SHORT ANSWER:
ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) and ECR (Emigration Check Required) are categories in Indian passports that determine whether a passport holder needs to undergo emigration checks before traveling abroad.
DETAILS:
- ECNR is for individuals who are not required to undergo emigration checks, typically those with certain educational qualifications or professionals.
- ECR is for individuals who need to undergo emigration checks, usually those with lower educational qualifications or specific occupations.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Traveling on an ECR passport without proper checks may lead to legal issues or deportation.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967
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