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Passport Office Bengaluru & Karnataka – RPO, POPSK, PSK

Passport Office, Bengaluru started functioning in 1978. The head office is located at Koramangala, Bengaluru. It maintains 32 passport centres. This Regional Office cover discticts are Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural, Bidar, Chamrajanagar, Chikballapur, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Dakshina Kannada, Davangere, Dharwad, Gadag, Hassan, Haveri, Hubballi-Dharwad City, Kalaburagi, Karwar, KGF (Kolar), Kodagu, Kolar, Koppal, Mandya, Mangaluru City, Mysuru City, Mysuru District, Raichur, Ramanagar, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Vijayapura, Yadgir.

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

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

 

Contact Details Of Passport Office Bengaluru

RPO Bengaluru

Official Address 8th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560095.
Contact Number 080-25706100, 080-25706101, 080-25706102, 080-25706133
Fax Number 080-25706124
Official E-mail rpo.bangalore@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing 10:00 to 3:00 PM
Working Days Monday to Friday
Regional Officer Shri Ajith John Joshua
Support Helpline 080-25706100, 25706101, 25706102

Enquiry Appointment Time

  • Normal Appointment
 10:30 AM
  • Tatkaal Appointment
 4:30  PM
  • Lunch Time
 2:00  PM

 

Passport Office Bengaluru

 

Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

PSK / Location Official Address Phone No
Bengaluru, Lalbagh No 45 Prestige Libra, Near Urvashi Theatre, Lalbagh Main Road, Bengaluru, 560027 080-22117711
Bengaluru, Sai Arcade Sai Arcade, Survey No 56/P, Devarabisanahalli, Marthahalli Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru, 560103 080-25639137
Hubballi-Dharwad E Block, Lower Ground Floor, IT Park, Opp Indira Glass House, Hubballi, 580029 0836-2358738
Kalaburagi No 14 to 17, 1st Floor, New KHB Complex, Ring Road, Near Toyota Car Showroom, Kalaburagi- 585105 08472-226226
Mangaluru No 25/1 A, Prakash Beedi Compound, Navbharat Circle, Kodiabail, Mangalore, 575003 0824-2411841

 

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK / Location Official Address Phone No
Ankola Ankola MDG, Near Ankola Bus Stand – 581314 08025706100
Bagalkot Bagalkot Head Post Office, Near Railway Station, Bagalkot – 587101 –
Ballari Ballari Head Post Office, Opp Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Ballari – 583101 0839-2278279
Belagavi Belagavi Head Post Office, Near Railway Station, Camp, Belagavi- 590001 0831-2421009
Bidar Bidar Head Post Office, Nandi Colony, Near Railway Station, Bidar- 585401 0848-2225351
Chamarajanagar Chamarajanagar MDG, SM Halli Main Road, Next to Adisakthi Temple, Chamarajanagar – 571313 08025706100
Channapatna Channapatna Head Post Office, SH 17, Channapatna-571501  
Chikkaballapur Chikkaballapur HO, BB Road, Chikkaballapur 562101 08025706100
Chikkodi Chikodi HO, Basav Circle, Belagavi Road, Chikodi- 591201  
Chitradurga Chitradurga Head Post Office, Holakere Road, Chitradurga – 577501 08025706100
Davangere Davangere Head Post Office, Near Railway Station, Clock Tower Road, Davangere- 577001 0819-2258844
Gadag Gadag City Post Office, Near Tilak Park, Gadag- 582103 0837-2239991
Hassan Hassan Head Post Office, New City Bus Stand Road, Hassan- 573201 0817-2297210
Jalahalli Jalahalli Post Office, BEL Road, Opp BEL Market, Jalahalli, Bengaluru – 560013 8025706100
Koppal Koppal Bazar SO, Jawahar Road, Koppal – 583231 –
Maddur Maddur LSG SO, Old Bus Stand Road, Maddur, Mandya 571428 8025706100
Mysuru Metagalli Post Office Building, Metagalli, Mysuru, 570016 0821-2511004
Raichur Supdt of Post Office Building, Mukkaram Ganj Circle, Raichur- 584102 0853-2235500
Robertsonpet Robertsonpet MDG, Beside LIC Office, Near Treasury Office, Robertsonpet – 563122 08025706100
Shivamogga Shivamogga Head Post Office, Nehru Road, Durgigudi, Shivamogga- 577201 0818-2298185
Tumakuru Qtr No PC1, Tumakuru P&T Staff Quarters, Shettihalli Main Road, Tumakuru- 572102 0816-2290393
Udupi Brahmavara Post Office, 1st Floor, Near Bus Stand, Brahmavar, Udupi- 576213 0820-2987020
Vijayapura Vijayapura Head Post Office, Opp Golgumbaz, Station Road, Vijayapura- 586104 0835-2254167
Bengaluru Gandhi Bhavana Gandhi Bhavana, Near FMKMC Circle, Madikeri Town, Kodagu, 571201 –
Yelahanka Mini Vidhana Soudha- NES Office Rd, Suggappa Layout, East Colony, Yelahanka, Bengaluru, 560064 –
Sri Sairam College of Engineering Sri Sairam College of Engineering, Bengaluru Campus, Sai Leo Nagar, Guddanahalli Post, Anekal, Bengaluru 562106 –

