Indian Passport

Travco Holidays Pvt. Ltd., approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India provides, assistance in applying for Indian Passport and all its related services. We ensure proper passport documentation, quick and hassle-free processing of all Indian passport services.

A Passport is a travel Identity document issued for travelling abroad. It enables the bearer to travel internationally and serves as Proof of Identity. With the extensive purposes for travelling abroad for leisure, business, work or study, having a passport is absolutely necessary.

Our Indian passport services encompass a golden opportunity for those looking forward to a new Indian Passport, renewal of an Indian passport, lost or damaged Indian Passport, emigration formalities in Goa, Emigration Clearance (ECNR) etc., in a day, thereby reducing loss of precious time and effort of standing in long queues at the Passport Office for enquiry.

Processing your Indian Passport application through Travco Holidays Pvt. Ltd., Margao, Goa, also comes as an advantage to all working individuals, those in business, those who have leave restrictions, housewives, school and college-going children and a real benefit for senior citizens or minor children who need assistance at every step. We also provide assistance in obtaining the Indian passport renewal application form along with the requirements and documents needed for Indian passport renewal. Our team can also help with the online application of a child’s passport.

Getting an online appointment and prepayment of passport fees to Government is now compulsory.

Enquires related to Indian Passport:

Surrender of Indian Passport

General Information on Surrender Certificate:

Q1.

What is a Surrender Certificate?

A Surrender Certificate is issued to applicants willing to surrender their passport at Passport Offices mainly for renunciation of Indian citizenship and acquiring foreign nationality. This is a chargeable miscellaneous passport service.

Q2.

Where can I get the application form for Surrender of Passport?

We will assist you in completing the necessary formalities for Surrender of passport.

Q3.

What is the fee for Surrender Certificate?

The fee for Surrender Certificate is mentioned below:

If you have acquired the Foreign Nationality on or after 01-Jun-2010 then you need to pay Five Thousand Indian Rupees (5000 INR).
If you have acquired the Foreign Nationality before 01-Jun-2010 then you need to pay Five Hundred Indian Rupees (500 INR).

Q4.

What are the documents required for Surrender Certificate?

You need to submit the original passport and proof of foreign nationality.

Q5.

Is Police Verification required for Surrender Certificate?

No, Police Verification is not required for Surrender Certificate.

Q6.

My passport has been expired, Can I get Surrender Certificate for the same?

Yes, expired passports too can be presented for surrendering. Surrender will not be allowed for Impounded, Revoked, Suspended, and Cancelled (against Re-issue) passports.

Q7.

Do you need to personally visit the Passport Office after online application?

Yes, it is mandatory to visit the passport office to surrender the Indian passport at the closest PSK and collect the Surrender Certificate as per instructions received at the PSK.

Note: In case any penalty or additional fee is due on the passport application, the corresponding passport cannot be surrendered using the new application until the respective payment is made.

Our services for obtaining Surrender Certificate / FRRO Registration / Indian VISA:

Online appointment for Surrender of Indian Passport.
Online payments for Surrender of Indian Passport.
Registration at FRRO after you receive your Portuguese / Foreign passport.
Online appointment for Indian visa on Portuguese /Foreign passport.
Indian Visa Extension.
Exit cum Residence Permit.

FRRO Registration/Indian Visa

As per regulations of the Government of India, it is a mandatory requirement that all foreign nationals (excluding overseas citizens of India) visiting India on a long term visa (more than 180 days) register themselves with a Registration Officer after arrival in India. Individuals who fail to register within the specified time period will be charged a late fee.

As of 2018, the FRRO registration can be applied online under the e-FRRO scheme. Foreign nationals are now no longer required to appear in-person at the FRRO/FRO office, unless specifically required to do so.

Our team at Travco Holidays Pvt. Ltd. provides assistance for FRRO registrations in Goa. We can assist in the documentation, evaluation, and online application for obtaining an Indian Visa.

General Information for FRRO Registration and Indian Visa:

Q1.

What is e-FRRO?

e-FRRO is online FRRO/FRO Service delivery mechanism for foreigners to obtain Indian Visa on foreign passport.

Q2.

Who needs to apply for e-FRRO?

All foreign passport holders who desire visa and immigration related services in India viz. Registration, Visa Extension, Visa Conversion, Exit Permit etc need to apply for e-FRRO.

Q3.

Do I need to visit FRRO/FRO office after applying through e-FRRO?

