Is it compulsory to take passport cover from passport office?

As soon as their credentials are verified by the passport officials, the consultancy agency employees jump in and pester the applicants to buy the passport covers. Despite it is not mandatory the applicants are forced to purchase the cover.

Can I decorate my passport cover?

You can design all over the cover with photos, words or art giving you full design freedom to make your own custom leather passport holder. For a unique traveler’s gift for him or for her, or for the entire family you can design your own passport covers as an original and different present.

What is passport cover?

Passport Covers are manufactured using quality Polyurethane(PU) and leather by Tata International Limited (TIL), India’s leading manufacturer and exporter of leather delivering world class quality products to consumers since 1962.

Are passport covers worth it?

Verdict: The passport cover is not an essential piece of travel gear, but for some it may be useful if looking for the following perks: keeping the passport looking sharper longer, protecting the digital data on the passport, or classing up your travel ensemble.

Are passport covers legal?

You’ll just have to take your passport out of its pretty holder at customs anyway. Plus, most covers won’t protect your passport from significant damage if, for example, you drop it in water or spill a drink in your bag.

How do passport covers work?

What is a passport cover? A passport cover is sort of like a book cover for your passport. Typically, both ends of your passport cover will slide into pockets on each side, and just like a book jacket, you have a fancy new look to your passport. It’s protected better from normal wear and tear.

Is it mandatory to buy passport cover and passport fee?

Passport fee is 1500 and cover is 500 (approximately). We know where we can buy the passport cover and we all go to the passport office for PASSPORT service not for buying products. I guess in future they will also try to sell Luggage bags, neck pillows, No, it is not a mandatory. its value added service.

How many types of passports are there in India?

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.

Is it mandatory to be physically present while submitting passport application?

It is mandatory for ALL applicants to be physically present while submitting the passport application form at the Passport Seva Kendra/ Post Office Passport Seva Kendra.

Is it mandatory to buy a protective passport cover with token?

Well, it’s not mandatory. However, when I got my token at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), it was printed on my token that I had opted for buying the protective passport cover. I clearly remember that I didn’t opt for that.

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