Passport Office in Jalandhar

The regional passport office in 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

• Nawanshahr

• Gurdaspur (Batala)

• Pathankot

• Kapurthala

• Moga

To provide the best services to the citizens and operate seamlessly, the RPO office has been appointed with 76 officers and staff members. The hierarchy at the Regional Passport Office Jalandhar includes the following stages.

• Regional Passport Officer

• Assistant Passpoil Officer

• Senior Superintendent

• Superintendent

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

Additional Passport Office in Jalandhar Contact Number and Other Details

For further assistance, here are some additional contact details:

Regional Passport Officer Details:

Passport Seva Kendra, or PSK Jalandhar, is known as the extended arms of the Regional Passport Office in Jalandhar. These offices perform duties such as accepting passport applications, renewals, document verification and assisting citizens in other related services whenever required.

The presence of PSKs makes the passport application process much more seamless and swifter for both the RPO and citizens. Moreover, PSKs in various regions help the RPO in providing its services to more people.

PSK Jalandhar Address and Other Details

The Indian passport is a crucial document for anyone who wants to travel to any foreign destination. Moreover, while you are in a foreign country, it acts as your identity card and proof of your Indian citizenship. You can apply for your passport at a PSK in Jalandhar online.

Once you get your Indian passport, the next document on your list must be overseas insurance to ensure that your trip is financially secured. Travel insurance is also critical if you are travelling to any insurance-mandatory nations like the UAE, Qatar, Cuba, Nepal, etc.

You can apply for your passport at the Passport Seva in Jalandhar online via the Passport Seva portal. The process is quite simple. You can apply for a new passport or re-issue of a passport.

The fee for a fresh passport and reissued passport with 36 pages in a booklet is ₹1500, and the fee for a free passport and reissued passport with 60 pages is ₹2000.

You can also avail of other services from PSK Jalandhar, such as getting a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and a replacement passport in case of a lost or damaged passport. These services have their fee structure that needs to be followed to get the required documents.

Online Passport Application in Jalandhar

• First and foremost, go to the Passport Seva Kendra website.

• Now, on the homepage, click on “New User Registration” to create an account on the website and proceed with the application process.

• Enter your requested details and then click “Register”.

• After creating your account, you will receive a confirmation mail on your registered email ID. Verify your account using the link provided in the email.

• Once the verification is done, log into your account and proceed with the passport application.

• Next, click on “Apply for Fresh Passport or Re-issue of Passport” and start filling out your application.

• After reading the instructions, fill in the requested information in the application form.

• Next, you need to pay the application fee to book a Regional Passport Office Jalandhar appointment slot.

• After you make the payment, you need to download your fee receipt. The receipt contains your Application Reference Number, which is required during the appointment.

• On the scheduled appointment date, visit the RPO office with your ARN details and other supporting documents.

Offline Passport Application in Jalandhar

• Go to the Passport Seva Kendra website to download and print the passport application form.

• Fill out the form, reupload it onto the site, and continue the application process online. At the end, you will have to pay the fee and book an appointment.

• On the scheduled appointment date for your in-person interview, visit the Passport Office in Jalandhar with your application receipt.

Identification Documents: PAN card, voter ID card and Aadhar card

Residence Proof: PAN card, Aadhar card, voter ID card, utility bills (water bill, electricity bill, telephone bill)

Educational Documents: 10th and 12th mark sheet, college degree certificate from a recognised university or college.

Municipal Office issued birth certificate.

[Note: Authorities might ask for additional documents if deemed necessary. Thus, it is advised to confirm the list of documents required from the official before applying for a passport]

• Visit the Passport Seva Kendra portal and select the “Track Application” option. Enter your details and click on the trach option to see your updated application status.

• Once your passport application is processed, it will be dispatched from the regional passport office in Jalandhar. You will receive an SMS with a live link to track your passport package.

• In case your passport delivery is delayed, you can talk with a PSK Jalandhar executive or call the IVRS number 1800-258-1800.

The passport issuance process is time-consuming. Even though most of the steps are done online, procedures like offline appointments and police verification are done in person and take time. The average time for the whole process is about 30 to 45 days. However, if you want your passport quickly, then you need to apply for a Tatkal application.

Tatkal applications have the same procedure – you simply need to choose the Tatkal option during the application, book an appointment and attend your in-person interview during the Jalandhar Passport office timings on the day of your appointment.

Moreover, Tatkal applications are considered according to PSK capacity and slots are limited.

Now you have detailed information on the Passport Seva in Jalandhar. Using this information, you can contact PSK regarding your passport-related queries and issues. After your passport application has been processed, you should have other necessary documents for your foreign trip.

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