Passport Office Coimbatore & Tamil Nadu – Location Guide

• Normal Appointment

• Tatkaal Appointment

• Lunch Time

Coonoor Head Post Office, 8 Bedford Circle, Coonoor – 643101.

Phone: 04222301415

Erode Head Post Office, 76, Gandhiji Road, Erode – 638 001.

Telephone: 04222301415

Rasipuram Post Office, Jahir Hussain Salai, Near Old Bus Stand, Rasipuram 637408.

Helpline: 04222301415

Salem Head Post Office, 143 Victoria Market Road, Near Old Bus Stand, Salem – 636001.

Phone: 0427-2970224

1. DOB: A birth certificate is compulsory for passport applications after 1989, and a QR code is necessary for birth documents from 2002.
2. Application: Make sure your documents have matching name, address, and DOB details before applying.
3. Documents: Keep the required original documents and photocopies ready. Photocopies should include a QR code, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
4. Appointment: You are allowed a total of three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.
5. Time: Visit the passport office 15 minutes before your appointment time.
6. Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed under the Tatkaal scheme.
7. Post Office: Applications will not be accepted at POPSKs. The categories are change of personal details, Non-ECR, Single Parent cases, Pending Court Case, and lost or damaged passport.

1. New Passport: Available for adults and minors.
2. Renewal: Applicable passport renewal/reissue process.
3. Replacement: For lost, stolen or damaged passports.
4. Tatkaal: Urgent processing subject to applicable conditions.
5. Police Verification: Applicable verification process.
6. Document Verification: Review of relevant supporting documents.
7. Updates: Changes to passport information.

• Birth Proof — establishes date of birth.
• Address Proof — supports residential details.
• Identity Proof — establishes identity.
• Citizenship Proof — supports citizenship-related requirements.
• ECNR Proof — supports applicable ECNR requirements.
• Photographs — used where required.
• Previous Passport — relevant for applicants with an earlier passport.

1. Register on the Passport Seva Portal: Visit the official Passport Seva Portal and create an account. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO) during registration.
2. Log In and Select the Service: After registration, log in and select “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.” Choose the service that applies to your situation, such as:

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

3. Complete the Application Form: Enter the requested information accurately.

4. Submit the Application: Submit the completed application through the Passport Seva system. Keep your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application details for future reference.

5. Pay the Applicable Passport Fee: Pay the applicable fee through the available online payment facility. The fee varies according to factors such as the applicant’s age, booklet size, service type, and Normal or Tatkaal processing.

6. Schedule an Appointment: Book an available appointment at a PSK or POPSK through the Passport Seva system. Check the appointment details carefully and arrive at the selected centre on the scheduled date.

7. Prepare the Required Documents: Before the appointment, use the official Passport Seva Document Advisor to determine which documents apply to your particular circumstances.

8. Attend the PSK/POPSK Appointment: Visit the selected centre with your application details and required documents. The application will go through the prescribed processing and verification stages.

Complete Process at a Glance

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

How to Check the Status

1. Visit the official Passport Seva status-tracking page.
2. Select Application Type.
3. Enter your File Number.
4. Enter your Date of Birth.
5. Click Track Application Status.
6. Check the latest status shown on the portal.

Q. Will the passport office return birth certificate ?

A. Yes, the passport office must return your birth certificate; it is only proof of date of birth.

Q. What regional passport office?

A. Regional passport office is the head of the passport office in your state, and also passport issue from that passport office.

Q. What are the documents required for a passport?

A. List of any three documents require for passport application, Pan, Aadhar Card, Voter Card, Driving Licence , Bank Passbook, Electricity Bill, Ration Card, Rent Agreement, Birth Certificate, Class 10 admit Card, Pension Book, Qualification Mark sheet, Other Documents.