Indian passport

The front cover of an Indian passport (2021).

An Indian passport is issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (India) to Indian citizens for the purpose of international travel. It enables the bearer to travel internationally and serves as proof of Indian citizenship as per the Passports Act (1967).

Physical appearance

Contemporary ordinary Indian passports have deep bluish cover with golden coloured printing. The Emblem of India is displayed in the centre of the front cover. The words "भारत गणराज्य" in Devanagari and "Republic of India" are written above the Emblem whereas "पासपोर्ट" in Devanagari and "Passport" in English are written below the emblem.