Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Tatkal Passport in 3 days with 3 Passport Seva Kendras in Hyderabad now

One of the other best initiative from the Government of India is that it has set up three (3) Passport Seva Kendras in Hyderabad itself and in total 77 PSKs across the country! Please read the below article from The New Indian Express, it's an official announcement!



HYDERABAD: To discourage mediators’ involvement and provide timely services in a transparent manner, the Regional Passport Office here has set up Passport Seva Kendras in the twin cities and at Vijayawada, Tirupati and Nizamabad.

Speaking to mediamen here on Tuesday, regional passport officer K Srikar Reddy said the Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) would function shortly. The state capital will have three kendras, one each at Ameerpet, Tolichowki and Begumpet. These will be functioning from November 25.

“Applicants need not stand in long queues and wait endlessly in front of the Regional Passport Office in Secunderabad to submit applications. They can visit passport office’s website and book a slot.

After being assigned the application number, the applicants can approach the nearest PSK and submit their bona-fidess. We will issue normal passport in 30 days and Tatkal passport in three days,’’ he said.

Reddy said the passport department launched 77 PSKs across the country in collaboration with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in private-public partnership mode. TCS will assist the passport department through outsourcing in issuing passports in a jiffy. The department will get police enquiry details online. “As many as 2,000 passports a day will be issued to applicants through the PSKs in the twin cities. The new initiative will help us in preventing private agents’ involvement.’’

The RPO said that they would set up one passport centre at each district headquarters to deliver passport-related services in a timely, transparent, more accessible and reliable manner and in a comfortable environment through streamlined processes and committed, trained and motivated work force.

With fake passport cases being reported in the twin cities, he said, they identified as many as 100 applicants and sent their documents to the Election Commission for verification. As of now, they received the report that 10 of the applicants submitted fake proofs and they asked the city police for necessary action against them.

For more details and to apply for a passport online, one can visit http://www.ap.nic.in/passport

Hyderabad | Posted on Nov 23, 2011 at 09:17am IST

Source: Express News Service The New Indian Express
Click on Read More for Hindu Article, which has more information.



The newly established Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at Chirag Ali Lane, Begumpet will be operational from Friday although applicants can start availing appointments from Monday onwards.

The usual practice of giving tokens for appointments with passport officers has been done away with. Now, the public can submit passport application through the website www.passportindia.gov.in and get an appointment with the PSK.

Passport officials while interacting with press persons on Tuesday said that applicants will be given appointment after two or three days from the day of submitting the online application. “Applicants will get an application reference number of the online form. Along with this number, they also have to bring all required documents for verification to the PSK at the appointed date. Ideally, the applicant should be able to get the passport within 30 days through PSK,” Regional Passport Officer (RPO), Hyderabad, K. Srikar Reddy.

Police verification will be completed in two-weeks, officials said. “In the earlier system, it used to take four weeks for police to verify because we used to send files of the applicants by post. Now, only electronic files will be sent directly from the passport office to the police headquarters. Police will verify and feed the information directly into the system and send it back to us. This will save time,” Mr. Srikar Reddy explained.

Passport authorities said that two more PSKs, one at Ameerpet and another at Tolichowki will also be opened up. The RPO, however, warned public not to expect miracles immediately. “Public should have patience. It will at least take two-months for everybody to get used to the new system,” he added.

Based on the appointment, when applicants enter a PSK, first they will get an appointment with Citizen Service Executive (CSE). The CSE will take picture and fingerprints of the applicants, upload necessary data into the database and verify documents.

After meeting the CSE, applicants will have to go to Verification Officers, where another round of verification of the documents will be taken up. After meeting the verification officers, applicants will be guided to Granting Officers (GO) who have the authority to grant or deny the passport. The final stage is waiting for verification from police before passports are dispatched. Ideally, the new system will help applicants get passports within 30 days.

Source: The Hindu, HYDERABAD, November 23, 2011

154 comments:

  1. Superb! Thats a great news boss...Keep Sharing!

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    1. I am sorry for the late reply, but really appreciate your comment!

      Thanks and Regards,
      Chaitanya

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    2. Hi Chaitanya,

      Good to know you.
      I am in a need of you to get a new passport.
      Because i will have to go to US in the mid of this month on my office work.I will have to get my passport within 10 days. Can you please assist me.
      Regards
      Gopi

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  2. Hi i have applied for taatkaal passport in online.
    application is submitd succesfully and application number has been issued.
    i am facing problem when booking slot in online.
    when am trying it is showing as "No Tatkaal appointment slots are opened for the selected Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)".
    i would like to know whether we can book slot through online for tatkaal passport.
    please tell me the process for applying tatkaal passport in online.
    its very urgent for me.

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    1. Jyothi, The slot opens everyday after 7.30 PM. Please login to the portal before 7.30 PM and try to book a slot.

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    2. Jyothi / Ramachandra Rao,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and sharing your comments.

      Jyothi - I apologies for overlooking your comment, that you have posted last week..Its unfortunate. As my friend Mr. Ramachandra Rao said the timings for booking a slot opens only after 7:30 PM IST everyday and slots will be booked very quickly. so please try to book the slot sharp at 7:30 PM.

      Obviously the process is to login to your account in passportindia.gov.in and book a slot for your submitted application from the link.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    4. Hi sir can you explain me more about annexure i..can you tell me how can I get it within a day with full procedure.

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    5. Go to any Notary (preferably nearby to any of the RPO / Passport offices), they should have a ready made format - with few blanks (answers required from you) to be printed and notarized on a 20/- non judiciary stamp paper.

      Go through the format here - http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/annexure-i-format-passport-application.html

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    6. U CAN BOOK SLOT IN MID NITE IE 12 AM 1 AM BELOW

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    7. Hello Mr. Anil,

      What is that you wanted to tell here? Slots can be booked only if they are available, just like online movie tickets - it is not always possible to book slots in mid-night.

      In rare cases if someone cancels slot then it would be available for others to book it. Simple funda, but don't rely always on this 12 am to 1 am slot option - this is foolish, but not at all wrong in attempting!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  3. hi i'm divya. i heard that in applying passport in tatkaal one should take signature of either IAS or IPS which costs 15,000 rs. how far is it correct? will u tell me the procedure of present situation in applying passport, as rules are broadly changed in govt sector right now.

