Do I come under the status of ECNR?
I was issued a passport in 1999 and I went to Dubai in 2003 and returned in 2008 since then I have been in India and the second issue of my passport was done in Dubai.
My question is does my status remain emigration check not required or does it become emigration check required, as I have not returned to Dubai?
Now my passport has been damaged and I need to apply for a fresh one, my question is will I be eligible for ECNR in my fresh application?
Best Answer
Your status doesn't change depending on if you have returned or not; it is decided based on your merits (listed on this chart) when you apply for your passport.
Further, ECR is only checked if you are traveling for permanent work to certain Middle Eastern and Asian countries - it doesn't have any bearing if you are traveling for any other purpose:
As per the Emigration Act, 1983, Emigration Check Required (ECR) categories of Indian passport holders, require to obtain "Emigration Clearance" from the office of Protector of Emigrants (POE), Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs for going to following 18 countries.
United Arab Emirates (UAE), The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Libya, Jordan, Yemen, Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Syria, Lebanon, Thailand, Iraq (emigration banned).
However , the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (Emigration Policy Division) have allowed ECR passport holders traveling abroad for purposes others than employment to leave the country on production of valid passport, valid visa and return ticket at the immigration counters at international airports in India w.e.f. 1st October 2007.
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How do I know if I have ECR or ECNR?
Check your Passport: ECR passport or ECNR PassportStep 1: Open your Passport and find the stamp. Step 2: Stamp will look like the below image. Step 3: In this, it's clearly written Emigration Check Required. Step 4: If you found this stamp in your passport it means you are in ECR categories.What is Ecnr status in passport?
ECR stands for Emigration Check Required and ECNR stands for Emigration Check Not Required. ECR status will be printed in the passport of the applicants who fall in the ECR category. For those falling in the Non-ECR category, there will be no specific mention in the passport.What is Ecnr yes or no?
Formerly known as ECNR, this passport category indicated that no emigration check is required for you to work in certain countries. If you have passed 10th grade or have a higher education degree, then your passport will fall under the Non-ECR Category.Who is eligible for Ecnr?
Indian citizens who have passed their 10th grade can get the ECNR and there will be no need to clear emigration at the counter. Even if you have completed your SSLC and still not have certificates, you will fall under the ECR category.How to Check Passport is ECR or ECNR in Hindi | By Ishan
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