Passport Office Vijayawada & Andhra Pradesh -Full Guide

The Passport Office, Vijayawada, started functioning in April 2017. The head office is located at M.G. Road, Vijayawada. It maintains 19 passport centres. This Regional Office covers districts such as Krishna, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Tirupati, Guntur, Palnadu, Prakasam, Bapatla, NTR District, Annamayya, Chittoor, YSR District, Sri Sathya Sai, Kurnool, Nandyal, Ananthapuramu.

Andhra Pradesh has three types of passport offices. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) maintains them. The types are:

Regional Passport Office (RPO): This is the Regional Head Office of Vijayawada that handles final approvals and printing.
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): This centre processes documents and biometric verification. (e.g., PSK Vijayawada)
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK): In small town passport application process is handled by the head post office.

Contact Details Of Passport Office Vijayawada

RPO Vijayawada

Regional Officer	Shri Siva Harsha K
Official Address	4th floor, Stalin Central, D.No. 27-37-158, Governorpet, M.G. Road, Vijayawada – 520002.
Phone Number	0866-2445566
E-mail	rpo.vijayawada@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Regional Officer	Shri Siva Harsha K
Support Helpline	0866-2445566

PSK Vijayawada

Official Address	Venkateswara Theatre Complex, M G Road, Opp. Radio Station AIR, Vijayawada, 520610.
Contact Number	08662481965
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	520611, 520612, 520610, 520609

PSK Tirupathi

Official Address	KVC Arcade,13-1, Vani Nagar, RC Road, Tirupati – 517507
Contact Number	08772254114
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
	517506, 517508, 517507, 517509

Grievances Cell

Grievances Officer Name	Smt. G Vijaya Gita, Assistant Passport Officer
Telephone	0866-2445566
Email	rpo.vijayawada@cpo.gov.in

Enquiry Appointment Opening Time

Normal	1:00 PM
Tatkaal	4:30 PM
Lunch Time	2:00 PM

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK / Location	Official Address	Districts
Anantapur	Anantapur Head Post Office, Near Clock Tower, Anantapur – 515001	Anantapur
Bapatla	Bapatla Head Post Office, Near Clock Tower, Bapatla – 522101	Bapatla
Chittoor	Chittoor Head Post Office, Gandhi Circle, Opp Old Bus Stop, Chittoor – 517001	Chittoor
Gudivada	Gudivada Head Post Office, Opp Govt Hospital, Post Office Road, Gudivada – 521301. Phone: 08674243399	Gudivada
Guntur	Guntur Head Post Office, D.No 4-5-67/3, Near BSNL Office, Chandra Mouli Nagar 1st Lane, Koretepadu, Guntur, 522007	Guntur
Hindupur	Hindupur Head Post Office, Sri Vasavi Dharmashala Road, Mukkidipeta, Hindupur – 515201	Hindupur
Kadapa	Kadapa Head Post Office, Near One Town Police Station, Kadapa – 516001. Phone: 08562222225	Kadapa
Kodur	Post Office Head Post Office Railway Kodur, Beside L.S.G. Sub-Post Office, M.G. Road, Railway Kodur – 516101.	Kodur
Kurnool	Kurnool Head Post Office, Near Konda Reddy Buruju, Kurnool -518001	Kurnool
Nandyal	Nandyala Post Office, R.S.Road, Opp. LIC Office, Nandyala – 518502	Nandyal
Narasaraopet	Narasaraopeta Head Post Office, Near Railway Station First Gate, Post Office Narasaraopeta – 522601.	Narasaraopet
Nellore	Nellore Head Post Office, Collector Office Campus, Achari St, VRC Centre, Nellore, 524001	Nellore
Ongole	Ongole Head Post Office, Governor Road, Ongole – 523001	Ongole
Vijayawada	Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Chinna Avutappalli, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 521286	Vijayawada

Passport Application: Essential Checks Before Visiting PSK or POPSK

DOB: After 1989, applicants must have a birth certificate. For birth documents from 2002, a QR code is necessary.
Application: Review your documents and ensure the name, address, and DOB match.
Documents: Carry the originals and photocopies, including a QR code. Laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: You are given a total of three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Time: Visit the passport office 15 minutes before your appointment.
Application Type: Tatkaal does not process minor and lost or damaged passport cases.
Post Office: POPSKs will not accept applications under the listed categories.

Passport Seva Services Every Applicant Should Know

No.	Service	Keyword
1	New Passport	Apply
2	Renewal/Reissue	Renew
3	Replacement	Replace
4	Tatkaal	Urgent
5	Police Verification	Verify
6	Document Verification	Documents
7	Passport Updates	Update

Passport Application Process for Senior Citizens

Senior citizens can apply for an Indian passport through the same Passport Seva system used by other adult applicants, but there are a few important points to consider. These include the applicable age-based fee rebate, document preparation, existing passport details, appointment arrangements, and the possibility of needing assistance with the online application.

Register on the Passport Seva Portal: The application begins online. The general process is:

Visit the official Passport Seva Portal.
Select Register.
Create an account.
Confirm the registered email address.
Log in.
Open the Services section.
Select Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.

2. Select the Regional Passport Office: The applicant selects the Regional Passport Office (RPO) based on the applicable current residence. The selected RPO determines the PSK or POPSK options displayed during appointment scheduling.

3. Prepare the Required Documents: The documents required depend on whether the application is fresh, a re-issue, or a special case.

4. Complete the Online Application Carefully: The application includes different sections depending on the selected service.

5. Check Name and Date of Birth Carefully: Senior citizens may have older documents containing different spellings or formats.

6. Check the Address Information: Address information is important because it can be relevant to police verification.

7. Passport Fee for Senior Citizens: The current Passport Seva fee table provides a 10% rebate on the basic passport fee for senior citizens above 60 years of age for fresh passport applications.

8. Pay the Passport Fee Online: Payment is required before appointment booking at PSKs and POPSKs.

9. Schedule the Passport Appointment: After payment, the applicant can use the Pay and Schedule Appointment facility.

10. Plan the Appointment Day: Senior citizens may find the appointment easier if they prepare everything the day before.

Senior Citizen Passport Process in Simple Steps:

Check Service → Register/Login → Select RPO → Complete Application → Prepare Documents → Review Details → Submit → Pay Fee → Schedule Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Document Verification → Police Verification if Required → Passport Processing → Dispatch → Delivery

Passport Status for Official Passport Applications

If you have applied for an Indian passport, you can track the application online through the official Passport Seva Portal.

Visit the official Passport Seva status-tracking page.
Select the appropriate Application Type.
Enter your File Number.
Enter your Date of Birth.
Click Track Application Status.
Review the latest status displayed for your reissue application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I apply for a passport if my birth certificate does not contain my name?

A. No, before applying for a passport, you must mention your name in the birth certificate.

Q. Can I apply for a passport if I have recently shifted to a new city?

A. Yes, if you have new address proof in the new city, you can apply for your passport.

Q. What should I do if my passport has a spelling mistake after delivery?

A. You visit regional passport seva kendra with an appointment to correction you resent paspsort.

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