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CPV Division of the Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for issuance of Indian Passport to the Indian Citizens. This document is issued from 28 locations across the country and 160 Indian missions abroad.

Regional Passport Office, Chennai is primarily responsible for issuance of Indian Passports to the Citizens of India who are residing within its jurisdictional area. Submission of applications in Regional Passport Office, Chennai can also be done through Travel Agents authorized by the Regional Passport Office.

We accept the passport applications for the following districts in Tamilnadu

CHENNAI CHENGALEPUT-EAST CUDDALORE
KARAIKAL DHARMAPURI KANCHEEPURAM
KRISHNAGIRI PONDICHERRY THIRUVALLUR
THIRUVANNAMALAI VELLORE VILLUPURAM


We are authorized by the Minsitry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, to  submit applications for the following services with the Regional Passport Office, Chennai.

  1. Fresh Passport
  2. Fresh Passport for Minors
  3. Change of Name
  4. Duplicate Passport (against lost/damaged passport)
  5. Surrender of Old Passport
  6. Renewal of Passport
  7. Additional Booklet
  8. Maiden Name to Married Name Amendment
  9. Spouse Name Inclusion
  10. ECNR Endorsement
  11. Change of Address
  12. Police Clearance Certificate

Requirements for Fresh Passport

  1. Tatkal SCHEME: The applicant's passport size photograph is also required to be affixed on the Verification Certificate(text available in this site) and attested by the officer issuing the Verification Certificate with his/her signature and rubber stamp in a Letter head in such a way that half the signature and stamp appear on the photograph and half of the certificate.

  2. For proof of stay applicant should produce any ONE of the following documents  
    a. Family Card(popularly known as ration card or sugar card) (OR)
    b. Bank Pass Book with minimum operation of One Year   (OR)
    c. Telephone Bill for the last two years (OR)
    d. Gas Connection Book with full entry for two years (OR)
    e. Identity card issued by the Chief Election Commissioner

  3. For Proof of Date of Birth applicant should produce any ONE of the following documents
    a. Transfer Certificate from Educational Institution (OR)
    b. Birth Certificate issued by Municipality/Corporation (OR)
    c. Bonafide Certificate from the school (OR)
    d. Tenth Standard Mark Statement (OR)
    e. Twelfth Standard Mark Statement
Tatkal SCHEME
Out of Turn issue of Passport under Tatkal Scheme
(A) If an applicant desires to obtain his passport under the Tatkal Scheme, a verification certificate as per the specimen at ANNEXURE ‘F’and standard affidavit as Annexure “I”should be submitted along with the TATKAAL fee.  The Passport Issuing Authority shall retain the right to verify in writing the authenticity of the Verification Certificate from the official who has issued it.  All applicants seeking a passport out of turn under the TATKAAL Scheme are advised to submit their application, documentation, colour photographs with white or light background and fee as specified below. No proof of urgency is required for Out-of-Turn issue of passport. Post Police Verification shall be done in respect of all passports issued under the Tatkaal Scheme.

(B) The applicant also has the option to obtain a passport under Tatkal Scheme on submission of three documents from the Fourteen documents as mentioned below, provided one of the three documents under Primary Requirements and any two from the Subsidiary Requirements listed below:

Primary Requirements:
  1. Election Commission of India Identity Card
  2. Family Card (popularly known as Ration Card)
  3. Bank Pass Book
Subsidiary Requirements:
  1. Service Identity Card issued by State/Central Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Local Bodies/Public Limited Companies
  2. SC/ST/OBC Community Certificates
  3. Freedom Fighter Identity Cards
  4. Arms Licenses
  5. Property documents, such as Pattas, Registered Sale Deeds
  6. Pension Documents such as Ex-Servicemen’s Pension Book/Pension Payment Order/Ex-servicemen’s Widow/Dependent Certificates/Old Age Pension Order/Widow Pension Order
  7. Railway Identity Cards
  8. Income Tax Identity (PAN) Cards
  9. Student Identity Cards issued by Recognised Educational Instiutions
  10. Driver’s Licenses
  11. Birth Certificates issued under the Registrar of Births & Deaths Act
To apply on Normal Process for Fresh and Renewal of Passport:
Requirements:

Any Two of the Proof of Residence mentioned below Any One of the Proof of date of birth mentioned below
1 Election Commission of India Identity Card 1 Birth Certificate issued by the Municipality/Corporation
2 Family Card (popularly known as Ration Card) 2 10th /12th Standard Mark Statement
3 Bank Pass Book 3 Transfer Certificate issued by the Educational Institution

Requirements for Fresh Passport for Minors  (up to 18 years)
  1. Birth Certificate or Bonafide Certificate in School Letter Head
  2. Parent's Original Passport
  3. If either father or mother doesn't have passport then they have to execute an Affidavit for Minor on a Non-Judicial Stamp Paper Affidavit by Legal Guardian (in case the parents are not legal guardians) (text available in this site)
  4. In this case, apart from an affidavit by the legal guardian two responsible persons known to the legal guardian should also execute an affidavit.
  5. In case where the parents are resident outside India, such consent from the parent( s), in the form of Sworn Affidavit, dully attested by the Indian Mission abroad, is acceptable. At least one parent of the minor child must hold a valid Indian passport, failing which passport to minor applicant shall be issued only after police clearance.
All Central Government Employees, State Government Employees, Employees of Statutory Bodies and Public Sector Undertakings are required to produce A NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE on AN Official Stationery.

 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Passport Rules and Regulations
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1. I got my passport from Delhi. Now I have shifted to Bangalore. Should I change my address in the passport? …. If change is required, what are the documents required and how much time will it take?
2. My Passport has been issued by one Passport Office. Can I apply for services in another Passport Office?
3. I don't have ECNR stamp in my Passport. Can I get it on the basis of my provisional matriculation or above certificate issued by the University/Board concerned?
4. I have downloaded the application form from Passport Office website. Can I fill it up & submit?
5. I have downloaded the application form for passport from the website. However in the column where specimen signatures of the applicant are required it says put the signatures also on the stickers option, which is not available on the net. What should I do in this case.
6. Is Identity Certificate mandatory for State/Central Government/PSU employees?
7. I am working in a Private Sector Bank? Am I required to furnish the Identity Certificate?
8. I got my passport 2 years ago. I got married recently. Should I include my spouse's name in my passport? If so, what is the procedure?
9. I have a one-month-old baby? Does the baby require a separate passport Or his/her name can be endorsed in one of the parents' passport?
10. In case of a minor child passport, whose father is abroad, whether consent is to be obtained to apply for a passport? If so, what is the procedure?
11. What is the difference between Re-issue and Renewal of a passport?
12. My passport expired 4 years ago. Can I get it renewed ? What is the procedure for it?
13. I am a student staying away from my parents. Where do I have to apply for Fresh Passport and what proof of residence shall I have to furnish?
14. What is the difference in procedure between applying in person and by Post?
15. I am a salaried person and Income tax is deducted from salary. What are the documents I need to submit for ECNR status?
16. I shifted to Delhi 7 months back from Bangalore. I have to apply for a passport. As per instructions, one should have stayed for atleast one year at a given address. Can I apply for a passport at Passport Office, Delhi? If so, please let me know the procedure.
17. I have to travel to the UK next week on a company assignment. I don't have passport. Can I get a new passport under the Tatkal Scheme?
18. What documents are required when there is a change in name on account of Divorce.
19. Is it mandatory to submit Birth Certificate in cases of those who are born on or after 26.01.1989
20. In a case of Muslim passport holder, whether entry of second wife name is allowed on passport.
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