Observation Pages on Passport

Observation page(s) in Indian Passport are those pages (excluding first and last bio page) which carry additional information or correction(s) in the field(s) of the the bio page ie correction in name, address etc or adding name of spouse etc.

1. What are pages in passport?
2. What information is on a passport when it is scanned?
3. What is the cover page of a passport?
4. What is the bio page of a UK passport?
5. What if my passport pages are full?
6. Is 36 pages or 60 pages passport better?
7. What do immigration officers see on their screen?
8. Why is your passport scanned?
9. Can the government track your passport?
10. What is the use of passport pages?
11. What is the first page of passport called?
12. Which pages are scanned for Indian passport?

What are pages in passport?

This question in the Passport Application Form for the Indian Passport is referring to the no. of pages on which visas, entries and exits are stamped, you want in your passport. In a 36 page Passport booklet, only 33 pages are usable and similarly, in a 60 page Passport booklet only 57 pages are usable for stamping.

What information is on a passport when it is scanned?

The computer chip or machine readable passports do not hold your criminal records or any other personal information other than your name, place of birth, date of birth, passport number and the issue and expiry dates of the document.

What is the cover page of a passport?

A standard passport booklet format includes the cover, which contains the name of the issuing country, a national symbol, a description of the document (e.g., passport, diplomatic passport), and a biometric passport symbol, if applicable. Inside, there is a title page, also naming the country.

What is the bio page of a UK passport?

The bio data (personal details) page is at the front of the passport and located on page 2. The passport chip is located in the cover of the passport. The invisible printing of the laminate fluoresces strongly. The laser perforated number consists of variable hole shapes (circle, square and triangle).

What if my passport pages are full?

You need to apply for "Re-issue" of passport with reason “Exhaustion of Pages”. A new passport would be issued to you with a new number and fresh validity.

Is 36 pages or 60 pages passport better?

When you are traveling abroad, you need to get visas, and entry and exit stamps on your passport booklet. The 36-page passport has only 33 usable pages for visas and stamps. You need to pay ₹1,000 for a 30-page passport. However, a 60-page booklet has 57 usable pages and you need to pay ₹1,500 for this booklet.

What do immigration officers see on their screen?

Information on the crossing—such as name, date and country of birth, and other biographical information; the dates and locations of previous border crossings; citizenship or immigration status; and a host of other related information—is stored in the TECS database, which contains a master crossing record for every ...

Why is your passport scanned?

By scanning all passports Border Force are able to conduct thorough checks to identify criminals, prevent illegal immigration and protect the public. ... With the advent of new chip enabled travel documents the Border Force uses passport scanners which automatically undertake several fraud and security checks.

Can the government track your passport?

Can a passport chip be used to track people? Yes, but according to Tinker, it's not easy or worthwhile. “If you walk around with your passport open,” explains Tinker, “folks can still read your [passport] number easily. They may not have any other info, but they can tie that number to you.

What is the use of passport pages?

The information page of the passport records basic information about the passport: its bearer's surname, given names, photo and date and place of birth, validity period, issuing authority, place of issue and passport number, and the dates the passport was issued and will expire.

What is the first page of passport called?

The bio-date page of a passport is the page with your biographical data (name, date of birth, passport number, expiration date, etc...). Most passports will also show your picture on this page, along with the machine readable zone at the bottom.

Which pages are scanned for Indian passport?

You can take the scan of either first or first two page but only the page with biographic details containing your photograph of face, name, date of birth, passport expiry and issue date is also sufficient.