Mumbai Passport Office

Mumbai

Introduction Office Address Jurisdiction List of Officers List of Holidays News and Announcements Introduction Passport Office, Mumbai is one of the oldest offices functioning since 1954. It is subordinate office of the Ministry of External Affairs under the supervision of the Joint Secretary (CPV), who functions as Chief Passport Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. Earlier it was the Central Passport & Emigration Organization subsequently it was named as Central Passport Organization. Office Address Passport Office Contact Details Manish Commercial Centre, 216-A, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai-400025 Voice: 022-24932699 Fax: 022-24935275 E-mail: rpo.mumbai@mea.gov.in   Jurisdiction Aurangabad, Beed, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman, Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg. List Of Officers Name Designation Shri Vinoy Kumar Choubey Regional Passport Officer List of Holidays * Date Holiday 25/01/2013 Milad-Un-Nabi (Eid-E-Milad) 27/03/2013 Holi 29/03/2013 Good Friday 11/04/2013 Gudhi Padwa 24/04/2013 Mahavir Jayanti 25/05/2013 Buddha Purnima 09/08/2013 Eid-Ul-Fitr 09/09/2013 Ganesh Chaturthi 13/10/2013 Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) 16/10/2013 Eid-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 03/11/2013 Diwali (Deepavali) 14/11/2013 Muharram 17/11/2013 Gurunanak's Birthday 25/12/2013 Christmas   * Note: In addition, Passport Office will be closed on National Holidays i.e. Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October).   News and Announcements The current opening time of appointments is 3:00 PM. Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendra(s) under this Passport Office. Click here for details. Categories of Applicants allowed as "Walk-In with ARN" only at PSK Malad & PSK Andheri between 9.00 am to 10.30 am. (These walk-in categories are not applicable for tatkaal applications): Following mentioned categories of applicants are allowed as “Walk-in Applicants”. Applicants falling under these categories need to register Online, fill in the online application form and generate Application Reference Number (ARN) at least one day in advance before visiting the PSK. Such applicants may visit the PSK with required set of documents in original along with self attested copies and printed ARN sheet. Applicants for issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Senior Citizens (60 years and above) Minors below 15 years of age whose parents hold valid passports with spouse name duly endorsed Applicants who for deletion of ECR status in Passports without change in personal particulars Physically challenged applicants (including visually impaired, deaf and mute reporting with certificate Applicants from Beed, Aurangabad, Silvassa, Daman, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri. Please note that Tatkaal application processing will start only after checking of required documents, Police Verification status / confirmation of Verification Certificate. Applicants can visit RPO Mumbai for enquiry between 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM ONLY from Monday to Friday (Except Wednesday) identified as Enquiry Days by RPO in a week. Please note no enquiries will be entertained on Wednesdays. Applicants who have been refused token due to non-availability of required set of documents can re-visit the same PSK as walk-in in T+2 working days from the date of appointment and as per the time slot mentioned in the appointment slip for all the 3 PSKs under Mumbai RPO. On-line appointment is not mandatory for these applicants. NOTE : For files on Hold, applicant should complete the necessary procedure within 365 days of the Application Date or the application will be considered  Null and Void and fees will be forfeited. The applicant will have to take fresh appointment to apply for Passport. Applicants please note that Jumbo booklets are temporarily not available, as it is in the process of technical upgradation. However applicants may choose 36 pages normal booklet and pay the fees accordingly. Inconvenience is highly regretted.

