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Comment from b.sivakumar
Time: November 5, 2008, 7:11 pm

iam geting in new emigration in hyderbad
that one is checking please help

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: November 5, 2008, 9:52 pm

@b.sivakumar, just call up the number provided above or else call any travel agents in the city, they will be able to tell you.

Comment from sreejith
Time: April 24, 2009, 8:50 pm

i am going to angola with visit visa with out taking emigration clearance, one travell agent told me i want emigration clearance is it true or false informe me te correct metherd in case visit visa.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 24, 2009, 10:36 pm

Hi sreejith, kindly check your passport if you are exempted from ecr or not.

Comment from Varsha Gore
Time: May 12, 2009, 10:39 pm

Hi,
Me and my husband are travelling to Dubai , do we require ECNR on our passports . My age is 52 and my husbands age is 60 . Please rely asa i need to travel on 15 th of may . thanks for the help in advance

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 13, 2009, 4:59 am

Hi Varshaji, kindly check the first few pages of your passports if you are exempted from ecr or not.

Comment from shaik haji
Time: May 26, 2009, 8:05 pm

hi this is shaik haji from hyderabad.iam under graduate iam trying to go these country spain, germany,poland ,ghana for work. my passport had ECR stamp can i eligible to work in these country. please help. as soon as possible

thanks

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 27, 2009, 12:42 am

Hi Shaik, you need to get ECNR after you get the Visas and the tickets.

Comment from Ros
Time: June 16, 2009, 9:11 am

Hi,
I am staying in New Zealand for more then 3 years ,how shall I get my ECNR under this ? Im going to apply for my passport (re-isseu) as it’s going to expire soon .
Please help.
Thanks.
Regards.
Ros.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 17, 2009, 8:09 am

Hi Ros, ECNR is for those Indian citizens who wish to clear immigration check in an Indian port. If you are already in New Zealand as you have mentioned, you don’t need to get ECNR.

For worry free ECNR, do ask the officials when you apply for re-issue of the new passport. They will tell you how your passport can be endorsed with ECNR.

Comment from Rajesh
Time: June 21, 2009, 9:10 pm

I have ECR stamp on my passport. I am planning to visit Bangkok next month.

My question is do I need to get clearance from POE as I am not going to Bangkok for employment purpose and only for tourism for 12 days.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 22, 2009, 4:16 pm

Hi Rajesh, Thailand issues ‘Visa on arrival’ and you don’t need to get the clearance from POE. However, to make sure, just confirm with the travel agent from where you are going to buy the tickets.

Comment from pensive
Time: July 1, 2009, 10:53 am

Hi
I am traveling to UK on a tier-1 visa for employment from India.Do i need to get ECNR stamped.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 2, 2009, 6:55 am

Hi pensive, you have not mentioned whether your passport is ECR or ECNR. Kindly check your passport first. Kindly also read the above post and comments. Your question might have been answered already. Good luck.

Comment from hussain
Time: July 5, 2009, 10:06 pm

Hi dear,
well already visa issued from oman,but only i am doubtful for mi wife immigration.coz her passport needs ECR and i had heard that now a days for family visa immigration is not required’is that true…if yes so i’ll b very lucky for i like to bring mi family as soon as possible,plz do comment soon as possible.thankin U….

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 8, 2009, 7:21 am

Hi Hussain, kindly confirm with Protector of Emigrants in India before you depart, that is the safest. Do not take risk.

Comment from janakiraman
Time: July 15, 2009, 8:02 pm

hi! poe stamping required for oman work permit? my passport is ecr! janakiraman

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 17, 2009, 3:24 am

Hi Janakiraman, There are exception. I’m not sure about Oman, if it’s not included in the list, and if yours is ECR, you will need it. Kindly check with POE.

Comment from Panky
Time: July 21, 2009, 1:08 pm

Hello Sir,
I am in the process of applying a govt. approved licence to employ manpower overseas. I would like to know how to get an ECNR for an individual if he has ECR on his passport. How long will be the procedure to get an ECNR and whr to apply. And how much will be the fees.
Thanking You.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 21, 2009, 6:08 pm

Hi Panky, it depends on countries. For Certain countries ECNR is not required even if their passports are ECR, but not all countries. To get permanent ECNR it must be applied from where the passports are issued. Otherwise, they can also get one time ECNR every time they leave the country from POE. The address and details are already given above.

Comment from Chunky
Time: August 5, 2009, 2:46 pm

The new emigrants number for Mumbai is 022-26614393, 26614353 – FYI to all. I found this on http://india.gov.in/overseas/diaspora/overseas_goi.php

Comment from fahad
Time: October 5, 2009, 9:11 pm

My name is fahad haneef and i want to get ecnr on my passport?I dont have any educational certificates.What should i submit to get it cleared?Please anyone help me out.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: October 6, 2009, 5:50 pm

Hi fahad, you cannot get ECNR endorse in your passport if you do not have graduate certificate to show to the regional passport office. You need to get ECNR from POE every time you leave the country. The info. is already given above. Thanks.

Comment from veera prasad
Time: October 15, 2009, 12:48 am

I am working in Abu Dhabi , i applied visit visa for my mother , she is 59 years old, staying in HYDERABAD , I book the ticket on 19th of Oct 2009 and i got the visit visa also for her on 12th Oct 2009 . I check her passport it is mentioning ECR is required , she is not educated , what can i do in this situation , there is no enough time and how much time take if i want to do ECNR.
PLEASE KINDLY HELP IN THIS SITUATION , THERE IS NO TIME TO DO THE MORE EXCERSIZE,

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: October 16, 2009, 3:53 am

Hi Veera Prasad, for one time ECNR, you don’t need many days, one day is enough. ECNR is for someone like her who is uneducated. She must go to POE in Hyderabad with her Visa, PP and the confirmed tickets. They will issue her within few minutes provided the queue is short.

Comment from kathirvelu
Time: November 6, 2009, 2:33 pm

i am working in muscat, i applied for family visa for my wife, she is SSLC Fail thats why she is passport its mentioning ECR, once i get the visa i want bring my wife to muscat. what i can do ECNR stamp.

please clarify i dont have enough time only one day leave for me what will do?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: November 7, 2009, 3:38 am

Hi kathirvelu, for that kind of situation she must apply “temporary ECNR” from POE. She must take her ticket(s), visa and passport to the POE office and apply. She will be granted “one time ECNR” just for Oman. Everytime she goes abroad she must apply for ECNR again. Wishing you good luck!

Comment from srikanth
Time: November 10, 2009, 3:04 pm

HI…one week abck i appiled for ECNR stamp,in how many days im gng 2 get my passport back after the stamp.. while processing police enquiry is a must? while enqury defntly i’ve to be in hometown? or not?
please give answers urgnet..
thanks a lot

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: November 10, 2009, 5:14 pm

Hi srikanth, you were supposed to ask those to the officials at the passport office. They can only tell you, including the police verification also. Kindly go back and ask them.

Comment from puneet
Time: November 11, 2009, 11:44 pm

hie…..act my sister n brother in law stay in Uk…..they had applied 4 their visas in uk.. in the process the officials lost it….now they hav been issued new passports which have no specifications abt whthr its ECNR or ECR. they got their new passport in sep this year.. they r visitin india in 2 days….if they need to apply wot documents are requird….would be highly obliged to be answerd soon……thankyou!!

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: November 12, 2009, 6:43 pm

Hi Puneet, ECNR is not required for European countries (excluding CIS countries). They don’t need to apply for ECNR even if their passport is endorsed as ECR.

Comment from Anoop
Time: November 17, 2009, 2:30 pm

i got my passport done while i was in undergrad.so am assuming my pp wud be a ECR one. I have lived abroad in EUR for a year and a half and visited EUR half a dozen times on work and never required to check on the ECNR stamp. Now iam planning to visit Dubai next month on personal work. Pls advice if i will need to get an ECNR stamp and how to get that done.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: November 17, 2009, 8:09 pm

Hi Anoop, ECNR is not required for EU countries excluding CIS countries, for Dubai you will need one. After you get the Visa and tickets, you can go to Protectors of emigrants (addresses given above) and apply for ECNR – don’t forget to take the air tickets, passport with visa and some bucks (less than Rs.500, not sure now). It will take few minutes depending on the length of the queue.

Comment from Anoop
Time: November 19, 2009, 10:44 am

Thanks a lot Beita.Jr.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: November 19, 2009, 11:12 am

Hi Anoop, there is an update for you. For personal visit, ECNR was scrapped for Dubai but not for employment or other biz purposes. Kindly double check with the POE. Thanks..

Comment from shahnawaz
Time: December 2, 2009, 1:58 pm

Dear Beita…I heard that now the minimum educational qualification required is SSLC ..not graduation..for permanent ECNR.

Pls clear this….thank u

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 2, 2009, 7:35 pm

Hi Shanawaz, kindly read this post http://tinyurl.com/y8n6q9j8 to know the detail. Thanks.

Comment from Fatima
Time: December 8, 2009, 1:50 pm

Hi..
My sister is coming on visit visa to Kuwait on 06th dec 09. her passport says ECR required..she has cleared her MBA this year but not availed the degree yet. she is in gorakhpur – u.p and the pp is issued in luknow..pls advice

Comment from Fatima
Time: December 8, 2009, 1:57 pm

sorry the date is 16th dec

Comment from Jayesh
Time: December 8, 2009, 4:05 pm

Hi,
My brother completed his plus two and a one year diploma course (Private). Now he got a job in UAE based on the diploma and his experience. What ever documents we need to submit for an POE clearance,…? What is the procedure for that..?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 8, 2009, 6:14 pm

Hi Jayesh, if his passport is ECR, he can apply for one time ECNR or permanent ECNR. For one time ECNR, he can go and visit POE office closest to him with his Visa (Passport), air tickets, employment documents. One time ECNR is good for one trip to UAE. If he comes home, he must apply again through POE. This takes few hours depending on the length of the Queue. For permanent ECNR, he must apply from the regional passport office that issued him the passport. If he is eligible as per the guide written here http://tinyurl.com/y8n6q9j8 they will tell him how long it is going to take. It can take weeks or several days. If he has less time to do that, he must just apply “one time ECNR from the POE.”

