What is a Certificate of Identity?
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Citizen Helpdesk, Curated Answers from Government SourcesAnswered on August 04,2023
Certificate of Identity is normally issued to Tibetan Refugees residing in India, from the Regional Passport Office, Delhi (RPO Delhi) on recommendation by the Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (HHDL), New Delhi. In addition to Tibetan refugees, Stateless people residing in India may also apply for Certificate of Identity at the Passport Office within whose jurisdiction they are currently residing.
Certificate of Identity issuance is subject to clearance by Ministry of External Affairs (PSP Division).
Source: This answer is sourced from Passport Seva website.
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