Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) prepared by Regional Passport Office, Chandigarh based on queries received from the applicants. FAQ will be continuously updated to clear the doubts of the applicants as we get more queries regarding clarification of  passport rules & regulations.

                                             Regional passport Officer,Chandigarh

1.     I shifted from Delhi to Chandigarh and am in possession of valid passport which has been issued by Regional Passport office, Delhi and my Delhi address is written in that passport. Should I get my address changed and what are the documents required for rendering this service?

Ans.  It is better to have present address written in your passport.  Since you have shifted from Delhi to Chandigarh a proof of Residence of Chandigarh address in the form of Ration card or voter I card or Telephone bill or Electric Bill or certificate from reputed organization/company is required for rendering this service.

2.      My Passport was issued from Regional Passport office, Hyderabad. Presently I have been working in Chandigarh for the last one year. Can I get ECNR from RPO, Chandigarh and what are the documents required?

Ans. you can get ECNR from RPO, Chandigarh subject to following    documents:

1. Proof of stay in Chandigarh for the last one year such as ration card or voter identity card or running bank  account or telephone bill or certificate from employer(of a  reputed private company)

2. Attested Photocopy of degree certificate along with original.

Fill up the EAP-II form (Miscellaneous service form) duly filled and submit your passport along with the above documents. You will be granted ECNR.This service is rendered the same day.

3.      I don’t have ECNR stamp in my Passport. Can I get it on the basis of my provisional certificate issued by my University?

Ans. you can get ECNR on the basis of provisional degree certificate if you have the marks' cards of all semesters of your course in addition to your provision certificate. You should have passed your degree  recently.

4.      I am a salaried person and the tax is deducted from salary. What are the documents I need to produce to get the ECNR?

Ans. Form 16(a) for the last 3 years along with copies of acknowledgements of your returns.

5.      In case of minor’s passport of age 4,whose father is abroad, whether consent is to be obtained to apply for a passport? If so, what is the procedure?

Ans. Single parent can apply for passport of a minor provided an affidavit as per annexure ‘J’ in the prescribed Performa attested by executive magistrate is furnished along with application form

6.      I have one-month-old baby. Can I get a separate passport for him?

Ans. Inclusion of child’s name in parents’ passport is not allowed as per the standing instructions of MEA. So, you have to apply for a separate passport for your baby.

7.      I got my passport 2 years back. I got married recently. Should I include my wife’s name in my passport? If so, what is the procedure?

Ans. It is better if you include your spouse name in your passport. You can avail ‘Inclusion of spouse name’ service. Submit EAP-II (miscellaneous form) duly filled in and submit with marriage certificate, photocopy of wife’s passport (if she has one) or joint affidavit as per Annexure ’J’ and proof of stay (if the present address is different from the one in passport).

8.    I am working in a software company at Mohali for the last 2 years. I would like to apply for passport for my wife. I have proof of residence certificate issued by Canara Bank. Is Marriage registration certificate mandatory? Or Is it enough if my company issues a letter stating my wife's Name?

Ans. Marriage certificate is not mandatory to get a passport for your wife if she is applying for a passport for the first time. She may apply for passport in EAP -I form with requisite documents like proof of residence and date of birth. Annexure ’J’ or marriage certificates if there is a change in surname after marriage.

9.     I have downloaded application form from your website. Is it valid?

Ans. Yes, downloaded form duly filled in is acceptable.

10.  Is ‘No Objection Certificate’ mandatory for state /central /semi-government?

Ans. Yes, NOC issued by a competent authority on prescribed Performa is must for govt./semi-govt.employees for getting passport facility. However, if the applicant can submit proof of having applied for NOC by furnishing a certificate to that effect from the competent authority, his case can be accepted.

11. I am working in Public Ltd. Company/Private Bank like Bank of Punjab, ICICI etc…I have been asked to furnish ‘No Objection Certificate’.

Ans. Only those persons working in companies, which are owned by the state/central govt., need to furnish ‘No Objection Certificate’. Employees of private banks need not to obtain ‘NOC’. However, all applicants are strongly advised to submit a proof of their employment to the police authorities at the time of verification.