Nagpur Passport Office

Nagpur

Introduction Office Address Jurisdiction List of Officers List of Holidays RTI News and Announcements Introduction Passport Office, Nagpur started functioning from September 1989. It caters to 17 districts of Maharashtra viz Nagpur, Gondia, Bhandara, Gadchiroli, Chandrapur, Wardha, Amravati, Yawatmal, Akola, Washim, Buldana, Hingoli, Nanded, Parbhani, Jalna, Latur and Osmanabad. The office is located at CGO Complex, B Block, 1st floor Seminary Hills, Nagpur, Maharashtra-440006. Office Address Passport Office Contact Details CGO Complex, B-Block, First Floor, Seminary Hills, Nagpur, Maharashtra-440006 Voice: 0712-2511741, 2511742 (10.00 am to 12.30 pm only) Fax: 0712-2511740 E-mail: rpo.nagpur@mea.gov.in   Jurisdiction Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Gadchiroli, Gondia, Hingoli, Jalna, Latur, Nagpur, Nanded, Osmanabad, Parbhani, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal. List Of Officers Name Designation Mr. K.G.Shah Regional Passport Officer List of Holidays * Date Holiday 25/01/2013 Milad-Un-Nabi (Eid-E-Milad) 27/03/2013 Holi 29/03/2013 Good Friday 11/04/2013 Gudhi Padwa 24/04/2013 Mahavir Jayanti 25/05/2013 Buddha Purnima 09/08/2013 Eid-Ul-Fitr 09/09/2013 Ganesh Chaturthi 13/10/2013 Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) 16/10/2013 Eid-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 03/11/2013 Diwali (Deepavali) 14/11/2013 Muharram 17/11/2013 Gurunanak's Birthday 25/12/2013 Christmas   * Note: In addition, Passport Office will be closed on National Holidays i.e. Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October).   RTI   Right to Information Act, 2005 in respect of Passport Office, Nagpur  Click Here   News and Announcements The current opening time of appointments is 3:00 PM. Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendra(s) under this Passport Office. Click here for details. Categories of Applicants allowed as “Walk-In with ARN” Following mentioned categories of applicants are allowed as “Walk-in Applicants”. Applicants falling under these categories need to register Online, fill in the online application form and generate Application Reference Number (ARN) at least one day in advance before visiting the PSK. Such applicants may visit the PSK with required set of documents and a copy of printed ARN sheet between09:00 am to 11:00 am Applicants for issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) All Tatkaal applicants (Fresh & Re-issue) Senior Citizens (above 60 years) Minors below 15 years whose parents hold valid Passports Applicants applying for reissue due to Lost / Damaged passport Diplomatic & Official Passport holders for ordinary passport Applicants for deletion of ECR status in Passports without change in personal particulars Physically challenged applicants (including visually impaired, deaf and mute reporting with certificate) Applicants with valid passports, seeking new booklets in case of exhaustion of the visa pages Eligible applicant can apply under TATKAAL by submitting online application form by selecting Service Type as 'TATKAAL' while taking a 'NORMAL' appointment. Then applicant need to visit PSK Nagpur with printout of valid online 'Application Reference Number' (ARN) with appointment and required documents.

