Organisation : Ministry of External Affairs, Passport Seva
Facility : Locate Passport Seva Kendra & Laghu Kendra
Website : http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/locatePSK/locatePFCInp
Locate DPC : http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/locateDPCSPC/locateDpcSpc
Locate Passport Seva Kendra :
Enter the following details and click on the Locate PSK/PSLK button,
1. Select an Option* – Passport Office or PIN Code
Related : Passport India New Rule : www.statusin.in/23362.html
2. Select your Passport Office *
Fields marked with asterisk (*) are mandatory
Locate District Passport Cell :
Enter the following details and click on the Locate DPC button,
1. Select an Option* – State and District or PIN Code
2. Select State*
3. Select District*
About Us :
In recent years, the Government of India has taken many initiatives to usher in an era of e-Governance to improve the delivery of public services.
The National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) includes many high impact e-Governance projects that have been identified as Mission Mode Projects (MMP’s). One such project focuses on reforming Passport services in India.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is responsible for issuance of Passports to Indian Citizens through a network of 37 Passport offices across the Country and 180 Indian Embassies and Consulates abroad.
FAQs :
1. What is a Passport Seva Camp?
Passport Seva Camp refers to the mobile van or temporary PSK deployed in various areas situated far from the regular PSKs such as identified cities/towns and University Campuses.
Applicants residing in the notified areas may visit these Camps to submit their passport applications.
Each Camp will have Citizen Service Executive(s), Verification Officer(s), Granting Officer(s), consoles (with Internet facility) and various devices required for application data entry processing such as camera, document printer/scanner and fingerprint capture device.
2. What category of applications can be submitted at Camp?
Only applications for Fresh issuance or Re-issue (except Lost/Damaged) of passport under Normal scheme can be submitted at Camps. Tatkaal, PCC and other miscellaneous applications are not accepted at Camps.
3. Do I need to submit a passport application form online (through Passport Seva Portal) before visiting a Camp?
Yes. You need to submit the application form online and then print the online Application Reference Number (ARN) receipt, which must be carried along while visiting a Camp for passport application submission.
4. Can I apply for Tatkaal passport through Camp?
No. Tatkaal applications are not accepted at Camps.
5. Can I apply for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) application through Camp?
No. PCC applications are not accepted at Camps.
6. Can I apply for Background Verification for GEP application through Passport Camp?
No. Background Verification for GEP applications are not accepted at Camps.
7. Do I need to take appointment for visiting Camp?
Yes. You need to submit application form online, pay the applicable fee and book appointment before visiting the Camp. The information on Camp will be displayed on the Home Page of Passport Seva Portal (website).
8. How can I make the payment before visiting to Camp? What are the accepted methods of payment?
Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at Passport Seva Camp.
Online Payment can be made using any one of the following modes :
** Credit/ Debit Card (MasterCard and Visa)
** Internet Banking (State Bank of India(SBI) and Associate Banks Associate Banks only)
** SBI Bank Challan
9. Will a manually filled (in ink) application form be accepted at Camp?
No. Manually filled application form is not accepted at Camp. Applicants need to submit application form online, pay the applicable fee and book appointment before visiting the Camp.