Passport Office Chennai & Tamil Nadu – PSK, POPSK, RPO

Passport Office, Chennai, started functioning in the year 1955. The head office is located at Anna Salai, Chennai. It maintains 20 passport centres. This Regional Office covers districts such as Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, Vellore, Thirupathur, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kallakurichi, Cuddalore and Puducherry.

Tamil Nadu 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 Chennai that handles final approvals and printing.
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): This centre processes documents and biometric verification. (e.g., PSK Tambaram)
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK): In small towns, the head post office handles the passport application process.

Contact Details Of Passport Office Chennai

RPO Chennai

Official Address	Royala Towers No. 2 and 3, IV Floor, Old No. 785, New No. 158, Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600002.
Contact Number	044-28513640, 044-28203592, 044-28203593, 044-28203594, 044-28240696, 044-28219944, 044-28206253.
Fax Number	044-28513637
Official E-mail	rpo.chennai@cpo.gov.in
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing	10:00 to 3:00 PM
Regional Officer	Shri. S. Vijayakumar, IFS
Support Helpline	044-28518848

Enquiry Appointment Time – Chennai

Normal Appointment	12:30 PM
Tatkaal Appointment	2:30 PM
Lunch Time	2:00 PM

Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

PSK Aminjikarai

Official Address	Navins Presidium, No. 103, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai 600029
Telephone	044-28513636
E-mail	rpo.chennai@cpo.gov.in
Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	600028, 600029, 600030, 600031

PSK Puducherry

Official Address	Passport Seva Kendra, c/o Animal Husbandry Complex, Maraimalai Adigal Salai, Puducherry, 605001
Telephone	044-28513636
Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	605001, 605002, 605003, 605004

PSK Saligramam

Official Address	No. 1, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Road, Saligramam, Chennai 600093
Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	600092, 600093, 600094, 600095

PSK Tambaram

Official Address	Claret Complex, Duraisamy Reddy Street, Tambaram, Chennai, 600045
Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	600044, 600045, 600046, 600047

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK / Location	Official Address	District
Arani	No 2A, Suriyakulam North Street, Arani, 632301	Arani
Chennai GPO	1/10, Rajaji Salai, Chennai, 600001	Chennai
Chidambaram	No.98 North Car Street, Chidambaram – 608001	Chidambaram
Cuddalore	Cuddalore HPO, Nellikuppam Road Manjakuppam,Cuddalore, 607001	Cuddalore
Dharmapuri	No 16 A, Nachiappa Street, Dharmapuri Bazaar, Dharmapuri – 636701	Dharmapuri
Kallakurichi	Gandhi Road, Kallakurichi, 606202	Kallakurichi
Kancheepuram	HPO, NO 46, Railway Road, Kanchipuram, 631501	Kancheepuram
Krishnagiri	No. 18, Dharmaraja Koyil Street, Krishnagiri – 635001	Krishnagiri
Periyar Nagar	Periyar Nagar Head Post Office, Balasubramanyam Street, Periyar Nagar West, Prambur, Chennai – 600082	Chennai
Ranipet	No. 18, Dharmaraja Koyil Street, Krishnagiri – 635001	Ranipet
Tiruvallur	No.37, J.N.Road, Tiruvallur, 602001	Tiruvallur
Tiruvannamalai	Tiruvannamalai HPO, Thiyagi Annamalaiyar Street, Tindivanam Road, Tiruvannamalai,606601	Tiruvannamalai
Vellore	Vellore Head Post Office, Officers Lane, Anna Salai, Vellore – 632001, Ph-0416-2223575	Vellore
Villupuram	Villupuram HPO, 161, Kamarajar Street, Villupuram, 606602	Villupuram
Chennai Saligramam	No. 1, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Road, Saligramam, Chennai, 600093	Chennai

Tatkal Passport Service Kendra

The regional office is in Chennai; there are 47 passport kendras. The Tatkal passport service offices are:

