{"id":1004,"date":"2025-12-26T23:49:13","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T18:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=1004"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:23:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:53:20","slug":"non-ecr-category-in-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Non ECR Category in Passport: ECNR Passport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In India, there are two types of passports: ECR and Non-ECR. ECR passports needs extra check before you can travel abroad. The difference between ECR category and Non ECR category in passports depends on things like how much education you have, what job you do and other special rules. So, it is important to understand Non ECR category of passport and the documents required for non ECR passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e48333285eb\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e48333285eb\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e48333285eb\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#What_is_NON_ECR_category_in_Passport\" title=\"What is NON ECR category in Passport\">What is NON ECR category in Passport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#Additional_People_Eligible_for_Non-ECR_Category_Passport\" title=\"Additional People Eligible for Non-ECR Category Passport\">Additional People Eligible for Non-ECR Category Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#Should_You_Choose_Yes_or_No_in_NON_ECR_Category\" title=\"Should You Choose Yes or No in NON ECR Category\">Should You Choose Yes or No in NON ECR Category<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#ECR_vs_Non_ECR_Indian_Passport\" title=\"ECR vs Non ECR&nbsp; Indian Passport\">ECR vs Non ECR&nbsp; Indian Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#Documents_required_for_Non_ECR_Passport\" title=\"Documents required for Non ECR Passport\">Documents required for Non ECR Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#How_to_Check_Ecr_and_Non_Ecr_Passport\" title=\"How to Check Ecr and Non Ecr Passport\">How to Check Ecr and Non Ecr Passport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#How_to_Convert_ECR_Passport_to_NON_ECR_passport\" title=\"How to Convert ECR Passport to NON ECR passport\">How to Convert ECR Passport to NON ECR passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/26\/non-ecr-category-in-passport\/#i\" title=\"&nbsp;\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_NON_ECR_category_in_Passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>What is NON ECR category in Passport<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While applying for passport through Passport Seva \u2013 you get the option in the application form &#8221; are you eligible for ECNR passport&#8221;. Before we answer that, let&#8217;s understand what is Non-ECR passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Non ECR Passport<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Non-ECR passport  is a category of passport that allows you to travel to middle east countries for work or employment without requirement of emigration clearance from the government. To be eligible for a Non-ECR passport, you must have completed your 10th standard or higher education. This means you have a certain level of education and awareness, and the government trusts you to take care of yourself in foreign countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you have a Non-ECR passport, you have more freedom to travel and work abroad without needing permission from the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_People_Eligible_for_Non-ECR_Category_Passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Additional People Eligible for Non-ECR Category Passport<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides 10th standard qualification,  following people are also eligible for the Non-ECR category of passport:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>&nbsp;Diplomatic \/ Official Passports and their family members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gazetted Government servants and their family members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income tax payers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional degree holders &#8211;&nbsp; Doctors&nbsp; Engineers; Chartered Accountants; Lecturers; Teachers; Scientists; Advocates etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If someone has permanent immigration Visas &#8211; such as visa of UK, USA&nbsp; &amp; Australia.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People over 50 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People who lived abroad for more than 3 years (and their spouses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Children under 18 (with parents)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qualified nurses (recognized by Indian Nursing Council)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People with a valid 2-3 year diploma from recognized institution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Choose_Yes_or_No_in_NON_ECR_Category\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Should You Choose Yes or No in NON ECR Category<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are from any of those categories, you can choose &#8220;Yes&#8221; for the Non-ECR category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Remember &#8211; you will by default be in Non ECR&nbsp; category in Passpsort if you have passed your 10th grade.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ECR_vs_Non_ECR_Indian_Passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">ECR vs Non ECR&nbsp; Indian Passport<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non ECR Category in Passport <\/span><span class=\"hardreadability\">allows you to travel  or work in any of the 18 countries. Emigration check is not required for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ECR category is for those who have higher chance of exploitation in other countries during work. This is because of lack of awareness and lower education levels. So, our govt. make sure they don&#8217;t face any issue. ECR Passport requires emigration clearance if you need to work in 18 specific countries (listed below). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Countries are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>&nbsp;Afghanistan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bahrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iraq<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jordan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kuwait<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Libya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lebanon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Qatar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>South Sudan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sudan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Syria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thailand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UAE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yemen<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Trending: <a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/09\/16\/ecr-countries\/\">ECR Countries<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_Non_ECR_Passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Documents required for Non ECR Passport<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">list of documents required for NON &#8211; ECR Passport\u00a0<\/span> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><br><\/td><td><strong>Documents Required<\/strong><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Applicants<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address Proof<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matriculates (10th Pass) &amp; Above Education<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matriculation\/Degree Certificate<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals (Doctors, Engineers, CAs etc.)