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 8, 2009, 6:20 pm

Hi Fatima, your sister could have applied for ECNR right after her graduation (B.A/B.Com/or equivalent) not waiting for an MBA certificate. Since she needs to travel on 16th Dec, I suggest she applies for “one time ECNR” from a POE nearest to her residence. She must apply for this after she gets her Visa. Visa endorsed Passport, air tickets, and your address in Kuwait will be required for her to fill up the form. Depending on the length of the Queue, she needs to wait. It should be done within few hours. Best of luck..

Comment from shahnawaz
Time: December 10, 2009, 2:15 pm

Dear Beita….the provided link is not available..!

http://tinyurl.com/y8n6q9j8

Please clear it …thank you..

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 10, 2009, 6:43 pm

Hi Shanawaz, the link is within this website, here http://samaw.com/emigration-check-not-requiredecnr-for-indians-going-abroad/298

All the best.

Comment from Shahnawaz
Time: December 13, 2009, 1:22 pm

Dear Beita …I am confused with your link and the beneath link..

http://rpobangalore.gov.in/frm_emi.asp

Kindly..pls clear this…

Thank you very much..

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 13, 2009, 2:03 pm

Hi Shahnawaz, that’s the latest. As you can see this post was made few years ago. It needs to be updated. SSLC/PUC is now the minimum requirement to apply permanent ECNR. You are right.. Thanks for the link. All the best.

Comment from Shahnawaz
Time: December 15, 2009, 9:20 pm

Thank u..very much.

Comment from Santhosh
Time: December 18, 2009, 1:15 pm

Dear Beita.,

My wife and me are going for a weeks visit to Thailand. She has got the ECR stamp on her passport. Should we apply to the POE to get a stamp. We are going to Thailand on tourism.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 22, 2009, 5:41 am

Hi Santhosh, sorry for the late reply… ECNR is not required for Thailand. Bon Voyage!

Comment from Ajit
Time: December 22, 2009, 3:50 pm

Please note that for visit visa, you do not need an ECNR, only you have to show ur visa and return tickets at the immigration counter at international airport

Comment from reza hussain
Time: December 23, 2009, 11:33 am

Dear Beita,

I am working in kuwait, and want to call my wife and kid on a family visa, my wife’s passport has a stamp for ECR, is it possible that she gets one time ECNR done in hyd and the permanent ECNR can be done in kuwait by the indian embassy or no? she has her tenth and her plus two certificates. its very hard to get a permanent ECNR in hyd, as ppl have to stand from 3 am in queue at the poe, she stood there till 8:30 and the counter guy announced that the tokens are over…..can u please help and guide me to the easy way of getting ECNR done in hyd…the poe is not entertaining any agents as well…your help will be very much appreciated. thanks

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 23, 2009, 3:19 pm

Hi Reza Hussain, I suggest she applies for “one time ECNR or temporary ECNR” from a POE nearest to her residence. She must apply for this after she gets her Visa. Visa endorsed Passport, air tickets, and your address in Kuwait will be required for her to fill up the form and present them before the officer in POE office. Depending on the length of the Queue, she needs to wait. It should be done within few hours. I hope someone can help her go to the POE office.

As for applying permanent ECNR, I suggest you call up the embassy and inquire about it. They will be able to tell you..

Comment from Shahnawaz
Time: December 23, 2009, 3:25 pm

Dear Beita ,

1) Is it necessary to take ECNR each time when I leave India if I am on the same employment (UAE) Visa..?

2) I was in Dubai till the age of 5 (in mother’s passport). Recently I worked 2 years in Dubai.
I came to know that ..those who stay abroad for more than 3 years are eligible for ECNR enorsement.

In my case it is 5+2 ..am I eligible for ECNR endorsement since I was in mothers passport ?

seeks valuable reply from you.

Thanking you,
Shahnawaz.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 23, 2009, 3:42 pm

Hi Shahnawaz,

1). Yes – but if the POE office clears you for the duration of your employment there, you don’t need to.
2). Your second question surprises me. Did you get ECNR when you went to Dubai for 2 years? Dubai and UAE are the same for immigration clearance. I’ve never heard that those who stay abroad for more than 3 years are eligible for ECNR endorsement. If you are eligible qualification-wise, it is better to apply permanent ECNR.

Comment from Shahnawaz
Time: December 24, 2009, 2:35 pm

Dear Beita…in the beneath link it is mentioned about 3 year abroad stay as an eligibilty for ECNR endorsement .

http://rpobangalore.gov.in/frm_emi.asp

kindly ..pls clear this..

Thank you very much,
Shahnawaz.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 24, 2009, 2:50 pm

Hi Shanawaz, you are right…. it reads like this:
What are the minimum documents required for an ECNR endorsement?
One of the following documents:

* Matriculation (SSLC)/PUC-II / Degree Certificate
* PAN Card
* Annexure ‘I’ if person has stayed abroad for more than 3 years
(Please click here to download format.)

Class 10 certificate or document to proof that the applicant has stayed abroad for more than 3 years are eligible to apply. It doesn’t make more favourable. Both are minimum documents required for obtaining ECNR.

Comment from Shahnawaz
Time: December 26, 2009, 7:29 pm

Dear Beita…

you can add the beneath question also as from the same link…

Which are the categories of persons entitled to get ECNR endorsements on their passports?

Persons staying abroad for more than three years. An affidavit to this effect is to be submitted (as per format at Annexure ‘I’ of the instructions given along with passport application form. To download the format, please click here).

Thanking you very much,
Shahnawaz.

Comment from Kiran
Time: December 30, 2009, 2:40 pm

Hi There,
Im working in south africa, my will be joining me on dependant visa. Her passport has ECR stamp like “Emigration check required, except for Pakistan, All countries in Europe(except Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), North America, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, South Korea, South Africa, & Singapore”. Does she need to get the ECR status change to ECNR?? south africa is already mentioned in exception countries, but still people raising doubts. Can you please confirm my understanding.

Many Thanks
Kiran

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: December 30, 2009, 3:59 pm

Hi Kiran, even though her passport status is ECR, for the above mentioned countries she does not need to get emigration clearance from the POE. In her kind of case ‘Emigration Check is Required’ only for all countries not mentioned above. In fact, even for the countries not mentioned above – effective of October 2007, a good number of them (countries) were exempted from the same if the purpose of the visit is other than employment. Ref. http://www.immihelp.com/nri/ecnr-emmigration-check-not-required-stamp.html

So, you are good. No need to worry…

Comment from Devkaran singh
Time: January 2, 2010, 12:24 pm

hi there
i want to know that , what is necessary document for clear ECR in POE. and i want to that ECR Is cleared for other country in POE.
EXAM- saudi arabia

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 3, 2010, 1:58 am

Hi Devkaran, documents require for ECR clearance with POE are your passport with valid visa, and two-way tickets, the application fee is about Rs.300/-. You will need POE clearace for Saudi Arabia for all purposes. However, also note that the permanent ECNR endorsement on your passport is done only through regional passport office.

Comment from Rahul khetawat
Time: January 5, 2010, 1:05 pm

Sir,

I recently got my passport and planning to go Malaysia and singapore for work purpose and there is no stamp mention on first few pages of my paaaport than what does it mean. I need ecnr stamp or not

Comment from adersh
Time: January 9, 2010, 12:23 pm

my friend got an employment visa from sudan,does he need emigration clearence certificate ,what was the proceedures,he has not passed sslc

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 9, 2010, 8:14 pm

Hi Rahul, if the emigration status page is blank it means your passport status is ECNR. Lately RPOs issued such passports and have caused confusion for many. You are require to get emigration clearance from POE only if your passport has ECR stamp on it. You are safe!

Hi Adersh, ask your friend whether his passport has ECNR stamp or not. If it has ECR stamp on it or ECNR stike off, he needs to get emigration clearance from POE or get permanent ECNR if he is eligible. The minimum qualification required for ECNR is Class 10 pass certificate. It all depends on the status of his passport.

Comment from chaand
Time: January 14, 2010, 9:59 pm

Hi Sir,

I received my passport in Nov 2009,in this passport im not able to find any Stamp about ECNR required,im a graduate and i had submitted my Matric Cert for DOB proof to my agent,i do not know whether that was for ECNR purpose,im planning to travel to singapore next month,please clarify do i need to have ECNR stamp,if yes,what are the procedures,do i need to submit back my passport to the officials or i cant visit and get that done.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 15, 2010, 8:18 am

Hi Chaand, if the emigration status page is blank it means your passport status is ECNR. Lately RPOs issued such passports and have caused confusion for many. You are require to get emigration clearance from POE only if your passport has ECR stamp on it. If you have include matriculation certificate, that was all they needed not only for DOB proof but also for ECNR status in your account.

As for Singapore, whether you have ECR or ECNR in your passport, emigration clearance is not required… You are safe and have good time in Singapore!

Comment from MOHANA
Time: January 15, 2010, 4:10 pm

My passport is issued from regional passport office chandigarh in 2003. My present/permanent address is different than that in my passport. I have my own house in Mohali for the last five years. Now I went to RPO chandigarh for ECNR they are telling that you should first change your address and it will take around one month then only you can apply for ECNR. there is very limit time around 10 days from me to join a job in Dubai. What should I do in such a circumstance…..mohana

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 15, 2010, 5:53 pm

Hi Mohana, obviously you don’t have enough time to get ECNR from the regional passport office; for this kind of case, temporary emigration clearance is done through the offices of Protector of Emigrants (POE). They will clear it for you within one day. Go visit POE office in Chandigarh or Delhi, the addresses are given above. To apply the clearance you must furnish your Passport with Visa, air tickets, employment letters, and a few bucks.. all the best!

