreigners Bill not connected to grant of citizenship, says official

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Immigration and Foreigners Bill not connected to grant of citizenship, says official

A day after the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 was introduced in the Parliament, a government official clarified that the legislation is not connected with any matters related with grant …

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New Immigration and Foreigners Bill in Lok Sabha today, aims to tackle national security threats

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New Immigration and Foreigners Bill in Lok Sabha today, aims to tackle national security threats

The new Immigration and Foreigners Bill is set to replace the four laws: the Passport Act, 1920; the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939; the Foreigners Act, 1946; and the Immigration …

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New passport rules notified: Changes in birth proof, passport colour

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New passport rules notified: Changes in birth proof, passport colour

The Centre has announced a major change in the application of the passport for those who are willing to apply or update their passport in the near future. The new …

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India's new passport rules: Birth certificate now mandatory for newborns

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India's new passport rules: Birth certificate now mandatory for newborns

The Government of India has mandated that individuals born on or after October 1, 2023, must furnish a birth certificate as the sole proof of date of birth when applying …

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Trump's passport policy leaves trans, intersex Americans in the lurch

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Trump's passport policy leaves trans, intersex Americans in the lurch

Trump's passport policy leaves trans, intersex Americans in the lurch toggle caption Jenny Kane/AP Louie figured he was taking a gamble when he submitted his passport application after President Trump's …

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Parents Strained Relationship Shall Not Affect Child's Welfare: Madras HC Asks MEA, Indian Consulate In US To Renew Minor's Passport

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Parents Strained Relationship Shall Not Affect Child's Welfare: Madras HC Asks MEA, Indian Consulate In US To Renew Minor's Passport

The Madras High Court recently asked the Ministry of External Affairs and the Consulate General of India in Houston, USA to renew the passport of a 10th-grade minor girl living …

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Issuance Or Renewal Of Passport Can Be Barred Only After Presenting Of Chargesheet In Criminal Cases: J&K High Court

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Issuance Or Renewal Of Passport Can Be Barred Only After Presenting Of Chargesheet In Criminal Cases: J&K High Court

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that the mere registration of an FIR or a pending investigation will not bar the authority from issuing or renewing the passport …

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Why is a new bill on foreigners coming? | Explained

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Why is a new bill on foreigners coming? | Explained

The story so far: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs is all set to introduce the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 in the second half of the Budget session that …

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The US stopped allowing passport gender marker changes. Here are some of the people affected

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The US stopped allowing passport gender marker changes. Here are some of the people affected

The day after President Donald Trump returned to office, Lisa Suhay took her 21-year-old daughter, Mellow, to a passport office in Norfolk, Virginia, where they live. “If the worst was …

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For transgender Americans, passports just got a lot more complicated

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Mellow, a transgender woman, poses for a portrait recently outside of the Norfolk Circuit Court in Norfolk, Va., where she applied for a passport. “If the worst was to come …

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Trans influencer complains about major passport change after Trump executive order

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Trans influencer complains about major passport change after Trump executive order

A transgender influencer has revealed that the gender marker on her new passport has been reverted to male - despite the fact she has undergone a full sex change. Zaya …

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Procedures for getting passports for minor applicants simplified, says Regional Passport Officer

2 months ago

Procedures for getting passports for minor applicants simplified, says Regional Passport Officer

Ministry of External Affairs has simplified the procedures to facilitate easy passport services for minor applicants, said Madurai Regional Passport Officer B. Vasanthan. Addressing the media here on Wednesday, Mr. …

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Trump's 'Two Sexes' Order Could Cause Major Issues For Passports

2 months, 1 week ago

Trump's 'Two Sexes' Order Could Cause Major Issues For Passports

LOADING ERROR LOADING LGBTQ+ advocates expect President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring there are only “two sexes, male and female,” to have sweeping effects across federal agencies and on the …

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Major change to the way you use your passport is set for 2027 as Government introduces new 'wallet'

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Major change to the way you use your passport is set for 2027 as Government introduces new 'wallet'

International travel is set for a major shake-up as smartphones will be able to hold a digital version of the British passport by 2027. Brits will be able to save …

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Cruise confusion as firms invent their own rules on passport validity

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Cruise confusion as firms invent their own rules on passport validity

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Trump two-gender edict will upend ‘X’ identity on passports

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump two-gender edict will upend ‘X’ identity on passports

CNN — The federal government will only recognize two sexes, male and female, under an executive order that President Donald Trump signed Monday. Titled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism …

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[Custody Battle] Father's Consent For Renewing Child's Passport Not Required If Mother Files Declaration As Per Passport Rules: MP High Court

