SHORT ANSWER:
Emigration Check Required (ECR) passport is a type of passport for Indian citizens who need to obtain permission before traveling to certain countries for employment.
DETAILS:
- ECR passports are issued to individuals who do not meet certain educational qualifications or have not completed the 10th grade.
- It is mandatory for ECR passport holders to obtain emigration clearance from the Protector of Emigrants (PoE) before leaving India for work in specific countries.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Traveling without emigration clearance can lead to penalties, including fines or legal action.
SOURCE:
- Passport Act, 1967 / Ministry of External Affairs
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