Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): Hassle-Free Passport Services in India

• Speed: PSK can issue normal passports within 25 to 30 days and Tatkaal passports in 2 to 3 days.
• Convenience: They have made the whole passport application process very simple, from applying to delivery. Applicants can schedule a visa application online, track passports without any delays.
• Accessibility: You can find PSKs easily in urban hubs like Noida, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, to smaller towns.
• Support: applicants can reach out to them anytime on their toll-free helpline (1800-258-1800).

The Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) is the go-to place to apply for a passport in India. Here you can not only apply for a new Indian passport but you can also avail various other services.

Here is the list of available services at a PSK:

• Apply for a new passport through the ordinary or Tatkal method
• Renew or reissue your already expired or about-to-expire passport
• Get a replacement for your lost, stolen, or damaged passport
• Update personal details in your passport
• Tatkaal passport services for urgent requirements
• Get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for work visa or long-term visa
• Complete your documentation and biometric verification
• Issue passport for children (minors) under the age of 18
• Remove ECR (Emigration Check Required) status
• Issue diplomatic or official passports with proper authorisation
• Surrender your Indian passport and get a surrender certificate
• Issues identity certificates to travel into restricted areas like Tibet

1. Register Online:
   • Visit www.passportindia.gov.in and create an account using your email ID and phone number.
   • Choose the nearest PSK or POPSK (e.g., Sahibabad for Noida, Lalbagh Road for Bangalore, Ameerpet for Hyderabad).
2. Complete the Application:
   • Choose the service you wanna avail, such as fresh, reissue, Tatkaal, etc., and fill out the online form with accurate details.
3. Pay Fees and Schedule an Appointment:
   • Schedule an appointment by paying the fee online via credit/debit card, Internet banking, or SBI challan. Fees vary (e.g., ₹1,500 for normal adult passport, ₹3,500 for Tatkaal).
4. Visit the PSK:
   • Go to the registered PSK 15 minutes before with original documents, self-attested photocopies, and the application receipt.
   • Complete biometric verification and submit the required documents.
5. Track and Receive Passport:
   • Track your application status online by using your Application Reference Number (ARN).
   • Your Passport will be delivered via India Post after police verification (7-14 days for ordinary, 1-3 days for Tatkaal).

• Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID.
• Address Proof: Electricity/water bill, rent agreement, or bank passbook.
• Date of Birth Proof: Birth certificate, 10th marksheet, or PAN Card.
• For Reissue: Old passport (if available).
• Additional Documents: Annexures (e.g., Annexure E for minors, Annexure F for Tatkaal), marriage certificate (for name change), or NOC (for government employees).

Note: Carry originals and self-attested photocopies of these documents.

Check the complete document checklist for an Indian passport here.