Passport Offices in Bhopal

RPO Bhopal
Address	Head Post Office, I.S.B.T. Main Building, Mezzanine Floor, In front of Sanchi Dugdh Sangh, Hoshangabad Road, Habibganj, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462024
Contact number	0755 260 2998
Fax	0755-2774276
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ATM	Planned
Regional Passport Officer	Mrs. Rashmi Baghel
Officer Contact number	0755-2602998
Officer Fax No.	0755-2602996
Officer Contact Email	rpo.bhopal@mea.gov.in

PSK Bhopal
Address	Passport Seva Kendra, 2nd Floor, Office Block, DB City Mall, Arera Hills, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - 462024
Contact number	0755 258 3258
Fax	NA
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ATM	Planned
Regional Passport Officer	Mrs. Rashmi Baghel
Officer Contact number	0755-2602998
Officer Fax No.	0755-2602996
Officer Contact Email	rpo.bhopal@mea.gov.in

Public Grievance Cell Officer Name

Shri Bal Krishan

Telephone number

91-11-23384497

Fax number

91-11-23384461

Email address

passport.pg@mea.gov.in

Public Grievance Cell Address

Public Grievance Officer PSP Division, Ministry of External Affairs Room No. 24, Patiala House Tilak Marg, New Delhi - 110001

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Everything About Passport Offices in Bhopal

With increasing globalisation and opportunities abroad, the residents of Bhopal seek passports to explore international destinations, pursue higher education, engage in business ventures, and fulfil their aspirations of travel and adventure.

The passport offices play a crucial role in facilitating this process, ensuring that the citizens of Bhopal can embark on exciting journeys abroad.

Types of Passport Offices in Bhopal

There are two types of passport offices available in Bhopal. These are:

Regional Passport Office (RPO)
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

Different Services That Are Provided in a Passport Office in Bhopal

The following are some of the best possible services rendered by the passport offices in Bhopal are discussed below:

Issuance of new passports
Renewal or re-issuance of passports
Providing identity certificates
Issuing of passport tokens
Verifying documents required for passport application
Delivery of final printed passports
Issuance of Surrender Certificate for passports
Conducting background verification for the Global Entry Program (GEP)

List of Documents to Be Submitted at Passport Offices

In Bhopal passport offices, it is necessary to go through the documentation process, which involves providing a set of necessary documents. These include:

Aadhaar card
PAN card
Electricity bill
Income Tax Assessment Order
Birth certificate
Driving licence
Bank account passbook
Two coloured passport-size photographs

Things to Know Before Applying for Passports in Bhopal

Make sure you are familiar with the following information regarding appointment procedures at the passport office if you are a first-time passport applicant in Bhopal:

At passport offices, walk-in appointments are typically unavailable. Instead, you must make one in advance through the authorised portal (except in certain circumstances).
It is crucial to pay the application fee within the time limit given in order to ensure an appointment.
It is essential to have the original and photocopies of all necessary documentation, including proof of identity, age, address, and citizenship.
It is advised to choose a nearby police station for verification in order to speed up the verification procedure.

In short, those who want to apply for or renew their passports receive necessary services and operations from the Bhopal passport offices. While you wait for your passport, it is also helpful to keep your original documents close to hand in case officials need to see them for verification.

FAQs About Passport Office in Bhopal

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Can I apply for a passport through the Tatkaal scheme?

The passport office has the final say in whether or not to provide a passport under the Tatkaal scheme. However, there is a list of candidates who are not eligible to use the Tatkaal system to apply for passports. Please consult the instruction manual at the official Passport Seva website (www.passportindia.gov.in) to examine the list of applicants who are not eligible to apply under the Tatkaal programme.

I lost my passport. Can I make a call centre complaint regarding the same?

It is not possible to report a lost passport through the call centre. Passport loss should be reported immediately to the local police station, the passport office, and, if abroad, the Indian Mission.

What different kinds of Police Verification are there?

The police can verify information in two ways:

Police Verification is required on a Post-Passport Issuance basis.
Police Verification is required on a Pre-Passport Issuance basis.

The Passport Offices will determine which type of police verification is necessary based on whether the application is for the issuance of a new passport or a re-issue of an existing passport. Pre-police verification is typically necessary.