Passport Office in Panaji

FAQs on Passport Office Panaji

• Where is the Passport Office in Panaji?

  Passport Office in Panaji is located in Plot No. 13A, 2nd Floor, Passport Bhavan, Patto Plaza, EDC Complex, Patto Centre, Panaji, Goa 403001. 

• How can I get a passport in Panaji?

  If you are a resident of Panaji and want to apply for a passport, you can apply online by visiting https://passportindia.gov.in/ or by visiting the Regional Passport Office or the Passport Seva Kendra in Panaji. 

• Is it possible for someone else to submit a passport application on my behalf in Panaji?

  No, under the new system, it is mandatory for all applicants to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) along with the Application Print receipt and original documents after submitting the application online. 

• Where should I apply if I want to add my spouse's name to my passport or change my personal details on my passport in Panaji?

  If you want to add new information like your spouse's name or make changes to your personal particulars on your passport, you need to apply online for the re-issue of your passport to the concerned Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).  

• What are the significant changes regarding passport application submission at District Passport Cells in Panaji?

  Only fresh passport applications will be accepted at District Passport Cells. As a result, re-issue cases, tatkal cases, complex cases (view list of complex cases here), and miscellaneous services such as Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and Background Verification for GEP will not be handled at District Passport Cells. 

• What types of passport applications are accepted at Passport Seva Camps in Panaji?

  Only applications for Fresh issuance or Re-issue of passports under the Normal scheme, except for Lost or Damaged passports, are accepted at Passport Seva Camps. Applications for Tatkal, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), and other miscellaneous services are not accepted. 

• Is it necessary to submit a passport application form online before visiting a Passport Seva Camp in Panaji?

  Yes. You are required to submit the passport application form online through the Passport Seva Portal and generate an online Application Reference Number (ARN) receipt. You must carry this receipt along with you while visiting a Passport Seva Camp to submit your passport application. 

• Can I visit a Passport Seva Camp without an appointment in Panaji?

  No, you must have an appointment to visit a Passport Seva Camp. To schedule an appointment, you need to submit your application form online and pay the applicable fee. Information about the upcoming Camps will be displayed on the Home Page of the Passport Seva Portal (website). 

• What are the necessary documents that should be carried while applying for a passport at a Camp in Panaji?

  When you apply for a passport at a Camp, there are certain documents that you must carry. Firstly, you need to have the Online Application Reference Number (ARN) receipt that is printed from the Passport Seva Portal (website). If applicable, you also need to have the SBI Payment Receipt. You should carry originals of the required supporting documents along with their self-attested photocopies, which must be signed. It is also mandatory to carry two recent passport-size coloured photographs (4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) with a white background. Finally, if you are applying for a Re-issue of your Passport, you must carry your old or existing passport booklet. After accepting the application, the Verification Officer at the Camp will cancel the old passport booklet and return it to the applicant.