PSK	Official Jurisdiction
Aminjikarai	Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai
Puducherry	Maraimalai Adigal Salai, Puducherry
Saligramam	Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Road, Saligramam
Tambaram	Duraisamy Reddy Street, Tambaram

Immigration Office Contact Information

Official Location	Rayala Towers, Tower 2, 4th Floor, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600078
Contact	044-29862069
Email	poechennai1@mea.gov.in /poechennai2@mea.gov.in

Before Applying for a Passport: Important Points to Remember

DOB: After 1989, a birth certificate is compulsory to apply for a passport. A QR code is necessary for birth documents from 2002.
Application: Review your documents and ensure that your name, address, and DOB are correctly matched.
Documents: Keep the original documents and photocopies available. Photocopies should include a QR code, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: Applicants get only three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Time: Plan to arrive at the passport office 15 minutes before the appointment.
Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed under the Tatkaal scheme.
Post Office: Applications will not be accepted at POPSKs for the listed categories.

Passport Reissue Services and Application Information

Service	When It May Apply
New Passport	Applying for a passport
Renewal	Passport validity has expired
Replacement	Passport lost, stolen or damaged
Tatkaal	Urgent passport requirement
Police Verification	Verification is required
Document Verification	Documents require verification
Updates	Passport information needs updating

Passport Documents for Indian Citizens by Naturalisation

To establish DOB: Birth certificate, school certificate
To establish address: Aadhaar, bank passbook, utility bill
To establish identity: Voter ID, PAN, driving licence
For citizenship: Birth certificate, PAN, Voter Card
For ECNR: School certificate, tax statement, visa or professional certificate
For photograph requirement: Recent passport-size photos
For previous passport details: Invalid/cancelled passport

Passport Application Steps You Should Know

Applying for an Indian passport is a combination of online application, fee payment, appointment, document verification, and applicable police verification. Here are the main steps applicants should know.

Register on the Passport Seva Portal: Start by visiting the official Passport Seva Portal and creating an account. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO).

Select the Appropriate Service: After logging in, choose the service that matches your requirement, such as:

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

Complete the Application Form: Enter your personal information, date and place of birth, current address, family details, and other requested information. Check the details carefully before submitting, especially your name, date of birth, and address.

Submit the Application: Submit the completed application online and keep your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application details safely.

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

Schedule an Appointment: Book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) through the Passport Seva system.

Prepare Your Documents: Check the official Document Advisor to determine exactly which documents apply to your circumstances. Carry the required original documents and copies to your appointment.

Attend the PSK or POPSK Appointment: Visit the selected centre on the scheduled date and complete the prescribed application-processing and verification procedures.

Complete Police Verification if Required: Police verification may be required depending on the application and the Passport Office’s decision. Where applicable, it may occur before or after passport issuance.

Passport Issuance and Delivery: After successful completion of the required processing and verification, the passport is printed and dispatched to the applicant’s address.

Quick Process

Register → Select Service → Fill Application → Submit → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Verification → Police Verification if Required → Passport Issued → Delivery

Passport Application Status After PSK Appointment

After attending your Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) appointment, you can track the progress of your passport application online through the official Passport Seva Portal. The status tracker uses your Application Type, File Number, and Date of Birth.

Step-by-Step Status Check

Visit the official Passport Seva Portal.
Select Track Passport Application.
Choose the relevant Application Type.
Enter your 15-character alphanumeric File Number.
Enter your Date of Birth.
Click Track Application Status.
Review the latest status displayed for your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What time passport office open?

A. The passport office is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Q. How much time in passport office?

A. One hour at the passport office to process your passport application.

Q. How to book a passport office appointment?

A. First, visit the website www.passportindia.gov.in, then create a login for your passport application, next log in with your id and password, after that fill up the passport application form, thereafter submit your passport application form, then make the payment for your passport application, finally book a passport office appointment.

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