Comment from umashankar
Time: January 19, 2010, 2:41 pm

Hi,
i got the password with ECR status,actually i completed MCA, but i applied with 10th certificte
can i apply with MCA degree to get ECNR status in my passport
Please can you send the form details.

Comment from ANURADHA
Time: January 19, 2010, 4:25 pm

hi

I AM ANURADHA I WANT TO KNOW THAT I AM ONLY PASS MY 10TH FROM OPEN SCHOOL , COULD I GET VISA AND PASSPORT PLEASE REPLY SOON

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 19, 2010, 5:02 pm

Hi Uma Shankar, you must have applied it with 10th std. certificate long time ago, now the minimum is lowered to 10th std. certificate. You can approach the REgional Passport office once again and furnish any certificate above 10th Std. They will give you ECNR status provided you satisfy them with a good background record.

Hi Anuradha, you can definitely get passport and for Visa, well it depends on the embassy or consulate of the country you are planning to visit. First apply passport from the regional passport office near you and Visa comes later. Good luck!

Comment from umashankar
Time: January 19, 2010, 5:57 pm

Thanks Beita

actually while applying for passport i am not submitted with MCA ceritifcates only 10th certificate submitted.
Can i know the procedure.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 19, 2010, 7:08 pm

Hi Uma Shankar, there is an application form at the Regional passport office you need to fill up and furnish the documents along with your passport if you want to get permanent ECNR. Otherwise, you need to get temporary ECNR for a country you are trying to visit. For this you need to get emigration clearance from POE office near you. All the best..

Comment from abdul baqi
Time: January 23, 2010, 12:52 pm

Hello,

My passport has ECR on it. I want to visit Saudi Arabia for my Masters. Do I need ECNR stamp?

Thanks in advance…..

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 23, 2010, 9:38 pm

Hi Abdul Baqi, did you get Visa? If your Visa is other than just a visit Visa you will need POE ‘temporary ECNR’ stamping… Let us know the nature of your Visa.

Comment from Roji Jacob
Time: January 24, 2010, 2:32 pm

I have renewed the passport of my children in Dubai in Nov-09.

Son (14yrs) , Daughter (9 yrs)

In the previous passport (issued in India) , there was ECNR stamp but in the new ones issued from Dubai, the ECNR stamp is not there. I would appreciate if you could clarify as to if I need to get ECNR for them.

Roji Jacob

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 25, 2010, 4:14 am

Hi Roji, lately many passports are issued without any ECNR stamps. It means they are ECNR by default. Unless ECR stamp is found in the emigration page, it is the same as ECNR stamp before. Let us know if ECR stamp is in the passports, if not both are ECNR by default. Nothing to worry!

Comment from Roji Jacob
Time: January 25, 2010, 11:10 am

Thanks Beita for the quick response…..Really appreciate it..

Comment from abdul baqi
Time: January 25, 2010, 10:10 pm

Thanks Beita Jr for your quick response.

Till now I didn’t got the visa. But the university has mentioned that they will arrange “entry visa”. Do I need ECNR stamp? If yes, then how much time will it take for temporary ECNR at POE and what are the requirements?

Looking forward for your reply…thanks

Comment from Shivakumar
Time: January 28, 2010, 10:53 am

Hi,
Could you please let me know if i get permanent ECNR stamp in Hyderabad PoE offfice or do i need to submit it in RPO Hyderabad? Our company is applying for Work Visa for Saudi Arabia and asked us to get ECNR within a week. Please let me know the process

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: January 29, 2010, 10:29 am

Hi abdul baqi, you will need ECNR stamp. It takes just few hours at PoE office, you need to provide Visa duly stamped Passport, and the documents showing your admission in the Univ. etc, tickets. You will be issued a temporary ECNR. All the best.
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Hi Shivakumar, PoE offices cannot issue permanent ECNR. If you’ve got work Visa for S. Arabia, you can either apply temporary ECNR from PoE office in Hyd. or apply permanent ECNR from RPO in the same city. PoE can only stamp temporary ECNR. If you have only one week, you’d better approach the PoE with the documents. Getting permanent ECNR from RPO may take days if not weeks.

Comment from Ramesh
Time: February 3, 2010, 9:06 pm

hai,
now poe available or not for abudhabi servent catagory visa

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: February 3, 2010, 10:05 pm

Hi Ramesh, servant category too is a form of employment. You will need POE clearance for Abu Dhabi.

Comment from rajan kumar
Time: February 5, 2010, 3:37 pm

I have passed my10th std SSC in 1995.. will i get ECNR as i am only 10th pass, as i might have to go on job in muscat.
some say minimum eligibility is 10 std.. some say its 12th std… please advice….
also if i am not eligible for ECNR, can i still go to work in muscat with clearence from POE… thanks

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: February 5, 2010, 4:19 pm

Hi Rajan Kumar, the minimum qualification needed for ECNR stamp endorsement on your passport is 10th (HSLC) standard. This came to effect only from October 2007, that’s why many people do not know. You need to apply from the Regional Passport Office (RPO). But this may take time. If you are in a hurry, you should get the clearance for Muscat from the POE near you. POE clearance will take only a day. All the best.

Comment from leojohnpaul
Time: February 7, 2010, 5:07 pm

i am working in abudhabi. witch document you need ecr to ecnr. now i want to ecnr in my pass port so what can i do ple send me the required documents i am waiting in your tips

Comment from leojohnpaul
Time: February 7, 2010, 5:21 pm

i have sslc certifecate,iti mark list & BBA 1st year mark list but now iam discontinue. i applied the ecnr in chennai office at2005 that time i have only iti mark list so reject my application my friend told me now sslc certificate inaff for ecnr its true r not add more any certificate ple tell me

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: February 7, 2010, 10:13 pm

Hi Leo John Paul, the minimum qualification needed for ECNR stamp endorsement on your passport is 10th (HSLC) standard. This came to effect only from October 2007, that’s why many people do not know. In 2005, the minimum qualification was perhaps BA or its equivalent. You need to apply from the Regional Passport Office (RPO). But this may take time. If you are in a hurry, you should get the clearance for Abu Dhabi from the POE near you. POE clearance will take only a day. All the best.

Comment from leojohnpaul
Time: February 8, 2010, 2:34 pm

thank you so much beita jr for your kindly information

Comment from sameer
Time: February 9, 2010, 2:09 am

Hi, I have stayed in europe for 4 yrs (completed my masters), now back in india even though i have work permit for europe. I m planning to go saudi for job. do i need ECNR as earlier mention by shanawaz person staying for more then 3 yr abroad entitled to get ECNR

and yes my pp has ECR stamp

thanks

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: February 9, 2010, 6:47 am

Hi Sameer, simply staying abroad for 3 years does not entitled you an ECNR. You need to apply one. When you do, they will put ECNR stamp on your passport. The minimum qualification requires is only Class 10. Wishing you all the best.

Comment from Krishna
Time: February 14, 2010, 1:54 pm

Hi Friends,

I Came to dubai last month on the employement visa.
While coming here i don’t have the ECNR stamped on my passport. I came here using the Protector immigrant facility.

So now i am in dubai and planning to stamp the ECNR process.

Can anyone guide me how to approach and howmany days it takes..

Eagerly waiting for your replay.

Krish…
0554290382

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: February 15, 2010, 9:55 am

Hi Krish, kindly call up the Indian embassy in Dubai/UAE and ask them. They will be able to tell you every detail, if it’s possible at all there. Wishing you good luck…

Comment from mathew
Time: February 15, 2010, 10:49 pm

Hi, I am working in Abu Dhabi and planning to sponsor a maid servant from india(TN) and she is willing to work here. how should i proceed, she has ECR stamp on her passport.do i need her to change her status to ECNR from POE. please help.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: February 16, 2010, 2:34 pm

Hi Matthew, your maid will need to get “temporary emigration clearance” from the POE provided s/he is older than 30 years of age. As per the rules Domestic helpers must be more than 30 years to work abroad. One of Samaw.com users Shri Kumaravelu http://samaw.com/emigration-check-requiredecr-for-indians-going-abroad/299 had such experience. the maid is also from TN coincidentally… Follow the link to read his problems and the comments. POE can only clear the emigration for one time, permanent clearance can be done only by the Regional Passport Office.

Comment from Ullas
Time: February 17, 2010, 2:17 pm

I am a graduate and my passport is ECR.Is it possible to change my passport to ECNR.

I think if i am ECR i need clearance for all my foreign visits…

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: February 17, 2010, 3:46 pm

Hi Ullas, yes, you can get ECNR endorsement in your passport. Apply it from Regional Passport office near you. If you don’t, you will need to get emigration clearance from POE whenever you visit certain countries.

Comment from harish
Time: February 26, 2010, 2:59 pm

hi i got my passport but there is no stamp of ECR or ECNR
can u help me for that i will visit soon for paris

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: February 26, 2010, 6:46 pm

Hi Harish, lately many passports are issued without any ECNR stamps on it. It means they are ECNR by default. Unless ECR stamp is found in the emigration page, it is the same as ECNR stamp. You are safe. Nothing to worry! Besides, for France emigration check is not required…

Comment from ali
Time: March 1, 2010, 1:01 am

Beita Jr.

i am working in abu dhabi i want to bring my family visa on my own sponsarship. kindly let me know about ECR may i get any approval from with uae. should i have to arrange ECR for my child also please let me know at the earliest. it will be highly appreciated.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 1, 2010, 3:48 pm

Hi Ali, once your family members got visa, they can get temporary emigration clearance from the nearest Protectors of Emigrants (POE) office in India, if their passports are ECR; they will be able to tell you if you need a separate clearance for your child too. Good luck.

