Nepal replaces Machine Readable Passport with electronic one

Nov 17, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], November 17 : Nepal rolled out its plan to replace the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) with a new generation electronic passport by...

Indians travelling to South America transiting via Istanbul airport will now require "Electronic Airport Transit Visa"

Apr 16, 2024

The Turkish Embassy in New Delhi announced that Turkish authorities will now require the "Electronic Airport Transit Visa" (e-ATV) for Indian and Nepalese passport...

MEA rolls out upgraded version of flagship Passport Seva Programme

Nov 13, 2025

The rollout includes the Passport Seva Programme (PSP V2.0), the Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP V2.0), and the e-Passport, for citizens in India and...

Pakistani passport fourth worst in the world

Apr 16, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 16 : The Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth weakest passport in the world behind only war-torn Syria, Afghanistan...

Srinagar Regional Passport Office organises 'Passport Adalat'

Feb 17, 2022

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 17 : The Regional Passport Office of Srinagar district in Jammu and Kashmir organised a 'Passport Adalat' to...

CBI registers 12 cases against 32 passport officials for indulging in collusive corruption

Jun 29, 2024

The CBI registered cases against 14 officials including Passport Assistants or Senior Passport Assistants posted at Passport Sews Kendras (PSKs) of Lower Parel and...