Passport Office Ahmedabad & Gujarat – RPO, PSK, POPSK

• Normal Appointment

• Tatkaal Appointment

• Lunch Time

1. DOB: After 1989, a birth certificate is compulsory to apply for a passport. And in 2002, a QR code is necessary for birth documents.

2. Application: Before application your must check that your documents match your name, address, and DOB.

3. Documents: All documents must be original, and photo copy with include a QR Code and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.

4. Appointment: You get only a total of three appointments in the Passport Seva Kendra.

5. Time: You visit the passport office at least 15 minutes before your appointment time.

6. Application type: Minor and lost or damaged passport not process tatkaal scheme.

7. Post Office: POPSKs will not accept applications. Categories include: change of personal details, Non-ECR, Single-Parent cases, Pending Court Cases, and lost or damaged passports.

1. New Passport — Applications for minors and adults.

2. Passport Renewal — Online renewal when the passport expires.

3. Duplicate Passport — Replacement for lost, stolen or damaged passports.

4. Emergency Passport — Urgent passport service through Tatkaal.

5. Police Verification — Police verification and related clearance procedures.

6. Document Verification — Verification of travel and personal documents.

7. Passport Updates — Updating passport details through the applicable passport service.

• Date of Birth – Birth certificate, school certificate, election card, etc.

• Address Proof – Aadhaar, bank passbook, utility bill, rental agreement, etc.

• Identity Proof – Voter ID, PAN card, driving licence, pension book, etc.

• Citizenship – PAN card, birth certificate, Voter Card, etc.

• ECNR Proof – School certificate, income tax statement, visa document, professional certificate.

• Photographs – 2-3 recently taken passport-size photographs.

• Previous Passports – Any previous invalid or cancelled passports.

• Go to the official Passport Seva website and click Register. Avoid unofficial passport websites; the Ministry of External Affairs specifically warns about fraudulent sites.

• Log in and choose “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.” Select your Regional Passport Office (RPO), then complete the application with your personal, family, address, emergency contact, and other requested details. Review carefully before submitting because submitted details generally cannot be edited.

• After submitting, you’ll receive an Application Reference Number (ARN). Select Pay and Schedule Appointment, pay the applicable fee, and book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).
• Attend your appointment with the required original documents and supporting copies. The exact documents depend on your circumstances, but typically you’ll need acceptable proof of date of birth and current address. Use Passport Seva’s Document Advisor for the exact list applicable to you.
• After your appointment, police verification may be required. The Passport Office determines whether verification is needed and whether it occurs before or after passport issuance

Step 1: Open Passport Seva: Visit the official Passport Seva application status page.

Step 2: Select the Application Type: The tracking page asks you to select the appropriate application type.

Step 3: Enter Your File Number: Enter the file number exactly as provided by Passport Seva.

Step 4: Enter Your Date of Birth: Enter the applicant’s date of birth in the format requested on the portal.

Step 5: Track the Application: After checking the information, select Track Application Status.

Quick Guide to Check Passport Status

Open Passport Seva → Select application type → Enter file number → Enter date of birth → Select Track Application Status → Read the current status carefully.

Q. Are passport offices open?

A. On Saturday and Sunday, the passport office is not open. Also, on any public holiday, the passport office is not open. But at the passport mela, the passport office is open on Saturday for passport applications.

Q. How much passport cost?

A. The total Passport cost is Rs.1500 per Passport. But Passport Cost is: Adult Passport Rs. 1500, minor passport Rs. 1000, tatkal passport Rs. 3500, damaged or lost passport Rs. 3000.

Q. When passport can be renewed?

A. After 10 years, you can renew your passport. For Minor Passport, you can renew your passport for 5 years. Also any correction in your passport, you can renew your passport.