The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that the Indian passport is only a travel document and is not an official document proving citizenship. Officials said that the passport is used for identification while traveling abroad and other legal documents should be used to verify citizenship. They said that steps are being taken to sign more agreements with foreign countries to provide secure employment opportunities to Indians.
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Indian passport is not proof of citizenship: Ministry of External Affairs
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tmanasa
- June 25, 2026
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The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that the Indian passport is only a travel document and is not an official document proving citizenship. Officials said that the passport is used for identification while traveling abroad and other legal documents should be used to verify citizenship. They said that steps are being taken to sign more agreements with foreign countries to provide secure employment opportunities to Indians.
