Why NRIs Are Switching to India's New E-Passport #passportnewupdate #nritravel #epassportindia

28 Nov 2025 · 1 min

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This content was created by Pratibha Sharma. This content was uploaded by Pratibha Sharma. This is a YouTube video titled "Why NRIs Are Switching to India's New E-Passport #passportnewupdate #nritravel #epassportindia" (uploaded 2025-11-28). It is a short informational update delivered by a single speaker (narrator, likely the Visa Man channel) describing India’s launch of the new e-passport: security features (interlocking micro letters, relief tints, RFID chip), benefits for travelers (contactless verification, faster immigration, reduced fraud), and issuance figures (over 8 lakh/800,000 e-passports issued domestically and over 60,000 via missions abroad, with all embassy/consulate passports now being e-passports). The clip is a news/announcement-style update aimed at NRIs and travelers.

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Big update for Indians abroad. India has officially launched the new e-passport in India, and here's everything NRIs need to know under a minute. So what's new? The Indian new e-passport comes with advanced security features such as interlocking micro letters, relief tints, and an RFID chip. It also helps with faster and safer travel as at airports worldwide, the RFID chip allows contactless verification, meaning faster immigration. And reduce chances of fraud or tampering. This is a big highlight in the latest India passport news. So far, India has issued over 80 lakh e-passports within the country and over 60,000 through missions abroad. All new passports issued by embassies or consulates will now be e-passports as part of Indian e-passport launch. So yes, India launches e-passport with more innovation, safer, faster features for all Indians, including the NRIs. Follow Visa Man for more such informative updates.