The Indian passport is the primary travel
document issued by the Government of India to its citizens. It enables
the bearer to travel internationally and serves as proof of Indian citizenship as per the "The
Passports Act" (1967). The Consular Passport & Visa (CPV) Division
of the Ministry of External Affairs,
functioning as the central passport organization, is responsible for issuance
of Indian passports on demand to all eligible Indian citizens. Passports are
issued at 37 locations across the country and at 162 Indian missions (High
Commissions, Embassies
and Consular posts) abroad.
