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Bureau of Immigration, India - Official Passport and Departure Information
Bureau of Immigration, India
Overview
India's Bureau of Immigration under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The authoritative source for passport issue and renewal, exit requirements and the documents citizens need when leaving to study abroad. Use it to confirm rules directly rather than through an intermediary.
Key details
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Country
- India
- Intake
- Year-round
Eligibility
Applies to citizens and residents; bring original civil documents for passport services
Guides for this route
Our own guides for students heading to or from India — worth reading before you contact the provider.
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