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Passport Office in Kharagpur

 

The passport office in Kharagpur and the regional passport offices (RPOs) are both used for providing necessary passport services in your locations. In a passport seva kendra (PSK), you can find all passport-related information, including address, contact number, and other details. In this center, you can apply for a new passport, a renewed passport, and a lost passport for the purpose of travel.

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra Kharagpur
Address Kharagpur Technology Mukhya Dakghar, IIT Campus, Kharagpur, West Mednipore, West Bengal, 721302. 
Contact number NA
Working Days Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing 9:00 to 4:00 PM
Status SMS to 9704100100
Regional Officer Shri Ashish Middha
Telephone No.: 033-40071212,  22257523
Call Centre No. 1800 258 1800
Fax 033-40054006
Email rpo.kolkata  @mea.gov.in

It processes and schedules an appointment in time for document submission with an annexure, takes a photo, and checks the passport application status to visit the official website. The police verification will be completed as per the respective police station. After completing the full process, you get messages that the passport is printed and will be delivered shortly. 

 

 

Passport Information in West Bengal

In West Bengal and other states, there are three types of passport offices. The types are Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs), and Regional Passport Offices (RPOs). At these offices, you can apply for a passport with your location.

 

Regional Passport Office

You can find information about the regional passport office in Kolkata below. 

Name: Mr. Ashish Middha,  IFS
Address: 4 Brabourne Road, 1st floor, Kolkata, West Bengal-700001.
Phone: 033 400 712 12
Email: rpo[dot]kolkata[at]  mea[dot]gov[dot]in

 

Public Grievances Cell

Grievance Officer 
 Ms. Mousumi Nath
Contact Number 033-4007-1212
Public Grievances Cell: Mr. Bal Krishan
Address: PSP Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 24, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi, 110001.
Tel. No.: 011 2338 4497, 011 2338 4519
Fax No. 011 2338 4461
Email id : passport.pg @mea.gov.in

Consultant Whatsapp: 94 328 159 88

 

Required Documents to Make Passport 

A 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

 

Apply for Passports in West Bengal

Before the passport application, you can check the following details:

1. First, all the necessary documents and annexures are checked before starting the application process.
2. Then, go to the Passport Seva Online Portal to fill out your form.
3. Next, you check your documents as per the form fill-up.
4. After submitting your passport application online, you must pay fees as per passport type or pages.
5. After that, you book an appointment at Passport Seva Kendra as per your location. 
6. Thereafter, carry all original documents with self-attested photocopies.
7. Finally, after completing your process, you must check your passport status.

 

Check Passport Status in West Bengal

You can check your status by following the steps.

Step 1 First, you go to the Passport Seva website
Step 2 Then, click "Track Application Status" on the home page
Step 3 Next, select the application type and file number.
Step 4 After that, fill up file number and date of birth
Step 5 Finally, click "Track Status," and you can show your passport status.
Reminder: You get the file number in your passport received copy, and you get passport status by sending an SMS to 9704100100 in the format '<< STATUS>><< SPACE>><< File Number>>

 

Passport Getting Time in West Bengal 

You can find it on passport-getting time.

Normal Passport 30 to 45 days
Renew Passport 20 to 30 days
Tatkaal Passport 7 days to 10 Days
Minor Passport 15 to 25 days
Lost or Damaged Passport 35 to 45 days
PCC Certificate 15 days
Police Verification  within 21 days
At the POPSK center, you get more time to receive your passport. 

 

Passport-Related Questions and Answers

Q. How can I apply for a passport?

A. First, go to the website www.passportindia.gov.in. Then, create an account by signing up with your details. After that, log in using your ID and password. Fill out the passport application form carefully. Once the form is filled, submit it online. Then, pay the application fee. After payment, book an appointment at the nearest passport office.

Q. How to book a passport office appointment?

A. First, visit the website www.passportindia.gov.in. Then, create a login for your passport application. After that, log in using your ID and password. Next, fill out the passport form carefully. Once done, submit the form online. Then, make the payment for your passport application. Finally, book an appointment at the nearest passport office.

Q. How much time in the Passport Seva Kendra?
A. You need to spend about one hour at the passport center for document verification. It is important to arrive on time for your appointment. Also, keep in mind that the tiffin break is from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM, so try not to schedule your visit during that time.

Q. Is a PAN card necessary for a passport?
A. No, a PAN card is not required to get a passport. It can only be used as proof of ID and date of birth, but it is not a must for applying.

