Passport Office Tiruchirappalli & Tamilnadu -Full Guide

• Normal Appointment

• Tatkaal Appointment

• Lunch Time

• DOB: Check the birth certificate requirement after 1989 and the QR code requirement for birth documents from 2002.
• Application: Your documents should have matching name, address, and DOB details.
• Documents: Keep originals and photocopies prepared. Photocopies should include a QR code, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
• Appointment: You get a total of three appointments in the Passport Seva Kendra.
• Time: Be present at the passport office 15 minutes before your 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.

• DOB: Birth certificate/school certificate/election card
• Address: Aadhaar / bank passbook / utility bill / rental agreement
• Identity: Voter ID / PAN / driving licence / pension book
• Citizenship: Birth certificate / PAN / Voter Card
• ECNR: School certificate / income-tax statement/visa document
• Photograph: Recent passport-size photographs, where required
• Previous Passport: Previous invalid/cancelled passport, where applicable

1. Register on the Passport Seva Portal: The application is started online through the official Passport Seva system. The general procedure is:

5. Register on the Passport Seva Portal.
6. Confirm the registered email address.
7. Log in.
8. Open the Services section.
9. Select Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.
10. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office.
11. Complete the minor’s application

2. Complete the Child’s Application Form: The online application contains several sections. For a fresh passport, the process includes sections such as:

• Passport Type
• Applicant Details
• Family Details
• Address Details
• Emergency Contact
• Previous Passport
• Other Details
• Passport Preview
• Details Verification

3. Documents Commonly Required for a Minor: The exact document list depends on the child’s circumstances, but parents should generally prepare documents relating to:

4. Consent of Both Parents:  Parental consent is an important part of many minor passport applications. In a straightforward application where both parents are available and consent is being provided, the applicable parental declaration can be completed according to Passport Seva requirements.

5. Annexure D and Other Minor Declarations: For certain applications where both parents provide consent, the prescribed declaration for minor passports may be applicable. Passport Seva also provides specific declarations for situations in which one parent’s consent is not available.

6. Passport Photograph for Young Children: Photograph requirements depend on the application and the child’s age.

7. Parent’s Signature Is Not the Child’s Signature: A common mistake is confusing the parent’s declaration or signature with the child’s passport signature.

8. Pay the Passport Fee: After completing and submitting the application, the applicable passport fee must be paid before scheduling the appointment.

9. Book the Appointment: After payment, the parent or applicant can proceed to appointment scheduling.

10. What to Carry to the PSK or POPSK: On the appointment date, parents should carry the documents applicable to the child’s application.

The complete process can be summarized as:

Check Eligibility → Prepare Child’s Documents → Register/Login → Select Fresh or Re-Issue → Fill Minor’s Details → Provide Parent/Guardian Information → Review Application → Submit → Pay Fee → Schedule Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Document Verification → Police Verification if Required → Passport Processing → Dispatch → Delivery

What Does a Passport Status Error Mean?

There are several possible situations:

• The File Number was entered incorrectly.
• The Date of Birth does not match the application record.
• The wrong application type was selected.
• The browser session has expired.
• The website is temporarily experiencing a technical problem.
• Internet connectivity is unstable.
• The application information has not yet become available in the tracking system.
• The applicant is using an outdated or unofficial tracking page.

Q. Can a passport show a spouse’s name after separation?

A. No. If there are any documents about your spouse’s name, you can remove your spouse’s name from the passport.

Q. Is a landlord’s consent required during passport verification?

A. Yes, as per the rent agreement with the landlord, during passport verification you need an NOC from the landlord. 

Q. Can a person with a damaged passport apply for Tatkaal reissue?

A. No, damage and lost paspsort you can not apply as tatkaal reissue passport.