Table of Contents

Ways to Make Passport Enquiry
Central Government Passport Service
Passport Address Change Enquiry or Passport Renewal Enquiry
Passport Enquiry Status Check
Contact Details of Regional Passport Offices (RPOS) Across India
Conclusion
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Passport Enquiry – Query, Advice & Complaint

Updated on January 29, 2025 , 17431 views

Did you recently apply for a passport? Or are you stuck with something regarding your passport and are unable to get a solution for it? Well, there are various instances where you need assistance from the passport enquiry office. You can contact the service either by filling the passport enquiry form or via the passport enquiry number available for your locality.

A passport refers to the government-issued document certifying your nationality and identity. It is a mandatory document for travelling abroad and identifying you as the issuing nation's citizen. Passport also serves as the ID proof and is widely accepted for numerous purposes. It contains some essential details, including the holder's name, place, DOB, photograph with signature, and other information.

In this post, let’s find out different ways to get in touch with the official team for passport enquiry.

Ways to Make Passport Enquiry

There are numerous questions that you might have related to passport service. Here is a guideline to help you connect with the passport enquiry online or offline service in just a few steps.

1. General Enquiry

To get your query resolved, you must first try to connect with the passport Call centre.

If you prefer one-on-one and face-to-face interactions, it is better to visit the nearby passport seva Kendra (PSK).
You can also visit the official Passport Seva website and access the online services to get your queries addressed.

2. Finding the Nearby Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

You can contact the passport call centre to know about the nearby PSK.
You can also use your passport seva login and visit the website to locate the nearest PSK.

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3. Tracking Passport Application Status

You can contact the passport call centre by providing your DOB and file number to the passport enquiry check representative attending your call.
You also can get a passport status enquiry service online. For that, you must first log in to the passport seva website and then enter the details as required.

4. Reporting Complaints

You can report your complaint by calling the passport call centre.
You can also visit the nearest PSK to report the complaint.
You can file the complaint on the passport seva website as well.

5. Reporting Lost Passport

First, you must inform the nearest Passport Office and the police station about it.
If you lose it while travelling abroad, then you must report it to the local Indian mission.

Central Government Passport Service

In India, the External Affairs Ministry's Visa Division, Passport, and the Consular provide passport services through the Central Passport Organization (CPO), PSKs, and the network of passport offices. Non-resident Indians can get these services via 185 Indian Mission or posts.

Individuals receive machine-readable passports according to the guidelines of the Indian Civil Aviation Organization. Here are the details of the Central Government Passport Service:

Official Website	passportindia.gov.in
Passport Mobile Application	Android users ios users
Customer Care Number	1800 258 1800
Consular Services	Address Shri Amit Narang, Joint Secretary, CPV Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Room No. 20, Patiala House Annex, Tilak Marg, New Delhi -110001
Email:	jscpv@mea.gov.in

Passport Address Change Enquiry or Passport Renewal Enquiry

You can get your query resolved anytime with the passport seva enquiry service or the passport office enquiry number. You can also directly contact the central government passport service to solve the error or contact your nearest PSK.

However, this will not consume much of your time, and you will be readily available to get the address changed for your passport. Here are the more straightforward steps to help you validate any detail in the passport or get a new one issued via the online passport seva website.

Register to the portal by visiting the official website
If you already have an account, log in to your account using the credentials.
To fill the form for updating details or getting the passport renewal service, click on the 'Apply for Fresh Passport/ Re-issue of passport' link provided and fill the entire form with the required updated details.
Further, click on the 'Validate' option to save a copy of the form for further reference.
Verify all the details to avoid any errors and upload the filled form by clicking on 'Submit.'

Passport Enquiry Status Check

Checking the passport status is easy with the advanced facilities available. You can always contact customer services to help you assist with the process, but it is better to try once on your own using the below-mentioned steps. Keep your passport file number handy to complete the process to check the passport status.

Visit the official passport website
Hover your cursor over the option stating 'Track your Application Status.'
A drop-down menu will appear. There, select the application form type from the available listing.
Now enter the file number and your DOB in the available format and click on the option stating 'Track status.' The application's current status will appear on your screen.

Contact Details of Regional Passport Offices (RPOS) Across India

Here is an updated list of all the contact details of RPOs across the nation. These details are essential for you to help you resolve any issue related to passports. Apart from these, you can always reach out to the national call centre by dialling 1800 258 1800.