Comment from AHMED
Time: March 3, 2010, 4:21 pm

HI,
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT HOW MUCH TIME IS REQUIRE FOR EMIGRATION CLEARANCE FORM THE OFFICE OF (POE) CAN I GET THE PHONE NO. OF (POE ) OFFICE HYDERABAD.
THANKS

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 3, 2010, 5:46 pm

@Ahmed, it will take few minutes depending on the length of the queue in the office provided you have all the documents ready. Usually, the clearance from POE is done the same day.. Sorry, we don’t have the phone no. of Hyd POE office.

Comment from fazil
Time: March 11, 2010, 4:30 pm

i got emigration check required stamp on my passport.what are the documents required for ecnr.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 12, 2010, 9:53 am

Hi Fazil, the minimum qualification is Class 10 pass certificate.

Comment from Ashwin
Time: March 14, 2010, 5:29 pm

HI,
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THAT HOW MUCH TIME IS REQUIRED FOR PERMANENT ECNR IN MUMBAI PRO. I HAVE PASS 10+2.ALSO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ANY VISA REQUIRED IN PP FOR PERMANENT ECNR STAMP.WHAT DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR SAME.
THANKS

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 14, 2010, 9:40 pm

Hi Ashwin, the minimum qualification require is Class 10. Normally, it should be issued within 40 days. It really depends on the load they have. Kindly confirm with the RPO counter.

Comment from Ashwin
Time: March 15, 2010, 9:43 am

Thanks for reply.I have receive my pp with ecr stamp.how ever i submit my 10th,12th & diploma result.Any problem in getting visa(visitor visa for china) with ecr stamp pp. What is procedure for temporary ecnr in POE.Any other problem of ecr stamp pp?
Thanks

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 15, 2010, 11:47 am

Hi Ashwin, the RPO has the right to issue you ecr pp for some other reasons even though you’ve furnished those certificates. You should not have any problem in getting Visitor visa to China, you can also visit China without emigration clearance from the POE (the country is exempted for tourist/visitor visa) provided you get the visa. All the best.

Comment from mohammed altaf
Time: March 17, 2010, 6:27 pm

we are going to dubai for 3 month visit visa, from hyderabad emigration need ecnr or declaration letter please help me iam waiting for ur answer.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 17, 2010, 10:57 pm

Hi Mohammed, you don’t need emigration clearance from the POE for “visit Visa” to Dubai (UAE). Have a good trip!

Comment from venkatesh iyer
Time: March 18, 2010, 2:48 pm

I’m travelling on 2nd of April to Dubai. In my passport there is no information of ECNR status . I have made my passport on 2008 producing my HSC certificates. Please let me know if i need any Emmigration check required. asap. now i am a graduate your help is most appreciated. Please reply ASAP

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 18, 2010, 5:06 pm

Hi Venkatesh, if nothing is mentioned, it is ECNR by default. HSSLC is good enough.. You are safe..

Comment from santhoshkumar.T.K
Time: March 19, 2010, 3:50 pm

now i am going in africa(tanzania)my passport is ECR(emigaration check required) so have any problem

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 19, 2010, 5:01 pm

Hi Santhosh Kumar, you will not have problem for Visit/tourist Visa, but for employment, you will need to get emigration clearance from the Protector of Emigrants (POE) near you.

Comment from Tabrez
Time: March 21, 2010, 3:46 pm

Hi, my brother in law has applied for FAMILY visa in muscat & my sister has ECR on her passport but i understand she doesn’t need ecr suspension on her passort as she will be migrating with family visa. And what are the other documents she needs to carry for migration to muscat apart from Valid passport, family visa & one way ticket.
Please reply soon as it is urgent.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 22, 2010, 10:19 am

Hi Tabrez, for family migration to Muscat, your sister will need emigration clearance, the exemption is only for visit visa. It looks like you already have all the documents required.. just carry whatever documents you’ve received from Muscat as well. we can’t think of any other docs. right now…

Comment from Pesto
Time: March 22, 2010, 2:47 pm

Hi

I have got a job offer from Oman for which my employment Visa is expected by end of this month after which I should be flying soon. I have a query for the ECNR stamping. My earlier Passport had ECNR stamped on it, but my renewed Passport which I received in January is silent on this front. Please confirm if I need to get ECNR stamped on my Passport for taking up employment in Oman

Regards,
Nitish

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 22, 2010, 4:20 pm

Hi Nitish/Pesto, to be on the safer side, you’d better to check with the POE once once you got the visa to avoid unnecessary detainment at the ports.

Comment from thiru
Time: March 22, 2010, 7:28 pm

hi
iam 10th std fail currently iam working in uae past 1 year with ontime ecnr against my visa. but without complete 3 years i have resigned the job due to better offer so regarding in this matter i have to come again uae next month so please advice me where to get ecnr ontime clearence at chennai and that will take how many days time.what documents required please urgent

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 22, 2010, 10:24 pm

Hi Thiru, normally it takes a day to get emigration clearance from the Protector of Emigrants (POE) across the country. In Chennai, POE office is in Ashok Nagar, the full address is given at the above post. You will need Valid passport with Visa, air tickets and employment letters. Samaw.com advises users but it should not be considered as the final word. The POE has the right to demand more documents anytime. All the best.

Comment from Pesto
Time: March 24, 2010, 10:51 am

Thanks for your reply earlier. I tried contacting POE office in Delhi but there is no response. However I checked with my friend who joined a job in Muscat earlier this year, he mentioned his Passport is also blank which was presumed to be ECNR and he did not face any hassle while travelling. I checked with local Oman Air office who have also confirmed the same. However in case I am required to get a stamping later, never know these travel rules, approx how much time will ECNR stamping take at RPO Bhikaji Cama here in Delhi?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 24, 2010, 11:44 am

Hi Nitish/Pesto, new passports issued will have ECR stamps only if emigration clearance is required, for those who don’t need, nothing will be mentioned. It means yours is ECNR by default. Even if you apply for ECNR stamping from RPO at Bhikaji Cama Place, they will not entertain your application, simply because you already got one. The authorities in the ports also know about this. You don’t need to worry.

Comment from Nijamudeen
Time: March 27, 2010, 1:14 am

I got a emplyment visa from Dubai as refridgeration assembler, i have not completed 10 th std, how can get my get clearence for my departure with ECNR stamp, what documents i should produce in POE at chennai to get ECNR stamped, how many days it will take to stamp ECNR, or shall i contact the local agents in chennai to stamp ECNR, please advise asap, my visa was taken by my Brother in law, who is working in Dubai.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 27, 2010, 11:39 am

Hi Nijamudeen, you can get temporary emigration clearance from Chennai POE, it will be good/valid for the duration of your work there. Even though you cannot get permanent ECNR, POE are meant for citizens like you. You will need an employment documents/letters, Passport with Visa, air tickets and of course the contact details (your brothers) in Dubai. All the best..

Comment from ABDUL GAFOOR
Time: March 29, 2010, 12:26 pm

I am residing in UAE and took one visit visa for my mother in india. Her age is 57. Her passport is stamped as ECR. so immigration clearance is required for visit visa, sponsored by son? Many Thanks in advance.

Comment from Priya
Time: March 29, 2010, 2:18 pm

Hi, my husband and Iam traveling to London, Paris, Rome, barcelona and Prague on a tourist visa. so i require an ECNR?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 29, 2010, 3:19 pm

Hi Abdul, for UAE, emigration clearance is not required for tourist/visit visa even though her Passport contains ECR stamp. This is the new relaxation made by the government. She will have no problem but make sure that she carries return ticket with her..

Hi Priya, these countries are all exempted for emigration clearance for tourist visa. You will have no problem.. have wonderful trip..!

Comment from ABDUL GAFOOR
Time: March 30, 2010, 4:40 pm

Please advise me about the authanticity of all above replies. Sorry in writing so as i dont know anything about this site. again a big sorry.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 30, 2010, 11:01 pm

Hi Abdul Gafoor, well, we are giving advice to anyone who comes here based on our experience and also the experience of users at “free of costs”. We are not from the government, and so our comments are only an advice and should not be considered the final word. As an user supported site, Samaw.com will not be responsible for any loss you may incur by following the advice in this site. If you feel that you are not getting a satisfied response here, you are also most welcome to look for help elsewhere. Thanks for using Samaw.com

Comment from Reena
Time: March 31, 2010, 7:01 pm

hi i have a friend who is coming on short term visit visa to dubai does she need to have any ecr removed.

Comment from Kiran kumar
Time: March 31, 2010, 10:04 pm

Hi, i am going on a visit visa to kuwait, i have ECR on my passport do i need to get ECNR done, or just the return tickets, valid visa is sufficient. please reply, thanks in advance.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: March 31, 2010, 11:43 pm

Hi Reena, for short term (tourist/visit visa) to Dubai, emigration clearance is not required for all kind of passports.

Hi Kiran, for visit visa to Kuwait, you will not need emigration clearance from the POE even though your passport is ECR. You will need only if you go there for employment purpose. In your case, there is no problem.. have a good trip… details are right here http://www.immihelp.com/nri/ecnr-emmigration-check-not-required-stamp.html

Comment from S M Koparkar
Time: April 3, 2010, 11:21 am

I am a chartered accountant. My passport has ECR stamp. How can I get this changed to ECNR?
How can my son get his passport an ECNM stamp?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 3, 2010, 7:37 pm

Hi Koparkar, the can apply ECNR from the Regional Passport Office (RPO) near you. The minimum qualification needed for getting ECNR status in one’s passport was lowered to High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC), produce any certificate above 10th standard, that will do. It is the same for your son and you. All the best.

Comment from amit suri
Time: April 7, 2010, 8:47 am

hi..
I am going to visit singapore to attend technical training fron 12 to 16 april.
Got my visa.got my tickets onwards/return.
my passport was issued to me in 1997 and is having ECR reqd.

Please let me know if i need to get the ECNR and if yes then hiw much time will it take .

