SHORT ANSWER:
Individuals who are unskilled workers and intend to work in certain countries require an ECR passport.
DETAILS:
- ECR stands for "Emigration Check Required."
- It is applicable to Indian citizens who do not have a certain level of education or skills.
- Countries requiring ECR passports include those in the Gulf region and some other nations.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Traveling without the required ECR passport may lead to deportation or legal issues in the destination country.
SOURCE:
- Emigration Act, 1983
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