Indian Passport Is a Travel Document, Not Proof of Citizenship: Know Which Documents Establish Indian Citizenship (opens original article in a new tab)

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship, and outlined improvements in passport services and global mobility partnerships.

• Indian passport is a travel document, not conclusive proof of citizenship
• MEA clarifies that citizenship proof varies by document and situation
• E-passports with biometric chips are now nationwide
• Passport centers expanded to 545 across India