Passport Office Bhopal & Madhya Pradesh – POPSK, PSK, RPO

• Normal Appointment

• Tatkaal Appointment

• Lunch Time

Guna Head Post Office, Karnal Ganj, Guna, 473001.

Phone: 07554140084

Vidisha Mandi Sub Post Office, Near City Center, Hospital Road, Vidisha – 464001.

Phone: 0755-2583255

1. DOB: After 1989, a birth certificate is compulsory for a passport application. Birth documents from 2002 require a QR code.
2. Application: Confirm that your supporting documents match your name, address, and DOB.
3. Documents: Keep the originals and photocopies ready. Photocopies should have a QR code, while laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
4. Appointment: You get only three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.
5. Time: Make sure to reach the passport office 15 minutes before the appointment time.
6. Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed under Tatkaal.
7. Post Office: POPSKs will not accept applications for the listed categories.

Service 2: Passport Renewal

Service 3: Passport Replacement

Service 4: Tatkaal Service

Service 5: Police Verification

1. Register on the Passport Seva Portal:  Begin by visiting the official Passport Seva Portal and creating an account. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO) during registration.

2. Choose the Required Service: After logging in, select the service that matches your requirement:

• Fresh Passport – for a first-time applicant
• Re-issue of Passport – for renewal or other eligible reasons
• Lost or Damaged Passport – for applicable cases
• Other services available through the portal

3. Complete the Application Form: Enter the requested information carefully. This may include your personal details, date and place of birth, residential address, family information, and previous passport details, where applicable.

4. Submit the Application:  Submit the completed application through the Passport Seva portal and retain your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application details.

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

6. Book an Appointment: Select an available appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).

8. Attend the PSK/POPSK Appointment: Visit the selected centre on your appointment date and complete the prescribed application-processing and verification procedures.

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

10. Passport Issuance and Delivery: Once the application has successfully completed the required processing and verification, the passport is printed and dispatched to the applicant’s address.

11. Track Your Application: Applicants can use the official Passport Seva portal to check their application status using the relevant application details.

Important: Passport requirements can differ according to the applicant and type of service. Before applying, check the official Passport Seva portal for the latest documents, fees, appointment requirements, and application instructions.

Step 1: Visit the Official Passport Seva Portal: Open the official Passport Seva website and select Track Application Status.

Step 2: Select the Application Type: Choose the appropriate application type from the available options on the status-tracking page.

Step 3: Enter Your File Number: Enter the 15-character alphanumeric File Number shown on the acknowledgement letter issued after your application is submitted at the Passport Seva Kendra.

Step 4: Enter Your Date of Birth: Enter the applicant’s Date of Birth in the format requested by the Passport Seva website.

Step 5: Track the Application: Click Track Application Status. The portal will display the latest available information about your application.

Step 6: Understand the Status: The status can change as the application moves through different stages, such as processing, police verification, printing, and dispatch. Once the passport has been dispatched, delivery can be tracked through India Post’s Speed Post tracking service.

Q. Why is the passport getting delayed?

A. Your passport is getting delayed due to some reason, 1. Passport documents not correct 2. Passport verification is pending. 3. Police verification is not completed. 4. The police have not submitted your report yet.

Q. Who can apply for a passport?

A. Any Indian citizen can apply for a passport.

Q. Can passport address be changed online?

A. No, you cannot change your passport address online; you need physical documents to submit as address proof at the passport office. You can only apply online for correction of passport address.