Am I eligible for non-ECR category passport? [closed]

Non-ECR, formerly known as ECNR, means Emigration Check Not Required(ECNR). In general, if you have passed 10th class/grade (Matriculation or Higher Educational Pass Certificate) or have higher degree then your passport falls under Non-ECR Category.

1. Is applicant eligible for non ECR category ?*?
2. Is ECR mandatory?
3. What documents are required for non ECR category?
4. Is ECR required for Indian passport?
5. Is 10th Marksheet necessary for passport?
6. What are the disadvantages of ECR passport?
7. Can I visit Dubai with ECR passport?
8. Can I travel to USA with ECR passport?
9. Which country requires ECR?
10. Where is non-ECR page in passport?
11. What documents need passport?
12. How can I get Ecnr passport?

Is applicant eligible for non ECR category ?*?

Non-ECR stands for Emigration Clearance Not Required (ECNR). ... Indian citizens who have passed their 10th grade can get the ECNR and there will be no need to clear emigration at the counter. Even if you have completed your SSLC and still not have certificates, you will fall under the ECR category.

Is ECR mandatory?

ECR (Emigration Check Required) Passports are required by Indians who wish to travel to certain countries for employment. As per the Emigration Act of 1983, certain passport holders will have to procure an Emigration Clearance from the office of POE or Protector of Emigrants prior to travelling to certain countries.

What documents are required for non ECR category?

• Proof of present address.
• Proof of date of birth.
• Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR categories.
• Standard affidavit as per Annexure E.
• Three documents from among the ones listed below: Ration card. Driving license. Voter ID card. Aadhaar card/e-Aadhaar. Self-passport (unrevoked and undamaged) PAN card.

Is ECR required for Indian passport?

As per the Emigration Act, 1983, Emigration Check Required (ECR) categories of Indian passport holders, require to obtain "Emigration Clearance" from the office of Protector of Emigrants (POE), Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs for going to following 18 countries.

Is 10th Marksheet necessary for passport?

10th marksheet is for ECNR Passport and birth certificate is for DoB. If you have any such document that carry your DOB like Aadhar card, PAN card, DL, voter icard etc. it can get substituted as DoB certificate. Similarly, if you have any educational document higher than 10th mark sheet, that will go for ECNR passport.

What are the disadvantages of ECR passport?

There are no disadvantages of having an ECR passport. The ECR passport holder has to go through the Emigration check every time before traveling.

Can I visit Dubai with ECR passport?

ECR passport holders going to any of the notified countries (ECR countries) on any visa other than employment visa, are allowed to travel on production of following documents at the Airport: Valid Passport. Valid visit/residence/study visa etc.

Can I travel to USA with ECR passport?

If you were to a take any GCC airline, you would be a transit passenger and ECR will not apply. To put it bluntly; if you are able to exit the country, and you have a valid visa for the US - you should have no issues during your travel and on entry that have to do with your ECR.

Which country requires ECR?

The 18 countries for which emigration clearance is required for ECR passport holders and nurses travelling for work are as follows: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sudan , South Sudan, Syria, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen ...

Where is non-ECR page in passport?

(i) If a passport (old booklet type) does not contain ECR stamp (normally the stamping is done on page 3 of the passport), it is a non-ECR passport. (ii) In the new type of passport booklet, 'Emigration Check Required' is printed just above the Name of father / Legal Guardian column on the last page of the booklet.

What documents need passport?

Documents required for a fresh passport

• Photo passbook of running bank account in any public sector bank, private sector bank and regional rural banks.
• A voter ID card.
• Aadhaar card.
• Electricity bill.
• Rent agreement.
• Driving license.
• PAN card.
• Landline or postpaid mobile bill.

How can I get Ecnr passport?

To apply for an ECNR stamp in the passport, the applicant is required to fill a Miscellaneous Application form (EAP-2). The application form may be submitted personally or through a representative (having an authority letter duly signed by the applicant as per Annexure 'L') or by registered post.