Digital Passports: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has begun issuing e-Passports across the country to further strengthen passport security standards. Anyone who applied for a new passport or renewed one on or after May 28, 2025, will receive an e-Passport.

While it looks identical to older passports, the cover now features a chip below the Ashoka emblem. This chip stores all information related to the passport holder. The e-Passport will prevent use of fake passports and will also speed up immigration procedures at airports.

Convenient, Safe And Fast

Arun Kumar Chatterjee, secretary of the consular, passport and visa division at the MEA, explained that e-Passports are convenient, secure, save time at airports and comply with international aviation regulations.

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