<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Degree Certificate<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age 50 Years &amp; Above<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Birth Certificate OR School Leaving\/Transfer Certificate<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children Below 18 Years<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth Certificate<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income Tax Payers<\/span><\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last 1 Year IT Returns &amp; Tax Paid Proof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;PAN Card Copy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vocational\/Diploma Holders<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Certificate from NCVT, SCVT, Polytechnic etc<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurses<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing Qualification Certificate under Indian Nursing Council Act<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stayed Abroad Over 3 Years<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Old Passport Copies Showing 3+ Years Stay<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seamen<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC)<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permanent Residency Visa Holders<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of PR\/Immigration Visa<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Spouses<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marriage Certificate<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Children<\/span><br><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth Certificate OR School Leaving\/Transfer Certificate<\/span><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional Notes:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>For All Official\/ Diplomatic Passport holders: <\/strong><\/em>You will not require any other documents besides your Diplomatic passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For government employees, an Identity Certificate or No Objection Certificate may be required<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2020\/12\/18\/passport-lost\/\" target=\"_blank\">Passport Lost<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Ecr_and_Non_Ecr_Passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>How to Check Ecr and Non Ecr Passport<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out if your passport is ECR or Non-ECR, look at the last page where your father&#8217;s\/guardian&#8217;s name is written. If there is a stamp that says &#8220;Emigration Check Required,&#8221; then you have an ECR passport. Otherwise, you have Non-ECR passport.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Convert_ECR_Passport_to_NON_ECR_passport\"><\/span><strong>How to Convert ECR Passport to NON ECR passport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-offset-key=\"bol2f-8-0\">The step by step procedure of converting your passport from <span data-offset-key=\"bol2f-9-0\">ECR to Non ECR is : <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong> <\/strong>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/welcomeLink#\">Passport Seva<\/a> website. Log in to your account on the Passport Seva Online Portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Choose the option &#8220;Re-issue of Passport&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Under Re- issue of passport &gt; Choose &#8220;Change in Existing Personal Particulars&#8221; &gt; choose &#8220;Delete ECR&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Normal&#8221; and then choose either &#8220;36 Pages&#8221; or &#8220;60 Pages&#8221; passport booklet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Fill in all the required personal details carefully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Make sure in -&#8221; Is applicant eligible for Non ECR Category&#8221; you choose Yes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the application form &amp; submit it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay requisite passport fees &amp; schedule appointment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit Passport seva kendra for document verification &amp; biometric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport police verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue of passport <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will get your updated passport (from ECR to ECNR) in approx. 1 month time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2018\/03\/26\/passport-for-senior-citizen-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">Passport for seniors citizen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still confused about ECR and Non-ECR in your passport?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the below video that explains the difference between ECR (Emigration Check Required) and Non-ECR (Emigration Check Not Required) status in an Indian passport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-large-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OSvp31nnmAs?si=8raj2Wxk-pzswCOW\" style=\"border-radius:100px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch on YoutUbe <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OSvp31nnmAs?si=8raj2Wxk-pzswCOW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ECR-vs-Non-ECR-Passport-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ECR-vs-Non-ECR-Passport-1.webp 450w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ECR-vs-Non-ECR-Passport-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Who is eligible for the Non-ECR category of passports in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Anyone who has completed 10th standard or higher education is eligible for Non ECR Passport.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>For my passport application, should I select Yes or No for the question Is applicant eligible for Non-ECR Category?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Select yes, if you have cleared 10th standard or above. Also if you file IT return , you are eligible for ECNR passport. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What are the countries that need ECNR stamping on passport while going for employment?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The countries which needs ECNR stamping while going for employment are : Afghanistan, Bahrain, Brunei, Iraq, Indonesia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Sudan, Syria, Thailand, UAE, Yemen.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How do I know if my passport is of Non ECR category?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>To find out if your passport is ECR or Non-ECR, look at the last page where your father&#8217;s\/guardian&#8217;s name is written. If there is a stamp that says Emigration Check Required, then you have an ECR passport. Otherwise you have Non-ECR passport.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Who is eligible for the Non-ECR category of passports in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Anyone who has completed 10th standard or higher education is eligible for Non ECR Passport.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"For my passport application, should I select Yes or No for the question Is applicant eligible for Non-ECR Category?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Select yes, if you have cleared 10th standard or above. Also if you file IT return , you are eligible for ECNR passport. <\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What are the countries that need ECNR stamping on passport while going for employment?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>The countries which needs ECNR stamping while going for employment are : Afghanistan, Bahrain, Brunei, Iraq, Indonesia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan, Libya, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Sudan, Syria, Thailand, UAE, Yemen.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"How do I know if my passport is of Non ECR category?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>To find out if your passport is ECR or Non-ECR, look at the last page where your father's\/guardian's name is written. If there is a stamp that says Emigration Check Required, then you have an ECR passport. Otherwise you have Non-ECR passport.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/itzeazy-how-to-book-1.webp\" alt=\"ECNR passport- book order\" class=\"wp-image-14853\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to apply for passport, you can book order online. For any query or concern please speak to one of our relationship manager over phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/contact-us\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/order-now-.webp\" alt=\"non ecr passport - order\" class=\"wp-image-14854\" style=\"width:216px;height:72px\" width=\"216\" height=\"72\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In India, there are two types of passports: ECR and Non-ECR. ECR passports needs extra check before you can travel abroad. The difference between ECR category and Non ECR category in passports depends on things like how much education you have, what job you do and other special rules. 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