what is Non-ECR category in passport ?

In order to protect the interests of vulnerable sections of society such as children, illiterate workers etc., from being taken overseas and exploited, office of Protector of Emigrants, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has placed certain categories of citizens in the Emigration Check Required (ECR) category. Most citizens who are not in the working age or are not illiterate, or are well qualified educationally will fall in the Non Emigration Check Required (Non-ECR) category. Indian citizens categorized as ECR, are required to get a clearance from the office of Protector of Emigrants, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs before leaving the country for employment purpose.

Put a cross against [_] Yes if you are eligible for Non Emigration Check Required (Non-ECR).

An applicant will be eligible for non-ECR status if the applicant falls in any one of the following categories and provides documentary proof thereof:

a) All holders of Diplomatic/Official passports

b) All Gazetted Government servants, their spouses and dependent children

—> c) All persons having educational qualification of matriculation (pass) and above

d) All persons above the age of 50 years

e) All children up to the age of 18 years. (For re-issue of passport, after they attain the age of 18 years, documents to prove their nonECR category have to be submitted, else ECR stamping will be done)

f) Income-Tax payers (including Agricultural Income-Tax payees) in their individual capacity, their spouses and dependent children.

Following documents have to be submitted:

• Proof of assessment of income tax and actual payment of income tax for last one year; or

• Income Tax return statement (with income tax being paid by the applicant) for last one year that is stamped by income tax authorities and a copy of the PAN card. Applicants submitting NIL income tax return statements are not eligible.

g) Persons possessing two years diploma from any institute recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT), or persons holding three years diploma/equivalent degree from institutions, such as Polytechnics recognized by the Central/ State Governments of India

h) Nurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947

i) All professional degree holders, their spouses and dependent children. Examples of professional degree holders are Doctors holding MBBS degree or equivalent degree in Ayurved or Homeopathy, accredited Journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Lecturers, Teachers, Scientists, Advocates, etc.

j) All persons who have been staying abroad for more than three years (the period of three years may or may not be continuous) and their spouses. For the purpose of verification, spouse name should be endorsed on each others passport.

k) Seamen who are in possession of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), or Sea Cadets and Deck Cadets -

(i). Who have passed the final examination of three years B.Sc. Nautical Sciences courses at T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai; and

(ii). Who have undergone three months pre-sea training at any of the Government approved training institutes, such as T.S. Chanakya, T.S. Rehman, T.S. Jawahar, MTI (SCI) and NIPM, CHENNAI, after production of identity cards issued by the Shipping Master at Mumbai/ Kolkata/ Chennai.

l) Persons holding Permanent Immigration visa or documents like Green Card, Permanent Residence Card etc.

A fresh passport applies to those who nave never had a passport before. You need to provide documents that prove your place of residence, your date of birth, and your non-ECR status. Additional documents may be required based on special circumstances. Table 3 lists the documents applicable.

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