The Indian government has taken a major step towards making passports more secure, reliable, and technologically advanced by implementing the Passport Seva Program V2.0. With this initiative, the process of issuing e-passports has begun nationwide. Only chip-based e-passports will be available for new passports or renewals at Indian missions in India and abroad.
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People had many questions regarding the validity of old passports. The government has clarified that old passports will remain valid until their expiration date and can be used for international travel as before. Only a new e-passport will be issued upon the expiration of a passport or in the event of a new application.
New applicants will not need to complete any additional formalities following this change. The system will automatically activate the e-passport option during application, and the entire process will remain the same. The government believes this change will strengthen the security of travel documents and make the immigration experience smoother and faster.
The e-passport’s most distinctive feature is the small golden chip on its cover, which securely stores the passport holder’s biometric details, photo, and personal information using RFID technology. This makes it easier to verify the authenticity of the document and virtually eliminates the possibility of counterfeit passports. This technology is already being used in many countries internationally, and India has now fully joined this category.
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With the implementation of the Passport Seva Program V2.0 and the Global Passport Seva Program, all passports issued in the country will be available as e-passports. The government aims to make the passport process more digital, faster, and secure in the future, further facilitating international travel for Indian travelers.