Following three types of Passports are issued in India:
  • Ordinary Passport: An ordinary Passport consists of 36/60 pages. Generally, for adults it is valid for 10 years from the date of issue and can be re-issued. For minors' Passport, the validity is restricted to five years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier.
  • Diplomatic Passport: Issued to designated members authorised by the Government of India.
  • Official Passport: Issued to designated Government servants or any other person specifically authorised by the Government deputed abroad on official assignment.