| Post Office Seva Kendra Karwar | |
| Address | MDG, Near Bus Stand, Karwar, Ankola, Karnataka-581314. |
| Contact number | NA |
| Helpline | 18002581800 |
| Appointment Timing | 9:00 to 5:00 PM |
| Working Days | Monday to Friday |
| Regional Officer | Shri. Krishna K. |
| Phone | 080-25706100, 25706101, 25706102 |
| Fax | 080-25706124 |
| rpo.bangalore @mea.gov.in | |
| Status | SMS to 9704100100 |
| Mela | open Saturday |
| POPSK Centre | Yes |
| In Karnataka, we provided information about the regional office in Bengaluru. You get more service- and related queries in your appointment. |
| Officer Name: | Address: |
| Mr. Ajith John Joshua | 8th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560095 |
| Contact: | Email: |
| 080-257-061-00, 080-257-06101, 080-257-061-02 | rpo(dot)bangalore(at) mea(dot)gov(dot)in |
| Grievances Officer: | Telephone: |
| Smt S Krupajyothi, Senior Superintendent | 080-257-061-33 |
| Email: | grievance(dot)poblr (at)mea(dot)gov(dot)in |
| Public Grievances: | Phone: |
| Mr. Bal Krishan | 011 233 84497, 011 233 84519 |
| Email: | Address : |
| passport[dot]pg[at]mea [dot]gov[dot]in | Ministry of External Affairs Room No. 24, Patiala House Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001 |
| Whatsapp: 943-281-5988 (Consultant) |
In the Karnataka office list of documents is needed during verification.
| Birth certificate | Driver's licence |
| PAN Card | Ration card |
| Voter card | Two recent colour photos |
| Aadhaar card | Any old passport |
| Bank account passbook | Other citizenship evidence |
| Electricity bill | Educational Qualification |
Before the application in Karnataka, 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 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. |
After the application, you can check the status in Karnataka by following 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 status by sending an SMS to 9704100100 in the format '<< STATUS>><< SPACE>><< File Number>> | |
You can find information on getting time in Karnataka.
| Normal | 30 to 45 days |
| Renew | 20 to 30 days |
| Tatkaal | 7 days to 10 Days |
| Minor | 15 to 25 days |
| Lost or Damaged | 35 to 45 days |
| PCC Certificate | 15 days |
| Police Verification | within 21 days |
Karnataka office covers districts 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.
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