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    1. Hello Divya,

      Yes for applying passport in tatkal one should take a verification certificate (annexure i) and that should be printed on an official stationary of an officer ranking equal to IAS / IPS. But it will never cost you 15K unless if you are using any wrong option. What all you need to do is visit the collector office with a valid address proof and get an appointment of an IPS (of your jurisdiction) and request for the verification certificate. You might want to visit eSeva during this process to pay around Rs. 200/- to Rs. 500/- and not more than this.

      All the very best.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  4. Hello I am sravani,

    i have applied for normal passport, i am not getting how to book the slot and where to see at what day my slot is booked those details. please help me to know the same.

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    1. For detailed information on how to do this process please read the below article / post:

      http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2011/12/procedure-for-applying-passport-at.html

      Let me know if you still have any queries..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. gud morng sir.
      sir tatkal sewa in punjab

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    3. gud morng sir
      sir tatkal service in punjab ?

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    4. http://ludhiana.nic.in/asp/index2.html

      Look at this....

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  5. please let me know where to see when my slot is booked? date and time of the appointment?

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    1. Hello Sravani,

      If you have applied for passport through online (passportindia.gov.in), then you must book a slot at 7:30 PM IST on a weekday (excluding saturday & sundays) using your login id and password on the same website.

      Until u book a slot for yourself it will not get allotted.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  6. hi.sir this is asha frm guntur.....recently completed my btech.i want to ms in jermany....could you plz tell me...how can i get passport as early as possible...shaikasha057@gmail.com.plz mail me......

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    1. Hello Asha,

      All the best for your wish to do MS in Germany.

      Please go through the below blog post carefully and you will understand the process of applying for passport to get at the earliest possible time.

      http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2011/12/procedure-for-applying-passport-at.html

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  7. hello i am pradeepthi. i want to apply for passport in tatkal so i need to get verification certificate from IAS/IPS so where should i go for this and do i need date of birth certificate if my date of birth is before 26/01/1989 for tatkal and for one year bank statement is it compulsory to have covering letter.

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    1. Hello Pradeephthi,

      ThanQ for visiting my blog and rising your query.

      For applying passport through Tatkal you must take Verification Certificate (Annexure I) from an IPS/IAS as you already know, for which you should visit a nearby eSeva and take an appointment to meet the collector by paying a nominal fee. Then you should also meet a police officer who will confirm your address and gives you a confirmation receipt - and this is the gateway to reach IPS/IAS (of your district) to obtain Verification Certificate (2 Original Copies).

      Coming to your Birth Certificate, if your dob is before 26th Jan 1989 then it is not mandatory, your SSC Certificate is the sufficient proof. For proof of address document covering letter from bank is mandatory (if it is not a nationalized bank) along with one year bank statement (issued by bank authorities - not online statement) so any how you have to visit the bank to obtain statement and covering letter.

      All the best for your passport application.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.



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  8. hello chaintanya ,
    my husband recently went abroad,my self and kids dont have passport about two days back i applied for passport ,what is the procedure to apply for my kid's passport what are the requirements please tell me, thank you.

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    1. If you wait until you get your passport, then it will become very easy for you to apply passports for your kids. Otherwise you might want to use your husband's passport as a valid proof for your minor kids.

      Also have their birth certificates handy as enclosures, for this process.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  9. Dear Sir,
    I am facing problem for Passport.
    I have applied for Passport 0n 25/6/2102 in Normal Mode. Till Date I have not received My passport.Police has completed verification and submitted file in Passport office on 21/8/12.
    But Call centre person says report not received at Passport office.
    Now I get a help from agent he says File is submitted and your report is clear. but Police not verified you photo so that they stopped your passport process. They are not returning my file. from last month. What can I do now. I have a training program in China from 08.10.12. How can I got my passort as earliest.

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    1. Dear Pramod,

      I understand your problem, but if the police has already submitted your file in Passport office you must know the status very soon. As it is already one month old file, you must speak to the passport authorities or at least the same police directly to know the status.

      So I wold suggest you to personally meet either of the above two officials at the earliest, to get your passport sooner.

      All the very best for your China trip.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  10. Dear Sir,

    I applied for normal passport sir, Can i change it to tatkal?

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    1. Probably yes, you need to check for the same at PSK during your appointment.

      But, you should have all the necessary documents for applying in Tatkal category.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  11. Hi Sir
    I am from IIT Kharagpur, I want to apply for normal passport. I am from Visakhapatnam but presently living in Kharagpur, West bengal. Is it possible to apply it from visakhapatnam if yes how many months it will take. Problem is I need passport by Febraury but in kharagpur, it is taking nearly 4-6 months to get passport. If I apply for normal passport and if i didnt receive it in time is it possible to change it to tatkal?

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    1. Hello Arun,

      I hope you frequently visit Visakhapatnam to meet your parents.

      If that is the case you can apply from Vizag itself by show casing any of the valid address proofs (of Vizag address) and in such case you will for sure receive your passport in two months from the date of submission.

      Only during the police verification you can visit your home town for the process (you will however receive a phone call from the police verification officer and you can request him to visit your place as suitable).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Thank you sir for your advice. I have another question regarding what i have to write my present address. Should i write kharagpur address or home address?
      Thank you.

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    3. Dear Arun,

      You have two options:

      1) Don't even mention anything about Khargpur address, just mention your Vizag address as your permanent and present address.

      2) Mention that your current address is Khargpur (you can use your College ID Card for this)but permanent address is Vizag.

      But I would suggest you to follow the first option, which will be easy for you.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  12. hi, i am kiran, i have applied for my passport, police verification is completed within 1 week of application,how many days will it take to receive my passport.

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    1. Hi Kiran,

      May be in the next 3 weeks you will receive your passport.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  13. hi! i'm Roli, wanna thank you since you are doing a great job. also the patience you show with all sorts of questions is commendable! i will soon be making passport application, and after reading your blog i came to know many things which i needed to know. still i have few doubts. i will be thankful to you if you can help me out with them.

    i have to have my passport by january next year. so i'm planning to apply for the tatkal one, as i cannot take any risks. so i have the following queries:

    1. how much time will it take if i apply through the tatkal scheme? i haven't submitted the application yet. so will i get an appointment sometime soon, like in this month because i'm applying through tatkal? is it guaranteed that i will have my passport by january if i apply through tatkal, considering all my documents are correct?

