Passport new guideline : Govt changed the rules of passport, this document will be necessary only for identification

New Passport Rules: Passport is a document that proves a person’s identity and nationality. It is the most important document for traveling abroad. With its help, you can travel to other countries for sightseeing, studying, doing business or for other reasons. Some changes have been made in the passport rules by the Government of India.

Amendments in passport rules

The central government has amended the passport rules. Under this, for passport applicants born on or after 1 October 2023, the certificate issued by the appropriate authorities will be the only proof of date of birth. This week, an official note has been issued to effect the amendment in the Passport Rules 1980.

New passport rules

The new passport rules will come into force after the amendments are published in the official gazette. Under the new norms, birth certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, Municipal Corporation or any other authority empowered under the Births and Deaths Registration Act, 1969 will be accepted as proof of date of birth for persons born on or after 1 October 2023. Other applicants can submit alternative documents, such as driving license or school leaving certificate, as proof of date of birth.

Indian passport

Indian passport is an important document issued by the Indian government. Through this, Indians traveling abroad can prove their citizenship. There are 3 types of Indian passports. Regular, official and diplomatic, in which regular passport is given to the common citizen. Official passport is for government officials and diplomats. Diplomatic passport is also called VVIP passport, it is also given to politicians and high government officials. The validity of a regular passport is up to 10 years. (Input-Bhasha)

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