Apart from blue, passports are made in many other colors in India, what is the meaning of these colors?

Most of us think that its cover is blue as soon as we hear the name of passport. Generally everyone has this and people consider it as a normal passport.

New Delhi: We all love to travel. Everyone dreams of going abroad. But whenever we think of going abroad, the first thing that is needed is a passport. It is not just a small book like a book, but it is also a proof of your identity and Indian citizenship. From catching a flight at the airport to immigration check, passport has to be shown everywhere.

That is why it can be called the most important companion of every traveler. Most of us think that its cover is blue as soon as we hear the name of passport. Generally everyone has this and people consider it as a normal passport. But if you look carefully, the color of the passport in everyone's hand is not the same. Sometimes at the airport, someone is seen with a white passport and someone with a dark maroon color.

In such a situation, this question must have come to your mind that why is there this difference? Is it just a game of the color of the cover or is there any special reason behind it? Today, in this article, we will tell you what is the meaning of these different colors of Indian passport? Let us know in detail-

Blue passport

Let us tell you that the blue passport is called a normal or ordinary passport. The common citizen of India, whether he is a student, a job holder, a businessman or even a tourist, everyone uses the blue passport. These are of 36 and 60 pages. It has E-Passport written on it, which means that it has an electronic chip. Your biometric information is safe in this chip. With the help of this passport, you can get visa-free entry in some countries.

White passport

The passport with a white cover is called an official passport. It is not available to everyone, but is issued only to government officers and staff. Especially when they travel abroad for some government work. It is not used for personal trips. It is clearly written as official passport and it comes in a different category from the blue passport. Through this passport, you can also get visa exemption and special facilities in some countries.

Maroon passport

The maroon or dark red colored passport is considered the most special. It is called diplomatic passport. It is given to the President, Prime Minister, Central Minister, Ambassador and other senior officials. The advantage of this passport is that you get special exemption and security at the international level. You can also travel without visa in many countries.

Orange passport

Talking about the orange passport, it is given to those people who have ECR i.e. Emigration Check Required status. This means that these people are either not very educated or are going to some special countries for work. People with this passport have to undergo more investigation before going abroad.