    2.for the address proof i'm giving one year's bank statement. my bank is SBI, the branch is in Hyderabad where i studied, but i got the bank statement from a branch near my native place, which is Meerut, since i'm back home. so it has the seal of a SBI bank in Meerut. will there be any problem in this? also since my bank is not a private bank, do i need a cover letter along with the bank statement? if yes, should it be from the Hyderabad branch or it can be from Meerut branch as well?


    3. since i'm born in 1990, i have to submit birth certificate, so i have got it done. and in the 15 documents listed in the column for tatkal passport, out of which 3 have to be submitted, i read birth certificate. is that birth certificate the same as the one i need for date of birth proof? if yes, then please tell me if the 3 documents which i'm gonna submit will work, they are: PAN card, OBC certificate, n birth certificate?

    sorry to bug you with so many questions :(

    thanks in advance! waiting for your reply :)

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    1. Hi Roli,

      Thank you for visiting my blog and appreciating me, it is my pleasure.

      You would certainly obtain your passport by January'13, even if you go with general scheme. But as you don't want to take any risk you can opt tatkal scheme.

      For Tatkal, you don't need to book a slot - you can visit any PSK with the filled application form (online / offline), all the other valid documentary proofs to get it done.

      Valid Documents:
      Address Proof - your permanent address is advisable (you must be able to claim that you are residing there from the past 1 year). For SBI, covering letter is not required - just updated passbook is sufficient as a valid address proof (But they will consider only the address that is mentioned on it, so you have to mention the same address in your passport application too).

      However, you have an option to change your address to Meerut by submitting an application to SBI (to update your address in their records). Then you have to take a new passbook with updated address and transactions in it (at least from the last one year).

      Date of Birth - Birth Certificate is must and you have it.

      For ECNR - SSC or Equivalent Certificate.

      Additional Required Documents Annexure I (Notarized Affidavit), Annexure F (Verification Certificate) issued by an IAS/IPS or any officer with equal rank.

      Below link will help you in understanding the process of obtaining passport through Tatkal....

      Procedure for applying a Passport - Tatkal Scheme - Very Informative

      Let me know if you still have any queries..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  14. Hi! thanks a lot for your reply :)

    the first query is solved :) coming to the address proof one, i forgot to mention few things. i have already got my address changed to the Meerut one (i didn't go to the bank but got it done by sending the documents through mails), n yes i'm giving my Meerut address only in all the documents. now since my bank is in hyderabad, n i cannot go there anytime soon, i cannot get my updated passbook (with the new address). this is the reason i'm not submitting my passbook as address proof. though bank statement i got from the bank in my locality. so i only have my bank statement to submit (which has the present, Meerut address). so since i cannot submit my passbook, do i need cover letter with the bank statement? if yes should it be from my home branch or the Meerut one will work?
    regarding the Annexure F (Verification Certificate) issued by an IAS/IPS or any officer with equal rank, isn't it written in the passport website that submit "Verification Certificate as per the specimen as per Annexure 'F' OR 3 out of 15 documents listed as under
    List of Acceptable Documents". so Annexure F (Verification Certificate) isn't mandatory? correct me if i'm wrong. and Annexure I (Notarized Affidavit)is of course mandatory. i asked all this because the Annexure F (verification certificate) will take a lot of time, considering the speed at which things are done in Meerut. so it will be better if i submit 3 out of the 15 documents. in that case, will PAN card, OBC certificate, n birth certificate, work?
    sorry if i wasn't clear enough asking the queries! many times i cannot make people understand what i exactly wanna ask :( hehe.
    thanks!

    -Roli.

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    1. Roli,

      If your address is already changed in the SBI Records, then the one year bank statement along with a covering letter mentioning the Meerut Address, Your Complete Name and Date since you are operating this account - signed by the Bank Authorities, would be more than sufficient as an address proof document (instead of updated passbook).

      When it comes to the Tatkal Scheme, kindly visit the PSK to cross check if 3 out of those 15 Documents are sufficient documentary proofs. But as per my inquiry, I was told that it has become mandatory to obtain Annexure F (Verification Certificate) & Annexure I (Notarized Affidavit) for applying passport through Tatkal.

      After checking with Passport Authority kindly update your experience which is helpful for others.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. hey thanks a lot!

      and i will surely let people know through this blog, whatever information i get regarding the 3 out of 15 documents. thanks again :) bye.

      -Roli.

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    3. It's nice of you Roli..

      All the very best.

      Warm Regards,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala

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  15. Hi Chaitanya
    This is Umesh...Thank you very much for your patience and for doing such a great Job..
    I have a few Queries regarding the renewal of my passport thru Tatkal option... I will be thankful to you if you can help me out with it -
    1) My passport is getting expired in Feb 2013...The Address in the current passport is
    my permanent Address(Kerala)..
    Currently I am staying in Bangalore(working here since last 5 years). Since the present Bangalore Address is a temporary address(rented house), I do not want it to be mentioned in the new Passport. Is there any way that I can keep my permanent Address (Kerala Address) in the new passport also.
    For the Address proof , I can submit the permanent address(kerala) mentioned in my
    a) Election Id card,(issued 11 years back)
    b) Valid Ration card and
    c) have an active joint bank account with my spouse for which I can produce the updated PassBook or the Bank Stmt(last 1 year).

    Please tell me whether these address proofs are sufficient.

    2) Is there any police verification/Clearance document need to be submitted at the PSK while submitting the application for the passport renewal using Tatkal option. If so, Could you please tell me the procedure.

    Thanks & Regards
    Umesh

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    1. Dear Umesh,

      1) As the address mentioned in your passport is your permanent address, I don't think it is a problem for you to get the same address in your new passport. But you should submit the application for renewal in Kerala PSK only. Also you would need to be in your permanent address (Kerala) during police verification.