You will need to visit the FRRO/FRO office when specifically called upon by the FRRO/FRO concerned. Intimation would be sent through SMS/email on the registered mobile/email-id.

Q4.

What happens if there is delay in fee payment or document uploading?

Foreigner would be liable for prosecution/fines as per Indian laws, for any delay in fee payment/not attending interview etc.

Q5.

How would I know about status of my application?

At every stage of processing, the status of your application would be shared via SMS/Email. You can also track your status by logging into your dashboard through registered Email-ID/Password.

Our services for obtaining Surrender Certificate / FRRO Registration / Indian VISA:

Consultation including evaluation of documents for FRRO Registration and Indian Visa.
Online application, upload and submission of documents for Indian Visa.
Online fee payment for Indian Visa.
Updates and Alerts Via SMS and email.
Extension of Indian Visa.
Exit cum Residence Permit.
Surrender Certificate.
Extension of Indian Visa.

Note: General Public is hereby informed that M/s. Travco Holidays Pvt. Ltd. provides complete assistance in documentation and online application for obtaining Indian Visa. Every applicant has to personally visit the FRRO (Foreigner Regional Registration Office) for Bio-metrics along with original documents for verification. For more information on FRRO registration in India, check this link.

Overseas Citizen of India

Who is eligible to apply for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?

A person who is a citizen of another country, but was a citizen of India at the time of, or at any time after, the commencement of the constitution; or
A person who is a citizen of another country, but was eligible to become a citizen of India at the time of the commencement of the constitution; or
A person who is a citizen of another country, but belonged to a territory that become part of India after the 15th day of August, 1947; or
A person who is a child or a grand-child or a great grand-child of such a citizen, or
A person who is minor child of a person mentioned in clause (a); or
A person who is a minor child, and whose both parents are citizen of India or one of parents is a citizen of India; or
Spouse of foreign origin of a citizen of India or spouse of foreign origin of an overseas citizen of India card holder registered under section 7 A, Citizenship Act, 1955 and whose marriage has been registered and subsisted for a continuous period of not less than two years.

Who is not eligible for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)?

A person who is a Citizen of Pakistan and Bangladesh.
A person whose parents/Grandparents/Great Grandparents is or had been a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh or such other country.
Spouse of foreign origin of a citizen of India or spouse of foreign origin of an overseas citizen of India card holder registered under section 7 A, Citizenship Act, 1955 and whose marriage has been registered and subsisted for a continuous period of less than two years.

Requirements for obtaining Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI):

Foreign / Portuguese Passport
Valid Indian entry visa X-1 category
Indian immigration entry stamp page of the passport
Indian cancelled passport
Indian passport surrender certificate
Birth certificate
Marriage certificate, birth certificate and copy of the passport of spouse (if married)
Assento de Nascimento (In case of a Portuguese National)
Aadhaar card (if available)
OCI of family members (if any)
4 Photographs (Light background (Strictly not white / cream), 51 x 51 mm, 80% Face Area)
Demand Draft for Rs. 15000/- in favor of: PAY & ACCOUNTS OFFICER (SECRETARIAT) MHA Payable at New Delhi

Our OCI Application Services include the following:

Online form-filling assistance.
Scan and upload of documents as per requirement of FRRO.
Assistance in obtaining an Indian Visa (for applicants currently in India).
Assistance in cancellation of Indian passport on acquiring different nationality.
Assistance in obtaining Surrender Certificate from the regional passport office on surrendering existing Indian passport.
Follow up and tracking of status online on successful submission.

Travco Holidays Pvt. Ltd. provides the best OCI application services in Goa. Our mission is to ensure that all our valued customers’ documents are processed timely and efficiently with zero trouble to the client. All you need to do is to submit the required documents and we will take care of the rest.

Indian CDC

The Indian Continuous Discharge Certificate or C.D.C. as it is popularly referred has been a scourge for many aspiring seafarers. We at Travco Holidays Pvt. Ltd. assist the seafarers in obtaining their Indian CDC without any hassle at a very reasonable cost.

Why is Indian CDC required?

All seafarers (Indian nationals) will no longer be able to fly out of the country to join ships without valid STCW training and an Indian CDC. Hence it is mandatory for every seafarer to hold one to make it possible to join duty onboard.
As per the Directorate General of Shipping ‘s(DGS) new rule, the seafarer’s Indian CDC number which is entered in the DGS website page e-Governance is accessible to the immigration officers at all airports in India.

Who is eligible for an Indian CDC?

