| Post Office PSK Arani | |
| Official Address | Arani Head Post Office, No. 2A, Suriyakulam North Street, Arani, Tamil Nadu, 632301. |
| Helpline Number | 18002581800 |
| Appointment Timing | 9:00 to 5:00 PM |
| Working Days | Monday to Friday |
| Regional Officer | Shri. S. Koventhan |
| Contact Number |
044-28518848 044-28513-640 |
| Fax | 91-44-28513637 |
| rpo.chennai @mea.gov.in | |
| Office type | Popsk |
| Status | SMS to 9704100100 |
| Mela | Open Saturday |
In Tamil Nadu, we provided information about the regional office in Chennai.
| Officer | Shri. S. Vijayakumar |
| Full Address | Rayala Towers, 4th floor, 158, Anna Salai, Chennai, 600002. |
| Tel No. | 04428518848 |
| rpochennai @meagov.in | |
| Official Website | passportindia.gov.in |
| Public Grievances Officer | Shri Bal Krishan |
| Complete Address | Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 24, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001. |
| Tel No. |
910112338-4497 910112338-4519 |
| passportpg @meagov.in |
| Consultant WhatsApp: 943 281 5988 |
Before the application in Tamil Nadu, you can check the following information:
| 1. First, all the necessary documents and annexures are checked before starting the application process. |
| 2. Then, go to the government portal to fill out your application. |
| 3. Next, you check your documents as per the application form. |
| 4. After submitting your application online, you must pay fees as per the type or pages. |
| 5. After that, you book an appointment at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Seva Kendra (POPSK) as per your location. |
| 6. Thereafter, carry all original documents with self-attested photocopies. |
In the Tamil Nadu office list of documents needed during verification.
| Birth certificate | Driver's license |
| PAN Card | Ration card |
| Voter card | Two recent passport-size color photos |
| Aadhaar card | Any old passport |
| Bank account passbook | Other citizenship evidence |
| Electricity bill | Educational Qualification |
Passport Annexure or Affidavit
You can find a complete list of annexures and their purposes.
| Annexure | Category |
| A | Identity Certificate and an Illiterate Person. |
| C | Single Parent for Minor. |
| D | Two-Parent for Minor. |
| F | Lost and Damaged. |
| G | No Objection Certificate for Government Employee. |
| J | Joint Declaration instead of Marriage Certificate |
Passport Police Verification
Before your appointment, you can review the types of police verification.
| Nature | Description |
| Normal Application | Standard process for first-time applicants or those with expired passports. |
| Pre-Police Verification | This applies to minors, older seniors, or government employees. |
| Post-Police Verification | This case is only used for tatkaal. The passport is printed and dispatched immediately after your PSK appointment. |
| Time | Within 7 - 21 days |
After the application, you can check the status in Tamil Nadu by following the steps
| Step 1 | First, you go to the government website |
| Step 2 | Then, click "Track Application Status" on the home page |
| Step 3 | Next, select the application type. |
| Step 4 | After that, fill up file number and date of birth |
| Step 5 | Finally, click "Track Status," and you can see your status. |
| Reminder: You get the file number in your received copy, and you get the status by sending an SMS to 9704100100 in the format '<< STATUS>><< SPACE>><< File Number>> | |
Passport Related Complaint
| Application is on hold for review of documents. |
| Close the previous file number or application. |
| Correction of date of birth and other corrections. |
| Lost your current passport, what to do at RPO. |
| Official passport document resubmission. |
| Passport under review at Regional Passport Office. |
| Pending police verification or re-verification. |
| Airport authority rejected or seized my passport. |
| The delay in issuing passports at Regional Office. |
| Request to re-dispatch your printed passport. |
| Follow your main passport authority |