Patna Passport Office

Patna

Introduction Office Address Jurisdiction List of Officers List of Holidays RTI News and Announcements Introduction Passport Office, Patna started functioning from 1977. It caters to all the districts of Bihar. The office is located at D-Block, Maurya Lok Complex, Patna, Bihar-800001. Office Address Passport Office Contact Details D-Block, Maurya Lok Complex,Patna, Bihar-800001 Voice: 0612-2223267, 2227943 Fax: 0612-2227972 E-mail: rpo.patna@mea.gov.in   Jurisdiction Araria, Arwal, Aurangabad, Banka, Begusarai, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Darbhanga, East Champaran, Gaya, Gopalganj, Jamui, Jehanabad, Kaimur (Bhabua), Katihar, Khagaria, Kishanganj, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Madhubani, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna, Purnea, Rohtas, Saharsa, Samastipur, Saran, Sheikhpura, Sheohar, Sitamarhi, Siwan, Supaul, Vaishali, West Champaran. List Of Officers Name Designation Mr. Anand Kumar Regional Passport Officer List of Holidays * Date Holiday 25/01/2013 Milad-Un-Nabi (Eid-E-Milad) 27/03/2013 Holi 29/03/2013 Good Friday 19/04/2013 Ram Navmi 24/04/2013 Mahavir Jayanti 25/05/2013 Buddha Purnima 09/08/2013 Eid-Ul-Fitr 13/10/2013 Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) 16/10/2013 Eid-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 03/11/2013 Diwali (Deepavali) 08/11/2013 Chhath Puja 14/11/2013 Muharram 17/11/2013 Gurunanak's Birthday 25/12/2013 Christmas   * Note: In addition, Passport Office will be closed on National Holidays i.e. Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October).   RTI   Right to Information Act, 2005 in respect of Passport Office, Patna  Click Here   News and Announcements The current opening time of appointments is 11:00 AM W.e.f 05/07/2013, Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendra(s) under this Passport Office. Click here for details. Categories of Applicants allowed as “Walk-In with ARN” Following mentioned categories of applicants are allowed as “Walk-in Applicants”. Applicants falling under these categories need to register Online, fill in the online application form and generate Application Reference Number (ARN) at least one day in advance before visiting the PSK. Such applicants may visit the PSK with required set of documents and a copy of printed ARN sheet between 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Applicants for issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Applicants for Tatkaal services (fresh/reissue cases) Applicants for deletion of ECR status in Passports without change in personal particulars Senior Citizens (60 years and above) Minors below 15 years with at least one parent holding valid Passport with spouse name endorsed in Passport Physically challenged applicants (including visually impaired, deaf and mute reporting with certificate) Applicants with valid passports, seeking new booklets in case of exhaustion of the visa pages Applicants who wish to have their Passport re-issued for including their spouses' name Central / State Govt. employees, their spouses and dependant minor children who have “No Objection Certificate" / Identity Certificate. The Regional Passport Office Patna will conduct a Passport Adalat at its premises, Regional Passport Office, Maurya Lok Complex, Patna on 26th July, 2013. Applicants who have submitted their Passport Applications up to 31-05-2013 at Passport Seva Kendra Patna, Collection Centre Darbanga and all districts under Collection Centre Koshang where passports have not been issued as yet will be considered to attend the Passport Adalat.   Press Releases Important Office Order 13-03-2013

Pune Passport Office

Pune

Introduction Office Address Jurisdiction List of Officers List of Holidays News and Announcements Introduction Passport Office, Pune started functioning from June 1999. It caters to six districts viz Pune, Ahmednagar, Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur and Solapur. The office is located at Senapati Bapat Road, MSFC Building, Opp. Symbiosis College, Pune, Maharashtra-411016. Office Address Passport Office Contact Details MSFC Building, 270 Bhamburda, S.B.Marg, Opp. Symbiosis College, Pune, Maharashtra-411016 Voice: 020-25679962, 25675421, 25675422 Fax: 020-25679961 E-mail: rpo.pune@mea.gov.in   Jurisdiction Ahmednagar, Kolhapur, Pune City, Pune Rural, Sangli, Satara, Solapur City, Solapur Rural. List Of Officers Name Designation Mrs. Shakunlata G Rane Regional Passport Officer List of Holidays * Date Holiday 25/01/2013 Milad-Un-Nabi (Eid-E-Milad) 27/03/2013 Holi 29/03/2013 Good Friday 11/04/2013 Gudhi Padwa 24/04/2013 Mahavir Jayanti 25/05/2013 Buddha Purnima 09/08/2013 Eid-Ul-Fitr 09/09/2013 Ganesh Chaturthi 13/10/2013 Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) 16/10/2013 Eid-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 03/11/2013 Diwali (Deepavali) 14/11/2013 Muharram 17/11/2013 Gurunanak's Birthday 25/12/2013 Christmas   * Note: In addition, Passport Office will be closed on National Holidays i.e. Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October).   News and Announcements The current opening time of appointments is 12:00 PM Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendra(s) under this Passport Office. Click here for details. Categories of Applicants allowed as “Walk-In with ARN” Following mentioned categories of applicants are allowed as “Walk-in Applicants”. Applicants falling under these categories need to register Online, fill in the online application form and generate Application Reference Number (ARN) at least one day in advance before visiting the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Pune. Such applicants may visit the PSK with required set of documents and a copy of printed ARN sheet Only between 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with effective from 23rd May 2013. (Not Applicable for TATKAAL Application) Applicants applying for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Applicants for deletion of ECR status in Passports without change in personal particulars Senior Citizens (60 years and above) Minors below 15 year with at least one parent holding valid Passport with spouse name endorsed in Passport Physically challenged applicants (including visually impaired, deaf and mute reporting with certificate). Applicants who had submitted their applications but are kept ON-HOLD due to incomplete documentation, are requested to visit in Person at PSK Pune Only between 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, with effective from 23rd May 2013 on any working day with complete documentation as required, along with Fee Receipt, Acknowledgement Letter etc. in originals. Processing of  Tatkaal applications will start only after checking of required documents, Police Verification status / confirmation of Verification Certificate. All Applicants who have received a 'GRATIS LETTER' from RPO Pune, may please note that ONLY 150 such Applicants would be allowed (first come first serve basis) to submit their application in "Walk-in-Mode" at PSK PUNE between 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Such applicants need to register online, fill-in the application form, generate the Application Reference Number (ARN) and visit PSK Pune along with required set of documents and a copy of printed ARN sheet on any working day till 31st December 2012. Please also note that the processing of such application will be done after confirmation of closure of previous file. Applicants may visit RPO Pune for enquiry between 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Only. Applicant  who like to meet RPO Pune for appointment, please visit RPO office Only on  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between10.00 a.m. to 12.30 PM.

