What Are Blue, White And Maroon Passports In India?
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30 September 2024
A passport is a travel document issued by a country's government to its citizens, verifying their identity and citizenship
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Indian passports come in four distinct categories, each serving a specific purpose and identified by a unique colour code
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The colour-coded passport classification system facilitates efficient identification at international borders, while also conforming to global passport issuance standards
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The Blue passport: The Type P Passport is issued to the general public, distinguishing common Indian citizens from diplomatic or government officials
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The White Passport: It is exclusively reserved for Indian Government officials traveling abroad for official purposes
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This includes officials from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS), and other designated government officials
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The Maroon Passport: A Diplomatic Passport, distinguished by its maroon color, is exclusively issued to diplomats and select government officials for international travel and diplomatic assignments
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Its unique colour denotes the holder's distinguished status and critical role in representing their nation's interests abroad
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The orange passport: This passport is issued to citizens needing emigration clearance for travel to designated countries, typically those with lower educational qualifications
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It is also known as the Emigration Check Required (ECR) passport and caters to individuals with educational qualifications up to Class 10
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