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India Introduces Smarter Passports with Enhanced Security and Digital Features

Updated: May 17, 2025 17:32

Image Source: The Economic Times
The Indian government is rolling out a series of upgrades to its passport system in 2025, introducing e-passports with embedded chips and streamlining documentation requirements. These changes aim to enhance security, improve travel efficiency, and modernize identification processes for Indian citizens.  
 
Major Updates:  
  • Nationwide e-passports: The government has commenced the issuance of e-passports, which resemble traditional passports but include an embedded chip storing biometric and personal data. These passports expedite immigration procedures and strengthen security measures.  
  • Mandatory birth certificate: Applicants born on or after October 1, 2023, must provide a government-issued birth certificate as proof of date of birth. Those born before this date can continue using alternative documents such as school certificates or voter IDs.  
  • Digital residential address: To enhance privacy, residential addresses will no longer be printed on passports. Instead, they will be stored digitally and linked to a scannable barcode accessible only to authorized officials.  
  • Removal of parents' names: Indian passports will no longer display the names of parents or legal guardians, reducing unnecessary personal disclosure and benefiting single-parent families.  
  • Color-coded passports: A new system distinguishes passport types for easier identification—white for government officials, red for diplomats, and blue for ordinary citizens.  
These updates align India’s passport system with international standards, ensuring greater security and efficiency for travelers. The transition to e-passports is expected to simplify immigration processes and reduce identity fraud risks.  
 
Sources: Economic Times, Indian Express, CNBC TV18.

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