      2) Yes, there is a concept called pre-verification from police department. please read this article to know about the same: - Process of obtaining the pre-verification certificate from police department

      During this process you might need to submit one address proof documents (Kerala) to police department but not in Passport Office.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala

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  16. hey!

    i checked with a few friends of mine. you were right, one has to get that verification certificate submitted :( those 3 out of 15 documents are not sufficient! so now i'm applying for the general one one. hoping to get the passport by january. fingers crossed!
    by the way i submitted the application today, n after that when i started booking a slot at sharp 7:30, it said start booking slot from 16/10/2012 after 6:00PM! any idea why did it say so? and is it 6PM when one starts booking the slot or 7:30?
    hopefully i will get a slot sometime soon, and i won't bug you after that ;

    -Roli.

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    1. He Roli,

      Thank you for that confirmation, yes one must possess the verification certificate (Annexure I) issued by an officer of rank IAS/IPS to obtain Passport through Tatkal Scheme.

      Please read the below rules mentioned in the passport website, specifically the last point to answer your question.....

      Hyderabad RPO
      From August 01, 2012 applications from the following categories of applicants will be accepted in walk-in-mode:
      Applicants for Tatkaal services (fresh/reissue cases).
      Applicants for issue of Police Clearance Certificates (PCC).
      Senior citizens above 60 years.
      Minors below 15 years whose parents hold valid passports.
      Physically challenged persons.
      Central and State government employees along with their spouses and dependent minor children who have no-objection or identity certificates.
      Application for deletion of ECR status in passports without any change of personal particulars.
      Applicants with valid passports seeking new booklets in case of exhaustion of visa pages.

      Note: Applicants falling under the above categories are required to register their applications online (www.passportindia.gov.in) and obtain Application Reference Number (ARN) and visit any of the six Passport Seva Kendras ( Begumpet( Hyd-I), Ameerpet (Hyd-II), Tolichowki (Hyd-III), Nizamabad, Tirupati and Vijayawada) from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM (no prior appointment is required).

      With effect from 12th September 2012, appointments are open at 4:00 PM.

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  17. Hello Sir,
    I have another doubt regarding this, if I have verification certificate,is it compulsory to submit 3 out of 15 Documents.

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    1. Dear Karthik,

      If you are submitting the Verification Certificate, no need of submitting any of these 3 out of 15 Documents.

      Any one valid address proof document is sufficient.

      Best Regard,
      Chaitanya.

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  18. Thanks a lot ! Chaitanya ..

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  19. Dear,
    I want to apply for fresh passport for my new born baby. Can you please tell me how soon I can the passport in normal category and what is the procdedure to apply in tatkal scheme? Is it still necessary to get verification certificate for the new born despite I can give my and my wife's passports? I am currently living in gulf country and will have only 30 days to get my new born's passport and back to my residence country.

    Appreciate your help.

    thanks,
    Basharath

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    1. Dear Basharath,

      Thank you for spending time on my blog and writing me your query.

      I would suggest you go for the normal category for applying passport for your baby.

      You have an option of visiting any PSK directly after filling the online form at the website:- www.passportindia.gov.in

      It will hardly take a months time to get the passport (as you both are having valid passports).

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  20. hi i am a software engineer..My acc name in ICICI bank is incorrect. I contacted bank they are saying they will not update my name.

    can i submit my company letter as an address proof...Please suggest.

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    1. Hello Dathatri,

      Try to convince the ICICI Bank people by showing your PAN Card or any other valid ID Proof Document to change the details in their records.

      Your company letter is accepted as a valid address proof document only if it is a public limited company.

      Follow this - Required Documents for Fresh Passport

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  21. Hi Chaitanya,

    This is Zoola. My home town is Rajkot (Gujarat) and at present I am working in Hyderabad from 1 month. I may need to travel abraod by next month. I dont have passport as I have not applied before.
    How do I get the passport very quickly?
    How many days it wll take?
    How should i apply? any link? or process?
    What will be the approximate fees?
    What all certificates I need to have? ( I have, birth certificate, election id, PAN card, Degree Certificate, ration card - Home town, electricity bill (hometown), bank detais (hometown). Is this sufficient? what else if required?
    Do I need to travel to Rajkot for any Process? How many days it will take?
    Should i do it some agent?
    Can u please guide me (link for online application) and help me out to get it done quickly.
    My personal mail id is zoolakapasi@gmail.com
    awaiting response,
    thanks
    Zoola

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    1. Hello Zoola,

      Welcome to my personal blog and I really appreciate your time leaving a query.

      My suggestion for you is to go for Tatkal Option but the below is the process for the same.

      Tatkal Process for Applying Fresh Passport

      If in case you feel it is bit difficult then opt the regular process as mentioned in the below post (link): Process to Apply for Passport Online

      I hope the above posts (links) would provide you enough information.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  22. Hello Sir,
    I want to apply for fresh passport. My problem is I am a student staying away from my hometown since 3 years.I want to apply for my passport in my hometown. My question is what i have to keep in Employment type Is it "Student" or "Others". If I keep as Student do they ask for Bonafide certificate and student ID. If they ask these things it will be a problem so please help me

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    1. If you are unable to produce the bonafide / student certificate then mention that you are an employee.

      Then you must also have a valid address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Thank you sir for your reply.
      For employee did they ask any proof of employment? What happens if I keep "others" option?

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    3. They will not ask for any proof of employment, so don't opt "others" option!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  23. Hi Chaitnya,

    I want to apply passport for my newly born kid . Is it mandatary to add my name in my wife passport ? my wife taken passort before my marriage .

    Now i heard from agent the modification required in my wife passport like adding of H/o my name .


    Please suggest is there any possibluity to get passport to my kid with out modification in my wife passort . we have less time to apply both passports in normal .

    Thanks
    Kiran

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    1. You can directly visit the PSK without booking any slot for your infant baby. There you will get the appropriate information.

      As per my knowledge, yes it is mandatory to have your name on your wife's passport for applying a passport to your kid. And this is a correct time for inclusion of your name in your wife's passport and vise versa. I don't think it will take a long time so my suggestion is to visit the PSK and do all the necessary research before proceeding further.

