what is non ecr

Non-ECR stands for Emigration Check Not Required. It is a category of Indian passports for individuals who have completed the 10th grade or possess higher educational qualifications. Non-ECR passport holders can travel globally for business or leisure without the need for emigration clearance. The practice of putting a Non-ECR stamp on passports has been discontinued, and the absence of the ECR notation itself signifies a Non-ECR status. To obtain a Non-ECR passport, relevant educational documentation must be provided during the application process. However, people involved in professions notified by the Protectors of Emigrants (POE), such as nurses and paramedical staff, require emigration clearance regardless of their educational background.