Location	Phone	Email
Ahmadabad	079 26300603	rpo.ahmedabad@mea.gov.in
Amritsar	0183 2506252	rpo.amritsar@mea.gov.in
Andaman and Nicobar	03192 232733	-
Bareilly	0581 2311874	rpo.bareilly@mea.gov.in
Bengaluru	080 25706100/ 04	rpo.bangalore@mea.gov.in
Bhopal	0755 2602998	rpo.bhopal@mea.gov.in
Bhubaneswar	0674 2564470	rpo.bbsr@nic.in
Chandigarh	0172 2624987	rpo.chandigarh@mea.gov.in
Chennai	044 28518848	rpo.chennai@mea.gov.in
Cochin	0484 2315152	rpo.cochin@mea.gov.in
Coimbatore	0422 2301415	rpo.cbe@mea.gov.in
Dehradun	0135 2652160	rpo.dehradun@mea.gov.in
Delhi	011 26187073, 011 26187074	rpo.delhi@mea.gov.in
Ghaziabad	0120 2700320	rpo.ghaziabad@mea.gov.in
Goa	0832 2437601	rpo.panaji@mea.gov.in
Guwahati	0361 2228547	rpo.guwahati@mea.gov.in
Hyderabad	91 040 27715333	rpo.hyderabad@mea.gov.in
Jaipur	0141 2702515	rpo.jaipur@mea.gov.in
Jalandhar	0181 2242114	rpo.jalandhar@mea.gov.in
Jammu	0191 2433359	rpo.jammu@mea.gov.in
Kolkata	033 22257523	rpo.kolkata@mea.gov.in
Kozhikode	0495 2766936	rpo.kozhikode@mea.gov.in
Lucknow	0522 2307530	rpo.lucknow@mea.gov.in
Madurai	0452 2521205	rpo.madurai@mea.gov.in
Mumbai	022 26520017, 022 26520071	rpo.mumbai@mea.gov.in
Nagpur	0712 2511741	rpo.nagpur@mea.gov.in
Patna	0612 2223267	rpo.patna@mea.gov.in
Pune	020 25675422	rpo.pune@mea.gov.in
Raipur	0771 2263922	rpo.raipur@mea.gov.in
Surat	0261 2228225	rpo.surat@mea.gov.in
Tiruchirappalli	0431 2707404	rpo.trichy@mea.gov.in
Trivandrum	0471 2470225	rpo.trivandrum@mea.gov.in
Visakhapatnam	0891 2745747	rpo.vizag@mea.gov.in
Vijayawada	0891 2745746	rpo.vijayawada@mea.gov.in

Conclusion

Passport application enquiry regional services are just a phone call or a mail away to help you assist with any issue regarding your passport application. You can also easily track your passport application status, change the details in your passport, or renew the passport by registering to the official passport website. You can also seek help from the passport seva enquiry number or visit the nearest Passport Seva Kendra, to do so.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is it possible to track my passport application status by contacting the passport call centre?

A: Yes, you can track your passport application status by reaching out to the passport call centre. You will be connected to the IVR system, where you will be required to enter the passport application file number to track your passport's status.

2. Can a customer call representative apply for a passport on my behalf if I cannot do the same?

A. The passport call centre executive doesn’t have the authority to apply for a passport on your behalf. It would be best if you do it on your own. However, you can take help from the executives if you are stuck anywhere while applying for a passport.

3. What details are required by the passport call centre executive to help me track my application status?

A. To get assistance tracking the passport application status, you must provide the DOB and file number to the passport call centre executive.

4. Can I seek help from the passport call centre to find the nearby Passport Seva Kendra?

A. Yes, the passport call centre executive can help you find the nearby Passport Seva Kendra. Furthermore, you can also find out this detail by visiting the official passport website.

5. Can I report any grievances through the passport call centre?

A. You can report your grievances through the passport call centre. You can also visit the official passport website or visit your nearby Passport Seva Kendra, for the same.

6. Can I reply to show the cause notice with the help of the passport call centre?

A. No, you cannot reply by showing the cause notice via the passport call centre. You must provide a written or a typed format and send it to the concerned authorities by post. You can also personally meet them and submit the written or typed format.

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