Passport Office Lucknow & Uttar Pradesh – Contact Guide

Passport Office, Lucknow started functioning in December 1956. The head office is located at Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. It maintains 46 passport centres. This Regional Office cover discticts are Ambedkar Nagar , Auraiya , Ayodhya , Azamgarh , Bahraich , Ballia , Balrampur , Banda , Barabanki , Basti , Bhadohi , CSM Nagar , Chandauli , Chitrakut , Deoria , Etawah , Farrukhabad , Fatehpur , Ghazipur , Gonda , Gorakhpur , Hamirpur , Hardoi , Jalaun , Jaunpur , Jhansi , Kannauj , Kanpur Nagar , Kaushambi , Kheri , Kushi Nagar , Lakhimpur Kheri , Lalitpur , Lucknow , Maharajganj , Mahoba , Mau , Mirzapur , Pratapgarh , Prayagraj , RaeBareli , Ramabai Nagar , Sant Kabir Nagar , Sant Ravidas Nagar , Shrawasti , Siddharthnagar , Sitapur , Sonbhadra , Sultanpur , Unnao , Varanasi.

In Uttar Pradesh, there are three types of passport offices. It is maintained by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The types are:

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

Contact Details Of Passport Office Lucknow

RPO Lucknow

Official Address	Passport Bhawan, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226010.
Contact Number	0522-2287125, 0522-2287126, 0522-2286846, 0522-2287130
Fax Number	91-522-2307529
Official E-mail	rpo.lucknow@cpo.gov.in
Appointment Timing	10:00 to 3:00 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Regional Officer	Shri Gyanveer Singh
Support Helpline	0522-2307530

Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

PSK / Location	Official Address	Districts
Gorakhpur	Santosh Arcade, Bashratpur Medical College Road, Gorakhpur, 273004	Gorakhpur
Kanpur	111/18-A, Anand Vaibhav Building, Harsh Nagar, GT Road, Kanpur 208002	Kanpur
Lucknow	Ratan Square, 20-A, Vidhan Sabha Marg, Lucknow, 226001	Lucknow
Varanasi	Satyam Apartment, Arazil Settlement No.136, B 38/67, Opposite Mahmoorganj Police Chowki, Mauza Tulsipur, Mahmoorganj, Varanasi, 221010	Varanasi

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK / Location	Official Address	District
Allahabad	Allahabad Head Post Office, SN Marg, Civil Lines, Allahabad – 211001	Allahabad / Prayagraj
Ambedkar Nagar	Akbarpur Head Post Office, SH 5, Muradabad Mohalla, Akbarpur – 224122	Ambedkar Nagar
Amethi	Mahrajpur Head Post Office, National Highway 232, Amethi Mahrajpur – 227405	Amethi
Ayodhya	Faizabad Head Post Office, Civil Lines, Cantt. Road, Faizabad – 224001	Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Faizabad	Faizabad Head Post Office, Civil Lines, Cantt. Road, Faizabad – 224001	Ayodhya
Azamgarh	Azamgarh Head Post Office, Civil Lines, Azamgarh – 276001	Azamgarh
Bahraich	Bahraich Head Post Office, Shringar, SH 13, Madhavpuri, Bahraich – 271801	Bahraich
Ballia	Ballia Head Post Office, Harpur Middhi Road, District Court, Ballia – 277001	Ballia
Balrampur	Balrampur Head Post Office, Motisagar, Balrampur – 271201	Balrampur
Banda	Banda Head Post Office, Bangalipura, NH-76, Banda – 210001	Banda
Bhadohi	Bhadohi Head Post Office, Station Road, Chedibeer, Bhadohi – 221401	Bhadohi
Bhatpar Rani Deoria	Deoria Sub Post Office, Bhatpar Rani, Deoria – 274702	Deoria
Camp High Court Of Allahabad	Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Prayagraj – 211017	Allahabad / Prayagraj
Chunar	Chunar Post Office, Dargah Sharif Station Road, Tammanpatti, Chunar – 231304	Chunar
Deoria	Deoria Head Post Office, Sadar Taluk, Deoria – 274001	Deoria
Etawah	Etawah Head Post Office, Rajaganj, Chogurjee Nagar, Etawah – 206001	Etawah
Farrukhabad	Farrukhabad Head Post Office, Fatehgarh Near RRC Cantt, Farrukhabad – 209601	Farrukhabad
Fatehpur	Fatehpur Head Post Office, Near Fatehpur Railway Crossing, Behind BSNL Building, Police Lines, Fatehpur – 212601	Fatehpur
Ghazipur	Ghazipur Head Post Office, In Front of OPM Factory, Mahuabag, Ghazipur – 233001	Ghazipur
Gonda	Gonda Head Post Office, Jail Road, Housing Colony, Gonda – 271001	Gonda
Hamirpur	Hamirpur Head Post Office, Hamirpur – 210301	Hamirpur
Hardoi	Hardoi Head Post Office, Kacheri Road, New Civil Line, Opp. Gandhi Bhawan, Hardoi – 241001	Hardoi
Jalaun	Jalaun Head Post Office, Orai, In Front of Kotwali Orai, Jalaun – 285001	Jalaun
Jaunpur	Jaunpur Head Post Office, Station Road, Rizwikhan, Jaunpur – 222001	Jaunpur
Jhansi	In Front of Jhansi Hotel, Sadar Bazar, Jhansi – 284001	Jhansi
Jhunsi, Prayagraj	Jhunsi Sub Post Office, Jhunsi, Prayagraj – 211019	Allahabad / Prayagraj
Kushinagar	NRLM Building, Near Vikas Bhawan, Rabindra Nagar Dhoos, Padrauna, Kushinagar – 274304	Kushinagar
Lakhimpur Kheri	Head Post Office, Police Line, Lakhimpur – 262701	Lakhimpur Kheri
Maharajganj	Maharajganj Head Post Office, Veer Bahadur Nagar, Maharajganj – 273303	Maharajganj
Mau	Mau Head Post Office, Sadar Bazar Road, Malik Tahir Pura, Shaikh Damu Pura, Mau – 275101	Mau
Misrikh	Post Office Akbapur (Branch Office), Mishrikh, Sitapur – 261401	Sitapur
Pratapgarh, UP	Pratapgarh Head Post Office, Pratapgarh – 230001	Pratapgarh
Prayagraj	Prayagraj Sub Post Office, Phoolpur, Prayagraj – 221503	Allahabad / Prayagraj
Raebareli	Raebareli Head Post Office, Ghantaghar, Raebareli – 229001	Raebareli
Rampur Karkhana Deoria	Deoria Sub Post Office, Rampur Karkhana, Deoria – 274405	Deoria
RPO Lucknow Van	Allahabad Head Post Office, S N Marg, Civil Line, Allahabad – 211001	Allahabad / Prayagraj
Siddharth Nagar	Siddharth Nagar Head Post Office, Tetri Bazar, Naugarh, Siddharth Nagar – 272207	Siddharth Nagar
Sitapur	Sitapur Head Post Office, Vijay Laxmi Nagar, Sitapur – 261001	Sitapur
Sultanpur	Sultanpur Head Post Office, GN Road, Khairabad, Sultanpur – 228001	Sultanpur
Unnao	Unnao Head Post Office, Kachehari Road, Unnao Sector, Civil Lines, Kalyani, Unnao – 209801	Unnao