Raipur Passport Office

Raipur

Introduction Office Address Jurisdiction List of Officers List of Holidays News and Announcements Introduction Passport Office, Raipur was inaugurated on 15 th December 2007 by Honble Minister of External Affairs Shri Pranab Mukherji in the presence of Dr. Raman Singh, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh and Minister of State for External Affairs Shri E. Ahamed. Caters to the passport related needs of applicants from all sixteen districts of the state of Chhattisgarh. The office is situated at Ist Floor, Commercial Complex, Deen Dayal Upadhayay Nagar, Sector-4, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492010. Office Address Passport Office Contact Details Ist Floor, Commercial Complex, Sector - 4, Pandit Deen Dayal Uppadhyay Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh-492010 Voice: 0771-2263921, 22 Fax : 0771-2263923    Jurisdiction Balod, Baloda Bazar, Balrampur, Bastar, Bemetara, Bilaspur, Dantewada, Dhamtari, Durg, Gariaband, Janjgir, Jashpur, Kabirdham, Kanker, Kondagaon, Korba, Koriya, Mahasamund, Mungeli, Narayanpur, Raigarh, Raipur, Rajnandgaon, Sukma, Surajpur, Surguja. List Of Officers Name Designation Shri A. Lakra Regional Passport Officer List of Holidays * Date Holiday 25/01/2013 Prophet Mohammed Birthday (ID-E-MILAD) 27/03/2013 Holi 29/03/2013 Good Friday 19/04/2013 Ram Navmi 24/04/2013 Mahavir Jayanti 25/05/2013 Buddha Purnima 09/08/2013 Eid-Ul-Fitr 20/08/2013 Rakshabandhan 13/10/2013 Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) 16/10/2013 Eid-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 03/11/2013 Diwali (Deepavali) 14/11/2013 Muharram 17/11/2013 Gurunanak's Birthday 25/12/2013 Christmas   * Note: In addition, Passport Office will be closed on National Holidays i.e. Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October).   News and Announcements  The current opening time of appointments is 11:00 AM. Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendra(s) under this Passport Office. Click here for details. Categories of Applicants allowed as “Walk-In with ARN” Following mentioned categories of applicants are allowed as “Walk-in Applicants”. Applicants falling under these categories need to register Online, fill in the online application form and generate Application Reference Number (ARN) at least one day in advance before visiting the PSK. Such applicants may visit the PSK with required set of documents and a copy of printed ARN sheet between 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM only Applicants for issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) All Tatkaal applicants (Fresh & Re-issue) Senior Citizens (above 60 years) Minors below 15 years whose parents hold valid Passports Physically challenged persons and Central / State Government servants, their spouses and dependant minor children who have "No Objection Certificate" /"Identity Certificate". In case of any problem in getting online appointment, applicant may contact/approach "Regional Passport Office, Raipur" along with printed "ARN Receipt" and "Proof of urgency" between 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM. All Diplomatic & Official Passport applications will continue to be accepted at Regional Passport Office.

