Removal of ECR - Jumbo Passport 60 Pages

You may apply for this service in case:

  1. Your current passport is expiring in less than one year.
  2. Any changes to passport particulars such as spouse name endorsement, address update, or correction of bio page details will require the issuance of a new passport.
  3. If passport is valid for more than one year, but has less than 5 blank pages in the passport.

 

Important Points:

  • It is an offence to hold more than one valid passport at a time.
  • It is an offence under the Passport Act 1967 to furnish false information in the application. Passport facilities would be denied on grounds of suppression of material information, submission of incorrect particulars, willful damage/loss of passport or for unauthorized change/tampering. The Passport can be impounded or revoked for violation of one or more of the provisions under the Passport Act.
  • An ordinary passport is normally valid for ten years from the date of issue. However, the Passport Issuing Authority reserves the right to issue passports for a shorter duration if deemed necessary. In such cases, the passport may later be reissued for a validity of up to ten years. For minors, passports are issued for a period of five years or until they reach 18 years of age, whichever comes first.
  • Processing time and Validity of Passport are the at the sole discretion of passport issuing authorities at -Embassy Of India – Oman
  • The scale of fees for renewal and various passport related services including all kinds of miscellaneous services on passport are prescribed by Government of India from time to time.
  • If applicant is having a recently issued passport which is not older than 6 months and if they want to apply for any kind of services other than MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES, needs to get prior approval from Embassy of India – Muscat
  • Any Changes/Corrections to be amended in the passport should be accompanied with documentary evidence request letter with proper explanation required.
  • A Passport expired for more than 6 months up-to 5 year it should be accompanied with a Delay Sworn Affidavit Form explaining the circumstances and the reasons for late renewal. The Sworn Affidavit is to be signed by the applicant in the presence of the Consular Officer.
  • Original Passport need to be submitted for all kind of services.
  • All applicants should submit the application in person for identification (Including minors and new born babies).
  • All signatures on the application form must be made using a black ballpoint pen and signed in the presence of an SGIVS Customer Service Officer. Applicants who are unable to sign—such as infants, minors, or illiterate individuals—must provide their thumb impression in place of a signature, also in the presence of the Customer Service Officer at SGIVS.
  • Applicants holding short validity passports in which Place of Issue, Place of Birth or Permanent Address is from J & K, Srinagar or Nagaland processing time will be Minimum 5 Working Days and NO TATKAL Service.
  • Applicant should be ordinarily resident of Oman.
  • Fees submission at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) can be made through card/cash
  • Applicants visiting the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) for application submission must have a prior appointment and are required to visit strictly on the date and time specified in their appointment letter. Walk-in applicants without an appointment will not be accommodated.
  • Applicants must ensure that they have all the supporting documents, as mentioned in the "Documents Checklist" section. Incomplete applications will not be accepted at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC).
  • Duly filled passport application form https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html(Applicant should sign at appropriate places on the first and last page of the application).
  • 02 recent photographs of size 2-inch x 2-Inch (51mm x 51mm) (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other to be attached application form).Photo specifications can be seen Here.
  • Original Passport of the applicant and one self-attested photocopy of front and last page of the Passport (personal information pages)
  • Processing of a completed passport application is Subject to the approval of concerned Government Authorities. Applicants will receive SMS notifications at various stages of the process. To check the current status, applicants are advised to use the " Track Application " feature or visit: https://portal5.passportindia.gov.in/Online/welcomeLink

 

Note: Old passport shall be cancelled by the Embassy and cannot be used for travel once application for reissue is accepted.

 

  • Create an account (Register yourself) on SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
  • Fill the Govt of India's Online Passport Application Form, by following these steps:
    • Register through the Global Passport Seva Online Portal. (Choose your country of residence, complete the required information and click on "Register" link. Click Here to visit the Global Passport Seva Online Portal.
    • Login to the Global Passport Seva Online Portal with the Login ID created in the previous step.
    • Select "Type of Service"
    • Fill in the required details in the application form and submit.
    • Click the "Print Application Form" link to print the application details containing Application Reference Number (ARN) and other details.
  • Book your appointment online at SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the SGIVS ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
  • Ensure that you have your passport, photographs and all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section
  • 2 recent Passport size photos(51mm x 51mm) not older than Three months, no uniform ,with white background , DARK DRESS and frontal view. Eyebrows should be visible. Ears, forehead chin to be completely visible. In case of locals wearing qandoura the background should be in light blue. Clarity of the photo is very important - Edited, blurred or unclear photos should not be accepted.Photo specifications can be seen Here.
  • Visit the SGIVS ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appointment letter. 
  • Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
  • Submit your application and deposit your fees at SGIVS ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section.
How to apply at a glance
1 Register on our Website
2 Read our application instructions carefully, and complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.
3 Schedule Appointment
4 Visit SGIVS ICAC at your scheduled date & time.
5 Submit Application & deposit Fees.
6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.
7 Collect your processed document(s).

