| Post Office PSK Bapatla | |
| Official Address | Bapatla Head Post Office, Near Clock Tower, Bapatla-533201. |
| Helpline No. | 18002581800 |
| Appointment Timing | 9:00 to 5:00 PM |
| Working Days | Monday to Friday |
| Regional Officer | Shri Siva Harsha K |
| Contact Number | 0866-2445566 |
| rpo.vijayawada @mea.gov.in | |
| Office type | Popsk |
| Status | SMS to 9704100100 |
| Mela | Open Saturday |
| Grievance Officer | Smt. V Vijaya Lakshmi |
| Full Address | 4th floor, Stalin Central, D.No. 27-37-158, Governorpet, M.G. Road, Vijayawada - 520002. |
| Tel. No | 9108662 445566 |
| rpovijayawada @meagov.in | |
| Official Website | passportindia.gov.in |
| Public Grievances Officer | Mr. Bal Krishan |
| Address | Ministry of External Affairs Room No. 24, Patiala House Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001 |
| passportpg @meagov.in | |
| Tel. No |
91-0112 338 4497 91-0112 338 4519 |
Before the application in Andhra Pradesh, 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 up 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 Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Seva Kendra (POPSK) as per your location. |
| 6. Thereafter, carry all original documents with self-attested photocopies. |
| 7. Finally, after completing your process, you must check your status. |
In the Andhra Pradesh office list of documents is needed during verification.
| Birth certificate | Driver's licence |
| PAN Card | Ration card |
| Voter card | Two recent passport-size colour 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, along with 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 is applicable for 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 Andhra Pradesh by following these 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 the file number and date of birth |
| Step 5 | Finally, click "Track Status," and you can show 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>> | |
| Q. When can a passport be renewed? |
| A. After 10 years, you can renew your passport. For a minor, you can renew for 5 years. Also, for any corrections to your passport, you can renew it at any time. |
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Q. How do I get an appointment for a Passport Seva Kendra? |
| A. The process of appointment in the government portal—we provide details in the above information, "Apply for New/Renewal." |
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Q. How Many Days to Get Passport After Police Verification? |
| A. Normal: you get time, 30 to 45 days; Tatkaal: get time 7-10 days after appointment. After the appointment is complete, police verification is done within 21 days. If police verification is not done, you go to the police station with the original documents. |
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Q. Is it mandatory to give biometric data during the application process? |
| A. Yes, without a biometric passport, the application process is not completed in the office. |
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. |
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