Q. What is non-ECR in a passport?
A. ECR means "emigration check required," and non-ECR means "emigration check not required."

Q. Can we go directly to the passport office without an appointment in India?
A. No, you cannot go to the passport center without an appointment. But in case of an emergency or for a medical reason, you may be allowed to go without an appointment.

Q. Will the passport number change after reissue or renewal?
A. Yes, if you make any changes to your passport, like address, spouse's name, or education (qualification), or if you apply for renewal or reissue, your passport number will change. You will get a new passport with a new number.

Q. Is a phone allowed in the Passport Seva Kendra?
A. Yes, the phone is allowed in Kendra. However, it is used only for emergency purposes for passport verification outside of the passport center.

Q. What would be the validity of a minor's passport?
A. Below 16 years, minor passport validity is 5 years, and above 16 years, passport validity is 10 years.

Q. My passport expired 4 years ago. Can it be reissued? 
A. Yes, you can renew your passport that expired 4 years ago, but your passport renewal and police verification must be done.

 

Districts Covered in West Bengal

In West Bengal, passport cover districts are Alipurduar, Bankura, Barrackpore, Baruipur, Bidhannagar, Birbhum, Chandananagar, Coochbihar, Darjeeling, Diamond Harbour, Dhalai, East Medinipur, East Sikkim, Gomati, Hooghly, Howrah, Jalpaiguri, Khowai, Kolkata, Malda, Murshidabad, Nadia, North 24-Paragana, North Sikkim, North Tripura, Paschim Bardhaman, Purba Bardhaman, Purulia, Sundarban, Sepahijala, Siliguri, South Dinajpur, South Sikkim, South Tripura, Unakoti, Uttar Dinajpur, West Medinipur, West Sikkim, and West Tripura.

 

Passport Consultancy Services in Cities

We provide passport consultancy services list of cities

Agartala Gangtok
Alipurduar Ghatal
Amta Howrah
Arambagh Jadavpur
Asansol Jalpaiguri
Ashoknagar Jhargram
Balurghat Jiyaganj
Bangaon Kakdweep
Bankura Katwa
Bardhaman Kharagpur
Barrackpore Kolkata
Basirhat Krishnanagar
Beadon Street Makdumpur
Berhampore Port Blair
Bishnupur Purulia
Bolpur Raghunath ganj
Canning Town Raiganj
Chinsurah Rampurhat
Contai Ranaghat
Coochbehar Samsi
Darjeeling Serampore
Dharmanagar Siliguri
Diamond Harbour Tamluk
Dum Dum  

 

Passport Latest News

26/04/2025

PSK Aman Plaza, Nakodar Chowk, Jalandhar New Address

PSK Aman Plaza, Nakodar Chowk, Jalandhar The new address is Passport Seva Kendra, Saffron Tower, GT Road, Paragpur, Jalandhar-144005.

 

11/04/2025

Passport Server Crash

A massive server failure in India’s passport system disrupted services for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, leaving applicants across major cities in chaos. What began as a technical snag on Tuesday escalated into a full-blown nationwide outage, with canceled appointments, long queues, and inadequate communication from authorities.

 

10/04/2025

New Passport update for Marriage Certificate

The ministry has also made it clear that in order to remove a spouse’s name from a passport, a divorce decree or order is still mandatory. A source stated that to change the name of a spouse on the passport, applicants must provide a divorce decree, death certificate of the first spouse, a re-marriage certificate, or a Joint Photo Declaration (Annexure J) signed by both parties.

 

04/03/2025

Indian Passport Rule Change

Required for applicants born on or after October 1, 2023, Residential addresses and parents’ names will no longer appear on passports. New Color-Coded Passports, White (officials), Red (diplomats), Blue (regular citizens), More centers to streamline applications and renewals, and Chip-enabled passports with enhanced security features.

 

04/03/2025

Big Changes to U.S. Passport Renewals

Big changes are coming to U.S. passport renewals in 2024! The U.S. State Department now offers online passport renewal, making the process more convenient. However, only certain passports qualify, and processing still takes 4-6 weeks. Learn about eligibility, the renewal process, and key deadlines, including the upcoming REAL ID requirement in 2025.

 

03/03/2025

India's new passport rules for Birth certificate

The Government of India has mandated that individuals born on or after October 1, 2023, must furnish a birth certificate as the sole proof of date of birth when applying for a passport. This amendment aims to streamline the documentation process and enhance the authenticity of birth records.

 
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