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Application Process Guide
Step-by-step journey to obtaining your Indian Identity Certificate
Document Preparation
Gather required documents including proof of refugee status, residence proof, and passport-sized photographs.
Ensure all documents are properly attested and translated if necessary.
What is the Indian Identity Certificate?
The Indian Identity Certificate is a travel document with a distinctive yellow cover issued to Tibetan refugees and stateless individuals residing in India who cannot obtain passports from their countries of origin. It is valid for 10 years.
Who is eligible for the Identity Certificate?
Eligible applicants include Tibetan refugees with valid refugee documentation, stateless individuals unable to obtain passports, persons with Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama recommendations, and individuals with Ministry of External Affairs clearance.
Where do I apply for the Identity Certificate?
Tibetan refugees submit applications at RPO Delhi. Stateless individuals apply at their local passport offices. All applications require online registration through the Passport Seva portal first.
Can I renew the Identity Certificate abroad?
Certificate renewal typically requires returning to India. However, eligible students abroad may apply through Indian missions. The certificate must be renewed before expiration to avoid travel complications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indian Identity Certificate?
The Indian Identity Certificate is a travel document with a distinctive yellow cover issued to Tibetan refugees and stateless individuals residing in India who cannot obtain passports from their countries of origin. It is valid for 10 years.
Who is eligible for the Identity Certificate?
Eligible applicants include Tibetan refugees with valid refugee documentation, stateless individuals unable to obtain passports, persons with Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama recommendations, and individuals with Ministry of External Affairs clearance.
Where do I apply for the Identity Certificate?
Tibetan refugees submit applications at RPO Delhi. Stateless individuals apply at their local passport offices. All applications require online registration through the Passport Seva portal first.
Can I renew the Identity Certificate abroad?
Certificate renewal typically requires returning to India. However, eligible students abroad may apply through Indian missions. The certificate must be renewed before expiration to avoid travel complications.