Passport Office Kota & Rajasthan – Contact Information

Passport Office, Kota started functioning in September 2023. The head office is located at Indraprasth Industrial Area, Kota. It maintains 15 passport centres. This Regional Office cover discticts are Kota, Bhilwara, Baran, Jhalawar, Rajsamand, Chittorgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh, Banswara, Bundi, Udaipur, and Salumbar.

Rajasthan has three types of passport offices. It is maintained by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The types are:

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

Contact Details Of Passport Office Kota

RPO Kota

Official Address	E-10B, Exchange Building, Plot No. SP-1, Road No. 2, Indraprasth Industrial Area (IPIA), Kota – 324005.
Contact Number	0744-2943382
Official E-mail	rpo.kota@cpo.gov.in
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing	10:00 to 3:00 PM
Regional Officer	Sh. Harshvardhan Singh Garhwal
Officer Phone No.	0744-2943382

Public Grievances

Grievances Officer Name	Shri Prakash Chander Sharma
Contact Number	0744-2943382
Grievances E-mail	rpo.kota@cpo.gov.in

Enquiry Appointment Time

Normal Appointment	10:30 AM – 1.00 PM No enquiry will be entertained on Wednesday.
Lunch Time	2:00 PM

Passport Office Kota: PSK, POPSK Details

Kota

POPSK / PSK	Official Address
Kota II	Kota Head Post Office, I/F/O MBS Hospital, Near BSNL Building, Kota – 324001
Kota Shrinath Puram	Lawrence & Mayo Public School, Sector – A, Shrinath Puram, Kota – 324010
Passport Front Office Kota	E-10B, Exchange Building, Plot No. SP-1, Road No. 2, Indraprasth Industrial Area (IPIA), Kota- 324005
District Collectorate Office, Baran	District Collectorate Office, Kota Road, Baran, 325205.
IIIT Kota Campus, Ranpur Mobile Van	IIIT Kota Campus, RIICO Industrial Area Rd, Ranpur, Kota – 302022

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK / PSK	Official Address	Phone No
Banswara	Banswara Head Post Office, Near New Bus Stand, Banswara – 327001	01412702515
Bhilwara	Bhilwara City PO, Bhilwara – 311001	01412702515
Bundi	Bundi Head Post Office, Bundi – 323001	–
Chittorgarh	Chittorgarh Head Post Office, Near Nagar Parishad, Opp. Govt. Quarters – 312001	01412702515
Jhalawar	Jhalawar Head Post Office, Near Bus Stand, Jhalawar – 326001	01412702515
Pratapgarh	Pratapgarh LSG SO, Pratapgarh – 312605	–
Rajsamand	Kankroli Head Post Office, Kankroli – 313324
Sawai Madhopur	Sawai Madhopur Head Post Office, Sawai Madhopur – 322001
Udaipur	1st Floor, Lake City Mall, University Road, Ashok Nagar, Udaipur – 313001	02942424113

How to Prepare Your Documents Before Applying for a Passport

DOB: After 1989, a birth certificate is compulsory, and birth documents from 2002 need a QR code.
Application: Your documents must match your name, address, and DOB.
Documents: Original documents and photocopies must be prepared. QR code should be included, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: Only three appointments are available at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Time: Reach 15 minutes before your appointment.
Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport cases are not processed under Tatkaal.
Post Office: POPSKs will not accept the specified categories.

Passport Services for Students and Young Applicants

New Passport — Adults and minors.

Renewal — For applicable expired passports.

Replacement — Lost, stolen, or damaged passport.

Tatkaal — Urgent processing, subject to eligibility.

Police Verification — Applicable verification.

Document Verification — Relevant supporting documents.

Passport Updates — Applicable detail changes.

Passport Documents for Government Employees

Birth: Birth certificate, school certificate

Home address: 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

Passport Application Process for Indian Citizens

Indian citizens can apply for a fresh passport or re-issue of an existing passport through the Passport Seva system of the Ministry of External Affairs. The application is mainly completed online, followed by fee payment, appointment scheduling, document verification, and other processing requirements applicable to the applicant.

Visit the Official Passport Seva Portal: Begin the application through the official Passport Seva Portal. Applicants should use the government website rather than unofficial websites that offer passport-related services.

Register for a Passport Seva Account: New users need to register on the portal by providing the requested registration details. During registration, the applicant selects the appropriate Passport Office based on the available instructions.

Choose Fresh Passport or Re-Issue: After logging in, select “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.”

Complete the Application Form: Fill in the requested information carefully. Depending on the application, the form can include sections covering:

Passport type
Applicant details
Family details
Present address
Emergency contact
Previous passport information
Other required details
Passport preview and verification

Verify the Information Before Submission: Review every entry before submitting the application. Names, dates of birth, addresses, family information, and previous passport details should be checked against the relevant supporting documents.

Submit the Application and Save the ARN: Submit the completed application online. An Application Reference Number (ARN) is generated after submission.
Pay the Applicable Passport Fee: After submitting the application, proceed to the payment and appointment process through the Passport Seva portal.
Book an Appointment: Select the appointment option and choose an available Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK), as applicable.

Prepare the Required Documents: Before visiting the appointment centre, check the document requirements applicable to your particular application.

Attend the PSK or POPSK Appointment: Visit the selected centre on the scheduled date and carry the required original documents and other documents specified for the application.

Complete Police Verification if Required: Police verification may be required depending on the circumstances of the application and the applicable passport process.
Track the Application: Applicants can use the Passport Seva system to check the status of their application. Keep the relevant application details available when checking the status.

Fresh Passport Application: Quick Process

Register → Log In → Select Fresh Passport → Complete Form → Verify Details → Submit → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Verification → Police Verification if Required → Passport Processing → Dispatch

Passport Application Status Using Date of Birth: Step-by-Step Guide

After submitting a passport application, applicants can track its progress online through the official Passport Seva portal. Date of birth is one of the details required to verify the application status, along with the application type and File Number. This guide explains how to check your passport application status using your Date of Birth (DOB).

What Details Are Required to Check Passport Status?

To track an application through the Passport Seva website, keep these details ready:

Application Type
File Number
Date of Birth

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What documents are required for deletion of spouse’s name on account of divorce/separation?

A. Documents include a divorce certificate, a court order, or an FIR copy from the police station.

Q. How do I change the address on my passport?

A. Apply for a correction passport for an address change at the Passport Seva Kendra.

Q. In how much time will Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) be issued?

A. There is no specific time, but it is usally take 15 to 20 days to get your PCC certificate.

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