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Do IFS officers have 2 passports?
No Indian can have two Indian passports at a time. IFS officers can retain their diplomatic passport even when posted in India since they have to often travel abroad on work. When going on ex-India leave, IFS officers can use their diplomatic passports with the permission of the government.
Will IFS officers get diplomatic passports?
Do IFS officers get diplomatic passports? Ans. IFS officers get maroon coloured diplomatic passports when posted abroad. IFS officers typically spend two to three postings abroad and return to the Foreign Ministry for a posting before returning to foreign postings.
Does a diplomatic passport expire?
Diplomatic Passports expire with each Congress, but are valid for a total of 5 years (this means that you must renew your passport each Congress). There is no fee for an Diplomatic Passport. The signature must be witnessed by a Passport Agent (available in B225 Longworth on a walk-in basis).
Who can get Indian diplomatic passport?
In India, the diplomatic passport is issued to individuals who have a diplomatic status in the country or who are travelling abroad on official duty for the Government of India. The diplomatic passport has a different cover which is maroon in color.
Do diplomats need a different passport for different countries?
Diplomats require a separate diplomatic visas (many countries exempt visas) for travel depending on the bilateral foreign relations. At some airports, there are separate passport checkpoints for diplomatic passport holders.
Do I need an official passport for international travel?
If you are not a Foreign Service Officer and do not qualify for a diplomatic passport but you are traveling for official business you are required to have an official passport. You must notify the International Travel Section (ITS) of your passport request.
What is a diplomatic passport that comes with immunity?
Diplomatic passports that comes with immunity is a widely misunderstood topic. Diplomatic passports are issued to officials or employees of the Government (and their dependents) traveling abroad on official work or duties. These are no fee passports issued by Governments usually valid for 5 years.
What is an official passport?
Official passports are special passports which are given typically to personnel in an embassy or consulate who don’t qualify for diplomatic passports and government employees who are on government work, such as attending a meeting or conference overseas. Don’t let the word “official” confuse you.