Passport Office in Kolkata

 

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, is renowned for its rich history and culture. The Passport Office in Kolkata provides services like passport applications, renewals, and document verification, assisting residents with their travel documentation for international journeys.

 

Passport Seva Kendra Kolkata
PSK Kolkata:	Near Ruby Hospital, Aakash Tower, Eastern Bye-pass Ruby, Kasba 781, Anandpur, Kolkata, Pin Code: 700107.
Contact number	033-40071212
Helpline No.	1800 258 1800
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:00 PM
Status	SMS to 9704100100
Regional Officer	Shri Ashish Middha
Telephone Number	033-22257523, 033-40071212
Fax	033-40054006
Contact Email	rpo.kolkata  @mea.gov.in
Today Holiday	Saturday and Sunday

 

Appointment Opening Time:

Passport Contact Information National Call Centre 1800 258 1800 For Jammu & Kashmir 040-66720567 For North East State 040-66720581 Passport SMS Service Sending an SMS to 9704100100 in the format '<< STATUS>><< SPACE>><< File Number>>', for example, STATUS BNG071268435013 HelpDesk helpdesk @passportindia.gov.in Passport Mela Passport Mela is open on Saturday, and the Sunday Passport Office is closed. Check Passport Office Number   Public Grievances Cell Officer Name: Shri Bal Krishan Address: Public Grievance Officer PSP Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 24, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi, 110001 Tel. No.: 011 23384497, 011-23384519 Fax No. 0-11-23384461 Email id : passport.pg @mea.gov.in Consultant Whatsapp: 9432815988   Which Document Required for Passport Date of Birth Birth certificate, PAN, driving license, voter card, LIC bond, school certificate. (Original & Xerox) Address Voter card, Aadhar card, bank passbook, water bill, telephone bill, electricity bill, gas bill, rent agreement, income tax assessment order. (Original & Xerox) Normal Passport Date of Birth, Address, Qualification Proof. Renew Passport Old Passport, Date of Birth, Address, Qualification Proof. Tatkaal Passport Date of Birth, Three Address Proof, Qualification Proof. Lost Passport Passport Copy, DOB, Address, Qualification, Annexure-F.   Passport Application, Status, PCC Apply Now Know Before Applying for a Passport 1. Check the necessary documents before applying for a passport. 2. Go to the Passport Seva Online Portal and complete your application. 3. To avoid application issues, ensure that all the provided documents are correct. 4. After submitting your online application, you must pay the fee. 5. You must make an appointment at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra. 6. You carry all your original documents along with self-attested photocopies. 7. After completing process, check your application status online through Passport Seva portal. Reminder: you can get three appointments and the passport office takes your photo   Passport Information Check Now Online Passport Application Document Required for Passport What is the Fees of a Passport Passport Annexure is Required How to Check Passport Status ECR to Non-ECR Passport Application is Under Review at Regional Office Regional Passport Office Appointment Passport Officer Telephone Number Passport Office Open Today Passport Check More Information   Normal Appointment	6:30 PM
Tatkaal Appointment	3:30 PM
Lunch Time	2:00 PM

 

Bangladesh Passport Kendra Kolkata:

This address is near the metro station of Rabindra Sadan, the purpose for passport, PCC, and visa applications for Bangladesh citizens in Kolkata, it is near Elgin Road Crossing. the following address is :

9, Circus Ave, Bangabandhu Sheikh, Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal 700017

 

Security Control Passport Verification A J C Bose Road

Address: 237, Acharya Jagdish Chandra Bose Rd, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020.

 

QNAs on Passport Office Kolkata:

Q. How to apply for a passport online in Kolkata?

A. First, you go to the passport service website, register a login ID and passport, log in with the same ID and passport, and then fill out the form for a new application or renewal passport application. Make the final passport fee payment and make an appointment. With a passport, you go to the passport seva kendra. Keep in mind you have only three appointments.

Q. What are the documents required for a passport in Kolkata? 

A. The list of documents for date-of-birth proof is: birth certificate, PAN card, voter card, driving license, other government ID, address proof (Aadhaar card, voter card, bank passbook, voter card, driving license, gas bill, electricity bill, rent agreement), qualification school certificate, school transfer certificate, and last qualification. As per the rule, after January 1989, the birth certificate is mandatory.

