Can I travel to the US with an Indian ECR passport?
I'm an Indian citizen going to USA for a master's degree. I've my passport but with ECR (Emigration Check Required) stamp on it (born after 1993) because there was difference between my mother's name in my birth certificate and other certificates. I want to know the consequences if I try to travel to USA with an ECR category passport.
What will happen if I book a direct flight which does not travel through Gulf countries (which I am not allowed to go to because of ECR stamp) and what will happen if I book a flight to USA going through Gulf countries?
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Can you go to USA with ECR passport?
You can definitely apply for a US visa with an ECR stamp. However, you might have to go through additional checking and formalities before you enter the airport and also at the immigration counter at the airport. ECR and ECNR status of your PP has nothing to do with US visa.Can ECR passport holder travel anywhere?
Non-ECR stands for Emigration Clearance Not Required (ECNR). This is for the people who are educationally qualified and wanting to travel for any business or travel purposes. The ECNR passport holders can travel to anywhere in the world without the need of clearing the emigration.Can I get tourist visa on ECR passport?
Yes, you can choose to visit Dubai with ECR passport, provided that you produce the valid documents before visiting the ECR countries on Dubai visa without applying for an employment visa type. Q.What is the disadvantage of having ECR passport?
What is the disadvantage of an ECR passport? There are no disadvantages of having an ECR passport. The ECR passport holder has to go through the Emigration check every time before traveling.ECR Passport can visit European country?!!!
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