Travel to India with Indian passport having less than 6 months validity
I have an international flight this Friday (25 Sep 2020) from San Francisco to Delhi. The airline is Air India. I am trying to do web check in (and health undertaking) on Air India website but it fails with the error - passport not valid for the required minimum duration. My passport expiry date is 14 March 2021, less than 6 months left for expiry.
Does the minimum of six months passport validity rule applies to Indian citizens travelling to India? I think it should be fine for Indian citizens coming back to India with less than 6 months left on their passport. I will be renewing my passport in India.
Best Answer
The six months passport validity rule does not apply to Indian citizens traveling to India.
Pictures about "Travel to India with Indian passport having less than 6 months validity"
Can I travel back to India with Indian passport validity less than 6 months?
Some nations in close proximity to India, like Myanmar and Thailand, have implemented the 6-month passport rule, which specifies the minimum validity period of your passport. If your passport is valid for less than 6 months, you will be denied entry there.Can I travel to India if my Indian passport expires in 1 month?
Yes. The passport is valid for entry into India till the day its valid (the midnight of it, to be precise); and you are arriving well before its expiry. Transit in Doha does not require a visa.Can I travel to India with less than 6 months on my passport with OCI?
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced few month back that all OCI card-holders intending to visit India for any purpose, except on a Tourist Visa, are permitted to travel.Can I travel if my passport validity is less than 6 months?
No, you need 6 months on your passport, although this isn't an air travel situation.6 Month Passport Validity Rule | Can I travel with less than 6 months left on my passport?
More answers regarding travel to India with Indian passport having less than 6 months validity
Answer 2
My son travelled to Delhi from Chicago on Dec 11' 2021 and his passport was valid till April 2022. He has an OCI card. The passport has to be valid for the duration of stay per the United Website and that is what the agent asked us at the gate. No issues with immigration.
Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
Images: shalender kumar, cottonbro, Roxanne Shewchuk, Artem Beliaikin