 

Tatkal Passport Service Kendra

The regional office is in Bengaluru; there are 32 passport kendras. The Tatkal passport service offices are:

PSK Official Jurisdiction
Lalbagh Lalbagh Main Road, Bengaluru
Sai Arcade Sai Arcade, Marthahalli Outer Ring Road
Hubballi-Dharwad IT Park, Hubballi
Mangaluru Kodiabail, Mangalore

 

Immigration Office Contact Information

Official Location RPO Building, 8th Block, 80 Feet Road, KHB Games Village, Koramangala, Bengaluru – 560095
Contact 080-25711499 / 599
Email poebengaluru@mea.gov.in

 

Important Passport Rules to Know Before Applying

  1. DOB: If you are applying after 1989, a birth certificate is compulsory. A QR code is necessary for birth documents from 2002.
  2. Application: Check your documents carefully to ensure your name, address, and DOB match.
  3. Documents: Original documents and photocopies are required. Photocopies should include a QR code, and laminated documents may sometimes face rejection.
  4. Appointment: You have a total of three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.
  5. Time: You should reach the passport office 15 minutes before your appointment.
  6. Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed under the Tatkaal scheme.
  7. Post Office: Applications will not be accepted at POPSKs for the specified categories.

 

Passport Services You Can Apply For

  • Apply for a new passport.
  • Renew/reissue an expired passport.
  • Replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport.
  • Use Tatkaal when eligible for urgent processing.
  • Complete applicable police verification.
  • Arrange document verification where required.
  • Update passport information when applicable.

 

Passport Document Checklist Before Your Appointment

Birth details: Birth certificate or school certificate

Residence: Aadhaar, bank passbook or utility bill

Identity: Voter ID, PAN card or driving licence

Citizenship: Birth certificate, PAN card or Voter Card

ECNR: School certificate, income-tax statement or professional certificate

Photo: Recent passport-size photographs

Previous passport: Invalid or cancelled passport, if applicable

 

Passport Application: Complete Process for Applicants

  1. Create an Account:  Start by visiting the official Passport Seva Portal and registering as a new user. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO) during registration.
  1. Select the Appropriate Passport Service: After logging in, choose the service relevant to your requirement:
  • Fresh Passport – for a first-time passport applicant
  • Re-issue of Passport – for renewal or other applicable reasons
  • Lost or Damaged Passport – where applicable
  • Other passport services available through the portal
  1. Complete the Application Form: Enter the requested information carefully, including personal details, date and place of birth, residential address, family information, and previous passport details where applicable.  Check every entry before submitting the application, particularly your name, date of birth, address, and other particulars.
  1. Submit the Application Online: Once the form is complete, submit it through the Passport Seva portal. Keep your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application information for tracking and appointment-related purposes.
  1. Pay the Applicable Fee: Pay the applicable passport fee through the available payment facility. The amount can vary depending on:
  • Fresh passport or re-issue
  • Applicant’s age
  • 36-page or 60-page booklet
  • Normal or Tatkaal service
  • Other applicable services
  1. Schedule an Appointment: After completing the required payment and appointment process, select an available date and time at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).
  1. Prepare the Required Documents: Before the appointment, check the official Passport Seva Document Advisor for the documents applicable to your particular circumstances.
  1. Attend the Appointment: Visit the selected PSK or POPSK on the scheduled date. The application and supporting documents are processed through the prescribed verification stages.

 

How to Check Passport Application Status After Applying

After submitting an Indian passport application and completing the required appointment process, you can track its progress online through the official Passport Seva Portal. The official tracking system requires the Application Type, File Number, and Date of Birth.

Step-by-Step Process

  1. Visit the official Passport Seva Portal.
  2. Select Track Application Status.
  3. Choose the appropriate Application Type.
  4. Enter your File Number.
  5. Enter your Date of Birth in the required format.
  6. Click Track Status.
  7. The latest available status of your passport application will be displayed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many passports can a person have?

A. Only one passport can be held by a person.

Q. Can a passport be used as address proof?

A. Yes, a Passport can be used as complete address proof in India.

Q. When will the passport office be open?

A. Monday to Friday, the passport office is open, and the timing is 9. am to 5.pm. Also, on some Saturdays for passport mela, the passport office is open.

 

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