When did passports become required for international travel?
The word passport comes from the French words “passer” (to enter or leave) and “port” (port or harbor). Before 1952, passports were optional for U.S. citizens to travel abroad and to return to the United States. By December 15, 1915, passports were recommended and all citizens leaving the U.S. should have a passport.
When did passports become mandatory?
The contemporary period of required passports for Americans under United States law began on November 29, 1941. A 1978 amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 made it unlawful to enter or depart the United States without an issued passport even in peacetime.
Does Indian president need passport?
In India, the e-passport is under its first phase of deployment and is restricted to Diplomatic passport holders. On 25 June 2008 the Indian Passport Authority issued the e-passport to the then President of India Pratibha Patil.
Who has white passport in India?
the Indian government
Does PM need passport?
For e.g.:- passport is not needed by the Indian prime minister when he is traveling to countries such as Nepal, Bhutan and the US. Even the prime ministers carry diplomatic passports but they automatically have the ‘diplomatic immunity’ in most of the countries that they visit. Since P.M.
Can IFS officer buy luxury cars?
IFS officers can afford Audi ,BMW or Mercedes( they can buy cars duty free ). Even an IAS officer can buy one after 10 to 15 years of savings from salary.
Who is the youngest IFS officer in India?
Abhay the youngest Indian foreign service officer (2003 IFS batch) was born and raised in Rajgir, in the Nalanda district of Bihar. He studied at Nehru Jawaharlal University. In 2003, he got 167th rank all India and entered the Indian Foreign Service. In his mark sheet, he scored a total of 1228 out of 2300.
What is the salary of DM in India?
IAS Salary Structure, Job Profile
| Pay Level | Basic Pay | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | INR 67,700 | ADM/Deputy Secretary/ Undersecretary |
| 12 | INR 78,800 | DM/ Joint Secretary/ Deputy Secretary |
| 13 | INR 1,18,500 | DM/ Special Secretary cum director/ Director |
| 14 | INR 1,44,200 | Divisional Commissioner/ Secretary Cum Commissioner/ Joint Secretary |