Passport Office Madurai & Tamil Nadu – Service Location

The Passport Office, Madurai, started functioning in 17th December, 2007. The head office is located at Race Course Road, Madurai. It covers 13 passport office state of Tamil Nadu, viz Dindigul, Kanyakumari, Madurai City, Madurai Rural, Ramanathapuram, Sivaganga, Tenkasi, Theni, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli City, Tirunelveli Rural, Virudhunagar.

In Tamil Nadu, there are three types of passport offices. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) maintains them. The office types are:

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

Contact Details Of Passport Office Madurai

RPO Madurai

Official Address	Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai, Tamil Nadu – 625002.
Contact Number	0452-2521205, 0452-2521204, 0452-2520795
Fax Number	0452-2522070
Official E-mail	rpo.madurai@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	09:30 AM to 12:00 PM on all working days. (Except Wednesday)
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Regional Officer	Shri. Vasanthan B
Support Helpline	0452-2521205, 0452-2521204
Social Media	@rpomadurai

Enquiry Appointment Time

Normal Appointment	7:30 PM
Tatkaal Appointment	2:30 PM
Lunch Time	2:00 PM

Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

PSK Madurai

Official Address	Claret Plaza, Melakkal Main Road, Kochadai, Madurai, 625016.
Contact Number	0452-2520795
Official E-mail	rpo.madurai@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	625015, 625016, 625017, 625018

PSK Tirunelveli City

Official Address	Mukesh Towers, 13, South Bypass Road, Xavier Colony, Tirunelveli- 627005.
Contact Number	0452-2521204
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
PIN Codes Serviced	627004, 627005, 627006, 627007

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK	Official Address	Phone No.
Bodinayakkanur	Bodinayakkanur Head Post Office, Bodinayakkanur, Theni, 625513	04522521205
Devakottai	Devakottai Head Post Office, Thirupathur Road, Devakottai 630302	–
Dindigul	Dindigul Head Post Office, Scheme Road, YMR Patti, Dindigul, 624001	–
Kodai Road	Kodai Road Sub Post Office, Kodai Road, Dindigul, 624206	04522521205
Nagercoil	Nagercoil Head Post Office, No.79 North Car Street, Nagercoil- 629001	0452-2521204
Rajapalayam	Rajapalayam Head Post Office, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar- 626117	–
Ramanathapuram	Ramanathapuram Head Post Office, Ramanathapuram – 623501	–
Thoothukkudi	Thoothukudi Head Post Office, Postmaster Quarters, Tiruchendur Road, Thoothukudi, 628001	04522521205
Virudhunagar	Virudhunagar Head Post Office, No.15 A A Road, Pandiyan Nagar, Virudhunagar, 626001	0452-2521204

Passport Application: How to Prepare Before Selecting Your Service

DOB: After 1989, a birth certificate is compulsory. A QR code is necessary for birth documents from 2002.
Application: Before applying, compare your documents for name, address, and DOB.
Documents: Carry all originals and photocopies. QR code should be included, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: You get only three appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Time: Visit 15 minutes before your appointment time.
Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport cases are not processed under Tatkaal.
Post Office: Applications will not be accepted at POPSKs for the mentioned categories.

Passport Services for Applicants With Special Circumstances

☐ New Passport — Adult/minor applications

☐ Renewal — Applicable renewal/reissue

☐ Replacement — Lost/stolen/damaged

☐ Tatkaal — Urgent processing

☐ Police Verification — Applicable verification

☐ Document Verification — Relevant documents

☐ Passport Updates — Applicable detail changes

Passport Documents for Applicants Above 18 Years

Proof Type	Main Purpose	Example Documents
DOB Proof	Establish date of birth	Birth certificate, school certificate
Address Proof	Establish residence	Aadhaar, utility bill
Identity Proof	Establish identity	PAN, Voter ID
Citizenship	Support citizenship details	Birth certificate, Voter Card
ECNR	Support ECNR eligibility	School certificate, income-tax statement
Photograph	Applicant image	Recent passport-size photo
Previous Passport	Previous passport record	Invalid/cancelled passport

Passport Application: From Online Form to Appointment

Applying for an Indian passport involves several online steps before an applicant visits a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK). The main stages include registration, completing the application form, checking the information, submitting the application, paying the applicable fee, and scheduling an appointment.

Register on the Passport Seva Portal: Begin by creating an account on the official Passport Seva Portal. During registration, applicants select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO) based on their current residence.
Select the Passport Service: After logging in, select the option for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport and choose the service applicable to your situation.

Start the Online Application Form: The Fresh Passport application is divided into several sections. The current Passport Seva process lists the following stages:

Passport Type
Family Details
Address Details
Emergency Contact
Previous Passport
Passport Preview
Details Verification

Enter Your Personal Information: Fill in the requested personal details carefully. Check your name, date and place of birth, gender, citizenship information, and other particulars against your supporting documents.

Complete Address and Family Details: Enter your current residential address and the other information requested in the relevant sections.

Review the Application Before Submission: The preview and verification stages provide an opportunity to check the completed form.

Submit the Online Form: Once the information has been checked, submit the completed application.
Start the Payment and Appointment Process: After submitting the form, go to View → Pay and Schedule Appointment.

Pay the Applicable Fee: Choose the online payment option and pay the applicable passport service fee.

Select Normal or Tatkaal Appointment Quota: Where applicable, select the appropriate appointment quota.

Choose a PSK or POPSK: Select the preferred Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra from the available options.

Confirm the Appointment: After successful payment and appointment booking, the appointment confirmation is displayed on the Passport Seva Portal.

Prepare for the Appointment: Before visiting the selected centre, check the applicable document requirements using the official Passport Seva Document Advisor.

Online Application to Appointment: Quick Flow

Register → Log In → Select Service → Fill Online Form → Review Details → Submit → Generate ARN → Pay Fee → Select Appointment Quota → Choose PSK/POPSK → Confirm Appointment → Attend Appointment

How Often Should You Check Your Passport Application Status?

After submitting an Indian passport application, applicants often want to know how frequently they should check its progress. Checking the status too frequently usually does not provide additional information because the status changes only when a new processing stage or update is recorded.

For most applicants, checking once every 2–3 days is reasonable. You can check more frequently when an important event is expected, such as police verification or passport dispatch. A simple approach is:

Stage	Suggested frequency
Immediately after application	Check after 1–2 days
Before/after police verification	Every 1–2 days
After police verification	Every 2–3 days
After dispatch	Once a day if tracking delivery
No status change for several days	Check periodically rather than repeatedly

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I apply online for re-issue of passport?

A. Yes, you can apply for re-issue of a passport after expiry with your documents.

Q. Can I apply for a Police Clearance Certificate application online?

A. Yes, you can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate at any time with your documents.

Q. How can I apply for a passport online?

A. You can visit the Passport Seva Kendra Portal and apply online using the passport application form.

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