Crew registered via recruiting and placement service supplier must hold Directorate General (DG) approved STCW 2010 and INDOS number can apply for an Indian Seaman’s Book.
Crew must have completed minimum qualification of SSC (10TH STD) and should be medically fit.

When can an Indian CDC application be refused?

Crew who submit certificates for training completed on board are not recognized by DGS.
Incorrect information updated on the profile maintained by DGS.
Data on STCW Certificates, 10th Standard mark sheet and medicals do not match the Indian Passport.

Documents required for obtaining an Indian CDC:

The first step in this process is for you to obtain an Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDOS) number, which you will receive once you get the following STCW Certificates in India from a DGS-Approved Maritime Training Institute. Following that, the below documents will be required to obtain an Indian CDC.

Indian Passport.
Indian National Database of Seafarers (INDOS) number.
STCW Certificates issued by a DGS-approved Maritime Training Institute in India (proficiency in Elementary First Aid (EFA), Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (FPFF), Personal Survival Techniques (PST), Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (PSSR), Security Training for Seafarers with Designated Security Duties (STSDSD).
A valid ILO Medical and Annexure IV medical fitness certificate.
SSC (10th Standard) mark sheet.
Photograph as per specification of DGS.

Our Indian CDC Services include the following:

Online form-filling assistance.
Evaluation of documents.
Scanning and upload of documents as per the requirement of DGS.
Online payment assistance.
Follow up and tracking of status online on successful submission.

Our mission is to ensure that all our valued customers’ documents are processed timely and efficiently with zero trouble to the client. All you need to do is submit the required documents and we will take care of the rest.

Our services for obtaining Indian Passport and miscellaneous services include:

Consultation and evaluation of documents
Documentation for an Indian Passport
Online appointment for submission of documents at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)
Obtaining a fresh Indian Passport
Renewal of expired passport/due for expiry in less than a year
Re-obtaining an Indian Passport in case of loss or damage
Child Passport
Senior Citizen Passport
Correction of Name and other personal particulars in the Indian Passport
Emigration Clearance
POE (Protector of Emigrants)
Police Clearance Certificate

We also take care of add-on services like affidavits, public notaries and newspaper advertisements for corrections of names in the Indian Passports so that you can save time.

Sr. No.	Mandatory
1.	Proof of Present Address List of Acceptable Documents
2.	Proof of Date of Birth List of Acceptable Documents
3.	Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories Documents Required for Non-ECR
4.	Citizenship Certificate issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs

Proof of Date of Birth (DOB)
List of acceptable documents:
1.	Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India.
2.	Transfer/school leaving/matriculation certificate issued by the school last attended/recognized educational board.
3.	Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy.
4.	Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant.
5.	Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar.
6.	Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India.
7.	PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department.
8.	Driving License issued by the Transport Department of concerned state Government.
9.	A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on the official letterhead of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant.

Note:

Documents mentioned in points 4 to 8 are acceptable as proof of Date of Birth only if they have the precise Date of Birth of the applicant.

Proof of Address
List of acceptable documents:
1.	Water Bill.
2.	Telephone (landline or postpaid mobile bill).
3.	Electricity bill.
4.	Income Tax Assessment Order.
5.	Election Commission Photo ID card.
6.	Proof of Gas Connection.
7.	Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letterhead.
8.	Spouse’s passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant’s name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant’s present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse’s passport).
9.	Parent’s passport copy, in case of minors(first and last page).
10.	Aadhaar Card.
11.	Rent Agreement.
12.	Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only).

