Regional Passport Office Shimla

 

Regional Passport Office Shimla 
RPO Shimla  Address: 3rd Floor, Railway Board Building, Near SBI, The Mall, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh-171003.
Contact number 0177-2652395
Helpline 18002581800
Appointment Timing 9:00 to 5:00 PM
Working Days Monday to Friday
Regional Officer Shri Varun Kumar Sharma
Phone Number 0177-2652395
Whatsapp N A
Fax 0177-2658648
Contact Email rpo.shimla @mea.gov.in
Status SMS to 9704100100
Passport mela open Saturday
Officer of Grievance Cell Sh. K.C. Nadda
Contact number 0177-2658328

 

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Regional Passport Office Link

Hamirpur Mandi
Kangra Palampur
Kullu Shimla
Una  

 

Passport Complaint Information

Passport Chief Officer 011 23387013, 011 23384536
PSP Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 8, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001. jscpo @mea.gov.in
Legal And Policy Matters 011 23074191
Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 30 G, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001. sopsp1 @mea.gov.in
Appellate Authority 011 23387508
PSP Division, Room No. 30 D, 2nd Floor, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi, 110001. sopsp3 @mea.gov.in
Vigilance Unit 011 23387769
Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 5, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi, 110001 sovigpv @mea.gov.in
Central Vigilance Commission 011 24600200
A-Block, GPO Complex, INA, New Delhi, 110023. cenvigil @nic.in
Diplomatic and Official Passports 011 23386259
Section Officer, PV-II Section, CPV Division, Room No. 30, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi, 11000. sopv2@ mea.gov.in

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Himachal Pradesh Odisha West Bengal

 

Latest News

11/04/2025

Passport Server Crash

A massive server failure in India’s passport system disrupted services for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, leaving applicants across major cities in chaos. What began as a technical snag on Tuesday escalated into a full-blown nationwide outage, with canceled appointments, long queues, and inadequate communication from authorities.

 

10/04/2025

New Passport update for Marriage Certificate

The ministry has also made it clear that in order to remove a spouse’s name from a passport, a divorce decree or order is still mandatory. A source stated that to change the name of a spouse on the passport, applicants must provide a divorce decree, death certificate of the first spouse, a re-marriage certificate, or a Joint Photo Declaration (Annexure J) signed by both parties.

 

04/03/2025

Indian Passport Rule Change

Required for applicants born on or after October 1, 2023, Residential addresses and parents’ names will no longer appear on passports. New Color-Coded Passports, White (officials), Red (diplomats), Blue (regular citizens), More centers to streamline applications and renewals, and Chip-enabled passports with enhanced security features.

 

04/03/2025

Big Changes to U.S. Passport Renewals

Big changes are coming to U.S. passport renewals in 2024! The U.S. State Department now offers online passport renewal, making the process more convenient. However, only certain passports qualify, and processing still takes 4-6 weeks. Learn about eligibility, the renewal process, and key deadlines, including the upcoming REAL ID requirement in 2025.

 

03/03/2025

India's new passport rules for Birth certificate

The Government of India has mandated that individuals born on or after October 1, 2023, must furnish a birth certificate as the sole proof of date of birth when applying for a passport. This amendment aims to streamline the documentation process and enhance the authenticity of birth records.

 

03/03/2025

Man arrested at Ahmedabad airport for using fake passport

A major case of passport fraud came to light at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport after an Indian citizen was caught using a fake identity to travel abroad. The accused, identified as Jignesh Jagdishbhai Patel (30), a resident of Kalol, Gandhinagar, was deported from the United States and arrived in India via Panama and New Delhi, where his deception was uncovered by immigration officials. 

 

03/03/2025

Indian passport & visa fees to rise 15-20 times?

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Indian Embassy in Bahrain have dismissed recent media reports claiming a sharp increase in fees for Indian passport and visa services abroad, calling them “speculative.” The reports had sparked concerns among the Indian diaspora, with opposition leaders also questioning the government on the matter.

 

31/01/2025

Passport Seva Mobile Van on or after 31st January 2025

Passport Seva Mobile Van camp is being organized for the people of Purnea, Bihar, from 12th to 14th Feb 2025 at "Collectorate, District Magistrate Office, Purnea-845301" by RPO Patna under the Ministry of External Affairs. Applicants may book appointments online for Passport Seva Mobile Van on or after 31st January 2025."

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