Passport Office Ghaziabad & Uttar Pradesh – Office Guide

The Passport Office, Ghaziabad, started functioning in June 1978. The head office is located at Kamala Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad. It maintains 21 passport centres. This Regional Office covers districts such as Agra, Aligarh, Baghpat, Bulandshahr, Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hathras, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Hapur, Shamli, and Saharanpur.

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

Contact Details Of Passport Office Ghaziabad

RPO Ghaziabad

Official Address	CGO Complex-1, Hapur Road, Hapur Chungi, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 201002.
Contact Number	0120-2701211, 0120-2721779, 0120-2721876
Fax Number	0120-2782770
Official E-mail	rpo.ghaziabad@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	10:00 to 3:00 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Regional Officer	Mr. Anuj Swarup, IFS
Support Helpline	0120-2700320, 2701211

PSK Ghaziabad

Official Address	Block-A Ground Floor, Pacific Business Park, Plot No. 37/1, Site IV, Sahibabad Industrial Area, Ghaziabad, 201010.
Contact Number	0120-2700320
E-mail	rpo.ghaziabad@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	10:00 to 3:00 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday

Grievances Cell

Grievances Officer Name	Mr. Anuj Swarup, IFS
Telephone	0120-2700320
Email	rpo.ghaziabad@cpo.gov.in

Enquiry Appointment Time

Normal Appointment	3:00 PM
Tatkaal Appointment	5:00 PM
Lunch Time	2:00 PM

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK / Location	Official Address	Districts
Achhnera	Achhnera Head Post Office, Near Railway Station, Achhnera – 283101	Agra
Agra	Head Post Office, Agra Fort, Agra – 282003. Phone: 0562-2250800 Contact: 05622250800	Agra
Aligarh	Aligarh Head Post Office, NH509, Civil Lines, Aligarh – 202001	Aligarh
Baghpat	Baghpat Post Office, Baghpat – 250609	Baghpat
Bulandshahr	Bulandshahr Head Post Office, Laxmi Nagar, Bulandshahr – 203001	Bulandshahr
Ansari Road	Bulandshahr Head Post Office, Ansari Road, Opposite Old Jail, Bulandshahr – 203001	Bulandshahr
Ghaziabad	CGO Complex-1, Hapur Road, Hapur Chungi, Kamala Nehru Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201002	Ghaziabad
Hathras Junction	Post Office Hathras Junction, Near Railway Station, Hathras – 204102	Hathras
Mathura	Mathura Head Post Office, 32 Civil Lines, Mathura – 281001	Mathura
Vrindavan	Vrindavan Head Post Office, Bhaktivedanta Swami Marg, Gaura Nagar Colony, Vrindavan – 281121	Mathura
Meerut Cantt	Head Post Office, Meerut Cantt, Meerut – 250001. Phone: 1212661966	Meerut
Muzaffarnagar City	Muzaffarnagar City Post Office, Shiv Chowk, Civil Lines South, Muzaffarnagar – 251002	Muzaffarnagar
New Mandi	Muzaffarnagar Head Post Office, Prempuri, Near Patel Nagar, New Mandi, Muzaffarnagar – 251001	Muzaffarnagar
Noida	Noida Head Post Office, B-83, B Block, Pocket B, Sector 19, Noida – 201301	Noida / Gautam Buddha Nagar
Saharanpur	Saharanpur Head Post Office, Near Punjab Hotel, Saharanpur – 247001	Saharanpur
Shamli	District Magistrate (DM) Office, Banat, Shamli, 247776	Shamli

Important Details to Confirm Before Filling the Passport Form

DOB: Check the birth certificate requirement after 1989 and the QR code requirement for birth documents from 2002.
Application: Verify your name, address, and DOB before submitting.
Documents: Arrange originals and photocopies. QR code should be included, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: The total number of appointments is three.
Time: Visit 15 minutes before the appointment time.
Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed under Tatkaal.
Post Office: Applications will not be accepted at POPSKs for the stated categories.

Passport Appointment and Service

New Passport: Starting a passport application
Renewal: Continuing passport validity
Replacement: Replacing a passport that is lost, stolen, or damaged
Tatkaal: Urgent processing
Police Verification: Completing applicable verification
Document Verification: Checking supporting documents
Updates: Changing relevant passport details

Documents for Passport Renewal Before Expiry

DOB → Birth/school certificate
Address → Aadhaar/bank passbook/utility bill
Identity → Voter ID/PAN/driving licence
Citizenship → Birth certificate/PAN/Voter Card
ECNR → School certificate/tax statement/visa/professional certificate
Photo → Recent passport-size photographs
Previous passport → Invalid/cancelled passport

How to Start Your Passport Application

Starting an Indian passport application is mainly an online process. Once the online application is completed, you need to pay the applicable fee, book an appointment, and visit a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).

Visit the Official Passport Seva Portal: Go to the official Passport Seva Portal. Use the official government portal for registration and application.

Register as a New User: If you do not already have an account, complete the registration process. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO) when required.

Log In to Your Account: After registration, log in with your registered credentials and access the available passport services.

Select the Passport Service: Choose “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.”

Select Fresh Passport if you are applying for a passport for the first time.
Select Re-issue of Passport if you already have a passport and need a new one for an eligible reason.

Complete the Application Form: Enter the requested information accurately, including your personal details, date and place of birth, address, family details, and other applicable information. Before submitting, carefully check important details such as your name, date of birth, and address.

Submit the Application: Review the completed form and submit it online. Keep your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application details for future reference.

Pay the Fee and Schedule an Appointment: Pay the applicable passport fee and book an available appointment at a PSK or POPSK.

Prepare for the Appointment: Check the official Passport Seva Document Advisor for the documents applicable to your particular circumstances. Carry the required original documents and copies to your appointment.

Quick Process

Register → Log In → Select Service → Fill Application → Submit → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Verification → Passport Issuance

Passport Status for Passport Reissue Applications

If you have applied for re-issue of an Indian passport, you can track the application online through the official Passport Seva Portal. The current status tracker asks for the Application Type, File Number, and Date of Birth.

Visit the official Passport Seva status-tracking page.
Select the appropriate Application Type.
Enter your File Number.
Enter your Date of Birth.
Click Track Application Status.
Review the latest status displayed for your reissue application.

Quick Status Flow

Reissue application → PSK processing → Police verification (if applicable) → Passport grant → Printing → Dispatch → Delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can we go directly to the passport office without an appointment in India?

A. No, you cannot go to the passport office without a passport appointment.

Q. What is accepted as proof of address?

A. Proof of address is Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, Driving Licence, Bank Passbook, NSC Certificate, Pension Book, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Bank Statement, Ration Card.

Q. What is non-ECR in a passport?

A. ECR Means, Emigration Check Required, and non-ECR means Emigration Check Not Required.

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