Regards

Amit Suri

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 7, 2010, 11:56 am

Hi Amit, as per our understanding you do not required emigration clearance. Kindly confirm with the Protector of Emigrants (POE) near you. If needed, you may not have time to apply permanent ECNR in your passport from the Regional passport office (RPO), for people in this kind of situation POE exist for the emigration clearance. With the tickets and passport with visa in tow, they will clear it in a day, kindly approach the POE near you.

Comment from gangaram
Time: April 14, 2010, 8:38 pm

hi sir m 10th fail right now m working in kuwit.
from 2 years.i can speek inglish and read english.
kindly give me solution to gate ecnr.
if there is any way for me.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 14, 2010, 9:57 pm

Hi Gangaram, as of now we do not find any ways for you to get ECNR. However, if you have been paying your income taxes for the past 3 years, you are eligible.. also if you are a person who stays abroad atleast 3 years.. check the detail at http://tinyurl.com/y7umrz6 especially ECNR section no. 3 and no. 13.

If the above are not working for you, you can get temporary emigration clearance from the POE as usual. Good luck.

Comment from my name is khan
Time: April 17, 2010, 12:26 pm

whats this headache of ecr and ecnr people without sslc r millioners any ways what if i go on temporary ecnr 4 employment with one way air tickets can i go for 2 yrs, can i come back in between like 4 a week for holiday i mean break 4m work and goback with same ecnr

Comment from my name is khan
Time: April 17, 2010, 12:33 pm

whats this headache of ecr and ecnr people without sslc r millioners any ways what if i go on temporary ecnr 4 employment with one way air ticket to Abu dhabi , can i come back in between like 4 a week for holiday i mean break 4m work and goback with same ecnr how much i may have to pay 4 a yr or two

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 17, 2010, 3:11 pm

Hi Khan, normally one time emigration clearance is Rs.400/- which will be valid as per your visa. For other details kindly approach the POE near you. They have the final say on this matter. Good luck.

Comment from Shilpi Nanda
Time: April 19, 2010, 11:43 am

Hi

I am planning to apply for a tier 1 visa and travel to the UK. My passport was issued in 2004 and I do not have a ECNR stamp on it. Do I need to necessarily get a ECNR stamp for me to be eligible for the Tier-1 ?

Comment from nikhil
Time: April 19, 2010, 2:20 pm

Hi,

I am planning to travel to dubai on vacation for a week on a tourist visa, my passport is issued in 2004 and does not have the ECNR stamp on it..

my question is would i need to get it stamped or has it been expemted for people travelling on tourist visas now..

will i have any problems in immigration?

thanks

nikhil

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 19, 2010, 9:19 pm

Hi Shilpi, if you get the visa, you will not have any emigration problem in any Indian port. UK is among the countries exempted from emigration clearance even for ECR Passports.

Hi Nikhil, people travelling to Dubai (UAE) on a tourist/visit visa are exempted from emigration clearance (w.e.f October 2007) and not stamps are required. You should not have any problem with the emigration. Have a nice trip.

Comment from Ramani
Time: April 20, 2010, 4:15 pm

In Bangalore, where is this office Protector of Emigrants

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 20, 2010, 4:48 pm

Hi Ramani, there is no POE office in Bangalore. The nearest POE office for Bangalore is Chennai, the no.4 in the post.

Comment from Lily
Time: April 22, 2010, 11:33 am

Hi ……..My brother is 7th pass and he is gonna travel to dubai on a one month visit visa he has made his passport in 2006,does he need a ecnr check

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 22, 2010, 11:51 am

Hi Lily, for tourist/visit visa, emigration clearance is not needed even if his passport is ECR, this is the new relaxation made by the gov’t w.e.f October 2007. He can also apply for ECNR when he passed 10th Std so that he won’t have to worry about travelling to any country.

Comment from Lily
Time: April 22, 2010, 12:05 pm

Thanks for the info ……….but then what info i got is that i have to go to the Indian Consulate in dubai and make a declaration certificate in order for him to get exempted from the ecr stamp……………….i am really worried i hope nothing goes wrong at the airport.If you information is 100% correct you have made my day then……………..thanks

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 22, 2010, 12:21 pm

Since your bother seems to be a minor, there can be a concern from the emigration officer(s) at the airport if he travels alone. Is he travelling with any family member? Also, have you tried calling the Consulate in Dubai if such declaration is required or not?

Comment from Lily
Time: April 22, 2010, 12:49 pm

No but my brother is 24 yrs old he is not minor its just that he is not completed his education

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: April 22, 2010, 12:54 pm

IC, then according to the information we have and the experience of the users here, he will not have any problem. However, we recommend you to crosscheck with the consulate. Thanks for using Samaw.com.

Comment from Chiradeep
Time: May 1, 2010, 3:30 am

Hi,
My passport has been issued from Kolkata and for ECNR stamp whether I have to go to Protector of Immigrants office in Kolkata or I can approach Mumbai office as I stay close to Mumbai?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 1, 2010, 10:57 am

Hi Chiradeep, there are two kinds of emigration clearance. One is to get permanent ECNR endorsement in your Passport from the Regional Passport office, which issued you the passport – which is in Kolkata. The Second option is to get temporary emigration clearance for the specific journey which can be done from any POE offices across the country. For your case, if you want to do the second option, you can do it in Mumbai for the specific Visa you’ve got. The second option can be applied only when you’ve got the visa and bought the tickets. Only 18 countries are required for job/employment visa, for tourist/visit visa all are exempted except Iraq and few closed countries – see here http://www.immihelp.com/nri/ecnr-emmigration-check-not-required-stamp.html If you haven’t got the visa and want to get the clearance in your passport for all countries permanently, you can also do it from Kolkata. I hope this helps.

Comment from suraj
Time: May 1, 2010, 12:30 pm

Sir,

My passport was issued originally in 2001 and I got it renewed in Feb,2010. I have a H1 visa and I am planning to go to USA. I also hold an Australian permanent resident ship. Can you please tell me if I require ECNR stamp.

Thank you,
Suraj

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 1, 2010, 4:07 pm

Hi Surag, what is the status of your passport? Is it ECR or ECNR. If it is blank, it means it is ECNR by default -> you don’t need any clearances.

Comment from Rahul
Time: May 8, 2010, 10:49 am

Hi
I have to go to Tanzania for 6 months work. My passport is ready and has a stamp of ECR on it. How do i get an ECNR stamp done on it. What all formalities are required for getting it done.

Do i require a return ticket copy, or a letter fromt the employer company, if then does it have a specific format, or visa for Tanzania.

I will be flying from Kenya Airwaya from Mumbai…

Please Suggest. Thank you

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 10, 2010, 12:16 am

Hi Rahul, your query is already answered here http://samaw.com/emigration-check-requiredecr-for-indians-going-abroad/299#comment-9295

Comment from Jitendra Kalyankar
Time: May 13, 2010, 10:06 am

Hi,
now a days i ve heard that onetime ECNR can be done at airport also as i wanted this info since my mother is expected to come from Mumbai to Bahrain on 15th May 10 and her passport has ECR. Her age is 63..

Can this be done at Mumbai airport ?

Pls confirm

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 13, 2010, 11:04 am

Hi Jitendra, for ECR passport holders visiting Bahrain on Visit Visa, emigration clearance (temporary ECNR) is not required, w.e.f. October 1, 2007. Details are posted here http://www.immihelp.com/nri/ecnr-emmigration-check-not-required-stamp.html

Comment from Shaik Taher(Hyderabad)
Time: May 13, 2010, 3:09 pm

Good Afternoon Sir
one of my freind is living right now in Thailand.
he has ECR now he get kuwait employment visa.
can he travel from Thailand without Emigration.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 13, 2010, 9:21 pm

Hi Shaik, he may have problem when he wants to enter India later on. Better to get emigration clearance in India before leaving to Kuwait.

Comment from Salman
Time: May 14, 2010, 4:42 pm

hi, may 20 th m going to dubai, i completed Bsc,,,i got my pasport on 2009, how can i find out my passport with ECNR,,,
pls reply me …

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 14, 2010, 8:38 pm

Hi Salman, Check the emigration page (usually the second page on the passport), passports issued lately are blank for this page, meaning they are ECNR by default. If you are going to Dubai with visit visa, you won’t have any problem with the emigration whether your passport is ECR or ECNR.

Comment from Richa
Time: May 18, 2010, 4:54 pm

Hi, i am staying in dubai right now.i want to call my mother here.now she is 58yrs. Is ECNR is required for her.She has got her passport in march2007.If yes, pls tell me the procedure for getting this stamp.THANKYOU

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 18, 2010, 5:49 pm

Hi Richa, for visit visa emigration clearance is not required even if her passport is ECR. I hope this helps.

Comment from A Kamat
Time: May 23, 2010, 12:38 am

We have a maid who is on servant visa in Dubai, UAE since 15-Nov-08 & the visa was renewed on 25-Nov-09 and is valid till 24-Nov-10.

The maid will be travelling to India for the 2nd time in aug-sept-2010 timeframe & need advise if we need to repeat the protector of emigrant formalities for her to travel back to UAE.

The previous EC was granted on 14-Nov-2008 but does not indicate any expiry date although I recall it was indicated that the process need not be done within 1 year but will need to be done for the 2nd year.

Any idea if we need to repeat the POE process done the first time all over again or does it still apply for the EC to be granted the 2nd time.

Regards – Atul

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 23, 2010, 10:25 pm

Hi Kamat, it looks like one year has lapsed. Therefore, to be on the safer side, kindly inquire from the nearest POE office in India. All the best.

Comment from Zafeer
Time: May 24, 2010, 2:06 pm

Hi,

I renewed my passport recently in HYD RPO. I did submit my tax returns form during renewal for ECNR and my Masters certificate as I did not have my 10th or B.E certificate at that point. I got my passport with ECR stamp as my old paspot had ECR. I know the procedure for applying. I just need to know how long will it take to get the ECR cancelled from my passport.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 24, 2010, 3:04 pm

Hi Zafeer, that’s very unfortunate. It depends on the workload they have, however, it should be done within 40 days.

