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PSP Division
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

Special weekend drive for Passport applications submission at PSKs (under RPO Surat & RPO Ahemdabad) and POPSKs( under RPO Surat) in Gujarat is planned on Feb 25, 2023 and March 4, 2023. Applicants having valid appointments of future date may also opt to reschedule their appointment to earlier available date as per their convenience. Appointments at PSKs / POPSKs under RPO Ahmedabad are increased. Applicants having valid appointments of future date may opt to reschedule their appointment to earlier available date as per their convenience. PSK Kottayam will remain non operational with immediate effect till further notice. All the applicants having valid appointments at PSK Kottayam are requested to reschedule their appointment to nearby PSK / POPSK as per their choice. Regret the inconvenience.

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Applicants using eForm, download soft copy of the eForm, fill the same off-line and then must upload it back. The printed copy of the eForm will not be accepted at PSK/RPO.

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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.

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