      Note: Agents may not help you as per the rules, but they generally make money out of ignorant people. This is the main reason why I published this blog post.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  24. Hi Chaitanya,

    This is Roli again. Hope you are doing well :)

    Finally, I'm ready to go to the PSK for my Tatkal passport application. Just wanted one last favor. I'm listing all the documents I have. So, will you please let me know how many photo-copies n pictures (in case I need at all) I need. I have:
    1) Birth certificate issued by RBD as the proof for DOB.
    2) One year SBI Bank statement as the address proof. (two original copies)
    3) PAN card as the ID proof.
    4) Class 10 passing certificate for being in the Non-ECR category.
    5) Standard affidavit as per Annexure-I.
    6) Verification certificate as per Annexure-F.

    Also, since I submitted the application online, what should I carry as a proof or something bearing my registration no. Basically, what will let me in? In addition to all the documents I listed above. Also please mention the no. of copies I should carry.

    Thanks in advance. Will wait for your reply!

    -Roli.

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    1. Hi Roli,

      Welcome back to my blog, Yes I am doing great and hope the same with you.

      All the documents that you have mentioned are perfect and sufficient.

      Have 2 sets of xerox copies of all these before submitting them at PSK.

      You are supposed to carry the application registration number (along with the print copy of the application - if possible).

      All the very best!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  25. Sorry, but another thing I wanna ask.
    Although you told me before, but wanna confirm, for Tatakal passport one need not book a slot, but can go to the PSK between 9-11am? Am I right?

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    1. Yeah,

      For Tatkal scheme there is no need for prior appointment - you can visit the PSK directly anytime between 8:30 am and 12 noon

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  26. oh great!

    thanks a ton for all the help :) i shouldn't face any problem now, i hope. in any case, will share my experience with other readers :)

    take care. bye.

    -Roli.

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    1. All the Best, Roli

      Please share your experience, that would help many.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  27. Hi Chaitanya,

    Chandra here, gone through the blog, it is too good. It is helping many people. I have applied for passport on 5th of this month and the current status is "Passport printing is in progress". May i know in how many days i can get the passport.

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    Chandra

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    1. Dear Chandra,

      Thank you for reading my posts and appreciating me.

      You r fortunate that its moving faster, I hope in the next 10days you'll get ur passport.

      Best regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  28. HII CHAITANYA,
    I have applied my passport in June2010, verification completed successfully and status changed to "PassPort will be dispached in a weeks time" but till date i did not receive my passport waiting since 2nd half yrs. nw status changed to (""File Reference Number (HYD-A037978-10) is either wrong or Information NOT available"") my file reference number is (HYD-A037978-10)DOB 10-12-1988. please suggest
    Thanks in advance

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    1. Dear Hemanth,

      Please visit the nearest PSK and raise your voice to find the status.

      Carry all the necessary documents along with dates and acknowledgement slips.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  29. Hi Chaitanya , i am from hyderabad ,i have lost my passport during travel .. Now i want to apply in tatkal scheme as it is very urgent for me? how many days it will take time to book appointment time online ? will they consider my request? i am also submitting all the documents including ranking equal to IAS and IPS certificate ? please help me out

    --Harini

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    1. Hello Harini,

      Please see the below responses.

      All the very Best!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  30. Hi thisis harini from Hyderabad , I lost my passport during travel and i want to apply in tatkal as it is very urgent for me ..can i directly go in walk in mode and apply for tatkal ? or do i need to only book appointment time online? can i visit the secunderabad PSK directly with all my documents ?
    I am going to also submit FIR and Annexure F , verification certificate equal to IAS and IPS ranking..

    could you please help me out ..

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    1. Perfect Harini,

      Thank you for visiting my blog, and following it.

      Please see the below reply from me to your latest comment.

      Also go through the post from the link provided below.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  31. Hi Chaitanya.. I am harini from hyderabad.. i lost my passport during travel and i want to re apply as it is on very urgent basis.. can i apply in tatkal? can i directly go in walk in mode and apply for tatkal or i have to apply only by booking the appointment time online? how many days it will take if i apply in tatkal? Also regarding collecting the passport will they dispatch it to home or i have to go and collect? will they tell us in passport counter when to come and collect?

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    1. Hello Harini,

      You must first book a police complaint and with that FIR, you have to go for re-issue.

      And yes you don't need to book an appointment online (but need to apply for it online) and then can directly go to PSK for the verification and submission process.

      If you go for Tatkal process then you might get the passport in about 15 to 30 days.

      They should send it through post to your residence.

      Go through - http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  32. Thank you so much for quick reply.. your blog is really helpfull and thanks a lot..
    but i could not get "You don't need to book an appointment online (but need to apply for it online) and then can directly go to PSK for the verification and submission process."

    could you give me details on this ?

    and regarding tatkal there is a option of getting in one week (1-7 days).. will i get within one week or it will take more time? my original passport earlier i have applied in the tatkaal scheme and went to passport office to collect it thats the reason i am confused and bit worried whether they will dispatch or i have to go to PSK to collect it...

    Also i have one more question once i submit the documents .. do i have the option of checking the status online and where can i check? how do i get the intimation that it is in processing or processing is done and is been posted to my home? --HArini

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    1. Harini,

      You have to fill the application online at http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink

      Go through the below post for more details on how to apply it online.
      http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2011/12/procedure-for-applying-passport-at.html

      But for tatkal you do not need to book a date/slot for verification and submission process, you can directly visit the PSK once you submit your application.

      Note:- take the printout of the application when you visit the PSK.

      It generally takes 7 to 30 days and you will know the process whether they dispatch it to your address or hand over to you directly, at PSK during your submission process.

      All the best!
      Chaitanya.

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  33. Also i have one more question .. i am married recently and right now i dont have marriage certificate .. bcoz my husband has gone abroad .. can i submit the affidavit for marriage instead of marriage certificate stating the reason? A marriage photo is required along with affidavit?

    i am planning to submit this affidavit for change in my name .. will this work out ?

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    1. Yeah!

      An affidavit is also equivalent to your marriage certificate.

