Passport Office in Vadakara
| Passport Seva Kendra Vadakara |
| Address |
Vadakara, Ground Floor and First Floor of Koyenco Enclave, Kozhikode Road, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Kerala —673101. |
| Contact Number |
0496-2512245 |
| Timing |
9 am to 5 pm |
| Working Days |
Monday to Friday |
| Regional Officer |
Sh. Arunmohan K |
| Phone |
0495-2768869 | 0495-276-9139
0495-2766936 | 0495-2767-789
|
| Helpline No. |
1800 258 1800 |
| Email Id |
rpo.kozhikode @mea.gov.in |
| Fax |
0495 2765470 |
| Status |
SMS to 9704100100 |
Questions and Answers
| Q. How to apply for a passport online? |
| A. First, you go to the government website, register a login ID and password, log in with the same ID and password, and then fill out the form for a new application or renewal application. Make the final fee payment. You go to the seva kendra. Keep in mind you have only three appointments. |
| Q. How do I track my status? |
| A. First, you go to the Seva Kendra website, then click Track Application Status. Next, fill in the application file number and date of birth. Finally, you show status. If the status police verification report is not submitted or the application is under regional , you must go to RPO with an appointment. |
| Q. Is the seva kendra open on Saturday? |
| A. No, any office or Seva Kendra is not open on Saturday or Sunday. But in some special cases, Passport Mela is open on Saturday. |
| Q. Is a mobile phone allowed in the office in Vadakara? |
| A. Yes, mobile phones are not allowed in the office. You enter the office; you must switch offices on your mobile. |
Regional Passport Office, Kozhikode
| Grievances Officer |
Shri. S Sethukumar |
| Full Address |
Eranhipalam Post, Kozhikode, Kerala - 673006 |
| Tel No. |
04952768869
04952769139
|
| E-mail |
rpokozhikode @meagov.in |
| Official Website |
passportindia.gov.in |
Passport Seva Grievance Cell
| Public Grievances Officer |
Shri Bal Krishan |
| Complete Address |
Ministry of External Affairs Room No. 24, Patiala House Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001 |
| Tel No. |
9101123384497
9101123384519
|
| E-mail |
passportpg @meagov.in |
Online Application & Appointment Process
Before the application in Kerala, 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. |
Passport Documents Checklist
In the Kerala office list of documents, a document is needed during verification.
| Birth certificate |
Driver's license |
| PAN Card |
Ration card |
| Voter card |
Two recent color 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 and 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 applies to 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 |
Check Status in Kerala
After the application, you can check the status in Kerala by following the 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 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>> |
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. |