Emergency Certificate (EC)
(Saturday - Thursday)
General Information
An Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Indian nationals who are not in possession of a valid Indian passport and need to return to India. This document is issued under emergency conditions, usually to those who have:
- Lost their passport
- Overstayed their visa/permit
- Been detained/deported
- Are under amnesty programs It is valid for direct travel to India only, with no stopovers or further travel allowed.
Eligibility Criteria:
An EC can be issued to:
- Indian nationals without a valid passport
- Those with expired passports and no documents for renewal
- Persons who have been detained/deported by local authorities
- Applicants under labour disputes or absconding cases
- Individuals with court orders or other compelling reasons
Follow the below steps in order to apply
- Visit Appointment Portal : Book an appointment on https://www.skylane.com/bh/india
- Fill Application : Complete the EC application form manually or at the IVAC counter.
- Submit Documents : Visit the Indian Visa & Passport Centre with required documents and photos.
- Interview (if required) : The Embassy may conduct an interview or verification.
- Processing Time : Generally 2–3 working days, depending on Embassy clearance.
- Collection : Applicant will be informed when the EC is ready. Must collect in person.
Register on our Website
Read our application instructions carefully,
and complete the Government of India’s online form as
guided.
Schedule Appointment
Visit Bahrain ICAC at your
scheduled date &
time.
Submit Application & deposit Fees.
You can Track your Application Status on our
website.
Collect your processed document(s).
Please refer to the Bahrain Indian Embassy’s website for documents checklist. Click here to visit the Embassy’s website.
Fees Details
| Service | Passport Fee | ICWF Fee | OSP Service Fee | Total Fee |
| Emergency Certificate (EC) | BHD 5.400 | BHD 0.800 | BHD 0.180 | BHD 6.380 |
Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy in Bahrain reserves the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.