2 months, 2 weeks ago

[Custody Battle] Father's Consent For Renewing Child's Passport Not Required If Mother Files Declaration As Per Passport Rules: MP High Court

The Jabalpur Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court directed that the Regional Passport Office, Bhopal to renew the passports of the minor daughters of actor Nitish Bharadwaj while holding that …

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Centre outlines process for transgender citizens returning to India after gender affirmation surgery abroad

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre outlines process for transgender citizens returning to India after gender affirmation surgery abroad

Transgender citizens who undergo gender affirmation surgery abroad can re-enter India by submitting a sworn affidavit of gender change along with a certificate from the hospital, the Union government has …

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MEA lays down procedure to re-issue passport after sex-change surgery abroad

2 months, 3 weeks ago

MEA lays down procedure to re-issue passport after sex-change surgery abroad

The Ministry of External Affairs informed the Delhi High Court on 7th January about the procedure through which Indian citizens who undergo sex-change surgery abroad, can change details in their …

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MEA Informs Delhi High Court Of Documents Required For Gender Change Recognition In Passports After Surgery Abroad

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MEA Informs Delhi High Court Of Documents Required For Gender Change Recognition In Passports After Surgery Abroad

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Court finds impounding of Bollywood director's passport invalid, orders return

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Court finds impounding of Bollywood director's passport invalid, orders return

The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court has clarified that only the Passport Authority, under the Passports Act, can impound passports. Kewlani’s legal team argued that the Passports Act …

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9 Mistakes People Make When Applying For A Passport

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Bombay High Court orders issuance of passport to minor in parental dispute case

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bombay High Court orders issuance of passport to minor in parental dispute case

The Bombay High Court on Thursday provided relief to a 16-year-old student from Pune who is aspiring to attend an international academic programme in Japan, by clearing the way for …

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Gujarat High Court Directs Passport Authority To Decide Renewal Plea Of Congress MLA Vimal Chudasama Convicted In Rioting Case

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Gujarat High Court Directs Passport Authority To Decide Renewal Plea Of Congress MLA Vimal Chudasama Convicted In Rioting Case

The Gujarat High Court has directed the Passport Authority to decide the plea of Congress MLA Vimal Chudasama–who has court case pending–for renewal of passport, in view of Ministry of …

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Hong Kong Cancels Passports of Seven Activists Based Overseas

3 months, 1 week ago

Hong Kong Cancels Passports of Seven Activists Based Overseas

-- The Hong Kong government canceled the passports of seven overseas-based activists under the new national security law and banned the handling of funds related to these individuals. They include …

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Adverse Police Verification Report Doesn't Per Se Disentitle Citizen From Legal Right To Have A Passport: Rajasthan High Court

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Adverse Police Verification Report Doesn't Per Se Disentitle Citizen From Legal Right To Have A Passport: Rajasthan High Court

Rajasthan High Court has held that adverse police verification report per se could not dis-entitle a citizen from his legal right to have a passport. “The petitioner is neither a …

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High-ranking officials summoned to explain inaction in child passport case

5 months, 2 weeks ago

High-ranking officials summoned to explain inaction in child passport case

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Soldier's seven-year-old son is refused a passport because of his name

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Simon Calder reveals that British Airways is putting out inaccurate passport information

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Simon Calder reveals that British Airways is putting out inaccurate passport information

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Courts Can't Order Accused To Deposit Passport On "Unfounded Apprehensions" That He May Flee, Violates Fundamental Rights: AP High Court

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Passport Authority Not Bound To Impound Passports On Pendency Of Criminal Cases, S.10(3)(e) Uses 'May': Allahabad High Court

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The 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make With Their Kids' Passports

8 months, 3 weeks ago

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Parents Make With Their Kids' Passports

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Maharashtra: Passport office revokes 42 Indian passports illegally procured by Bangladeshi infiltrators

8 months, 4 weeks ago

Maharashtra: Passport office revokes 42 Indian passports illegally procured by Bangladeshi infiltrators

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MEA working to cut police verification time for passports, says Jaishankar

9 months, 1 week ago

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Hong Kong invokes a new law to cancel passports of 6 overseas-based activists, including Nathan Law

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hong Kong invokes a new law to cancel passports of 6 overseas-based activists, including Nathan Law

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MEA got request to impound Prajwal Revanna's passport only on May 21: Jaishankar

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MEA got request to impound Prajwal Revanna's passport only on May 21: Jaishankar

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The 1 Big Mistake You Should Never, Ever Make With Your Passport

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Barred from Europe: 2.4m Brits caught in post-Brexit passport chaos

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