      If you have your husbands passport copy that is good else you can simply submit other docs along with the affidavit for change of name.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  34. For submiitting the address prrof , along with bank statement.. bank passbook copy is mandatory? - Harini

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    1. Harini,

      If your bank account is with a nationalized bank then just an updated Bank Passbook is a valid address proof document, otherwise if your bank account is with any other commercial scheduled bank then your Bank Statement (with last one year transactions) along with the Covering Letter issued by the Bank authorities would be a valid address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya

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  35. Thanks a lot! my account is with icici bank.. so bank statement since last one year and covering letter is sufficient rite? Harini

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    1. Absolutely Yes!

      One year Bank Statement along with covering letter issued by bank authorities would be a valid address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya Kumar Vummethala.

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  36. can i renew the passport issued in Doha(Indian Nationlity) in Thatkaal in Hyderabad.

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    1. If your current address (from the past one year) is in Hyderabad or in A.P. then yes!

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  37. Hi Chaitanya,

    I am parent of IIT Khargapur student. Now my son wants to apply for re-issue of passport. His age is 17+ now. Can you please inform, what is the nearest PSK for IIT Kharagpur students ?

    Best regards,

    Malleswara Rao

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    1. Mr. Malleswara Rao,

      I am not sure if you could found the nearest PSK by now...:(

      Please have a look at this link to know more details about the same - if you still did not get the answer..

      http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/locatePSK/locatePFCInp

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  38. Hi chaitanya,

    I want to apply tatkal passport.my query is whether the verification certificate issued by Excise CI from a location other than my permanent address is valid or not.
    Also is the bank statement issued through online is a valid document or not?

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  39. Hi Chaitanya,

    I trying to apply my wife's passport using tatkal services and for this i contacted one of passport broker/pp. He is saying that i need to pay 17,000 + 3,000 to get tatkal service. Is this right?

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    1. You need to got through this post to know the process - http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html

      However, though India is a greatest country every thing and every one can be managed with money. But few brokers are not genuine and they cheat people like you (who does not know either the exact process (or) value of money). I am strictly against bribing or corruption and thus sharing such useful information on my blog.

      But still if you want to go behind such brokers then it is upto you... they may charge you 20K or 1 Lac :(

      The official passport fee (for tatkaal scheme) is Rs. 3500/- (for adults - with 30 pages) - http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/fee/calculateFee

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  40. sir,
    i want to apply for passport in tatkal scheme.
    i am working in mumbai now since 5 months.
    my famiy stays in bangalore.which is the best place to apply?
    i have 5 months bank account here in mumbai and stay in hostel.
    back in bangalore, i have bank account with canara bank since 3 years but again with the hostel address there.
    in mumbai i do not know anyone personallu for annexure F.
    i am getting a scholarship for u.s which i dont want to lose.
    please help.
    thank you.

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    1. First place if you are working in Mumbai since last 5 months, then you are not eligible to apply for a passport.

      So in case if you are seriously willing to avail the scholarship, then you might want to apply for the passport at the nearby PSK in Mumbai itself, but explain them the situation and request them for a better option.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  41. I applied passport in online, i didn't get appointment, now can i change normal to tatkal scheme
    please please provide information from basic step to apply in tatkal

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    1. Gangadhara,

      Take the printout of that application and visit the nearby PSK directly (no need to take an appointment) to apply your passport through Tatkaal scheme.

      Also go through the below post to know the complete process:- http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  42. Hi Chaitanya,

    Thanks for such a wonderful blog.

    After reading your blog and comments many of my doubts got clarified.I did not find answer for one of my query in any comment. My case is like this -

    I am applying for re-issue of passport under tatkal, bcoz of name addition of wife, Change of present address(Bangalore) and deletion of ECR.

    I have all valid proofs mentioned in your blog or on passport website.
    In application form along with current address; permanent address is also to be filled. My Problem is I have forgotten the permanent address I have given with existing passport. Is there any way I can find my permanent address with existing passport.
    Few years back My parents has bought a flat in Jharkhand and now that become permanent address for me. if I will give this address as permanent one and Bangalore address as the present one, would the verification be done at both the place or only at present address.

    For permanent address I have Voter's ID and also to mention I am applying under tatkal as I have to go for Visa Stamping.

    Thanks,
    mani

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    1. Dear Mani,

      Just mention your current address as your present as well as permanent address to make the process simple...

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  43. Hi Chaitanya,
    Thank u for the great job !!! u r helping a lot. I have a query, need passport renewal to be done. my passport expired in June 2012. If I go for Tatkal renewal in Hyderabad from where I have taken my previous passport do I still need a verification letter as this is not fresh passport but re issue due to expiry. ue response wud be greatly appreciated

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    1. Dear Archana,

      Thank you for your appreciations, its my pleasure..

      You need not opt tatkaal for re-issue as you will receive your passport within 15 days even on general mode (unless there is a change in your address)..

      In case of change of address, you will receive your new passport in 30 days (after police verification). But still if you want to go for tatkaal, then Verification Certificate is mandatory...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  44. Visa pages on my passport is over(Applicants with valid passports seeking new booklets in case of exhaustion of visa pages) so planning to apply passpot in tatkal. Please let me know what are the documents that i need to submit for tatkal? I believe no need of Police verification certificate?

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    1. You need not go for tatkaal scheme, as it is just re-issue - you will get your passport in less than 15 days... But still if you want to go for tatkaal then this is the process:- http://chaitanyakumarv.blogspot.in/2012/09/procedure-for-applying-passport-tatkal.html

      Note:- In case of change in address (from that of your address on passport), then you should also possess your current valid address proof.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  45. hi Chaitanya,

    I have submitted my kid's(4 months old) details in psk website. Do we need to take an appointment for kid also or Can we go directly to PSK(Tirupati) or Is there any specific time to go to PSK. Please reply.

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    1. Dear Kishore,

      You can directly take your kid with a printout of the filled-in application, to the PSK.