Documents Required for Non-ECR
Non-ECR Category	Document(s) Required
All holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports	No separate document is required except a Diplomatic passport.
All GAZETTED Government servants, their spouses, and dependent children.	For Gazetted Government servants i) Identity Certificate as per Annexure A OR ii) No Objection Certificate as per Annexure G OR iii) Prior Intimation Letter (PI) as per Annexure H For spouses of gazetted government servants i) Identity Certificate as per Annexure A OR ii) An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of For dependent children of gazetted government servants i) Identity Certificate as per Annexure A OR ii) Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and Deaths OR iii) School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate / Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution OR iv) Passport copy of the government servant
All persons having educational qualifications of matriculation and above	Matriculation or Higher Educational Pass Certificate
All persons above the age of 50 years	i) Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Births & Deaths OR ii) School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate / Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution
All children up to the age of 18 years. (For re-issue of passport, after they attain the age of 18 years, documents to prove their non-ECR category has to be submitted, else ECR stamping will be done)	Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and Deaths
Income-Tax payers (including Agricultural Income-Tax payees) in their individual capacity, their spouses and dependent children below the age of 18 years	i) Proof of assessment of income tax and actual payment of income tax for last one year OR ii) Income Tax return statement (with income tax being paid by the applicant) for last one year that is stamped by income tax authorities and a copy of the PAN card Note: i) Proof of payment of advance tax is not sufficient. You need to submit additional documents as specified above. ii) Applicants submitting NILL Income Tax Return statement are not eligible. For spouses, certificate signifying relation i) An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Marriage Registrar needs to be submitted. For verification, spouse’s name needs to be endorsed in the applicant’s passport. OR For dependent children certificate signifying relation i) Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and Deaths OR ii) School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate / Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution
Persons possessing two years diploma from any institute recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT), or persons holding three years diploma/equivalent degree from institutions, such as Polytechnics recognized by the Central/State Governments of India	Pass Certificate issued by the Institute
Nurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing Council Act. 1947	Nursing Certificate
All professional Degree holders, their spouses and dependent children. Examples of professional degree holders are Doctors holding MBBS degree or equivalent degree in AYURVED or HOMEOPATHY, accredited Journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Lecturers, Teachers, Scientists, Advocates, etc	Certificate of the professional degree held For spouses, certificate signifying relation i) An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Marriage Registrar needs to be submitted. For verification, spouse’s name needs to be endorsed in the applicant’s passport. For dependent children certificate signifying relation i) Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and Deaths OR ii) School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate / Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution
All persons who have been staying abroad for more than three years (the period of three years could be either in one stretch or broken) and their spouses	Passport copy (first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority) For spouses certificate signifying relation i)An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriage OR ii) Spouse name should be endorsed on each other’s passport Applicant has to submit a written statement detailing all the dates of exit and entry into India and produce the passport for verification. (Format: Sl. No, Date of Exit. Port of Exit, Page Number of passport containing the stamp, similarly details of corresponding entry. The last column should mention number of days spent outside India. This should be more than three years (1095 days).
Seamen who are in possession of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), or Sea Cadets and Deck Cadets Who have passed the final examination of three years B.Sc. Nautical Sciences courses at T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai and Who have undergone three months pre-sea training at any of the Government approved training institutes, such as T.S. Chanakya, T.S. Rehman, T.S. Jawahar, MTI (SCI) and NIPM, CHENNAI, after production of identity cards issued by the Shipping Master at Mumbai/ Kolkata/ Chennai	Continuous Discharge Certificate
Persons holding Permanent Immigration Visa, such as the visas of UK, USA and Australia.	Copy of Immigration Visas, or the Permanent Resident card of the country of stay

Note:

Applicants are required to submit proof of address only for the present address, irrespective of the date from which they have been residing at the given address. However, he/she is required to mention all the places of stay during the previous one year (from the date of application filling) in the Passport application form.
Furnishing of Aadhaar card will expedite processing of passport applications.
Aadhaar letter/card or the e-Aadhaar (an electronically generated letter from the website of UIDAI), as the case may be, will be accepted as Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Photo-Identity (POI) for availing passport related services. Acceptance of Aadhaar as PoA and PoI would be subject to successful validation by the Aadhaar database.
(For Minor): For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.
(For Document No. 7): Only public limited companies can give address proof on company letterhead along with a seal. Computerized print-outs shall not be entertained.
Documents containing addresses out of the 12 documents listed under Tatkaal application, could also be accepted as proof of residence if such documents have the same present residential address as given by the applicant in the Passport Application Form.

Note:

If the applicant does not have Non-ECR status then All such ECR passport holders need to obtain Emigration Clearance Certificate from the Protector-General of Emigrants, Ministry of Overseas India Affairs.

If in government service the following additional document is required:

Prior Intimation Letter (Annexure “H”)
No Objection Certificate (Annexure “G”)
Fees:

Government fee for Fresh / Renewal of passport for Adult (age above 18 years)	Rs. 1500/-
Government fee for Fresh / Renewal of child’s passport (below 18 years)	Rs. 1000/-

Note: General Public is hereby informed that M/s. Travco Holidays Pvt. Ltd. provides assistance in documentation and online application for obtaining of Indian Passport, Emigration Clearance and Police Clearance Certificate. Every applicant has to personally visit the Regional Passport Office for Bio-metrics and photograph along with original documents for verification. Indian Passport is issued only by the Government of India.

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