How to Buy a Fake Passport in India

How to Purchase a Fake Passport in India

In order to purchase a fake passport in any country, one needs three government documents – an election card, birth certificate and PAN card (Indian National Identity number). These can usually be acquired from corrupt government officials who provide this paperwork.

Fraudulent identity documents come in many forms, from ration cards and voter ID cards to passports. They are particularly prevalent in metropolitan slum areas and border regions – particularly those bordering Bangladesh (TI, April 23, 2014).

Costing only C$15-20 in most regions of the country, fabricating passports involves high levels of bribery and the use of “touts” near government offices to solicit business.

Additionally, India boasts many falsified medical and police records which can be used to prove an individual’s identity, often encountered by officials examining immigration applications as well as easily available from private doctors or hospitals (TI 22 Apr. 2014).

What is the most efficient way of acquiring a fake passport in India?

Migrants must first obtain a visa from their local consulate or embassy before being eligible to purchase such an document in India; this process may be made more challenging if they do not have family in the country and lack money for application fees.