Passport Office in Pondicherry

There is no regional passport office in Puducherry. A Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) was established in Puducherry in 2016 to facilitate passport applications for local students to study abroad.

The PSK in Puducherry functions as the primary link between the Puducherry Government and the passport applicants. The passport office Pondicherry can provide you assistance with the following:

• Inquiries regarding new passport applications - both online and offline.

• Scheduling of appointments for passport applicants.

• Processing of passport application -both fresh and renewal applications.

• Verification of documents.

• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issuance.

• Passport issuance in Puducherry.

The passport seva Pondicherry office details are as follows:

In case of any grievance, you can contact the Public Grievances Cell, details of which are:

Public Grievance Officer Name - Shri Bal Krishan

Contact Address- PSP Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 24, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001.

Contact Phone Number - +91 11 23384497/23384519

Contact Fax Number - +91-11-23384461

Contact E-mail I.D. - passport.pg@mea.gov.in.

Here is a look at the costs associated with fresh passport applications:

[Note - There is a ten percent discount for fresh passport applicants only who are either minors up to 8 years of age, or are senior citizens above 60 years of age.]

You can learn about passport renewal fees and costs of other passport-related services at Passport Seva, which is the official website portal for passport application in India.

Puducherry residents can visit Passport Seva Kendra at Puducherry for all passport-related services including passport re-issuance, background verification for Global Entry Program, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) issuance, issuance of certificate for surrendering passports, etc.

Online Passport Application Process via E-form Submission in Puducherry

• The steps to follow for online passport application via E-form Submission in Puducherry is as follows:

• Whether you are applying for a fresh passport or renewing your old passport via e-form submission process, you have to first register on the Passport Seva portal.

• Once registered, log into this portal by typing in your registered details.

• Download the e-form for either fresh or re-issuance of your passport.

• After filling in the downloaded e-form, click on the “Validate & Save” button.

• An XML file will be generated that you have to upload through “Upload e-form”. Avoid trying to upload your PDF form because the system will accept only an XML file at this stage.

• Once the form is uploaded successfully, click on the link “Pay and Schedule Appointment”. This will schedule your appointment at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

• Look for PSK location and select PSK Pondicherry.

• Once the appointment is booked, you have to make online payment through either SBI e-challan, or internet banking (SBI and Associated Banks Only) or through a Debit/Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard).

• You can use the “Fee Calculator” to find out what amount you need to pay.

• Take a printout of your application receipt containing your Appointment Number or Application Reference Number (ARN).Visit the passport office pondicherry, where your appointment has been booked. Carry along original copies of required documents.

Online Passport Application Process via Online Form Submission in Puducherry

• The steps to follow for online passport application via Online Form Submission Abroad in Puducherry is as follows:

• For a fresh or renewal passport application, you have to register on the Passport Seva portal first.

• Once registration is complete, log into your account on this portal.

• Click on the link “Apply for Fresh Passport or Reissue of Passport”.

• Fill in the details required, and then submit the form.

• Once you have submitted your form for a fresh or renewed passport, click on the link “Pay and Schedule Appointment”. This will allow you to schedule an appointment at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

• Look for PSK Pondicherry and select it.

• After you have booked your appointment at PSK Puducherry, make online payment through either a Debit/Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard), or SBI e-challan or through internet banking (SBI and Associated Banks Only).

• Use “Fee Calculator” to calculate the amount you have to pay for your passport application.

• Take a printout of your application receipt containing your Appointment Number or Application Reference Number (ARN).

• Visit passport seva pondicherry, where your appointment has been booked. Carry along original copies of required documents.

Offline Passport Application Process in Puducherry

• These are the steps to follow for Offline Passport Application in Puducherry:

• For a fresh or re-issuance of passport application via offline method, visit Passport Seva portal and download the application form. This application form is available through an external website that opens in a new window.

• Click on “Print Application Form”. The printed application form should be in standard A4 size, printed back-to-back.

• Alternatively, you can buy an application form for a fresh or renewed passport for ₹10.00 from the DPC or District Passport Cell.

• After filling in the application form, submit it along with self-attested photocopies of required documents at the DPC.

• The DPC Official will then verify the photograph, documents and your application form.

• Once these are verified successfully and the form is found to be complete, you will have to pay the fees in DD or Demand Draft form.

• This DD should contain the applicant’s name, date of birth and date of form submission on its back.

• Again, to go prepared with the DD, you can use the “Fee Calculator” available on Passport Seva portal to find out what amount you have to pay for your application form.

• Next, after submitting your fees, collect an Acknowledgement Letter containing a File Number. You can use this File Number to track your file status later on.

When applying for a fresh passport or re-issuance of passport at regional passport office pondicherry, you have to ensure that all your documents are in order. The chances of your application being rejected are high without these documents.

The list of documents required for passport application include the following:

Proof of Present Address in Puducherry (Attach Any One of These Documents) -

• Water bill,

• Telephone Bill (Postpaid mobile or landline),

• Electricity Bill, Election Commission Photo I.D. Card,

• Income Tax Assessment Order,

• Gas Connection Bill,

• Aadhaar Card,

• Rent Agreement,

• Photo Passbook of Running Bank Account,

• Parent’s Passport Copy in case of minors (First and Last Page),

• Spouse’s Passport Copy (First and Last Page),

• Certificate from Employer of Reputed and widely-known companies on letter-head.

Proof of Date of Birth (Attach Any One of These Documents) -

• Birth Certificate, School Leaving/ Matriculation Certificate,

• Policy Bond issued by Public Life Insurance Companies/Corporations,

• Copy of the extract of the service record of applicant or Pay Pension Order (Government servants only),

• Driving Licence, Election Photo Identity Card,

• PAN Card,

• Declaration by Head of Child Care Home or Orphanage confirming the applicant’s date of birth.

-Old Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of the first two and last two pages.

-Passport of parents in original with self-attested photocopy of first two and last two pages.

-Pension Payment Order

-An attested copy of the marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage.

-Clippings of two local newspapers or Gazette notification of the concerned State Government (as the case may be).

You can visit the Passport Seva portal to get detailed information regarding the documents required for submission, based on your unique circumstances as a resident of Puducherry.

To know the status of your passport application, follow these steps:

• First open the Passport Seva portal on your computer.

• Next, click on “Track Application Status”.

• This will take you to a page where you have to select “Passport” as your Application Type.

• Next, provide your File Number and Date of Birth, provided in the same page.

• After filling in all the details, click on “Track Status” to know how far your passport application process is complete.

• Once the police verification is successfully completed, your passport will be dispatched to your address, and a message will be sent to your phone number. You can track the exact location of your passport using the consignment number provided in the message.

While it normally takes up to 30 days to receive a fresh passport, you can receive a renewed passport within 7 working days, provided police verification is not required.

To speed up the process of obtaining a fresh or re-issued passport, you can opt for the Tatkal Scheme. This scheme extends to both online and offline form submission processes. You can avail a fresh or re-issued passport within 3 working days of applying (minus the day of form submission).

While you do not have to wait for the Police Verification Report under Tatkal Scheme, you must check whether or not you are eligible for passport application under this scheme before you start the application process.

A passport is not only a proof of identity but also one of citizenship. Owning a passport is the first step to fulfilling your plans of visiting places with international borders.

The Indian Government through their online process, has made passport application more convenient for all of us. With the help of the above-mentioned information, it should be easier for you to now apply for a passport as a Puducherry resident.

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