Passport Office in Cochin

FAQs About the Passport Office in Cochin

• Can I apply for multiple passports?

  No, no one is permitted to hold more than one passport, as per the Indian Constitution. 

• Which Indian government agency verifies passports?

  In India, passports are verified by the police, usually three weeks after the application is submitted. Select the police station that is closest to your home if you want to expedite this procedure. 

• What is the cost of the application fees for a new passport?

  The application fees that must be paid are Rs.1500 for a 36-page new passport booklet and Rs.2000 for a 60-page new passport booklet. 

• What distinguishes Passport Office from Passport Seva Kendra?

  Kendras for passport Seva and Post Office The passport Seva Kendras provide front-end services associated with passport issue and are the Passport Offices' extended arms. These Kendras provide a range of services, from issuing tokens to accepting applications for new or renewed passports.

• Can I visit the passport office in India without making an appointment?

  Visits without an appointment are only permitted for emergency/medical cases and preapproved categories to Passport Seva Kendra. The Passport Officer or Passport Seva Kendra in-charge shall decide whether to deliver the service. 

• Do I need to bring my passport Seva Kendra with me?

  Yes, two coloured, white-background photos (4.5 x 3.5 cm) are required for all applications. On the printed copy of the online application form that they have filled out, applicants must attach a photo. The application form's first page must have the first photo attached to it without a signature or stamp. 

• Do the passport police require my presence to verify it?

  Next, at the address you submitted in your application, a designated police officer from your local SP office passport police verification will verify your residence status. Being in person at the specified address is essential for this verification.