Press Releases 2005

U.S. Government Accepts 20-Year Passport as Valid Travel Document

20 April 2005

NEW DELHI -- The Consular Section of the Embassy of the United States of America advises the traveling public that, contrary to recent press accounts, the United States Government recognizes and accepts all Indian passports, including the 20-year passport, as a valid travel document duly issued by the Government of India to Indian citizens.