Passport Office in Kannur

The Regional Passport Office (RPO) for people living in Kannur is in Kozhikode. This is at a distance of around 90 km from the city.

Before the launch of PSK Kannur, people had to visit the RPO at Kozhikode for any passport-related work. Also, with people from other nearby districts coming to the same RPO, the time taken to get an application accepted would usually run into hours.

However, with the establishment of the Kannur passport office, residents of the city can now apply for a passport (fresh or re-issue) and request changes to the passport information quickly and in a hassle-free manner.

Since the Passport Seva Kendra reports to the Regional Passport Office, it performs all functions of the RPO except the final approval of passports. This means that Kannur residents do not have to visit the RPO in Kozhikode except as specifically requested for certain cases.

Here is the Kannur passport office address and other important details:

<td>Tuesday</td>
<td>9 am–5 pm</td>

<td>Wednesday</td>
<td>9 am–5 pm</td>

<td>Thursday</td>
<td>9 am–5 pm</td>

<td>Friday</td>
<td>9 am–5 pm</td>

<td>Saturday</td>
<td>Closed</td>

<td>Sunday</td>
<td>Closed</td>

A passport works as a document establishing your identity and address. It is required by many institutions like banks, mutual funds, etc. Also, if you want to travel outside the country, then it is a mandatory document.

establishes the fact that you are an Indian citizen and allows other countries to issue a visa to you. In recent years, with an increase in globalisation, many people have started travelling abroad for work or leisure.

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If you are an Indian citizen, resident or non-resident, you can apply for an Indian passport. Today, with hundreds of PSKs established across the country, it is easier to apply for a passport. If you are living in Kannur, then you can apply for a passport online and visit the Kannur Passport Office for your appointment to submit the documents and undergo biometric scans.

You can find out about the fees associated with the issuance or re-issuance of a passport by visiting this link.

Make sure to carry all required documents to ensure that your work is done swiftly without having to visit multiple times.

Online Passport Application Process In Kannur

The government has made a lot of effort to simplify the passport application process. Apart from establishing PSKs across the country, most of the process is now online. This ensures convenience and accessibility regardless of your location. Here is the process to apply for a passport in Kannur online:

Visit the official website of Passport Seva. There are many fake sites, make sure to visit the official link given.

To apply for a passport, you will have to create a user account. Click on “New User Registration” on the homepage

You can apply for a passport at any RPO. Unlike earlier, you are not required to be present in your home city for the application. Select the nearest passport office to you and complete the registration form. Make sure to provide the correct email address and phone number

Before registering, enter your preferred user ID (check if available) and a strong password

Click “Register”

You will receive a verification link via email. Click it and verify your account

Go back to the Passport Seva website and log in using the login credentials

Now, click on "Apply for New Passport/Re-Issue of Passport".

Complete the passport application form carefully. Remember to cross-check spelling and the accuracy of the information provided, as it will be matched against your documents. Click this link for the instruction booklet for filling out the form

Click “Submit”

Now, go back to the homepage and click on the tab “View Saved/Submitted Applications”

Select your application and click on “Pay and Schedule Appointment”

On the following page, choose PSK Kannur if you are in Kannur city and pay the application fees online.

Book an appointment based on your availability

Download the receipt of your application and print it

The application receipt contains the Application Reference Number (ARN). You will need this number at the time of your appointment at the PSK. Additionally, you will receive an SMS from the passport office with the date, time, and location of your passport appointment. Keep it handy.

When you reach the PSK for your appointment, your documents will be checked against the details mentioned in the form. If all the documents are in order, then you will be required to undergo police verification before the passport is issued to you.

Is rescheduling a passport appointment possible?

Yes, you can reschedule your appointment with the PSK. However, you can only reschedule twice. If you exceed this limit, then you will have to reapply and pay the application fees again.

Offline Passport Application Process In Kannur

You can complete the application form offline, but the rest of the process has to be completed online. Here are the steps:

Visit the official website of Passport Seva at www.passportindia.gov.in

Click on the tab “Forms and Affidavits”

Select the option “Download E-Form” and download a PDF application form

Use the latest version of Acrobat Reader to fill out the form. Use the instruction booklet to ensure that the form is filled correctly.

Click on “Validate and Save”

Click on the link “Upload E-Form” and upload the completed form

Click “Submit”

Pay the application fees and book an appointment by following the steps mentioned in the online process above

Documents Needed To Apply For A Passport In Kannur

While the list of documents might vary from case to case, primarily, you will be required to carry proof of address and age.

Proof of Address

For address proof, you can carry any one of the following documents

Aadhaar Card

Photo Passbook of running Bank Account

Mobile or landline bill

Electricity bill

Gas connection bill

Rent agreement, etc.

Proof of Date of Birth

For proof of age, you can carry any of the following documents:

Birth Certificate issued by a prescribed authority

Transfer or School leaving or Matriculation Certificate

Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations

Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC)

PAN Card

Driving Licence

To get a detailed list of documents, click this link. Take at least two copies of the documents and carry the originals and copies for the appointment.

While the processes have been made more efficient, in some cases, the approval process can take time. The passport office will send regular updates to you via SMS and/or email at various stages of the process.

However, you can also track the status of your application by visiting the official website of Passport Seva. You will need your ARN to track.

After the passport is approved and dispatched, you will receive a message with the consignment number. The passport is dispatched via speed post and you can track the shipment using this consignment number.

Overall, the passport process has been reduced from around 30+ days to nearly a week. The authorities have introduced online police verification to reduce the delivery time. However, this is still in the process of being incorporated across India. If PSK Kannur is offering online police verification, then you can get your passport in no time.

Alternatively, you can opt for the Tatkal Passport Scheme, where the passport office ensures approval and dispatch within 3-4 days, provided all documents are in order.

To summarise, the Passport Seva Kendra in Kannur can help you apply for a passport or get any passport-related service without having to visit the RPO in Kozhikode. Make sure to book an appointment, as you will not be able to get any work done without a prior appointment at the PSK.

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