What's the difference between ECR and ECNR on an Indian passport, and who needs it?
- Posted on June 18, 2026
- By The Times of India
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What's the difference between ECR and ECNR on an Indian passport, and who needs it?
The meaning of ECR (Emigration Check Required) and ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) might be ambiguous to many Indian passport holders. In particular, these two terms may become critical when one seeks to apply for or renew his or her passport, or intends to look for employment abroad.
