Table of Contents
- 1 What happens in PSK appointment?
- 2 How much time it takes for passport verification at PSK?
- 3 What should I wear to my passport appointment?
- 4 Can I visit RPO without appointment for Enquiry?
- 5 Do I need to carry photo for passport?
- 6 What is the security check procedure at PSK?
- 7 What to do if you are late for your PSK appointment?
What happens in PSK appointment?
At PSK, a paper token will be issued to you after checking of documents. Your application will be processed at Counter A followed by counters B and C. At all stages, please be alert and watch the token display screens to know the counter at which your application will be processed.
What is the procedure at Passport Seva Kendra?
- Apply for passport.
- Fill Passport form online.
- Appointment Booking Process.
- Submit an Application at PSK.
- Check Application Status.
- Apply for Background Verification for GEP.
- Apply for Appeal.
How much time it takes for passport verification at PSK?
Generally, a passport application processing will take 2-3 hours at Passport Seva Kendra for capturing Photos, Biometrics and other processes.
Should I carry photo to PSK?
A: Yes, all applicants need to carry two coloured photographs (size 4.5 x 3.5 cm) with white background. Applicants should affix photographs on the printed copy of the online filled application form.
What should I wear to my passport appointment?
To ensure entry to countries with strict dress codes, all applicants are required to wear decent clothing for passport photo capture. Plunging necklines, sleeveless clothing, spaghetti strapped tops, see-through tops, sando, tube tops, halters and the like are prohibited.
What documents should I carry to PSK?
It is advised to carry original and self-attested copies of parents passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case parents possess passport. For minor applicants, documents can be attested by parents. The minor applicant is eligible for Non-ECR till he/she attains the age of 18 years.
Can I visit RPO without appointment for Enquiry?
Passport applicants visiting RPO, Koramangala, for enquiries should take prior appointment through www.passportofindia.gov.in and be there at the allotted time.
Is voter ID necessary for passport?
The documents required include a copy of your Aadhaar Card, a copy of your PAN Card, a Voter ID and an affidavit proving there are no criminal cases against the applicant’s name. The police verification checks in such cases are usually conducted once the applicant has received the passport.
Do I need to carry photo for passport?
Yes, all applicants need to carry two coloured photographs (size 4.5 x 3.5 cm) with white background. Applicants should affix photographs on the printed copy of the online filled application form. First photograph needs to be affixed on the first page of the application form without any signature/stamp.
What happens if you lose your passport at the PSK?
A penalty is charged and a receipt issued for the same in cases of the reissue of damaged or lost passports. The penalty is usually payable at the counter C. Mobile phones and remote control car keys are allowed inside the PSK center. It’s, however, recommendable to have your phone on silent mode to avoid disturbance.
What is the security check procedure at PSK?
Clearance and security check is executed by PSK security at the entry point, entrance is only guaranteed if you have a valid appointment letter. Adhere to a queue at the gate if any and note that confiscation of unwanted material is done at the gate. 3.
What is countercounter B in Passport Office?
Counter B is your next stop after waiting and being notified of approaching the desk. Here, a passport officer verifies your original documents, stamp your passports and documents thus verifying them. The token and files are issued back to you after a process that could take utmost half an hour. 9.
What to do if you are late for your PSK appointment?
Observe punctuality and adhere to the time stipulated on your PSK appointment receipt. If late, the appointment is revoked by the system and all you can do is try to reserve another appointment. 6. Your mobile phone is the only electronic gadget allowed inside the PSK center.