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INDIA PASSPORT RENEWAL PROCESS
Passport service charges to rise by up to 139% from July 1, 2026: Check revised fees for fresh passports, renewals and tatkal servicesPassport application fees are set to rise significantly from July 1, 2026. Both regular and Tatkaal applications for new passports, reissue...
More than just a document? India’s passport boom, in numbersThe external affairs ministry has reiterated that a passport is only a travel document and not proof of citizenship, a clarification that t...
The Passport act: Why the little book was never a proof of citizenshipA recent statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifying that a passport is not proof of citizenship has sparked debate. Indian cou...
Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
Government hikes passport application fees across categories from July 1Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 3...
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
He filled 16 passports visiting 245 countries: Meet Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad, who went to every country on Earth in nearly 7 yearsA Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad back in the spotlight after he showed 16 passports packed with stamps and visas from his journey acr...
A step-by-step guide to applying for German citizenshipForeign residents seeking German citizenship face a rigorous application process. This involves a citizenship test, thorough document verif...
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
German citizenship: Rules, eligibility and application process explainedGermany has eased its citizenship rules, allowing many foreign residents to naturalize after five years of legal stay. Applicants need to m...
How international students can apply for a Germany student visaAspiring Indian students eyeing German universities must navigate a detailed visa and residence permit process. Key requirements include pr...
India's clean energy transition needs cleaner industrial supply chainsIndia's clean energy ambitions depend not just on renewable capacity but also on decarbonising industries. Cleaner supply chains, green man...
Seamless passport service serves as engine for prosperous, Viksit Bharat: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared passport delivery "truly democratised," highlighting its swiftness and accessibility. He no...
Flying internationally with Air India? Here's what you should know about the new ‘Easy Connect’ ruleAir India launches Easy Connect to simplify international travel. Passengers can complete some formalities at their origin airport. This in...
Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...