Ranchi Passport Office

Ranchi

Introduction Office Address Jurisdiction List of Officers List of Holidays News and Announcements Introduction Passport Office, Ranchi started functioning from July,2002. It caters to 24(Twenty Four) districts viz Ranchi, Bokaro, East Singhbhum(Jamshedpur), West Singhbhum(Chaibasa), Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Dumka, Deoghar, Pakur, Godda, Garhwa, Latehar, Chatra, Lohardaga, Jamtara, Saraikela-Kharsawan, Gumla, Palamu, Giridih, Simdega, Koderma, Sahibganj, Khunti and Ramgarh. The office is located at Qr. No. E/59-60, Sector-II, HEC Colony, PO- Dhurwa, PS Jagarnathpur, Ranchi, Jharkahnd-834004. Office Address Passport Office Contact Details 3rd floor, The Galaxia Mall, Ratu Road, Ranchi, Jharkhand-834004 Voice: 0651-2282122, 2282080 Fax: 0651-2282030 E-mail: rpo.ranchi@mea.gov.in   Jurisdiction Bokaro, Chatra, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Dumka, East Singhbhum, Garhwa, Giridih, Godda, Gumla, Hazaribag, Jamtara, Khunti, Koderma, Latehar, Lohardaga, Pakur, Palamu, Ramgarh, Ranchi, Sahibganj, Seraikela Kharsawa, Simdega, West Singhbhum. List Of Officers Name Designation Shri Sanatan Regional Passport Officer List of Holidays * Date Holiday 25/01/2013 Milad-Un-Nabi (Eid-E-Milad) 27/03/2013 Holi 29/03/2013 Good Friday 19/04/2013 Ram Navmi 24/04/2013 Mahavir Jayanti 25/05/2013 Buddha Purnima 09/08/2013 Eid-Ul-Fitr 11/10/2013 Dussehra (Maha Saptami) 13/10/2013 Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) 16/10/2013 Eid-Ul-Zuha (Bakrid) 03/11/2013 Diwali (Deepavali) 14/11/2013 Muharram 17/11/2013 Gurunanak's Birthday 25/12/2013 Christmas   * Note: In addition, Passport Office will be closed on National Holidays i.e. Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October).   News and Announcements The current opening time of appointments is 11:00 AM. Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendra(s) under this Passport Office. Click here for details. Categories of Applicants allowed as “Walk-In with ARN” Following mentioned categories of applicants are allowed as “Walk-in Applicants”. Applicants falling under these categories need to register Online, fill in the online application form and generate Application Reference Number (ARN) at least one day in advance before visiting the PSK. Such applicants may visit the PSK with required set of documents and a copy of printed ARN sheet Applicants for issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Applicants for Tatkaal services (fresh/reissue cases) Applicants for deletion of ECR status in Passport without changing any other personal particulars Senior Citizens (60 years and above) Minors below 15 years with at least one parent holding valid Passport with spouse name endorsed in Passport Physically challenged applicants (including visually impaired, deaf and mute reporting with certificate) Applicants with valid passports, seeking new booklets in case of exhaustion of the visa pages Applicants who wish to have their Passport re-issued for including their spouses' name Central / State Govt. employees, their spouses and dependant minor children who have “No Objection Certificate" / Identity Certificate