How to Apply for Identity Certificate
Identity Certificate (IC) is normally issued to Tibetan Refugees residing in India, from the Regional Passport Office, Delhi
(RPO Delhi) on recommendation by the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (HHDL), New Delhi. In addition to Tibetan
refugees, Stateless people residing in India may also apply for Identity Certificate at the Passport Office within whose
jurisdiction they are currently residing.
IC issuance is subject to clearance by Ministry of External Affairs (Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) PV-III division). In
addition, clearance by State Government (Department of Home Affairs / Police) / FRRO is also required for grant of No
Objection to Return to India (NORI) to be stamped on the Identity Certificate.
Please read the following instructions related to documentary requirements and other details for Identity
Certificate applications:
Where to Apply
Tibetan Refugees residing in India need to apply at RPO Delhi.
Stateless people residing in India need to apply at the passport office within whose jurisdiction they currently
reside in.
Photograph
Please paste a coloured photograph (4.5 cm X 3.5 cm) with white background in the box provisioned for
photograph in the printed application form.
Documents Required
Please submit one copy of each of the following documents, preferably in the same order:
IC Application Form duly filled and signed in ink
Recommendation Letter from the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (HHDL), New Delhi in case of
applicants who are Tibetan Refugees
Registration Certificate issued by FRRO/ FRO to the applicant
Registration Certificate issued by FRRO/ FRO to the parents in case of minor applicants
Proof of Date of Birth
Proof of Address in India
Note: Passport Office may demand additional documents relevant to your specific case, if required.
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File Number (For Office Use Only)
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
IDENTITY CERTIFICATE FORM
Please fill this form in CAPITAL LETTERS using blue/ black ink ball point pen only. Furnishing of incorrect
information/ suppression of information would lead to rejection of the application and would attract penal
provisions as prescribed under the Passports Act, 1967. Please produce your original documents at the time of
submission of the form.
1. Service Required
1.1 Applying for Fresh Identity Certificate Re-issue of Identity Certificate
1.2 If re-issue, specify reason(s) Please paste your
unsigned recent colour
Validity Expired within 3 years/ Due to Expire Exhaustion of Pages photograph with white
background of size
Validity Expired more than 3 years ago Lost Passport 4.5cm X 3.5cm
Change in Existing Personal Particulars Damaged Passport
1.3 If change in existing personal particulars, specify reason(s)
Appearance Signature Given Name
Surname Date of Birth Spouse Name
Address Others, Please specify
Signature/ Left Hand Thumb
Impression of Illiterate
Applicant and Minors who
cannot sign
2. Applicant Details
2.1 Applicant's Given Name (Given Name means First name followed by Middle name (If any))(Initials not allowed)
Surname
2.2 Are you known by any other name (alias)? Yes No If Yes, provide details below
Alias Name, Given Name
Alias Name, Surname
2.3 Have you ever changed your name? Yes No If Yes, provide details below
Previous Name, Given Name
Previous Name, Surname
2.4. Gender Male Female Transgender
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2.5. Date of Birth (DD-MM-YYYY) - -
2.6. Place of Birth
Village/Town/City
Region/Country
(If born abroad)
District
(If born in India)
State/UT
(If born in India)
2.7. Height of applicant ( in cm )
2.8. Colour of Eyes Black Brown Blue Green Others (Specify)
2.9. Colour of Hair Black Brown Grey White Others (Specify)
2.10. Visible Distinguishing Mark
2.11. Marital Status Single Married Divorced Separated Widow/ Widower
2.12. Place/Region/
Country of
Origin
2.13. Registration Certificate (RC) Number
Father's/ Legal Guardian's RC Number
(For minors only)
Mother's/ Legal Guardian's RC Number
(For minors only)
2.14. Aadhaar Number
2.15. Employment Self Employed Others Homemaker Private
Type
Not Employed Student Retired-Private Service
2.16. Educational Qualification
5th pass or less Between 6th and 9th Standard 10th pass and above Graduate and above
3. Family Details
3.1 Father's Given Name (Given Name means First name followed by Middle name (If any))(Initials not allowed)
Surname
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3.2. Mother's Given Name (Given Name means First name followed by Middle name (If any))(Initials not allowed)
Surname
3.3 Legal Guardian's Given Name (If applicable) (Initials not allowed) allowed)
Surname
3.4 Spouse's Given Name (Given Name means First name followed by Middle name (If any))(Initials not allowed)
Surname
3.5 If applicant is minor, provide following details
Parent's Identity Certificate (IC) Details (If IC has been applied for but not received, give File Number)
Father/ Legal Guardian's IC/ File Number Mother/ Legal Guardian's IC/ File Number
3.6 Period of Stay in India Since birth Others (specify) Years Months
4. Present Residential Address Details (Where applicant presently resides)
House No. and Street Name
Village or Town or City
District
(If born in India)
Police Station
State/UT
(If born in India)
Mobile
PIN Number
Telephone Number E-mail ID
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5. Is Permanent address same as present address? Yes No If No, provide details in Column
5.1 below
5.1 Permanent Residential Address Details
House No. and Street Name
Village or Town or City
District
Police Station
State/UT
Region/Country
Telephone
PIN Number
5.2 Permanent Address Abroad
6. R e g i o n s / Countries for which Identity Certificate is required
(i) (iii)
(ii) (iv)
6.1 Purpose of Visit Study Business Tourism Pilgrimage Employment
Others (Specify)
7. Emergency Contact Details
Name and Address (Mention address only if different from present residential address)
Mobile Number
Telephone Number E-mail ID
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8. Previous Identity Certificate/ Application Details
8.1 Details of latest held/ existing/ lost/ damaged Identity Certificate
Identity Certificate Number Date of Issue (DD-MM-YYYY) Date of Expiry (DD-MM-YYYY)
- - - -
Place of Issue
8.2 Have you ever applied for Identity Certificate, but not issued? Yes No
If Yes, provide the following details below
Month and Year
File Number of applying -
Name of passport
office where applied
9. Fee amount in (Rs)
10. Enclosures
(i) (vi)
(ii) (vii)
(iii) (viii)
(iv) (ix)
(v) (x)
11. Self Declaration
I solemnly declare that :-
(i) I am Stateless / of Nationality.
(ii) I have not obtained an Indian/ Foreign travel document before because
(iii) The information given by me in reply to the questions in this form is true.
I am aware of the terms and conditions of issue of Identity Certificate and if I do not return to India before
final expiry of the validity of the Certificate of Identity, I shall lose my claim to obtain any Indian travel
documents and I shall approach the country of any residence for obtaining travel documents on the grounds
that I have shifted my residence from India to that country.
Place
Date (DD-MM-YYYY)
Signature/ Left Hand Thumb Impression of Applicant
- - (If applicant is minor, either parent to sign)
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