Document Checklist

  • 02 recent photographs of size 2-inch x 2-Inch (51mm x 51mm) (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other to be attached application form). application forms with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected. Photo specifications can be seen Here
    • Photographs should be recent (within six months) in dark colour, against white background
    • Photograph should have a frontal view, with both ears and chin to forehead being visible
    • Eyes should be open
    • There should not be any distracting shadows on the face or on the background
    • Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from Bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown
  • Original Passport of the applicant and one self-attested photocopy of front and last page of the Passport (personal information pages). Please note that original Passport is mandatory, otherwise the application will be rejected.
  • Applicant should be ordinarily resident of Oman.

Additional Documents Required

  • To remove the ECR (Emigration Check Required) status from the passport, the applicant must submit a copy of their educational qualification certificate (minimum 10th standard pass).
  • Alternatively, if the applicant has not passed 10th standard but has been residing in Oman for more than three years, they may submit valid documentary proof of residence in Oman along with their Emigration Status, which can be downloaded from the following link:
    https://www.emigrate.gov.in/#/emigrate/common/ec-status/status
  • In cases where the visa has expired, a letter from the employer must be provided. This letter should explain the reason for the visa expiry, include a guarantee for issuance of a new visa, and confirm the employer's commitment to settle any penalties incurred by the applicant.
    • The letter must be signed by an authorized representative of the company in Oman (e.g., the sponsor or a manager). The signatory must provide a copy of their valid Oman resident ID and Valid Commercial Registration copy. The applicant themselves cannot sign this letter.
    • In case of house driver and house maid sponsor letter and sponsor valid ID copy only is required.
  • In case a previous passport has spelling errors, then applicant needs to submit two other Government documents, which can verify his/her identification. The changes happen only after the consultation with concerned officer from the Embassy of India, Muscat.
  • In order to change the address any document evidence with changed address like original Election Commission ID card, water electricity or telephone bill in applicant's name, nationalized bank passbook with 6 months bank statement (with permanent address mentioned in the passbook attested and signed by bank official along with applicant photograph) and Aadhaar card issued by UIDAI, Government of India is accepted. For minors, parent's passport copy will suffice to change address. All documents should be in original for verification and copy should be attached along with the application.
  • In case of Divorce: For going back to maiden name, self-attested copy of Decree of Divorce (If asked, a certified English translation of the same along with attestation from the concerned Indian Embassy should also be provided. Original may be presented if asked to produce the same. If the Decree of Divorce is issued by local court in Oman, the same should be notarized and attested by the court in the jurisdiction of Embassy) along with the self-attested photocopy of any Identity Document with the maiden name issued by the concerned government authority.
  • In the case of Death of Spouse: For going back to maiden name, self-attested copy of Death Certificate (If asked, a certified English translation of the same along with attestation from the concerned Indian Embassy should also be provided) along with the self-attested photocopy of any Identity Document with the maiden name issued by the concerned government authority.
    Self-attested photocopy of divorce decree (For name change after divorce or remarriage).
  • In case for inclusion of spouse name in the Passport Self-attested copy of Marriage Certificate issued by government authorities OR original Joint Affidavit (Annexure J) along with a joint photo to be signed by both husband and wife.
  • In case for in married name in case of woman Present passport of both husband and wife in original with a photocopy each of first, last, any other endorsement pages & page containing valid visa. A copy of ID card / residence card also to be enclosed.
  • Payment will be made at the ICAC counter.
  • Print and enclose duly filled checklist. Click here to download.

NOTE:

  • If any additional documents are required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.
  • Original passports must be submitted along with the application for reissue of passports.

Fees Details

Service Passport Fee ICWF Fee SGIVS Service Fee Total Fee
Removal of ECR - Jumbo Passport 60 Pages OMR 37.600 OMR 0.800 OMR 6.000 OMR 44.400

Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy in Oman reserves the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.

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