Passport offices are of two types : PSK and RPO
PSK is Passport Seva Kendra, which is where the appointment is scheduled and you will have to carry your documents for verification along with biometrics done. If everything is found as per the norms, Passport Officer will give a go ahead and your application will be forwarded for Police verification to your Local Police Thana.
If there are any descrepency in the application, documents or any further documents needs to be produced, then the case is sent for validation by RPO.
RPO is Regional Passport Office here you will have to take an online appointment to provide your justifications, additional documents, inquiry and other events in passport application.
Surat city has both PSK and RPO, following are the address :
Passport Seva Kendra, PSK Surat
Union Trade Center, 1st Floor,
Besides Apple Hospital,
Indira Gandhi Rd, Udhana Darwaja,
Surat, Gujarat 395002
Regional Passport Office, RPO Surat
Plot No 174 Near Grahak Bhawan,
Opp. Police Quarters, Umra Rd,
Surat, Gujarat 395007
Online Passport Application Process – How To Guide
- Create user online on Passport Seva Online Portal
- Submit application form online by filling all details like personal, address, education, document IDs, email, phone number
- Schedule appointment online – Normal or Tatkal
- Pay online or pay via designated bank via chalan
- Visit PSK on schedule date along with original documents and 2 photocopies of documents
- Visit Local Thana office along with original documents and photocopy or wait for Police officer to visit your home for verification
- Check status of your application online at all stages for detailed updates
To apply passport online visit – Passport Seva Online Portal
To apply via mobile app visit – mPassport Seva on your mobile play store – Google/Apple
For any doubts and enquiries call – Passport Customer Care Number – 18002581800
For enquiries with RPO Surat call – RPO Surat Contact Number – 0261 2228225
