Apply for an Indian Passport from Any City in India

If you're living away from your hometown and need to apply for an Indian passport, the process has now become much simpler. Thanks to a new scheme introduced by the External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, you can now apply for a passport from anywhere in the country, without needing to travel back to your hometown.

Apply for a Passport from Any City

Previously, if you were originally from Chennai but living in Bangalore, you had to return to Chennai to apply for your passport. With this new initiative, you can now apply at any Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Passport Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in your current city, under the jurisdiction of the respective Regional Passport Office (RPO). All you need to do is provide your current address, which does not necessarily have to be your permanent address.

Police Verification Process

Once you submit your application, the police verification will be conducted at the address you provided in the application. It’s essential to ensure that the address is accurate, as this will be the location for your verification process.

mPassport Seva App – Apply Easily from Your Phone

In addition to this initiative, the government has launched the mPassport Seva App, which allows you to apply for a passport, make payments, and schedule appointments—all from your smartphone. This user-friendly app has already been downloaded by over a million users within just two days of its launch.

FAQs

1. Can I apply for an Indian passport from a different city?

Yes, you can apply for a passport from any Indian city, regardless of your permanent address.

2. How do I apply under this scheme?

You can visit the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Passport Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in your current city and follow the standard application procedure.

3. Is police verification required?

Yes, police verification will be conducted at the address provided in your passport application.

4. What is the mPassport Seva App?

It is a mobile application that enables users to apply for passports, make payments, and schedule appointments conveniently.

5. Is this process authentic?

Yes, this scheme has been officially launched by the Government of India to make passport services more accessible and efficient.