Passport Office in Jalandhar

For assistance regarding passport services like application processes, documents, any escalations and other related procedures, you can contact the RPO and PSK through the details provided below:

The Regional Passport Office Jalandhar has been in operation since 1979. Since then, it has been catering to the needs of citizens from these districts:

• Jalandhar
• Jalandhar Rural
• Hoshiarpur
• SBS Nagar
• Gurdaspur
• Gurdaspur (Batala)
• Pathankot
• Kapurthala
• Moga

The Jalandhar passport office handles a significant volume of applications each year. In 2025 alone, the office received over 3.16 lakh passport applications and issued more than 3.16 lakh passports and provided miscellaneous services, underscoring its important role in facilitating passport services for residents within its jurisdiction.

The Passport Office in Jalandhar offers various services to facilitate easy passport applications and related requests:

• Passport Renewal Services: Assists individuals in renewing passports that are approaching expiry or have already expired.
• Fresh Passport Applications: Issues passports to first-time applicants for travel, education, employment, business, and other international requirements.
• Tatkal Passport Processing: Provides expedited passport issuance for applicants with urgent travel needs who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria.
• Personal Particulars Update: Facilitates corrections or updates to details such as name, address, date of birth, spouse's name, and other passport information.
• Passport Printing and Dispatch: Coordinates the printing, processing, and delivery of passports to applicants after successful verification and approval.
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): Issues PCCs required for overseas employment, immigration, higher education, long-term visas, and residency applications.
• Online Passport Services: Supports online regional passport office Jalandhar appointment booking, application submission, fee payment, and status tracking through the Passport Seva Portal.
• Passport Re-Issue: Processes passport reissue applications for lost, stolen, damaged passports, exhausted visa pages, and changes in personal particulars.
• Document Scrutiny and Verification: Reviews and verifies submitted documents to ensure compliance with passport regulations and application requirements.

Applicants can apply for a passport through the online, offline, or Tatkal route, depending on their requirements. Below is a step-by-step guide to each process:

Online Process

1. Visit the Passport Seva Portal and register using a valid email ID.
2. Log in to your account and select "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport."
3. Complete the application form with accurate personal, address, and identity details.
4. Pay the applicable passport fee online and schedule a Jalandhar passport office appointment.
5. Visit the selected PSK on the appointment date with the required original documents.
6. Complete the document verification, photograph capture, and biometric registration process.
7. After successful verification and police clearance (where applicable), the passport is printed and dispatched to your registered address.

Offline Process

1. Download the passport application form from the Passport Seva Portal or collect a copy from an authorised passport service centre.
2. Fill out the form with accurate details and attach all the required documents.
3. Submit the completed application at the designated Jalandhar PSK or RPO office Jalandhar.
4. Pay the prescribed passport application fee through the available payment methods.
5. Visit the Jalandhar passport office on your scheduled appointment date for document verification, photograph capture, and biometric registration.
6. Once your documents and details have been successfully verified, your application will be processed and the passport dispatched to your registered address.

Tatkal Process

1. Visit the Passport Seva Portal and choose the Tatkal passport scheme while filling out the passport application form.
2. Enter the required details and submit the supporting documents as prescribed.
3. Pay the standard passport fee along with the applicable Tatkal charges.
4. Book an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra Jalandhar.
5. Attend the appointment for document verification, photograph capture, and biometric registration.
6. Upon successful verification, the application is processed on a priority basis, enabling faster passport issuance than the normal process.

Also Read: How to Apply for a Passport in India - Step-by-Step Guide

To apply for a passport in Jalandhar, you must provide documents that verify your identity, address, date of birth, and eligibility. Additional documents may be required based on your application type.

Follow these steps to check the latest status of your application:

• Visit the Passport Seva Kendra portal and select the “Track Passport Application” option.
• Select "Passport/PCC/IC/GEP" from the application type dropdown menu.
• Enter your File Number and Date of Birth in the prescribed format.
• Click on "Track Status."
• The current status of your passport application will be displayed on the screen.

• Walk-in applications are not accepted. Applicants must book an appointment in advance.
• Walk-in visits are allowed only for applicants asked to submit additional documents, subject to approval.
• Applicants from other RPO office Jalandhar jurisdiction may consider PSK Hoshiarpur for quicker processing.
• PSK Aman Plaza has been shifted, so applicants should verify the correct PSK location before their appointment.
• Passport-related enquiries at RPO Jalandhar are handled between 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM on working days.
• Applicants from Hoshiarpur, Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Batala are advised to use PSK Hoshiarpur for passport and PCC services.
• Ensure all required documents are available to avoid delays or application holds.

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