Comment from vijay
Time: May 24, 2010, 3:16 pm

Hi All,

I am traveling to China on 30th May. I had ECR stamp in my passport in page3. Page2 has DELETED stamp.
Do I need to cancel this ECR immediately?

Thanks in Advance,
Vijay

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 24, 2010, 11:04 pm

Hi Vijay, China is not an ECR country, therefore, you don’t need to worry. You shouldn’t have emigration problem. Safe trip!

Comment from Deep
Time: May 26, 2010, 7:34 pm

Hello All,
I am planning to call maid from India, did all the formalities here in Dubai and sending originals to house maid. Can anyone tell me whether she need to go to POE if she already has ECNR clear in her passport?
Thanks a lot in advance!
Regards,
Deep.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 26, 2010, 11:24 pm

Hi Deep, maids’ emigration requirements are a little different from others. Kindly ask her to check with the nearest POE office in India after you did all the formalities from your end. We have had users having problems even though they did everything in the host country. All the best.

Comment from Deep
Time: May 27, 2010, 7:37 pm

Thanks a lot for the prompt response! Can I know whether the mumbai office address for the POE office is same for housemaid?
Thanks once again…
Regards,
Deep Bhojani.

Comment from ram
Time: May 28, 2010, 1:46 pm

Hi,

I am travelling to middle east with business visa, but i dont have ECNR Stamp in my passport. Is it possible to go. or else is there any another way

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 28, 2010, 2:41 pm

Hi Deep, the POE office is the same for everyone.

Hi Ram, which ME country are you visiting? Only those who go there for employment/job purpose need emigration clearances from the POE, your return ticket should act as a proof too. If you have more doubt, kindly contact the nearest POE office in India.

Comment from Deep
Time: May 29, 2010, 7:55 pm

Can you please update telephone number for the POE Mumbai office?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: May 29, 2010, 10:43 pm

Hi Deep, looks like this one is the updated one – Mumbai POE – Tel No. 022-2614-7393

Comment from Rohit Gupta
Time: June 1, 2010, 11:35 pm

Hi,

I have to travel to China on Business visa. In my passport the ECNR stamp is cancelled. Do I need to get an ECNR stamp for my travel?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 2, 2010, 11:58 am

Hi Rohit, China is an ECNR country, you don’t need emigration clearance. See here http://www.immihelp.com/nri/ecnr-emmigration-check-not-required-stamp.html

Comment from Rohit Gupta
Time: June 2, 2010, 11:04 pm

Thanks. I went through the link before, but wanted to just confirm as my passport has ECNR cancelled.

Comment from ravi
Time: June 4, 2010, 12:01 pm

Hi,
i have dubai employment visa n ticket n but ECR not clear so wat to do . i did not have 10th , 12 th marksheet . airport office clear to ecr..

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 5, 2010, 9:23 am

Hi Ravi, visit the nearest POE (Protector of Emigrants) Office in India. They are there to help clear emigration “temporarily” for those who do not have ECNR in their passport. They will do it for you. All the best.

Comment from rohit
Time: June 13, 2010, 5:52 pm

Is ECNR required for a personal visit too Dubai???

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 14, 2010, 6:16 pm

Hi Rohit, the answer is NO. Not required. Safe trip!

Comment from Samuel
Time: June 18, 2010, 1:40 pm

I am an MBA, I do not have any ECR or ECNR stamp on my passport. The passport was issued in August 2007. Now, I have a job offer in Dubai. Do I need to get an ECNR stamp on my passport?

Comment from Lakshmi Narayana
Time: June 19, 2010, 6:28 pm

Hi,
My passport was issued in March 2007. There is neither ECR or ECNR stamp in my passport. Only the stamp of ‘Ministry of External Affairs, Passport Office, Hyderabad’ and Officer signature stamp is there. Please let me know..whether I should have an ECNR stamp in my passport. I am from Hyderabd and my office officials need the information on urgent basis.

Your prompt response will be highly appreciated.

Comment from Payal
Time: June 20, 2010, 12:47 am

HI Beita,

I have just got a Job in Dubai. I have the original Emplyment Visa with me and the Contract Papers as well. Since I now need to get a one time ECNR done from POE in Delhi I wanted to know if I need to show them a return tkt or just one way tkt will do coz the Air Arabia people told me that those traveling with work visa need not have a 2 way ticket so plz clarify for me.
Thanks

Comment from Payal
Time: June 20, 2010, 10:36 am

PLz can somebody plz help me urgently as I need to buy the tickets and go to the POE tomorrow

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 20, 2010, 3:30 pm

Hi Samuel, passport with blank emigration page are ECNR by default. You should not have any emigration problem. You are good.

Hi Lakshmi Narayan, passport issued lately are blank on emigration page. They are ECNR by default. You should not worry unless ECR is written. ECNR passports are blank by default. Yours is ECNR. No worry.

Hi Payal, for work Visa you will not need to have return ticket. All the best.

Comment from Suresh
Time: June 21, 2010, 4:14 am

Hi,

Beita Jr,

Thanks for answering all these questions with patience. When I went through all the questions I found all the answers I needed except for the following one.

I am in bangalore and just came to know about the ecnr . Do I need to go to poe office personally to get my ecnr cleared ?? Cannot my Dad be my representative??

Thanks,
Dhawal.

Comment from Suresh
Time: June 21, 2010, 4:17 am

Beita Jr,

I wish to get it cleared only for one trip [ to argentina]. I will aply for permenant later.

Thanks,
Dhawal.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 21, 2010, 12:35 pm

Hi Suresh, for permanent ECNR stamping in your passport, it can be done only from the Regional Passport Office (RPO) – in your case it should be RPO Bangalore. POE is only for temporary emigration clearance (you can call it temporary ECNR). Due to security reasons, the applicant must be present in person. Permanent ECNR stamping can take several days, whereas temporary emigration clearance can be done in a day. I hope this clears.

As for Argentina, you don’t need emigration clearance because it is not an ECR country. You can travel to ARGentina even though your passport is ECR. Have a safe trip!

Comment from Payal
Time: June 21, 2010, 1:45 pm

Hi Beita,
Based on the information on the net and on the basis of all the above comments I went to the POE in Delhi but they did not give ECNR on my passport. They say I need the contract papers to be attested by High Commission in Dubai.
I have the original employment Visa and the contract papers. I am going as an Office Manager. I am 26 yrs female. But they kept telling me about the conditions which is applicable for Unskilled worker/ maid/domestic worker. They refused to listen to me.
It was very upsetting so now I have to go all the way to Kolkata to get a permanent ECNR.
I want to know how much time does it take to get a permanent ECNR? And why the POE refused to giv me the temporary ECNR???

Thanks

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 21, 2010, 1:59 pm

Hi Payal, that’s very disappointing. I do not know why POE refused to give you the temporary ECNR. The officials have their way of doing things, sometimes it is very annoying as they do not explain everything in detail. I do feel sorry for you. Anyways, if you get permanent ECNR, that’s the best. Kindly approach the Regional Passport Officer at RPO Kolkata; you can request him to speed up the process. It can be done within few days as well if he agrees to. So, write an application to him and hand him the application in person, you must meet him personally and explain the urgency of the situation. That will speed things up. All the best!

Comment from Payal
Time: June 21, 2010, 2:36 pm

Hi Beita,
Thank you for your help. Yes it is disappointing the bureaucracy in Indian Govt.Offices no one can fight. I called up the office of the Director of Immigration Services and the excuse they have is that they themselves are yet not clear about this rule. It seems this issue had come earlier also and they say they are yet to frame a set rule. In that case they should not give misleading information on their website…I wish I could complain about this to someone.
Anyways thanks a lot for all your help.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 21, 2010, 3:16 pm

Hi Payal, you said: “I called up the office of the Director of Immigration Services and the excuse they have is that they themselves are yet not clear about this rule.”

This is really sad. So, they don’t even know their work. Kindly explain this to the RP Officer in Kolkata. Let’s hope he will at least pass on the problem face by common people to higher authorities so that unnecessary bureaucratic hurdle like this is removed immediately. Thanks for leaving your comments here so that others can also understand the kind of problem they can face while going through the same process. Hope you get ECNR stamp on your passport soon. All the best..

Comment from Ginni
Time: June 22, 2010, 12:36 pm

Hi,

how to know a passport is ECR. my passport was issued in 2005 and its ECNR is canceled by black pen. I have to got to US & canada from company for official purpose in coming days do i need ECNR.i m put up in mumbai but my passport was issued in patna.what sud i do?

Comment from Payal
Time: June 22, 2010, 6:22 pm

Hi Beita,

Yes those were his exact words. Anyways I got my ECNR done from Kolkata. But it’s just that becoz of the misleading info. on the govt. website I had to shell our Rs.12000/ for my flight
to get ECNR done, had i known earlier I cud have gone by train. and saved a lot of money.
I really get angry when I think about how our system works. I wish we cud learn something for the west…

Anyway thank you for all your help I think your blog is very helpful for people who have no idea abt all these stuff..Keep it up.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: June 22, 2010, 10:17 pm

Hi Ginni, it means your passport is ECR since ECNR is cancelled. Passport issued during those days are like that. For Canada and the U.S, emigration clearance is not required even though your passport is ECR. However, if you want to get ECNR in your passport for all purposes, you can apply from Patna Regional passport office (RPO), unless you change your address in the passport first, Mumbai RPO will not accept your ECNR application. But if you need temporary (or one time) emigration clearance from the POE office, this can be done from Mumbai or any other POE offices in India. I hope this clears the doubt.

