What is the difference between passport Office and Passport Seva Kendra?
What is the difference between passport Office and Passport Seva Kendra?
These Kendras cover functionalities from token issuance to granting of application for passport issue/re-issue and other services. Passport Offices (PO) are vested with the authority to issue passports, besides revocation and impounding and exercise control over the PSK(s) under them.
How many days will it take to get passport after visiting PSK?
The Ministry of External Affairs has fixed a time limit of 30 days for issuance of new passports from the date you submit your documents to the PSK. Your passport will be delivered to the recipient in person by the postman.
Which ministry will give passports?
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is responsible for issuance of Passports to Indian Citizens through a network of 36 Passport offices across the Country and 190 Indian Missions and Posts abroad.
Where is my nearest passport office?
How to find nearest passport office online
- Head to the official passport government site.
- Click on Passport Offices in the main menu bar on top of the home page.
- Click on Locate Passport Seva Kendra in the left menu panel of the Passport Offices in India section.
- You can either search by cities or pin code.
How can I get my passport immediately in Kerala?
- Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal.
- Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id.
- Click “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” link.
- Fill in the required details in the form and submit.
What should I wear to my passport appointment?
Collared shirt/decent attire. Both ears visible/both eyebrows visible (no bangs) Head scarf/veil for religious or health reasons allowed.
Is Aadhaar card required for passport?
Aadhar card is mandatory for EPF withdrawal, transfer etc. Aadhar card has been made compulsory for application as well as renewal of passport. It is also compulsory for NRI and their bank accounts.
How do I choose a passport office?
With the launch of this new scheme, applicants can now choose the Regional Passport Office (RPO) and thus the desired Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) under the RPO where they wish to submit their application irrespective of whether the present residential address specified in the …
How can I take appointment for passport?
Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.