Indian passport slight water mark. Is this considered damaged?
My Indian passport has got some slight water mark in it now. Is this considered damaged passport or will it be fine. The pages which has my details are all intact. It is just the first page cover
and slightly on the edges. Will I need to get a new one replaced. I have a visa appointment on Monday :(
Best Answer
According to https://portal1.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/faqLostDamagedPassports the definition of a damaged passport is:
Passport number is readable, name is legible and photo is intact
Damaged beyond recognition
Based on your question, your passport seems acceptable.
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What is considered a damaged Indian passport?
Your passport is considered damaged if the passport number is unreadable, the name is illegible, the photo is not intact or it is otherwise damaged beyond recognition, mutilated or smudged entries or washed out or torn or apparently visible damaged.What is a water mark on a passport?
Watermark. A watermark is a design formed in the paper, typically using a tonal gradation, that is visible when held up to the light. Passport printers may use a different watermark for the data page and the visa pages of the passport in order to thwart those who would attempt to replace the data page.OMG. I THREW MY PASSPORT IN THE WASHING MACHINE.
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