A separate emigration pass was issued to every man, woman, boy, girl, infant boy and infant girl.
Information such as the following was required to be provided by each man applying to emigrate:
- Name
- Father's name
- Age
- Caste
- Name of next-of-kin
- If married, name of wife
- District
- Thana
- Village, Town or Mahalla
Other information recorded on the pass may include:
- Height
- Bodily marks