In India, there are four categories of passports issued based on their purpose: tourism, official purposes, diplomatic, or for students only. The four types of passports are listed in the table below:

Let's take a closer look at the different types of passports issued in India:

1. Ordinary Passport (Blue Cover)

This passport is issued to any ordinary Indian citizen.

Purpose: For travel abroad for tourism, education, or business.

This passport is also called a Type P passport; its cover is dark blue. It contains essential identification information such as name, date of birth, photograph, and other personal information.

Significance: Most Indian travellers hold this passport, and it helps foreign authorities identify ordinary citizens.

2. Official Passport (White Cover)

This passp

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