

Passport Is Not Conclusive Proof of Indian Citizenship: Understanding the MEA Clarification and Legal Requirements
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has provided an important clarification stating that an Indian passport does not serve as conclusive proof of citizenship. Issued on the occasion of the 14th Passport Seva Divas on June 24, 2026, this reminder emphasises the fundamental distinction between a travel document and legal evidence of citizenship. While passports are issued only to Indian citizens, the MEA has stressed that their primary purpose is to facilitate international

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