Passport Office Guwahati & Assam – Centre Information

The Passport Office, Guwahati, has been functioning since June 1979. The head office is located at Gulbai Tekra, Ahmedabad. It maintains 27 passport centres. This Regional Office cover discticts are Aizawl, Anjaw, Baksa, Barpeta, Bishnupur, Bongaigaon, Cachar, Champhai, Chandel, Changlang, Chhimtuipui, Chirang, Chumukidema, Churachandpur, Darrang, Dhemaji, Dhubri, Dibang Valley, Dibrugarh, Dimapur, East Garo Hills, East Jaintia Hills, East Kameng, East Khasi Hills, East Siang, Goalpara, Golaghat, Guwahati City, Hailakandi, Hnanthial, Imphal East, Imphal West, Jaintia Hills, Jiribam, Jorhat, Kamrup, Karbi Anglong, Karimganj, Kephrie, Khawzawl, Kohima, Kokrajhar, Kolasib, Kurung Kumey, Lawngtlai, Lohit, Longleng, Lower Dibang Valley, Lower Subansiri, Lunglei, Mamit, Mokokchung, Mon, Morigaon, Nagaon, Nalbari, North Cachar Hills, North Lakhimpur, Papumpare, Peren, Phek, Ri Bhoi, Sadar Hills, Saiha, Saitual, Senapati, Serchhip, Sibsagar, Sonitpur, South Garo Hills, Tamenglong, Tawang, Thoubal, Tinsukia, Tirap, Tuensang, Udalguri, Ukhrul, Upper Siang, Upper Subansiri, West Garo Hills, West Kameng, West Khasi Hills, West Siang, Wokha, Zunheboto.

In Assam, there are three types of passport offices. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) maintains them. The types are:

Regional Passport Office (RPO): This is the Regional Head Office of Guwahati that handles final approvals and printing.
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): This centre processes documents and biometric verification. (e.g., PSK Guwahati)
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK): In small town passport application process is handled by the head post office.

Contact Details Of Passport Office Ahmedabad

RPO Guwahati

Official Address	A DEE Tower, 2nd floor, Opp. Nidhi Bhawan, Lalmati, N.H.-37, Guwahati, Assam, 781029.
Contact Number	03612228547, 03612220606, 03612264841
E-mail	rpo.guwahati@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	10:00 to 3:00 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Regional Officer	Shri Sunil Kumar Bhargava
Support Helpline	0361-2300101

Public Grievances

Grievances Officer Name	Smt. Angela Lalrimoi, Senior Superintendent
Contact Number	0361-2300101
Grievances E-mail	rpo.guwahati@cpo.gov.in

Enquiry Appointment Timing

Normal Appointment	4:00 PM
Tatkaal Appointment	11:00 AM
Lunch Time	2:00 PM

Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

PSK Guwahati

Official address	Passport Seva Kendra, Ground and First Floor, Shubham Velocity, Hanuboro Path, Walford, Guwahati, 781005
Telephone	03612345433
Official E-mail	rpo.guwahati@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	781004, 781005, 781006, 781007

PSK Aizawl

Official address	Passport Seva Kendra Aizawl, 1st Floor, Dynasty, Chatlang Bawngkawn Road, Chatlang, Aizawl, Mizoram 796012
Helplkine No.	0361-2300101
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	796011, 796012, 796013, 796014

PSK Dimapur

Official address	Passport Seva Kendra, New Dy. Commissioner Office Complex, Chumukedima, Dimapur, Nagaland, 797103
Phone	0361-2300101
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	797102, 797103, 797104, 797105

PSK Imphal

Official address	Passport Seva Kendra, Old Assembly Complex, Imphal, Manipur, 795001
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	795001, 795002, 795003, 795004

PSK Itanagar

Official address	Passport Seva Kendra, State Central Library Complex, Itanagar, Dist Papumpare, Arunachal Pradesh, 791113
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	791112, 791113, 791114, 791115

PSK Shillong

Official address	Passport Seva Kendra, DIPR Complex, Ground Floor (West Wing), Lower Lachummiere, Shillong- 793001, Meghalaya
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	793001, 793002, 793003, 793004

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK / Location	Official Address	District
Barpeta	Barpeta Head Post Office, Barpeta – 781301	Barpeta
Changlang	Changlang Post Office, Changlang – 792120	Changlang
Dhubri	Dhubri Head Post Office, Dhubri – 783301	Dhubri
Dibrugarh	Lahowal Post Office, Sub-Post Office Complex, Assam Trunk Road, Lahowal, Dibrugarh – 786010	Dibrugarh
Goalpara	Goalpara MDG, Goalpara, Assam – 783101	Goalpara
Golaghat	Golaghat Head Post Office, Golaghat – 785621	Golaghat
Jorhat	Jorhat Head Post Office, Atilagaon, Jorhat, Assam – 785001	Jorhat
Kakching	Kakching Sub Post Office, Kakching, Manipur – 795103	Kakching
Karbi Anglong	Diphu Head Post Office, Diphu, Karbi Anglong – 782460	Karbi Anglong
Karimganj	Karimganj Head Post Office, Kali Bari Road, Karimganj – 788710	Karimganj
Khonsa	Khonsa Post Office, Khonsa MDG, Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh – 786630	Tirap
Kokrajhar	Kokrajhar Head Post Office, Kokrajhar, BTAD – 783370	Kokrajhar
Mangaldoi	Mangaldoi Post Office, Near Mangaldoi Police Station, Darrang – 784125	Darrang
Nagaon	Nagaon Post Office, O/O the Superintendent of Posts, Nagaon Division, Nagaon – 782001	Nagaon
North Lakhimpur	North Lakhimpur Head Post Office, North Lakhimpur, Lakhimpur – 787001	Lakhimpur
Silchar	Silchar Post Office, Senior Superintendent of Post (Cachar Division) Postal Complex, Trunk Road, Silchar – 788001	Cachar
Tezpur	Tezpur Head Post Office, Tezpur – 784001	Sonitpur
Tinsukia	Tinsukia Head Post Office, Tinsukia – 786125	Tinsukia
Tura	Tura Head Post Office, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya – 794001	West Garo Hills