Tatkal Passport Service Kendra

The regional office is in Lucknow; there are 46 passport kendras. The Tatkal passport service offices are:

PSK	Official Jurisdiction
Gorakhpur	Bashratpur Medical College Road, Gorakhpur
Kanpur	GT Road, Kanpur.
Lucknow	Vidhan Sabha Marg, Lucknow
Varanasi	Mahmoorganj, Varanasi

Normal or Tatkaal Passport: What to Decide Before Applying

DOB: Check the birth certificate requirement after 1989 and the QR code requirement for 2002 birth documents.
Application: Confirm that your name, address, and DOB match.
Documents: Keep originals and photocopies ready. Photocopies should include a QR code, while laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: Three appointments are available at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Time: Reach the office 15 minutes before your appointment.
Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed under Tatkaal.
Post Office: POPSKs will not accept the listed categories.

Passport Services for Single-Parent Applications

Applicant Requirement	Information
New passport	Adults and minors
Renewal	Expired/renewal requirement
Replacement	Lost, stolen, or damaged
Urgent service	Tatkaal
Verification	Police verification
Document review	Document verification
Detail changes	Passport updates

Passport Documents for Students

Category	Examples
Date of Birth	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
Previous Passport	Previous invalid/cancelled passport

How to Complete a Passport Application Correctly

Completing a passport application correctly is important because the information entered in the form is used for processing and verification. Applicants should carefully check names, dates, addresses, and other personal details before submitting the application.

Select the Correct Passport Service: First, determine whether you need a Fresh Passport or Re-issue of Passport.
Enter Your Name Carefully: Enter your given name and surname exactly as required and ensure that the spelling is consistent with your supporting documents.

Provide the Correct Date of Birth: Enter the date of birth in the format requested by the application.

Answer Name-Change and Alias Questions Correctly: If you have ever been known by another name or have legally changed your name, answer the relevant questions accurately.

Enter Family Details Accurately: Complete the family-information section carefully. Check the spelling of parents’ names and other requested details against your supporting records.
Complete the Previous-Address Information: If the application asks for previous places of residence during the relevant period, provide the required information completely.
Enter Emergency Contact Details: Provide the requested emergency-contact information accurately.
Complete Previous Passport Details When Applicable: If you are applying for re-issue, carefully enter the details of your existing, expired, lost, or damaged passport as applicable.
Answer the Other-Information Questions Truthfully: The application contains additional questions relating to matters that may affect passport processing.
Check Your Documents Before Submission: Compare the application information with the documents you plan to present.
Submit the Application: Once all details have been reviewed, submit the completed application.
Pay the Applicable Fee and Schedule an Appointment: After submitting the application, use the Pay and Schedule Appointment option.
Take the Required Documents to the Appointment: Attend the appointment with the required original documents and photocopies as applicable.

Correct Application Process at a Glance

Select Service → Enter Personal Details → Add Family Details → Enter Address → Add Emergency Contact → Complete Previous Passport Details if Applicable → Answer Other Questions → Review Preview → Verify Documents → Submit → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Attend PSK/POPSK

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. I am travelling very soon. How can I get a passport urgently?

A. Yes, you can apply for a Tatkaal passport for urgent purposes at a Passport Seva Kendra.

Q. Can I apply for a passport under the Tatkaal scheme?

A. Yes, the Tatkaal scheme requires three address proofs, and a minor case, lost or damage passport tatkal scheme not applicable.

Q. Is Tatkaal Passport Process same as Normal Passport Process?

A. No, it is seperately process, your get tatkaal passport within 7 days after passport verification.

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