Hi Payal, sorry to hear about that… let’s hope things will get better from now on…

Comment from N.L.M urugesean
Time: July 6, 2010, 9:49 pm

sir, i havnt completed my 10th std, i gt job in dubai, presently, i am stayng in theni,, i hav a pancrd, whch i bgt frm chaennai, what is the procedure, plz help me out and i hhav a valid passport, thnk u, waitng fr ur reply, thnks bye tc

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 7, 2010, 2:17 am

Hi Urugesean, after you got a job you need to apply UAE (Dubai) Visa. Once you got a visa, comes the question of emigration. If you have not completed 10th std, your passport will be an ECR passport. You can get emigration clearance from the Protector of Emigrant (POE) office in Chennai. This is the nearest POE office for you. You need to go in person to apply for this.

Comment from syed ahmed
Time: July 9, 2010, 2:13 pm

hai sir.this is syed ahmed.i have stayed 2 years in kuwait .shall i get ecnr

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 9, 2010, 5:22 pm

Hi Syed, what is your qualification? The minimum educational qualification required is 10th Standard. If you have one, it should not be difficult. For those who have not cleared 10th std, they must continuously stay 3 years abroad to be eligible for ECNR (provided they apply one).

Comment from shamim shaikh
Time: July 9, 2010, 7:17 pm

Dear Sir,
Maine apna passport Mumbai se 2007 main banaya tha.
meri qualification Diploma in Mechanical Engg. hai. College ke ending main maine apna naam main apna surname add karaya tha. but by mistake meri certificate main surname add ho gaya lekin meri marksheet main surname add nahi howa.
aur maine Gazzete main bhi apna naam change karwaya tha.
Aur news paper main bhi diya tha.
Lekin jis waqt maine passport banaya tha. us waqt passport ke employee ne mujhe se kuch bhi nahi poocha ki tumhare pass gazzete hai ya nahi.
us waqt maine Gazzete submit nahi kya aur nahi hi news paper cutting page submit kya. lekin jab mujhe passport mila to us main ECNR Stamp nahi tha.
main dubara passport office gaya aur ECNR ka form fill karke jab submit karne laga to passport employee ne kaha ki agar tumne apna naam change kya hai to tumhare Passport main name changing ka stamp nahi hai. aur aapke Leaving Certificate main Surname hai lekin Aapke Diploma ke Marksheet main Surname nahi hai.Hum aapko ECNR Stamp nahi de sakte. Main 1 mahina ECNR Stamp ke liye Passport office Ke chakker lagaya ho. akhir main maine santacruz se temperoary ECNR stamp karake UAE. main ho.
Sir Mere pass abhi bhi sab Document hai Aur main abhi sharjah main Job karta ho.
Plz main aap se jaanna chahta ho ki main kya karo. aur mujhe sirf 1 1/2 years howa hai.
plz sir reply me.
as soon as possible.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 9, 2010, 10:51 pm

Hi Shamim, sorry we do not understand the language. Kindly write your queries in English (Angreji). We promise to help you the best we can!

Comment from shamim shaikh
Time: July 10, 2010, 11:12 am

dear Sir.
i was comleted Diploma in Mechainical Engg. 2006.but end of the college i was add my Surname in My name. through Gazzete. because before in my name surname was missing.
but by mistake surname add only my leacing certificate not my final year marksheet. after one year i was apply Passport 2007. that time nobody asked me any gazzete. so we didnt submit my Gazzete that time.
After 4 month i received my Passport. that time i was dont know waht is ECNR and What is ECR .in 2008 suddenly i was an oppurtunity to work in abroad. so that time i was know in my passport ECNR Stamp Missing.after next day i go to Passport of Mumbai. After enquiry i submit ENCR form and All my Diploma marksheet and other documents.
After Checked Passport Employee Said. in your passport Name Changing Stamp Missing. We cant do ECNR Stamp.
If you Change Your Name Why U not Submite Your Gazzete she said. i told her that time i had all document (Gazzete, News paper Cutting Page and all Diploma Certificates.) But nobodu Asked me Gazzete and cutting news paper page. so i had no submit that time and now i have also that document if you want then i show you.
she said i cant accept this documents now.
Sir full 1 month daily i go passport office but nobody help me.
Finally i done temporary ECNR from Santacruz Passport Office.then i was came here .
Sir i Just want to know, now i am working in Sharjah(UAE). any office is here related this ECNR work.
and Sir you Tell me What we do because i cant journey any other countries like saudi arabia and oman for picnic porpuse.
i need your help .
I amWaiting for reply .

tahnks and regards

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 10, 2010, 12:13 pm

Hi Shamim, you should visit Indian Embassy in Sharjah (UAE) and consult the officials there for emigration clearance for visiting other countries. In fact, you should not have problem for visiting (tourist visa) any other countries in the Gulf region. The embassy officials will be able to advice you what you need to do.
And If you have a chance to come back home, you should meet Regional Passport officer at Santacruz Passport Office directly and present your request. The officials in the counter have limited authority to decide on such case.

Comment from shamim shaikh
Time: July 10, 2010, 12:24 pm

Dear Sir,

kindly Give me the address of Indian Embassy in Sharjah.
also give me any responsible person contact in indian Embassy in Sharjah.

Thanks and Regards.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 10, 2010, 5:39 pm

Hi Shamim, here is the address:

Consulate General of India, Dubai
Al Hamaria Diplomatic Enclave
P.O. Box 737
Dubai
Telephone: +971 4 3971222, +971 4 3971333
Fax: +971 4 3970453
Office hours: 8 A.M. – 1 P.M. and 2 P.M. – 4:30 P.M., Sun.-Thurs.
Email: cgidubai@emirates.net.ae
Website: http://www.cgidubai.com
Jurisdiction: Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm-Al-Quwain, Ras Al-Khaima and Fujairah

You need to go to Dubai, Sharjah is under the jurisdiction of Indian Consulate in Dubai. We do not know any officials there. Just follow their advice. All the best.

Comment from Rahul Mishra
Time: July 11, 2010, 11:07 am

Dear Sir,
I am an engineering graduate working in India and I need to visit Indonesia on official job assignment.. I have ECR endorsed on my passport.. Can u suggest me ECNR required or not ..
regards

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 11, 2010, 8:01 pm

Hi Rahul, emigration clearance is exempted for all ECR passport holders for any visit (to Indonesia) other than employment or job. Should you want to confirm, you can do so from any POE offices in India.

Comment from sachin bhatia
Time: July 13, 2010, 11:13 pm

hi,

my wife is applying for NZ student visa, i will be applying for spouse work permit visa. my passport states ECR. two Q’s: i am still under graduate, will i get ECR stamped on my passport? also can i get PCC issued in this situation? also will i face any hindrance in visa processing basis this?
my passport is getting expired in march 2011 so will i b able to receive a 1.5 yrs visa on this passport?
thanks

Comment from Ranji
Time: July 15, 2010, 1:31 pm

Hello, i got my passport from Pune last week… there is no ECNR page appeared in the passport..i am a
Engineering graduate and i applied my passport in Tatkkal Scheme.. Some of my friends told now there is
no ECNR page for new issuing passport, is it true? Normally it would be printed in the 2nd page of passport.

Kindly advise.

Regards,
Ranji

Comment from sachin bhatia
Time: July 15, 2010, 7:38 pm

hi,

my wife is applying for NZ student visa, i will be applying for spouse work permit visa. my passport states ECR. two Q’s: i am still under graduate, will i get ECR stamped on my passport? also can i get PCC issued in this situation? also will i face any hindrance in visa processing basis this?
my passport is getting expired in march 2011 so will i b able to receive a 1.5 yrs visa on this passport?
thanks

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 15, 2010, 8:38 pm

Hi Sachin, New Zealand is not an ECR country, therefore, whether you have ECR in your passport or not does not count. You are exempted. All you need is a visa.
Answer to ur 2nd question: The minimum requirement for getting ECNR has now been lowered to 10th standard. If you will apply this time, you will get it. But remember, it takes time. If you don’t have atleast 40 days, it is better not to apply at this time. If your passport is expiring in March 2011, they will likely to issue you the visa accordingly. But once you are in NZ, you can renew both.

Hi Ranji, your friends are right. The passport issued these days are BLANK at emigration page. By default they are ECNR. If it is ECR only, they will mention/write ECR in the 2nd page of the passport.

Comment from asif
Time: July 16, 2010, 12:00 pm

dear Beita,
Ihave got a familoy visa for my wife for bahrain, ihave planned to bring her along with me when my vacation on october but she has ecr stamp is her passport, if she travel to based on family visa ( dependent visa ) she must requires poe clearence, if she requires poe our next poe office is Tiruvandrum but we are native from tamilnadu so we have to go for chennai only or we can get poe from tiruvandrum it self.

also i have noticed on web pages… POE is requires who are flying to ecr countries for employment , other than the employment ecr not effectt is it right ? also i have noticed on goverment site who are staying more than 3 years abraod their spouse also can get ecnr stamp upto 24 years , kindly clarify my suggest

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 16, 2010, 1:31 pm

Hi Asif, ‘temporary’ emigration clearance for ECR passport holders can be done “in person” from POE offices anywhere in India. It does not have to be near the address in the passport. You can do from Trivandrum or Chennai or any other cities where POE offices are located. However, if you want to apply ‘permanent’ ECNR stamp in your passport, you need to apply from the Regional Passport Office (RPO) that issued you the passport. You can’t apply elsewhere.

The gov’t website specified that only job/employment visa holders will need emigration clearance if their status is ECR. That leaves out tourist, visit and other visas.

For those who have stayed more than 3 years abroad, they can get permanent ECNR, it does not have to be 24 years. As long as your passport is valid, ECNR too will be valid. Once you get ECNR, unless there is a good reason, the authorities will not bar you after 24 years also. You will have the privilege throughout your life provided your passport is valid. I hope this clears the doubt.

Comment from joshi
Time: July 16, 2010, 10:02 pm

HI I would like to know the working days and working Hours of Protector of emigration office at Thiruvananthpuram. Kerala. Another thing is when i tried to call the tel: number you mentioned it goes to a Fax line. Pls varify.
regards
Joshi

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 16, 2010, 11:04 pm

Hi Joshi, the POE working hours are usually 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., it must be the same in the ‘puram as well. Well, the gov’t website listed only those numbers. We have no idea why it went to fax. Sorry about that. Pls visit in person during the working hours. All the best.

