The external affairs ministry has reiterated that a passport is only a travel document and not proof of citizenship, a clarification that triggered debate on social media. Despite the discussion, official data shows strong demand for passports, with annual issuance rising above pre-Covid levels.

The passport remains a travel document, and not a document of citizenship, as it attests the nationality of Indians when they are abroad | India News

India's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six working days. The number of passport…

India's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six working days. The number of passport…