Indian consulate announces new guidelines for passengers with one name on passport

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Indian consulate announces new guidelines for passengers with one name on passport

New rules have been established for Indian travelers with only one name on their passports.

This week, Air India Express sent a circular to travel agents stating that “any passport holder with a single name (word) either in a surname or given name will not be accepted by UAE immigration and the passenger will be considered as INAD” — a term which stands for an inadmissible passenger.

The Consulate General of India in Dubai announced the following guidelines via social media on Thursday:

– If the visa is issued with more than one name: The passenger may have father’s/family name mentioned on the second page.

– For passengers eligible for visa on arrival: Passenger may have father’s/family name mentioned on the second page. BKM/ Expat Media

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