      The current opening time of Normal and Tatkaal appointments is 4:00 PM. (this is not applicable in your case)

      Categories of Applicants allowed as “Walk-In with ARN”

      The following mentioned categories of applicants are allowed as “Walk-in Applicants”. Applicants falling under these categories can apply either with online appointment or in walk-in mode. Applicants, who wish to apply in walk-in mode, need to register Online, fill in the online application form and generate Application Reference Number (ARN) at least one day in advance before visiting the PSK. Such applicants may visit the PSK with required set of documents and a copy of printed ARN sheet between 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM
      Applicants for issue of Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)
      Applicants for re-issue of Passport (both normal and tatkal)
      For issue of fresh passport :
      Applicants for Tatkaal services.
      Senior citizens above 60 years
      Minors below 15 years whose parents hold valid passports
      Physically challenged persons
      Central/State Govt. employees, their spouses and dependant minor children who have ‘No Objection Certificate’ / Identity Certificate

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  46. Hi Chaitanya,

    I have applied for re-issue of passport as the old passport had misspelled name and also I am adding my spouse name in the new passport. I have applied in Tatkal. I have submitted the documents on 24th Jan. In my case in how many days can I expect the passport. Thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    Vijay

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  47. Hi chaitanya,

    I am having ECR stamp in my passport.I need to apply for ECNR now as asked by my employer to apply for UAE visa which needs to be done within a week or so.
    I stay in bangalore but my original passport is issued in Vizag.

    So to get ECNR stamp
    1. I need walkin to Vizag passport office(how long this will take?)
    2. Noram scheme-need to apply re-issue in bangalore passport office(as I am holding valid address proofs)
    3.Re-Issue in tatkal scheme

    Please suggest me the best one as I need to get ECR free passport ASAP.

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    1. Dear Friend,

      You need not go to Vizag now, if you have valid address proof of Bangalore then you can do it there it self...

      Yes, you have to go for re-issue in normal process and the documents you need are -

      1)Old Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page (previously ECNR) and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority and validity extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport.

      2)Proof Of Present Address

      3)Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories.
      http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/onlineHtml/NonEcrDocuments.html

      It may take about 30 days for you to get your updated passport.

      Note:- if your DOB is after Jan 26th 1989, then you should also submit your DOB Certificate, and if you are married and wants to add your spouse's name in it then you should possess your marriage certificate too..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  48. Hi Chaitanya,

    First of all thank you so much for supporting people for various issues related to Passport.

    Actually i would like to know the process of re-issue of my passport.my passport is going to expire on this September 2013 so before that i need to get the new one for that we should go for re-issue of passport is the correct process right.can i get this from Vijayawada regional passport center i have tried to book the slot but there no such kind of option to book the slot for Vijayawada Regional Passport office.can you please tell me how to get it or else directly go to the passport office in Vijayawada.

    How many days it will take to reissue. My address everything is same here is no changes in my residence address.

    Please give me information regarding this.

    Thanks&Regards,
    Prasad.

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    1. Dear Mr. Prasad,

      Yes, Vijayawada does not have a PSK. But I believe you can apply for the same from the RPO Vijayawada with an application for re-issue of your passport. All you need to do is fill an application with correct details and submit it over there.

      Generally it will take about a month to get your new passport for re-issue in your case. If things go faster you may get the new passport even before one month from the date of your application.

      All the best,
      Chaitanya.

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  49. Hi Chaitanya,
    Wonderful work with the blog and thanks for sharing such a helpful information here.

    I have few comments..
    The documents required section on the passportindia site ( http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/docAdvisor/selectCaseReissue ) mentions that only two things are required for re-issue of passport
    1. 8017 (old passport: copies of relevant pages)
    2. 7001 (address proof)

    And this is true for applications under Tatkal scheme as well.
    No where it mentions any other documents required. Not even the letter from IAS/IPS officers as you metioned.

    And also, police verification is not mandatory for some cases. Read the modes of police verification on this page (http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/faqPoliceVerification)

    You are doing a great job with advising on passport related queries...

    1. What is your comment on the above? Does it differ on the groud at PSK/RPOs from what is mentioned on the websites?

    2. Is a post paid mobile bill on the name of self sufficient as a address proof? Atleast, it mentions so on the website(http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/popuponline/AttachmentAdvisorSub?subDocID=7001&confirmDOB=DOBVarYes)

    3. Is it true that you can collect your passport in person by taking permission from APO or PO?

    Look for your response and confirmation on the above.

    Please note that I gathered the above info while trying apply for renewal of my passport (the case of Exhaustion of pages). Request for your comments with this in mind.


    TIA,

    Satish

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    1. Firstly sorry for the delayed reply, I was out of city on a busy business trip.

      As my blog speaks time and again - for re-issue of passport, tatkal is not at all required. It hardly takes 15 to 20 days to get your passport renewal-ed on a geu neral scheme so should avoid tatkal.

      Also, I think you over seen "Note: The information provided above is indicative. The decision of APO/RPO shall be considered final." - So they will demand for other annexures too...

      No, you cannot collect your passport at any of the offices. You will get a registered speed post to your address.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  50. Hi chaitanya,

    I want to apply tatkal passport.my query is what is the process for applying Tatkaal and what are all those certificates that need to submit during applying for tatkaal... plz tell me without missing anything..

    Thanks&Regards,
    Mahesh

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  51. HIE SIR,

    I need passport urgently but i have Voter card which i get 1 month back only is it enough as adress proof for passport ??

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    1. Voter id card should be at least one year old and with all correct details in it, to use it as a valid address proof document.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  52. Hi Chaitanya,
    For re-issue of Passport in tatkal quota(due to validity expiry), also requires the verification letter from IAS/IPS officer?

    Thanks,
    Suresh N

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    1. Dear Suresh,

      Yes, Verification Certificate is mandatory for Tatkaal process.

      However, for re-issue you might not want to opt Tatkaal scheme - as it hardly takes 20 days for you to renewal your passport even through normal process.

      Note:- You need to book a slot online for re-issue, can directly visit the PSK.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  53. You have been a great help to all i guess..
    My wife applied for a passport under Tatkal on 5th March 2013 along with all necessary documents Anexure F and I.

    It was told that she will get it in 5 to 7 days, it’s been 11 days since the status has not changed yet, its shows Passport application is under review at Regional Passport Office.

    Do you have any idea when we can expect her passport to be on her hand.

    Your affirmative response would be highly appreciated.

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    1. It would take more than 7 days but less than 15 days to receive her passport from the date of submission.

      All the very best,
      Chaitanya.

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  54. I am applying for name bifurcation in passort.

    Wat is the bangalore psk booking slot timings?

