Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Ministry of External Affairs
Facility : Appointment Availability Status

Appointment Availability Status : http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/apptAvailStatus
Home Page : http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink

Appointment Availability Status :

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Related : Passport India PSK Appointment Booking Process : www.statusin.in/2909.html

Passport Seva Kendra Working Hours :
Q: What are the timings of Passport Seva Kendra? Also, what are the lunch timings?
A: The timings of Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) are as follows:

Working Days
Monday-Friday
Working Hours
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Token Issuance
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Lunch Hours
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM

FAQs :
1. What types of passports are issued in India?
Following three types of passports are issued in India :
Ordinary Passport : An ordinary passport has blue cover, and consists of 36 or 60 pages. It is valid for 10 years from the date of issue and can be renewed for another 10 years. An Indian citizen can use this passport for ordinary vacation or business travel.

Diplomatic Passport : Has maroon cover ; Issued to designated members of the national government, judiciary , statutory authorities, diplomats, official public couriers and any other person specifically authorised by the Govt

Official Passport : Has grey cover ; Issued to designated Non-gazetted govt servants or any other person specifically authorised by the Govt deputed abroad on government business.

2. How do I apply for a passport in the new system?
For issue of fresh passport and re-issue of passport, you need to fill the application form online via e-Form Submission (preferred) or via Online Form Submission.

For Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) also you need to fill the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Application Form online via e-Form Submission (preferred) or via Online Form Submission.

Under the new system it is mandatory for all applicants, including infants, to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) to give their biometrics(fingerprints) and photographs.

3. I recently got married/divorced. How do I change my name on my passport?
To change the name in the passport, you have to apply for a “Re-issue” of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Required” link on Home page.

4. I am a married lady and want to apply for a fresh passport. I am unable to provide the prescribed marriage certificate or joint affidavit due to marital discord or separation. What should I do?
Married applicants would not be required to provide any marriage certificate.

5. My passport expired 4 years ago. Can it be reissued? What is the procedure to re-issue it?
You have to fill up the Passport Application Form and apply for “Re-issue of Passport”. You can submit the filled in application form at a PSK with in the jurisdiction of your Passport Office .

You must carry original and self attested photocopy of your expired passport and proof of your address. Fresh police verification is initiated if the passport has expired more than three years ago. Hence, fresh police verification will be required in your case.

6. What are the additional requirements if passport has expired more than three years ago?
Fresh police verification would take place if you apply for re-issue of passport after expiry of old passport more than three years ago.