High Commission of India
Male, Maldives

Emergency Certificate (EC)

An EC is a one-way travel document valid only for the return trip back to India and is issued after the High Commission is satisfied on the bona-fides of the applicant. Upon return to India, the applicant may approach the passport office which had issued the original passport for issuing a duplicate passport on production of the EC. Tourists who have lost/damaged their passport would be considered for an Emergency Certificate (EC).

Procedure:

• Fill up the online application from https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/  
• Print the filled application form and submit in person at the High Commission of India.

Documents required: 

• Copy of the police report (FIR) intimating loss along with copy of the lost passport
• In case of tourist, copy of their Hotel bookings/accommodation.
• Individual’s letter explaining the circumstances that led to the requirement of Emergency Certificate.
• For work permit card holders, Employer certificate (latest in English) mentioning the passport No and present residential address.
• 3 photographs (Click here )

Fees:

Emergency Certificate : MVR 270/-

Processing Time           : One day