CHANGE OF NAME (involves issue of New Passport Booklet)
Application to be filled by following the below instructions:
1.The application to be submitted via the following link:
https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation/Login
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Current Passport in original with photocopy of first 2, last 2, address page if on separate page, any other endorsement pages and visa page with additional booklets if any.
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Copy of valid visa to be furnished.
4. Documentary evidence of change of name as follows: -
(I)Clippings of two English newspapers viz; one local and one Indian or the Gazette Notification of the concerned State Government, as the case may be;
(II)Two Indian public/school documents issued in the desired /applied changed name to ascertain that the applicant has actually changed his/her name.
(III) In case of applicants residing abroad continuously for over 3 years and having Permanent Residence/work permit/visa in the country, two public documents in the changed name issued by concerned foreign government or foreign school where the minor child is studying. This will not be applicable in respect of applicants who are on tourist/visit visas or temporary visas.
5. Documentary evidence of change of name due to marriage, remarriage or divorce as follows: -
(I). Except the details provided by the applicant in the application form, proof of marriage/dissolution of marriage (court’s order for judicial separation/decree of divorce) etc. is required”
6. Personal appearance of applicant is compulsory to establish physical identity.
Time Taken:
After obtaining clearance from concerned authorities from India
Passport will be retained during the Tenure of Service.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS (involves issue of New Passport Booklet)
Application to be filled by following the below instructions:
1.The application to be submitted via the following link:
https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation/Login
2. Current Passport in original with photocopy (of first 2, last 2, address page if on separate page, any other endorsement pages and visa page with additional booklets if any.
3. Documentary evidence of change of address like Nativity Certificate in original issued by District Collector /Tehsildar /Commissioner/ Panchayat or copies of Aadhar card, ration card, Election Commission ID card, Title deed, water, electricity or telephone bill in applicant’s name. For minor’s parent’s passport copy is accepted as a proof.
Time Taken:
Subject to clearance from Indian authorities whenever required.
Passport will be retained during the Tenure of Service.
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (PCC)
Application to be filled by following the below instructions:
1.The application to be submitted via the following link:
https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation/Login
2. Two recent photos with white background and frontal view.
3. Current Passport in original with photocopy (of first 2, last 2, address page if in separate page, any other endorsement pages and residence/employment visa page with additional booklets if any.)
4. Copy of Latest Police Clearance Certificate in English obtained from UAE Authorities (Original to be produced for verification).
5. Personal appearance of applicant is compulsory to establish physical identity.
Time Taken:
Minimum 5 working days OR
On receipt of clearance from the concerned authorities in India.
CANCELLATION OF ECR ENDORSEMENT (Involves issue of New Passport)
(In case the passport booklet does not have ECR stamp, the passport holder would be deemed to have been granted ECNR status)
Application to be filled by following the below instructions:
1.The application to be submitted via the following link:
https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation/Login
2. Current Passport in original with photocopy (of first 2, last 2, address page if on separate page, any other endorsement pages with additional booklets if any.
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Copy of valid visa to be furnished.
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Personal appearance of applicant is compulsory to establish physical identity.
Time Taken:
Subject to clearance from Indian authorities wherever required.
Passport will be retained during the Tenure of Service.
The individuals who are eligible for cancellation of ECR Status are:-
a. All holders of Diplomatic/official passports.
b. All Gazetted Government Servants.
c. All Income-Tax payers (including Agricultural Income-Tax Payees) in their individual capacity. Proof of assessment of Income-Tax and actual payment of Income Tax for last one year or copy of PAN card to be insisted upon, and not merely payment of advance tax. However, in most cases as an assessment order is not issued separately by the Income Tax department, Income Tax Returns which are stamped by Income Tax authority can be accepted.
d. All professional Degree holders, such as Doctors holding MBBS Degree or equivalent degree in AYURVEDA, or Homeopathy, accredited journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Lecturers, Teachers, scientists, Advocates, etc.
e. Spouses and dependent children of category of persons listed from (b) to (d).
f. All persons having educational qualification of matriculation and above.
g. Seamen who are in possession of CDC or Sea Cadets, Deck Cadets:
h. who have passed final examination of three year B.Sc. Nautical Sciences Course at T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai and
i. who have undergone three months pre-sea training at any of the Government approved Training Institutes such as T.S. CHANAKYA, T.S. REHMAN, T.S. JAWAHAR, MTI(SCI) and NIPM, CHENNAI after production of Identity cards issued by the Shipping Master, MUMBAI/KOLKATA/CHENNAI.
