Friday,  May  09, 2025 | 01:30:50 PM
Skip to main content | Screen Reader Access | Sitemap  | Home
A-Decrease Font Size ANormal Font Size A+Increase Font Size
Passport Seva
PSP Division
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
  • Home
  • About Us arrow down
    • Profiles
    • PSP Division
    • Passport Seva
  • Passport Offices arrow down
    • Passport Offices in India
    • Mission/Post Abroad
  • RTI
  • Citizens' Charter
  • Contact Us arrow down
    • Left ArrowPassport
      • General Information
      • Chief Passport Officer
      • Passport Offices
      • Vigilance Unit
    • Visa Services
    • Consular / Visa
  • What's New
Special weekend drive for passport application submission at PSK Patna, PSK Darbhanga and 10 POPSKs, namely Siwan, Gopalganj, Gaya, Purnea, Kishanganj, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Bettiah, Motihari and Sitamarhi on 11 May (Sunday) and PSK Patna, PSK Darbhanga and all POPSKs across Bihar State under RPO Patna on 12 May, 2025 (Holiday) - Appointments open
stop start
Information Corner
  • Getting Started
  • Passport Act and Rules
    • Passport Act 1967 (PDF, 220 KB, 15 Pages)
    • Passport Rules 1980 (PDF, 5.07 MB, 62 Pages)
    • Notifications
  • FAQs
    • Services Available
    • Special Cases Of Minors Requiring Passports
    • Where to apply?
    • Application Form
    • Fee Payment
    • Password Management
    • Police Verification
    • Postal Dispatch
    • Call Centre
    • Lost/Damaged Passports
    • Tatkaal Passports
    • Identity Certificate
    • Miscellaneous
    • LoC Permit
    • Passport Seva Camp
    • Surrender Certificate
    • Appeal
    • Alias Name
    • ePassport
  • Locate Passport Seva Kendra
  • Locate Common Service Centers
  • Fee Calculator
  • Appointment Availability Status   New!
  • Know your Police Station
  • Quick Guides
    • Apply for passport
    • Fill Passport form online
    • Appointment Booking Process
    • Submit an Application at PSK
    • Check Application Status
  • Tatkaal Appointment Opening Time
  • Instructions Booklet
  • All India Network of Passport Services
Forms and Affidavits
  • Annexures (Affidavits)
  • Print Application Form
  • Undertaking as per GSR 570 (E)
Feedback and Grievance
  • How to access Information and log Grievance
  • Grievance/Feedback
  • Track Grievance Status
  • Information
Value Added Services
  • mPassport Seva App
You are here : Home > FAQs > Identity Certificate

Certificate of Identity
Q1: What is a Certificate of Identity?
A: Certificate of Identity is normally issued to Tibetan Refugees residing in India, from the Regional Passport Office, Delhi (RPO Delhi) on recommendation by the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (HHDL), New Delhi. In addition to Tibetan refugees, Stateless people residing in India may also apply for Certificate of Identity at the Passport Office within whose jurisdiction they are currently residing.
Certificate of Identity issuance is subject to clearance by Ministry of External Affairs (PSP Division).
Q2: Where can I get the Application Form for Certificate of Identity?
A: You can download the Application form from the Passport Seva website (www.passportindia.gov.in).
Q3: Where can I submit the Application Form?
A: Tibetan Refugees residing in India need to apply at RPO Delhi.
Stateless people residing in India need to apply at the passport office within whose jurisdiction they currently reside.
Q4: What would be the validity of a Certificate of Identity?
A: Certificate of Identity is generally issued for 10 years.
Q5: What is the fee for a Certificate of Identity?
A: To know the fee details, please click on "Fee Calculator" link on Home page.
Q6: Can I submit the application form for Certificate of Identity outside India?
A: No, the holder of Certificate of Identity who desire to get their Certificate of Identity re-issued on final expiry (10 years), should return before the expiry of Certificate of Identity to India and apply at RPO Delhi.
Q7: I am a student pursuing full time regular course in a University outside India. Do I have to travel back to India to get my Certificate of Identity re-issued?
A: No, the Tibetan Refugees pursuing full time regular courses at recognized foreign Universities can submit their application for re-issue of Certificate of Identity at respective Indian Mission/Post in that country.
External Links Legal Information Help Connect with Us
  • Ministry of External AffairsInformation about Ministry of External Affairs (External website that opens in a new window)
  • National Portal of IndiaInformation about National Portal of India (External website that opens in a new window)
  • Visa On ArrivalInformation about National Portal of India (External website that opens in a new window)
  • Bureau of ImmigrationInformation about Bureau of Immigration (External website that opens in a new window)
  • Foreigners Division, MHA Information about Foreigners Division (External website that opens in a new window)
  • National Voters' Services PortalInformation about National Voters' Services Portal (External website that opens in a new window)
  • Consular Services
  • Visa Services
  • eMigrateInformation about eMigrate Application System (External website that opens in a new window)
  • MADADMADAD-Consular Services Management System(External website that opens in a new window)
  • India Code PortalInformation about India Code Portal (External website that opens in a new window)
  • Attestation/Apostile of DocumentsAttestation/Apostile of Documents (External website that opens in a new window)
  • NCW Women Help LineNCW Women Help Line (External website that opens in a new window)
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright Policy
  • Hyperlinking Policy
  • FAQs
  • Grievance/Feedback
Connect with MEA at Facebook (External website that opens in a new window) Connect with MEA at Twitter (External website that opens in a new window) Connect with MEA at Youtube (External website that opens in a new window) Connect with MEA at Flickr (External website that opens in a new window)
© Content Owned by Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Site Maintained by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.Information about Tata Consultancy Services Limited (External website that opens in a new window)
Last Updated on