Passport Office in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur district falls under the jurisdiction of Lucknow city. Hence, there is no Regional Passport Office in Gorakhpur. The Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) in Gorakhpur is an extension of the RPO in Lucknow to provide various passport services to the city's residents.

The PSK Gorakhpur works in synchronisation with the RPO and carries out the following functions:

Accepting passport applications from residents

Renewing and issuing passports

Verifying applicant details

Assisting the public with passport-related queries

Carrying out police verification

Printing and dispatching passports

The presence of passport seva Gorakhpur makes it convenient for people to avail of passport-related services within the city limits.

Suppose you have any queries relating to passport issues, renewal, documents, etc. In that case, you can contact the officials at the Gorakhpur passport office at the address and Gorakhpur passport office number mentioned below.

PSK Gorakhpur Address: Santosh Arcade, Bashratpur, Medical College Road, Gorakhpur Uttar Pradesh

Telephone Number: 234343244

Email I.D: rpo.lucknow@mea.gov.in

National Call Centre: 1800-258-1800 (8 am to 10 pm)

Details of the Public Grievance Cell

A passport is a small-sized booklet but it is the most crucial document to prove your identity and nationality. Every citizen must have a valid passport as it is the primary requirement if you want to travel to any other country for employment, business, academics, etc.

Here are the types of passports that you can apply for and the eligibility criteria for the same:

Another category of passport, the ECR passport (orange colour code), has now been discontinued. It was for citizens who had yet to complete their education beyond grade 10th.

The importance of a passport is widespread among the citizens.

The government has set up multiple PSK all over the country so citizens can avail of passport-related services. Residents of Gorakhpur can approach the PSK in the city for all passport-related services, including application for a new passport or changes in passport details, such as the address, name, date of birth, etc.

• Gorakhpur residents must remember that they can visit the PSK only after taking a passport office Gorakhpur appointment. Visiting the PSK without a prior appointment is only allowed in case of an emergency, medical reason, etc. during Gorakhpur passport office timings.

• An ordinary passport application costs ₹1500, whereas a Tatkal application costs ₹3000. Tatkal applications are charged more as they are processed faster than ordinary applications.

Here are the two ways in which you can apply for a passport.

Online Passport Application Process In Gorakhpur

Following are the steps you need to follow to apply for a passport online in Gorakhpur.

• Open the Passport Seva Kendra website.

• Locate the orange tab on the left side of the page that reads “New User Registration.”

• Once you are redirected to the registration page, fill in all the details as needed.

• You must provide a valid email address and phone number for successful verification of your account.

• Verify the account by following the link sent to your phone number or email address.

• After verifying the account log in to avail of passport-related services.

• Tap on the “Apply for New Passport/Re-issue of Passport.”

• Fill out the application form by providing the necessary details. Then, upload it on the portal.

• After you upload the documents and form, you will be asked to make an online payment using one of the options available. Select View Saved or Submitted Applications. Then, choose” Pay and Schedule Appointment.”

• After payment is made, you must save the receipt and take a printout of the same. The receipt contains the application reference number/appointment number.

• You must schedule a passport office Gorakhpur appointment at the Gorakhpur PSK.

• Visit the PSK Gorakhpur on the appointed day and carry all the documents and application receipts.

• If the application is for a minor under 4 years old, you must carry a passport-sized photograph with a white background measuring 4.5cm x 3.5 cm.

• Follow the procedure at the passport office. Once you complete the procedure, a police verification will be conducted. Post satisfactory results of the verification, your passport will be dispatched to the registered address.

Offline Passport Application Process In Gorakhpur

• You can complete the passport application online using the Passport Seva Kendra Portal. However, the form filling can be done offline by following the steps mentioned below.

• If you want to fill out the application form offline, download it from the “Forms and Affidavits” tab.

• After you download the form, fill out the correct information and save it. Then, upload it on the passport portal using the “Upload E form link.”

• Proceed to make the online payment and schedule the appointment.

• Once the appointment is fixed, you must appear at the PSK Gorakhpur and attend the passport interview.

Submitting the correct documents is key to a successful passport application. If you fail to provide the required documents, your application may be rejected.

• Proof of date of birth such as birth certificate, PAN card, or driving licence.

• Proof of nationality

• Address proof documents such as electricity bills, Aadhaar cards, rent agreements, etc.

• Identity proof with photograph (Aadhaar card, driving licence, voter ID)

• Open the Passport Seva portal on your laptop or PC.

• Click on the “Track Application Status” tab.

• On the next page, select the first option from the dropdown menu, “Passport/ PCC/IC/GEP.

• Provide the file number and date of birth.

• Click the “Track Status” option.

• The page will show the exact status of your passport.

• After the police verification process is completed, your passport will be dispatched via post. You will receive an SMS with the consignment number. Using the consignment number, you can track exactly where your passport is during transit.

A fresh passport application takes up to 30 days to arrive. However, if you apply for a re-issue or renewal, the passport will be received within 7 days if no police verification is needed.

Citizens who need their passports urgently can apply for renewal or re-issue under the Tatkal scheme.

When you apply for a passport using the Tatkal scheme, the passport is received within 1-3 working days.

Having a passport opens the gateway to the globe, allowing you to travel to any country. Besides, it also serves as an identity document, which can be helpful for various purposes. In India, the government has simplified and fast-tracked the passport application and receipt by making the entire process online.

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