REGULAR PASSPORT HAS BLUE COVER, ITS ISSUED TO ORDINARY CITIZENS FOR ORDINARY TRAVEL, SUCH AS FOR VACATION, STUDY, VISIT, PLEASURE, AND BUSINESS TRIPS.
OFFICIAL PASSPORT HAS WHITE COVER, ITS ISSUED TO INDIVIDUALS REPRINTING THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS.
DIPLOMATIC COVER HAS MAROON COVER, ITS ISSUED TO INDIAN DIPLOMATIC, TOP RANKING GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND DIPLOMATIC COURIERS.
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED TO INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS MEANS THEY HAVE APPLIED FOR RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION, EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION, AND LONG TERM VISA PROCESS. THERE IS NO REQUIRED THE PCC FOR TOURIST VISA.