j. Persons holding permanent Immigration Visa, such as the visas of UK, USA and Australia.
k. Persons possessing two years diploma from any Institute recognized by the National Council of Vocational Training(NCVT) or State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT) or persons holding three years’ diploma/equivalent degree from institutions like polytechnics recognized by central/state Governments.
l. Nurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947.
m. All persons above the age of 50 years.
n. All persons who have been staying abroad for more than three years (the period of leave / stay in India to be deducted).
o. All children up to the age of 18 years of age. (At the time of re-issue at the age of 18 years, ECR stamping shall be done, if applicable).
NRI CERTIFICATE
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Application Form for attaining NRI Certificate. (https://www.indembassyuae.gov.in/pdf/Application-Form-for-NRI-Certificate-1.doc)
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Valid original passport of the applicant, a copy of the applicant’s valid Emirates ID, proof of address in the UAE, and the original passport of the applicants showing their travel details for the last five years.
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Personal appearance of the applicant is compulsory to establish physical identity.
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For further understanding of issuance of NRI Guidelines refer to Guidelines for issuance of NRI Certificate. (Guidelines for issuance of NRI Certificate)
Passport will be retained during the Tenure of the Service.
Time Taken:
Subject to clearance from Indian authorities whenever required.
CERTIFICATION OF DATE/PLACE OF BIRTH, MARITAL STATUS, SPOUSE NAME ETC. AS PER ENTRIES IN THE PASSPORT
1. Application in EAP-II form (https://www.indembassyuae.gov.in/pdf/APPLICATION%20FORM%20FOR%20MISCELLANEOUS%20SERVICES.doc)
2. Current Passport in original with photocopy (of first, last, address page if on separate page, any other endorsement pages and visa page with additional booklets.)
3. Personal appearance of applicant is compulsory to establish physical identity.
Passport will be retained during the Tenure of Service.
Time Taken
Subject to clearance from Indian authorities whenever required.
EXTRACT FROM BIRTH REGISTER (Issue of Duplicate Birth Extracts for those who are born in UAE and whose birth had been registered in Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi)
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Application in EAP-II form. (https://www.indembassyuae.gov.in/pdf/APPLICATION%20FORM%20FOR%20MISCELLANEOUS%20SERVICES.doc)
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Current Passport in original with photocopy (of first 2, last 2, address page if on separate page, any other endorsement pages and visa page with additional booklets.)
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Personal appearance of applicant is compulsory to establish physical identity.
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Birth certificate from Health Authority, Abu Dhabi attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE (Original & Copy)
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Copy of Form – H [Indian Citizenship Certificate] OR Copy of the first passport where the Birth Registration Details is entered.
Passport will be retained during the Tenure of Service.
Time Taken:
Subject to clearance from Indian authorities whenever required.
ADDITION OF SPOUSE'S NAME IN PASSPORT (Involves issue of New Passport)
Application to be filled by following the below instructions:
1.The application to be submitted via the following link:
https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation/Login
2. Present passport in original with a photocopy of first, last, address page if on separate, any other relevant endorsement pages, visa page and photocopy of spouse’s passport.)
3. Original and a copy of Marriage Certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages or joint photo declaration.
4. Personal appearance of applicant is compulsory to establish physical identity.
Passport will be retained during the Tenure of Service.
Time Taken:
Subject to clearance from Indian authorities whenever required.
SURRENDER OF INDIAN PASSPORT
Application to be filled by following the below instructions:
1.The application to be submitted via the following link:
https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/AuthNavigation/Login
2. Valid Passport in original, along with previous Indian passports if any, and photocopies of pages first two, last two and pages containing valid visa and other observations.
3. Valid foreign passport, along with previous foreign passports if any, and photocopies of pages first two, last two and pages containing valid visa and other observations.
4. Duly attested Citizenship/Naturalization Certificate (in English), Valid UAE Visa/ EID, Request letter from parents in case of Minor and Personal presence of child and both parents in case of Minor.
5. Personal appearance of applicant is compulsory to establish physical identity.
Time Taken:
Subject to clearance from Indian authorities whenever required.
