Passport Office Goa – RPO, POPSK, PSK Contact Details

1. DOB: After 1989, a birth certificate is compulsory. For birth documents from 2002, a QR code is necessary.
2. Application: Ensure your documents show matching name, address, and DOB.
3. Documents: Original documents and photocopies are required. Photocopies should include a QR code; laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
4. Appointment: Applicants get a total of three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.
5. Time: Reach the passport office 15 minutes early.
6. Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed through Tatkaal.
7. Post Office: POPSKs will not accept the mentioned categories.

Address: Aadhaar, bank passbook, utility bill, rental agreement, etc.

Identity: Voter ID, PAN card, driving licence, pension book, etc.

Citizenship: PAN card, birth certificate, Voter Card, etc.

ECNR: School certificate, income-tax statement, visa document, professional certificate.

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

Previous Passports: Previous invalid or cancelled passports, where applicable.

1. Register on Passport Seva: Visit the official Passport Seva Portal and create a new user account. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO).
2. Select “Fresh Passport”: Log in to your account and choose “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.” For a first-time applicant, select the Fresh Passport service.

3. Fill in the Application Form: Provide the requested information, including:

• Personal details
• Date and place of birth
• Current residential address
• Family details
• Citizenship-related information
• Other information requested in the form

4. Check Your Documents: Use the official Passport Seva Document Advisor to identify the documents applicable to your circumstances. Depending on the applicant, documents may be required to establish date of birth, present address, identity, citizenship, or other relevant details.

5. Submit the Application: Submit the completed form online and keep your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application details for future use.

6. Pay the Applicable Fee: Pay the required passport fee through the available payment facility. The fee depends on factors such as the applicant’s age, booklet size, and Normal or Tatkaal service.

7. Book an Appointment: Schedule an appointment at an available PSK or POPSK through the Passport Seva system.

8. Attend the Appointment: Visit the selected centre on the scheduled date with the required original documents and copies. The application will go through the prescribed processing and verification stages.

9. Police Verification: Police verification may be required depending on the application and the Passport Office’s decision. Where applicable, it may take place before or after passport issuance.

10. Passport Issuance and Delivery: After the required processing and verification are successfully completed, the passport is issued, printed, and dispatched to the applicant’s address.

11. Track Your Application: You can track the application status through the official Passport Seva Portal using your relevant application details.

New Applicant Process at a Glance

Register → Select Fresh Passport → Complete Form → Submit → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Document Verification → Police Verification if Required → Passport Issued → Delivery

How to Check the Application Status

1. Visit the official Passport Seva status tracker.
2. Select the appropriate Application Type.
3. Enter your File Number.
4. Enter your Date of Birth.
5. Click Track Application Status.
6. Review the latest status displayed for your application.

Q. Will passport number change after reissue or renewal?

A. Yes, after any change of passport link address, spouse name, qualification, renewal, or reissue, the passport number will change, and you will get a new passport with a new number.

Q. How to change phone number in passport application form?

A. Before submitting the application form, you can change your phone number. But after submitting the application form, the passport officer can only change your phone number before verification.

Q. Is a phone allowed in the passport office?

A. Yes, Phone is allow in the passport office. But it is used only for emergency purposes for passport verification.