Passport Office in Kolkata

Subheading	Passport Seva Kendra Kolkata.
Address	Near Ruby Hospital, Aakash Tower, Eastern Bypass, Ruby, Kasba 781, Anandpur, Kolkata, West Bengal, Pin Code: 700107.
Contact number	033-40071-212
Helpline No.	1800 258 1800
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Open Timing	9:00 to 5:00 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
Holiday	Saturday and Sunday

Appointment Opening Time

You can find the appointment times below

Normal	6:30 PM
Tatkaal	3:30 PM
Lunch Break	2:00 PM

Bangladesh Passport Kendra

This location is near the metro station of Rabindra Sadan, the purpose of PCC, and visa applications for Bangladesh citizens; it is near Elgin Road Crossing. The following address is

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

Security Control Verification Office, A J C Bose Road

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

Regional Head Office in West Bengal

You can find information about the regional 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(dot)pg(at) mea(dot)gov(dot)in

Consultant Whatsapp: 94 328 159 88

Required Documents for Office Verification

A 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

Apply for Passports in West Bengal

Before the application, you can check the following details:

1. First, all the necessary documents and annexures are checked before starting the process.

2. Then, go to the PSK Online Portal to fill out your form.

3. Next, you check your documents as per the form fill-up.

4. After submitting your application online, you must pay fees as per the type of pages.

5. After that, you book an appointment at the respective 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 status.

Check Status in West Bengal

You can check your status by following the steps.

Step 1	First, you go to the PSK website
Step 2	Then, click "Track Application Status" on the home page
Step 3	Next, select the type and file no.
Step 4	After that, fill up the file no. and date of birth
Step 5	Finally, click "Track Status," and you will 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>>

Getting Time in West Bengal

You find it at getting time as follows.

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

Questions and Answers

Q. How can I apply for a passports?

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

Q. How much time in the Seva Kendra?

A. You need to spend about one hour at the 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. What is non-ECR?

A. ECR means emigration check required, and non-ECR means emigration check not required.

Q. Can we go directly to the office without an appointment in India?

A. No, you cannot go to the office 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 passports, like address, spouse's name, or education (qualification), or if you apply for renewal or reissue, your number will change. You will get a new passport with a new number.

Q. Is a phone allowed in the Seva Kendra?

A. Yes, the phone is allowed in Kendra. However, it is used only for emergency purposes for verification outside of the kendra.

Consultancy Services in Cities

We provide consultancy services in a 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	Raghunathganj
Canning Town	Raiganj
Chinsurah	Rampurhat
Contai	Ranaghat
Coochbehar	Samsi
Darjeeling	Serampore
Dharmanagar	Siliguri
Diamond Harbour	Tamluk
Dum Dum

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