Indian Passport is considered to be the most powerful document in the world. A number of countries also offer Visa on Arrival (VoA) to Indian passport holders.Adding to its power, Indian passport holders can access a few countries even without a Visa
1. The Blue passport
The common man of India is issued the blue-coloured passport. This helps the custom, immigration officials and other authorities abroad distinguish between the common man and government officials of India holding high ranks.
2. The white passport
Of the different types of passport, the white passport is the most powerful one. Government officials are the eligible recipients of white passport. It is issued to persons travelling abroad for official work. The white passport makes it easy for the custom and immigration officials to identify the holder as a government official and give due treatment.
3. The maroon passport
A maroon passport is issued to Indian diplomats and senior government officials. For a high quality passport, a separate application has to be filed. Such passport holders become eligible for several benefits during foreign tours. In addition, they do not need a visa for flying abroad. Also, maroon passport holders are able to clear immigration formalities much faster than regular people.