Non-ECR category for an Indian Passport, without birth certificate, class 10 cert. and No PAN

1. What documents are required for non ECR category?
2. Who is eligible for non ECR category in Indian passport?
3. Is applicant eligible for non ECR category ?*?
4. Can I apply for passport without PAN card?
5. Is 10th Marksheet necessary for passport?
6. Where is non ECR page in passport?
7. What are the disadvantages of ECR passport?
8. What is the full form of ECR in passport?
9. Which country requires ECR?
10. Can I travel with ECR passport?
11. Is ECR mandatory?
12. Can I travel to USA with ECR passport?

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.

Who is eligible for non ECR category in Indian passport?

What is Non-ECR or ECNR in Indian Passport ? 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.

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.

Can I apply for passport without PAN card?

Please note than a proof of current address should only be submitted if you have been living there for a short period of time. Documents submitted as birth proof should include the candidate's name and his/her date of birth, especially in the case of Aadhaar card, PAN Card and Election card.

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. ... Similarly, if you have any educational document higher than 10th mark sheet, that will go for ECNR passport.

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 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.

What is the full form of ECR in 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.

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 ...

Can I travel 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. Return Ticket.

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.

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.