If you need help with your passport application, renewal, or status check? Here is the information you need about official helpline numbers, support hours, contact points, and grievance redressal systems related to Indian passport services.
Call 1800 258 1800 and select from the following options:
To monitor your passport application status:
| Designation | Name | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Technology Officer | Shri Golok Kumar Simli | Princontech@mea.gov.in | 011-23386082 / 23386037 | Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-110001 |
| OSD (PSP) & Project Director | Lt. Col. A. K. Singh | dirpsp@mea.gov.in | 011-23386082 / 23386037 | Same as above |
| Chief Passport Officer | Shri T. Armstrong Changsan | jscpo@mea.gov.in | 011-23387013 / 23384536 | Room No. 27, Patiala House, New Delhi-110001 |
Joint Secretary (CPV): Shri Amit Narang
Email: jscpv@mea.gov.in
Address: Room No. 20, Patiala House Annex, New Delhi-110001
Diplomatic/Official Passports
Section Officer (PV-II Section)
Email: sopv2@mea.gov.in
Phone: 011-23386259
Fax: 011-23384690
Public Grievance Officer: Shri Bal Krishan
Email: passport.pg@mea.gov.in
Phone: 011-23384461 / 23384497
Address: Room No. 24, PSP Division, Patiala House, New Delhi-110001
| Designation | Name | Phone | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director (PSP-Vigilance) | Shri Dhirendra Singh | sovigpv@mea.gov.in | 011-23070408 / 23387281 | Room No. 5, Patiala House, New Delhi-110001 |
| Chief Vigilance Officer | Shri Adarsh Swaika | jscnv@mea.gov.in | 011-23011357 / 23792285 | Same as above |
Different departments have designated Central Public Information Officers (CPIOs) and First Appellate Authorities (FAAs). Here's a simplified sample:
Each Passport Office has a designated officer to assist you. Here are a few examples:
| City | PIO Name & Contact | FAA Name |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Shri Suresh Yadav, 011-26184000, rpo.delhi@mea.gov.in | Dr. Satyanjal Pandey |
| Mumbai | Smt. Suman Pargi, 022-24934973, rpo.mumbai@mea.gov.in | Shri Rajesh Gawande |
| Bangalore | Smt. Evilin Daniel, 080-25706100, rpo.bangalore@mea.gov.in | Shri Krishna K. |
| Chennai | Shri R. Ganesh, 044-28513638, rpo.chennai@mea.gov.in | S. Koventhan, IFS |
| Lucknow | Shri Avnish Rastogi, 0522-2305134, rpo.lucknow@mea.gov.in | Shri Peeyush Verma |
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The Ministry of External Affairs offers various convenient methods to contact the passport helpline. You can reach out to them for any help in your passport application. some indian states such as Northeastern states and J&K have their dedicated passport support system. You can rech out to them 24/7 via different communication methods.