Comment from asif
Time: July 18, 2010, 1:01 am

thanks for your immd answer but ihave on more doubt not cleared , which is i have asked on third if anyone stay abroad more than 3 years thier spouse can get ecnr stamp or not?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 18, 2010, 10:17 pm

Hi Asif, there is no benefits for their spouses. I believe you misheard. Anyone who has ECNR in their passport but have stayed continuously abroad for more than 3 years will be granted ECNR when they renew the passport or apply ECNR newly. It is for them, not for their wives or husbands. The gov’t website has not mentioned more than that. I hope this clears the doubt.

Comment from K.P.Vivekanandan
Time: July 19, 2010, 11:10 am

Myself and my wife are staying in Oman and would like to bring our son on family visit, and we have already sent the visa for him. His passport is ECR stamped. Does he need to obtain clearance from POE. Please advise.

Comment from sachin bhatia
Time: July 19, 2010, 11:32 pm

thanks for the information (beita Jr.) Sir! Appreciate it!!!!!!

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 20, 2010, 9:08 am

Hi Vivekanandan, for family/tourist/visit visa emigration clearance from POE is not required. The exemption is in effect since October 2007. But if he comes there for job or employment he will need one. I hope this clears the doubt.

Comment from amit chauhan
Time: July 23, 2010, 2:01 am

heyy..hi i have got ma passs port when i was in class 12 th 2002
at that time there were no ecr stamps i think on page two there is a stamp and ther is a tick on both the ecr and ecnr what does tha mean i cant get whether it mean ecnr or ecr….okay let it being ecr
now soon i m gooin abroad for job the company has collected my passport will get it visa and other formalitites bu itself..now is it necassary to get the ecnr done or will it work ………is it possible to get the ecnr by the compnay itself without my presence or is my presence compulsory ……..what if i didnt get it done……………please answer my queries……i m in gr8 dillemaa as i dnt have my passport now its with the company please tell me ………………….

Comment from amit chauhan
Time: July 23, 2010, 2:03 am

please anwer my queries sir asap as i have to do every thing in this week only …sir my cariier is at stake please help me soon …….

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 23, 2010, 4:24 pm

Hi Amit, it depends on the country you are going to work. If it is in the Gulf (Persian/Arabian), you will have problem if your passport status is ECNR. Otherwise, it is no even a problem. It looks like your passport is ECR. If you are asking for help, do tell us your problem disclosing the country you intend to apply the job, etc, otherwise, we can’t advise you properly.

Comment from amit chauhan
Time: July 23, 2010, 5:53 pm

thanks sir for ur reply …sir i m hav got the placement in a company from my colg and for job training it is demandin us to go to china….CHINA is the country ..and sir i m going for the job training …..the whole work is to be done by the company itsef…..visa ..tickets and all…..i ahve completed my master degreee….tell me sir still i require the ECNR if i go to china….

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 23, 2010, 9:16 pm

Hi Amit, China is not an ECR country. Whether your passport is ECR or ECNR status do not make any difference. You should not have any emigration problem, you just need the visa and the tickets. Bon Voyage!

Comment from Umesh Kumar
Time: July 27, 2010, 10:03 pm

I am about to join Delhi Public School, Doha, Qatar as a Post Graduate Teacher of English. My Qualification is M A. B Ed. And my passport no is J0743284. As per the new norms there is no ECNR stamp on my passport which means that i have ECNR status. I have received a valid work visa from them. The visa number is 03201009762 with a one way entry to Qatar. I am waiting for my one way ticket for september 2010. Do i need emigration clearance? If yes, what is the procedure? can i apply online. What documents do i need?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 28, 2010, 3:37 pm

Hi Umesh, your emigration status is ECNR. So, you do not require further clearance; unless it is a country like Iraq, where travelling itself is banned for Indians by the Indian gov’t, you do not require one. :)

Comment from Thakorbhai Patel
Time: July 28, 2010, 10:26 pm

I have gulf job since June,2006. I am Engineer (BE-Mech.)
My wife has to come to Oman as house wife i.e. not for job.
As per Indian Govt. rules, she should have return ticket along with Valid VISA & Passport.
My wife don’t have to comebck.
Pl. guide me what shall be done?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: July 28, 2010, 10:47 pm

Hi Mr. Patel, As per the comments of the users, if she has a valid Visa & Passport, return ticket should not be mandatory for your wife. It will depend on the kind of visa they have issued for her. The gov’t website is not very specific or clear on this. If you have more doubts, kindly ask your wife to visit the nearest POE office in India. All the best.

Comment from Manoj
Time: August 5, 2010, 5:44 pm

Hi,
I am going to bring my mother here in uae on visit visa sponsered by me ,my mother uneducated,please advise is it required ECNR stamp on her passport?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: August 5, 2010, 6:18 pm

Hi Manoj, for visit visa emigration clearance is not required even if her passport bears ECR. The exemption has been in effect since Oct. 2007. I hope this clears the doubt.

Comment from siddarth
Time: August 8, 2010, 5:52 pm

Hi beita ,
My ecnr stamp got expiered , i gonna visit oman ( doha) on a business visa ( not employment visa). is it necessary to get ecnr stamped in my passport …. hope u help me pls…….

Comment from siddarth
Time: August 8, 2010, 5:54 pm

beita small correction its qatar not oman

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: August 8, 2010, 11:14 pm

Hi Siddarth, as per the new exemption made by the gov’t, you will not require one. Besides, Oman and Qatar have the same emigration clearance requirement. If you still have doubts, kindly contact any POE offices in India listed above. All the best.

Comment from Shubhasree J
Time: August 12, 2010, 2:11 pm

i m 27yrs old.i m a class 10 passed and after that completed advanced diploma from NIIT. Can I get passport with this degree? please help me. this is urgent. please mail me at jana.shubhasree@gmail.com

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: August 12, 2010, 10:16 pm

Hi Shubhasree, you can get passport but why do you want to get with degree? Degree is granted by institutes, colleges and universities. Since you are class 10 passed, you can also get ECNR passport if you submit the photocopy of 10th passed certificate. I hope this clears the doubt.

Comment from Ali
Time: August 14, 2010, 12:01 am

I am 24 years of age and my passport has a stamp saying [ECNR till the dependent minor, attends the age of 24 years], now i am working in U.A.E and will be travailing to India next month will there be any issues coming back from India to U.A.E as i am having a valid work visa stamped on my passport, please advice

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: August 16, 2010, 1:59 pm

Hi Ali, since you’ve crossed 24 years of age, emigration officers may reject you at the airport, you’d better to check with POE office, the addresses are given above. All the best.

Comment from Reshma Siddhaye
Time: August 20, 2010, 5:09 pm

20th Aug 2010

hi, i am reshma , i am going to malaysia to attend the conferemce in October. for 1st time i am experience the abroad tour. On my passport they mentioned immigration check requird. i want to cancell it. i don’t know how to cancelle it. can u help me please.

thanks
reshma

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: August 21, 2010, 12:58 pm

Hi Reshma, firstly Malaysia is not an ECR country, therefore, emigration clearance is not required for this particular country. You can visit without any problem. Secondly, if you want to get ECNR in your passport, you need to apply from the Regional Passport Office that issued you the passport. The minimum requirement to get ECNR is producing HSLC (class 10) passed certificate and above. The whole process can take upto 40 days maximum. So, if you don’t have enough time, do it when you come back from ML. All the best.

Comment from Abdul Adhil P
Time: August 22, 2010, 1:44 pm

Hai Beita,

I am currently working in Bahrain. I am planning to bring my mom under visit visa. Her passport is ECR. Do she require an ECNR to come to Bahrain under visit visa.
Also since she don’t have 10th class pass certificate and age under 50,what are other options to get ECNR Status. I heard that she can get ECNR by producing PAN card at passport office. Is it true?

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: August 22, 2010, 6:38 pm

Hi Abdul, for visit visa, your mom will not need emigration clearance from the Protector of emigrant (POE) office for Bahrain even though her passport is ECR status.
If she has not passed 10th standard, options are really limited, kindly check http://www.immihelp.com/nri/ecnr-emmigration-check-not-required-stamp.html see ECNR part.
Anyways, she doesn’t need emigration clearance for visit visa, why bother to get ECNR. Even if it is required, the clearance (from the POE) can be done in a day, to apply new ECNR (from the passport office) in the passport can take several days. Besides, for Bahrain, emigration suspension is not required for visit visa. I hope this helps.

Comment from VIGYA DUBEY
Time: August 28, 2010, 5:11 pm

Hi, I have recently got my passport but there is no ECNR stamp in it. i have to visit Dubai next week this is the 1st time i will be going abroad………. is ECNR stamp required for that?? I have learn from some of my friends that when they had received there passport ECNR stamp was already there.

Comment from teja
Time: August 28, 2010, 6:33 pm

Hi,
My husband is working in dubai and so i got the dependent visa.
I want to know whether i can travel to dubai without ecnr?
I took my passport in the year 2007 feb.
Plz reply ASAP.
Thank you.

Comment from sanjay
Time: August 28, 2010, 7:42 pm

hello sir,

I have passport. it expiry date in 2018. i have a query tht my passport does’t have any ecr or ecnr stamp or option. do i need to take ecnr stamp on tht.

Comment from Beita Jr.
Time: August 29, 2010, 10:47 pm

Hi Vigya, if the emigration page is BLANK, it means it is ECNR by default. The passports issued lately are like this.

Hi Teja, yes, you can travel to Dubai without ECNR in the passport. Any visas other than employment/job visas, there will be no emigration problem. This is the new exemption made by our hamara sarkar!

Hi Sanjay, passports issued lately as Blank at emigration page, it is ECNR by default. Only if your passport is ECR, it will be mentioned. I hope this clears the doubt.