MEA passport clarification raises key questions for NRIs, OCIs

Official remarks highlight legal distinction important for Indians abroad.

Ankita Baidya•Jun 24, 2026 06:23 PM• 2312 views

The Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that an Indian passport serves as a travel document and does not by itself constitute legal proof of Indian citizenship.

Credit: IANS

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Ankita Baidya is a Europe-based journalist currently pursuing the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Journalism. Her reporting and writing explore the intersections of society, politics, education and culture, with a particular interest in identity, youth and global affairs.

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