    Can I personally visit psk to book a slot...
    Thanks

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    1. I don't know - check in the website - http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  55. Does police verification happen for name bifurcation

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    1. If you produce sufficient proofs then special verification is not required..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  56. I have applied the passport on 18.03.2013 in normal.when can i expect the the police verification????

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    1. Anytime from now but before 18th April 2013.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Any how you will receive a phone call from your area police, to check your availability (or) for confirmation.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  57. Did they the time at which booking slots open changed for Hyderabad??? Is there an official site at which we can keep track of the same.

    ReplyDelete
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    1. http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink

      Go through this (Right side of the home page) - for the required information / notifications..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  58. I have applied for passport on 18 mar 2013 from Hyderabad,with present address of Boduppal (i am staying hear from jan 2011) and permanent address is native place in nalgonda district.now my doubt is police verification require in both places??? till date i did not receive verification call..........
    thank u in advance....

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    1. Pramosh,

      If you have applied through Tatkaal, then you will get the passport first and then the verification happens. Otherwise, you will receive the phone call within the next 21 days. And yes police verification requires at both the places - iff you have mentioned both the addresses in the application form....

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  59. But sir ,
    Status is:Pending for physical police verification at your respective Thana under SP Office, District Cyberabad.only.....

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    1. Then you might need to wait for the police verification, in such case you will receive a phone call from the police..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  60. sir, i dont hav bank account in sbi with 1yr transaction bt i do hav bank acc(vijaya bank) since last 3 yrs.. can i apply for fresh passport with vijaya bank bank statement??

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    1. Absolutely yes, you should have both one year bank statement along with a covering letter issued by your bank authority.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  61. Hello sir,
    I have all other documents except 1 yr old address proof.. i hav shifted to new place recently(3 months). I do hav a voter id in the current address.. but not 1 yr old.. i hav a ration card.. i hav acknowledgement of aadhar.. i hav recently opened an account( 1 month). i completed my studies in august 2012.. m not employed.. please suggest me as to what can be done since i need to get the passport done ASAP.. will a study certificate from the college work?? or will an offer letter from the company would work?? Please help me and suggest if any other documents as such could work... Please...!!!!

    Thank you..

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    1. If you can manage to produce valid address proofs of your old address at least from the past 1 year, then by enclosing your voter id card - they will become valid address proofs..

      Either study certificate nor offer letter would not suffice!

      Note:- In case if you are operating a bank account from the last one year, then you can update the address in it (to your current address) and obtain one year bank statement along with a covering letter to use it...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Suma,

      You can also become a join account holder with your parent and obtain a bank statement along with covering letter (with updated address)...

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  62. I need to add remove my ECR stamping and want to add my spouse name. as i want this to be done in 5 days. i have all valid proof if i apply in takkal can this be done in 5 days max.

    i need to fly to Malaysia in another 10days can you help me is there any possible way to get this done in a week time itss VERY VERY URGENT...

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    1. You need to submit your educational certificates (SSC or above) to get ECNR stamping on your passport. To add your spouse name on your passport, you need to submit your marriage certificate.

      Even if you have all the required documents, for re-issue it would take at least 10 days time to get the new passport.

      Visit the nearest PSK (no need to book a slot) or an RPO to find the details.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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    2. Thanks for your valuable information.

      I applied reissue of my passport with ECR clearance, Spouse name and change of address and though police verification is done. Could you help me to find out how many days it will take to deliver my passport.


      Many thanks in advance

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    3. You will get your passport maximum within 30 days..

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  63. Hi, my name is swapna sundari. i want to apply for tatkal passport, but i don't have any dob proof. my certificates are missing. but i have my pan card. what to do? is there any other option? plz suggest me.

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    1. You can obtain your DOB certificate at your nearest eSeva Center. You can enclose any of your educational certificates (SSC or above) for the purpose of ECNR. If you could not do that then, you might not get ECNR stamped on your passport.

      Please read this blog post once again to know the process of applying passport through tatkaal scheme.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  64. dear sir,
    i m from kadapa dist. i had applied for normal passport in tirupathi.
    but the surname of me and my family. was b.v.s. due to this they asked complt surname proof. and they kept in pending.
    wich type of prrof i need to submit..
    and on spot can i change normal to tatkal if prrof asscepted.
    which docs do i need for tatkal.
    is need to apply online again.

    basically i moving for the cause of security for my sister to drop in singapore.

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  65. dear sir,
    i m from kadapa dist. i had applied for normal passport in tirupathi.
    but the surname of me and my family. was b.v.s. due to this they asked complt surname proof. and they kept in pending.
    wich type of prrof i need to submit..
    and on spot can i change normal to tatkal if prrof asscepted.
    which docs do i need for tatkal.
    is need to apply online again.

    basically i moving for the cause of security for my sister to drop in singapore.

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    1. You can use your Birth Certificate / SSC Certificate or any other educational certificates as a proof for this purpose.

      For tatkaal, you need Annexure I (u can easily get this) and Annexure F (also called as verification certificate - which is little bit difficult to obtain - u need to follow a sequence of steps for this process - please read my blog post above to understand)

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  66. Dear sir,
    How to closed Previous open Application.

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    1. It would automatically closes it self after a specific period of time - in about 90 days.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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  67. My Dear Friend,

    I really appreciate your time and information - this is very much helpful for people who are not aware of the complications in booking a slot and why do they need to keep on waiting for slot bookings.

    Thank you once again for sharing your valuable comments on my blog.

    Best Regards,
    Chaitanya.

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  68. Dear sir,

    Yesterday we went to passport office to apply for my two years old daughter's passport, but it got cancelled. As I have maiden name on my passport & on my hub's passport too..
    I have married name on my baby's birth certificate...Now they are saying reissue ur both parents passport..The problem is with my hubby's passport as he has visa schedule on Friday & he has to leave for us by next week..SO he can't apply for reissue. Should I reissue my own passport or should I change my name on baby's birth certificate. What wl be good for us? AS after a month we r planning to travel to USA. we don't want any issue wit visa. Please suggest us. Thank you.

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    1. If you change your name on you baby's birth certificate, that would be a temporary solution. But the permanent solution would be to update your name in both your husband's and your passport.

      So based on your current situation, decide what to do now.

      Best Regards,
      Chaitanya.

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