Passport Office in Kolkata

FAQs on Passport Office Kolkata

• How can I reschedule my appointment at the Passport Office in Kolkata?

  By going to the Passport Seva website and logging into your account, you can reschedule your appointment at the Kolkata Passport Office online. If you need to change the time or date of your appointment, you can also get in touch with the Passport Office directly. 

• Is it possible to get a passport on an urgent basis at the Passport Office in Kolkata?

  By requesting a Tatkaal passport, it is possible to obtain a passport urgently at the Kolkata Passport Office. If all required documents are submitted, the Tatkaal passport can be obtained within a few days and on a priority basis. For this service, nevertheless, there will be an extra Tatkaal price. 

• Can I track my passport delivery status after it has been issued by the Passport Office in Kolkata?

  Yes, using the tracking ID provided by the Passport Seva website, you can monitor the delivery status of your passport after it has been issued by the Kolkata Passport Office. For further information, you can also get in touch with the Passport Office directly. 

• What documents do I need to provide for a Tatkaal passport application at the Passport Office in Kolkata?

  You must provide all the necessary paperwork for a standard passport application as well as evidence of an urgent trip, such as a confirmed airline ticket or a letter from your company, to apply for a Tatkaal passport at the Kolkata Passport Office. There will be an extra Tatkaal cost that you must pay. 

• What is the fee for applying for a passport in Kolkata?

  Depending on the type of passport and the applicant's age, Kolkata has different passport application fees. For further information, you can speak with the Passport Office in Kolkata or see the Passport Seva website's fee schedule. 

• Can someone else submit my passport application for me?

  All applicants must now physically show up at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) with their original documents and the Application Print receipt after submitting their applications online. 

• What is a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)?

  The front-end services related to passport issuing are provided by Passport Seva Kendras and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras, which are offshoots of Passport Offices. Among other things, these Kendras offer services including providing tokens and approving requests to issue and reissue passports. 

• Where should I mail the official passport application form for diplomats?

  The PSP Division at Patiala House in New Delhi is frequently the only location that accepts applications for diplomatic and official passports. However, you are permitted to submit a request to the passport agency in charge of your current place of residence. 

• I want to submit an application for a new passport. Since the passport office is close to my home, may I apply there?

  No, you cannot submit a passport application at a passport office. To submit your passport application, go to a Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra. 

• Are employees of statutory, private, and public organizations required to submit to police verification?

  If they submit an original identity document that complies with Annexure "A" along with the application form, employees of governmental, public sector, and statutorily required bodies are eligible to apply for passports without going through police verification. If they submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) (as per Annexure "G") and a Prior Intimation Letter (PI) (as per Annexure "H") as extra papers in addition to the application form, they may get a passport based on post-police verification. 

• In order to schedule a time for Tatkaal applications, I am required to select an appointment quota. What is meant by an appointment quota?

  For "Tatkaal" candidates, there are two appointment quotas available: "Regular" and "Tatkaal." Candidates for the Tatkaal program may also think about obtaining an appointment under the Regular quota if they are unable to do so through the Tatkaal quota. No matter what quota the Tatkaal applicant chose to book the appointment under, a fee would still be applied. 

• Do I have to be there when I submit my passport application in person at PSK?

  When presenting the passport application form at the Passport Seva Kendra/Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, all applicants must physically appear. 

• What should I do if my passport hasn't been finalized yet but I need to travel immediately?

  If your passport hasn't been finalized yet and you need to travel immediately, you can apply for a Tatkaal passport by sending all the necessary paperwork and the Tatkaal cost. The Tatkaal passport can be obtained quickly and is processed on a priority basis. 

• I want to apply for my one-year-old child who needs a passport. In his or her case, will there also be a police verification?

  In general, no PV is needed for minor children under the age of 18 (passport validity limited to 5 years) if one or both parents have current passports and whose names are listed in the passports of their spouses, as long as Annexure-D, which includes the assent of both parents, is provided.   

• I formerly had a government job. Is getting a passport possible without having it police-verified?

  Without police authorization, a passport cannot be obtained. A passport can, however, be issued after police verification if you apply through the Tatkaal system and have the necessary documentation. (i.e. police verification would be done after the issuance of passport).