• Normal Appointment

• Tatkaal Appointment

• Lunch Time

Bassi Pathana Head Post Office, Bassi Pathana, 140412.

Tel: 01722624987

Malerkotla Sub Post Office, Malerkotla, 148023.

Phone: 01722624987

Ropar Head Post Office, Ropar,140001.

Telephone:01722624987

Sirsa Head Post Office, Sirsa, 125055.

Phone: 01722624987

1. DOB: A birth certificate is compulsory after 1989 for passport applications. Birth documents from 2002 require a QR code.

2. Application: Your documents should match your name, address, and DOB before you submit the application.

3. Documents: Original documents and photocopies must be prepared. Photocopies should include a QR code, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.

4. Appointment: The Passport Seva Kendra provides a total of three appointments.

5. Time: Reach the passport office 15 minutes before your appointment.

6. Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed under Tatkaal.

7. Post Office: POPSKs will not accept applications for change of personal details, Non-ECR, Single Parent cases, Pending Court Case, and lost or damaged passport.

• Birth: Birth certificate, school certificate

• Residence: Aadhaar, bank passbook, utility bill, rental agreement

• Identity: Voter ID, PAN card, driving licence, pension book

• Citizenship: PAN card, birth certificate, Voter Card

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

• Photos: 2–3 recent passport-size photographs

• Previous Passport: Invalid or cancelled passport

1. Register Online: Visit the official Passport Seva Portal and create an applicant account. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO).

2. Select the Passport Service:After signing in, choose the service that applies to your situation, such as:

• Fresh Passport for a first-time application
• Re-issue of Passport for eligible renewal or other re-issue cases
• Lost or Damaged Passport for applicable cases

3. Complete the Application: Enter your personal information, date and place of birth, address, family details, and other requested information. Applicants should make sure the information is accurate and consistent with their supporting documents.

4. Submit and Pay: Submit the completed application online and pay the applicable passport fee. The fee depends on factors such as the applicant’s age, booklet size, service type, and Normal or Tatkaal category.

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

6. Prepare the Documents: Check the official Passport Seva Document Advisor to determine which documents apply to your particular case. Carry the required originals and copies to the appointment.

7. Visit the Passport Centre: Attend the appointment at the selected PSK or POPSK. Your application and supporting documents will go through the prescribed processing and verification stages.

Applicants can monitor their application through the official Passport Seva Portal using their application details.

In simple terms:
Register → Apply Online → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Document Verification → Police Verification (if required) → Passport Issued → Delivery

Step-by-Step Process

1. Open the official Passport Seva Portal: Go to the official Passport Seva website and select Track Passport Application.

2. Select the Application Type: Choose Passport as the application type on the tracking page. The official instructions specify that applicants must first select the application type.

3. Enter the File Number: Enter the 15-digit alphanumeric File Number printed on your acknowledgement letter.

4. Enter the Date of Birth: Enter the applicant’s Date of Birth in the required format.

5. Click the Track button: Select Track Application Status to view the latest available status of your re-issue application.

Q. How much time does a passport take?

A. For a Tatkal Passport, you can get your passport within 7 working days, and for a normal passport, you can get your passport within 45 days.

Q. Will a passport work for voting ?

A. No, a Passport is not used for voting purposes; it is only the purpose of visit outside India.

Q. Can I go to the passport office without an appointment?

A. No, you cannot go to the passport office without an appointment, but for some reason, minor and senior citizens can go to the passport office without an appointment.