{"id":11341,"date":"2026-01-24T00:40:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T19:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=11341"},"modified":"2026-01-25T00:46:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T19:16:23","slug":"what-is-diplomatic-passport-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/24\/what-is-diplomatic-passport-india\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Diplomatic Passport India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A diplomatic passport is special type of passport issued only to certain individuals. It is mainly given to diplomats and government officials who travel abroad for official government work. If you are government officer and need to travel abroad for duty, you can apply for Indian diplomatic passport. In this blog, we will discuss diplomatic passport, eligibility, benefits, and its application process.<\/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-69eb9bea48490\" ><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-69eb9bea48490\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69eb9bea48490\"><\/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\/2026\/01\/24\/what-is-diplomatic-passport-india\/#Diplomatic_passport\" title=\"Diplomatic passport\">Diplomatic passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/24\/what-is-diplomatic-passport-india\/#Who_gets_diplomatic_passport_in_India\" title=\"Who gets diplomatic passport in India\">Who gets diplomatic passport in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/24\/what-is-diplomatic-passport-india\/#How_to_get_Indian_diplomatic_passport\" title=\"How to get Indian diplomatic passport\">How to get Indian diplomatic passport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/01\/24\/what-is-diplomatic-passport-india\/#Documents_required_to_apply_for_a_diplomatic_passport\" title=\"Documents required to apply for a diplomatic passport\">Documents required to apply for a diplomatic passport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/2026\/01\/24\/what-is-diplomatic-passport-india\/#Benefits_of_Diplomatic_passport_India\" title=\"Benefits of Diplomatic passport India\">Benefits of Diplomatic passport India<\/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\/2026\/01\/24\/what-is-diplomatic-passport-india\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diplomatic_passport\"><\/span>Diplomatic passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Diplomatic passport allows its holder to travel internationally for official government work with certain privileges. It helps diplomats and authorised government officials cross international borders with fewer formalities compared to ordinary passport holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Issued to select individuals: Mainly diplomats and senior government officers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color difference: In India, the official passport is white, while the diplomatic passport is maroon with the words \u201cDiplomatic Passport\u201d printed on the cover.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose: Helps officials carry out government duties abroad with recognition and privileges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_gets_diplomatic_passport_in_India\"><\/span>Who gets diplomatic passport in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Only some individuals are eligible to apply for diplomatic passport in India. The eligible applicants are &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Officers of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS \u2013 Branch A) travelling abroad on official duty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Selected officers of the Indian Foreign Service (Branch B) and officers of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) travelling abroad for official work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dependent family members (parents, spouse, sons, daughters, or official hostess) traveling abroad with eligible diplomatic passport holders, recognized by the Ministry of External Affairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family members mentioned above, if traveling abroad for education or other approved purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals holding diplomatic status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officials deputed by the Government of India for overseas assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_Indian_diplomatic_passport\"><\/span>How to get Indian diplomatic passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Application for diplomatic and official passports are accepted at the PSP Division, Patiala House, New Delhi. Here is how to apply for diplomatic passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Register yourself through the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal2.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/user\/RegistrationBaseAction?request_locale=en\">Passport Seva Online portal.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using your Login ID and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cApply for Diplomatic \/ Official Passport.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in application form with correct details such as your name and family information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After submitting the form, take printout using the \u201cView\/Print Submitted Form\u201d option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry printed application form with all required documents when visiting the Consular Office.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_to_apply_for_a_diplomatic_passport\"><\/span>Documents required to apply for a diplomatic passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure all the required documents are arranged properly. Applicants need to submit copies of the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>An official identity card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the official letter from the forwarding officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a political clearance certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head of office\u2019s certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original diplomatic passport (if it is under the safe custody of ministry of external affairs, carry the original surrender certificate or safe certificate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diplomats who are going to retire in less than 6 months from the date of application have to submit undertaking from their office (this specifies that they will surrender the diplomatic passport in the office after their return from that official tour)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Note- The documents are to be submitted in the following order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Printed clear copy of the filled application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political clearance certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of the identity card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate issued by the office\u2019s head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request letter from the forwarding officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other necessary documents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Diplomatic_passport_India\"><\/span>Benefits of Diplomatic passport India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A diplomatic passport leads to special status to its holders. They receive a wonderful tension free experience while travelling to overseas. Some of the major advantages of having diplomatic passport are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Special treatment while travelling and separated airport channels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No delays while boarding due to time- consuming passengers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special treatment upon reaching overseas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No visa fees<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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>What is the fees structure to apply for a diplomatic passport 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>There is no fees structure to apply for a diplomatic passport in India. It is totally cost-free.<\/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 is the difference in ordinary passport and a diplomatic passport?<\/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>An ordinary passport is issued to the general public for personal travel such as tourism, education, or business. Diplomatic passport is issued only to high-ranking diplomats and government officials travelling abroad for official government duties.<\/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>Can I apply for an ordinary passport while holding a diplomatic passport?<\/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>Yes, you can apply for an ordinary passport even if you already hold a diplomatic passport. But, you have to declare this clearly while filling out the application form. <\/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 is the processing time for diplomatic passport?<\/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>After submitting the application form and required documents, it usually takes <strong>around 7 days<\/strong> to receive diplomatic 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\": \"What is the fees structure to apply for a diplomatic passport in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>There is no fees structure to apply for a diplomatic passport in India. It is totally cost-free.<\/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 is the difference in ordinary passport and a diplomatic passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>An ordinary passport is issued to the general public for personal travel such as tourism, education, or business. Diplomatic passport is issued only to high-ranking diplomats and government officials travelling abroad for official government duties.<\/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\": \"Can I apply for an ordinary passport while holding a diplomatic passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, you can apply for an ordinary passport even if you already hold a diplomatic passport. But, you have to declare this clearly while filling out the application form. <\/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 is the processing time for diplomatic passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>After submitting the application form and required documents, it usually takes <strong>around 7 days<\/strong> to receive diplomatic 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<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/04\/indian-passport\/\">Types of Indian Passport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/09\/passport-how-to-apply\/\">Apply for regular passport <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/09\/tatkal-passport-india\/\">Tatkal passport India<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A diplomatic passport is special type of passport issued only to certain individuals. It is mainly given to diplomats and government officials who travel abroad for official government work. If you are government officer and need to travel abroad for duty, you can apply for Indian diplomatic passport. In this blog, we will discuss diplomatic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":11348,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[9499,9496,9498,9497,9500,9495],"yst_prominent_words":[1043,4945,3157,1349],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11341"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11341"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32992,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11341\/revisions\/32992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11341"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=11341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}