Q. How much are passport fees in Kolkata?

A. Passport fees are normal: the passport renewal fee is Rs. 1500, the tatkal fee is Rs. 3500, the lost and damaged fee is Rs. 3000, and the minor fee is Rs. 1000. Also know that once the fee is paid, it is not refundable.

Q. Can we visit the passport office without an appointment in Kolkata?

A. No, you can not go to the passport office without a passport; an appointment is compulsory. But for some medical cases or RPO orders, there is no need for a passport appointment.

Q. How many days to take a passport after police verification?

A. After the passport appointment, police verification is completed within 21 days, and after police verification, 15 to 20 days later, you get your passport. If you can not get a passport after 20 days, you go to the regional passport office with an appointment.

Q. How do I track my passport status?

A. First, you go to the Passport Seva Kendra website, then click Track Application Status. Next, fill in the passport application file number and date of birth. Finally, you show passport status. If the passport status police verification report is not submitted or the passport application is under regional passport, you must go to RPO with an appointment.

Q. Which annexure is required for a minor passport?

A. Minor passport annexure is annexure -c or annexure -d. All annexures are needed for printing a copy with the parent’s signature and ID proof. A manual annexure copy is not applicable in the passport office.

Q. Is the passport seva kendra open on Saturday in Kolkata?

A. No, any passport office or passport seva kendra is not open on Saturday or Sunday. But in some special cases, Passport Mela is open on Saturday.

Q. What is the difference between PSK and POPSK?

A. “PSK” means passport seva kendra, and “POPSK” means post office passport seva kendra. PSK is a better passport service than the POPSK passport service. PSK staff are more efficient for passport applications.

 Q. How long does passport renewal take?

A. After a normal passport application for renewal, you get your passport 20 to 30 days after the appointment, and with a tatkaal application, you get your passport within 7 days after the appointment.

Q. What is the size of a passport-size photo?

A. Passport photo size is 3.5 x 4.5 cm with a white background. A passport photo is needed for a minor application under 5 years. Other applicants do not need any passport photos.

Q. Is a mobile phone allowed in the passport office in Kolkata?

A. Yes, mobile phones are not allowed in the passport office. You enter the passport office; you must switch offices on your mobile.

Q. How to add your spouse’s name to a passport in Kolkata?

A. You go to the passport website, log in with your ID and password, and then fill out the correction passport application. Final passport fee payment and an appointment. Add the spouse’s name; the original marriage certificate or annexure-j is compulsory for passport office verification.

Q. Do minors need to go to the passport seva kendra in Kolkata?

A. Yes, a minor or child is compelled to go to the passport seva kendra with parents, including all original documents.

Q. How to reschedule a passport appointment without login?

A. Without a login, a passport appointment is not possible. You must find your passport ID and passport, which are needed for your passport appointment. Otherwise, you apply for a fresh passport application.

Q. How long does it take to surrender an Indian passport?

A. As per the Passports Act 1967, it is mandatory to surrender your passport in the passport office. Within 15 working days, you get a surrender letter. The passport surrender fee is Rs. 500.

Q. Is a birth certificate mandatory for a passport in Kolkata?

A. No, a birth certificate is not mandatory for a passport application. But after January 1989, the date of birth and a birth certificate are mandatory for the applicant.

Q. How to change the name on my passport in Kolkata?

A. Go to the passport website, then log in with your ID and password, and then fill out the name correction form. Make the final passport fee payment and make an appointment. List of documents: name correction affidavit, ads in three local newspapers, and ID proof.

Q. Is an Aadhaar card enough for a passport?

No, an Aadhaar card is not enough for a passport. It is used for only address proof, but you also need date-of-birth proof and qualification proof.

Q. Is the passport application fee refundable?

A. NO, once the passport application fee is paid, it is not refundable.

Q. What’s the difference between Tatkal and normal passports?

A. The difference is that the Tatkal passport fee is Rs. 3500 and the normal fee is 1500. Also, for a tatkaal passport, you get 7 days, and for a normal passport, you get 30 days.

Q. What if I lost my passport in Kolkata?

A. First, you lodge an FIR or general diary for a lost passport; then you create an annexure-f, finally apply for a lost passport, and go to the passport seva kendra with an appointment, including all documents.

Q. What is the difference between a 36-page and a 60-page passport?

A. The 36-page and 60-page passport differences are 30 pages and 60 pages. Also, a 36-page charge is Rs. 1500, and a 60-page charge is Rs. 2000.

 

Passport Office Link:

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