Tatkal Passport Service Kendra

The regional office is in Guwahati; there are 27 passport kendras. The Tatkal passport service offices are:

PSK	Official Jurisdiction
Aizawl	Chatlang Bawngkawn Road, Aizawl
Dimapur	Chumukedima, Dimapur
Guwahati	Walford, Guwahati
Imphal	Old Assembly Complex, Imphal
Shillong	Lower Lachummiere, Shillong

Immigration Office Contact Information

Official Location	RPO Building, Rani Bagan, Basistha Road, 3rd Bylane, Guwahati, Assam-781028
Contact	0361 230 0101
Email	poekol@mea.gov.in

Indian Passport Application: What to Do Before Booking an Appointment

DOB: A birth certificate is compulsory for those born after 1989, while birth documents from 2002 require a QR code.
Application: Review all details and match your name, address, and DOB.
Documents: Prepare originals and photocopies, including the QR code. Laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: You have a total of three Passport Seva Kendra appointments.
Time: Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment time.
Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport cases are not processed under Tatkaal.
Post Office: POPSKs will not accept applications for the listed categories.

Passport Application Processing: Key Services Explained

Service	Applicant Action
New Passport	Submit new application
Renewal	Apply for renewal/reissue
Replacement	Report and apply as applicable
Tatkaal	Check eligibility and apply
Police Verification	Complete applicable verification
Document Verification	Provide relevant documents
Updates	Apply for applicable change

Passport Documents for Police Verification

Birth Details: Birth certificate, school certificate, election card

Residence: Aadhaar, bank passbook, utility bill, rental agreement

Identity: Voter ID, PAN card, driving licence, pension book

Citizenship: PAN card, birth certificate, Voter Card

ECNR: School certificate, income-tax statement, visa document, professional certificate

Photograph: 2–3 recent passport-size photographs

Previous Passport: Invalid or cancelled passport, where applicable

Fresh Passport Application: Step-by-Step Guide

A Fresh Passport application is generally used when an applicant is applying for an Indian passport for the first time. The process starts online and is followed by an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).

Step 1: Register on Passport Seva: Visit the official Passport Seva Portal and create a user account. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO).

Step 2: Log In: After registration, log in using your registered credentials and access the passport application services.

Step 3: Select Fresh Passport: Choose “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.” For a first-time applicant, select Fresh Passport.

Step 4: Complete the Application Form: Enter the information requested in the application, which may include:

Personal details
Date and place of birth
Present residential address
Family details
Citizenship information
Emergency contact details
Other applicable information

Step 5: Check the Required Documents: Use the official Passport Seva Document Advisor to determine which documents apply to your circumstances.

Step 6: Submit the Application: Review the completed form and submit it online. Keep your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application details for future reference.

Step 7: Pay the Passport Fee: Pay the applicable fee through the available payment facility. The fee depends on factors such as the applicant’s age, booklet size, and whether Normal or Tatkaal service is selected.

Step 8: Schedule an Appointment: Book an available appointment at a PSK or POPSK through the Passport Seva system.

Step 9: Attend the Appointment: Visit the selected passport centre on the scheduled date with the required original documents and copies. Your application will go through the prescribed processing and verification stages.

Step 10: Police Verification: Police verification may be required depending on your application and the Passport Office’s decision. Where applicable, it may take place before or after passport issuance.

Step 11: Track the Application: Use the official Passport Seva Portal to check your application status using the relevant application details.

Fresh Passport Process at a Glance

Register → Log In → Select Fresh Passport → Complete Form → Submit → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Verification → Police Verification if Required → Passport Issued → Delivery

Passport Status for Police Clearance Certificate Applications

If you have applied for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) through Passport Seva, you can track the application online using the official Passport Seva status tracker. The tracker supports Passport/PCC/IC/GEP applications and requires the File Number and Date of Birth.

How to Check PCC Application Status Online

Visit the official Passport Seva website.
Select Track Application Status.
Choose PCC as the application type, where applicable.
Enter your File Number.
Enter your Date of Birth.
Click Track Status.
Review the latest status displayed for your PCC application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the various passport services and which form has to be filled in?

A. Various services are new / renewal passport, lost or damaged passport. The form is the same, but the selected option is different.

Q. What types of passports are issued in India?

A. Passport types are normal passport and tatkaal passport.

Q. How do I apply for a Passport or Police Clearance Certificate?

A. First, you visit the Passport Seva portal, log in with your credentials, and fill the PCC form. Finally, take an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra.

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