Where are the Passport Seva Kendras in Bangalore?
Bangalore has two Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and one Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK), all run under the Regional Passport Office (RPO) Bangalore. The addresses below come from the Passport Seva portal, checked in October 2026.
| Centre | Address | Note |
|---|---|---|
| PSK Lalbagh | No 45 Prestige Libra, near Urvashi Theatre, Lalbagh Main Road, Bangalore 560027 | The long-running central centre |
| PSK Whitefield | GM Tech Park, No. 116, Road No. 3, near Nallurhalli Metro Station, EPIP Zone, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066 | Opened 5 October 2026, replacing PSK Sai Arcade on Marathahalli Outer Ring Road |
| POPSK Jalahalli | Jalahalli Post Office, BEL Road, opp. BEL Market, Bangalore 560013 | A post office centre in north-west Bangalore |
| RPO Bangalore | 8th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, Bangalore 560095 | The office that issues passports for all of Karnataka |
PSK Sai Arcade has moved. The Passport Seva portal says PSK Sai Arcade has shifted to the new PSK Whitefield. If your appointment is on or after 5 October 2026, go to the Whitefield address at the date and time on your application receipt.
How much is the passport fee in Bangalore?
The passport fee in Bangalore is the same national fee charged at every PSK, and it was revised from 1 July 2026. The figures below come from the Passport Seva fee calculator as of October 2026. Fresh passports and renewals (called "re-issue") cost the same for the same booklet.
| Passport | Normal fee | Tatkaal fee (total) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, 10 years, 36 pages (fresh or re-issue) | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Adult, 10 years, 60 pages (fresh or re-issue) | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| Minor under 15, fresh passport | ₹1,750 | ₹4,250 |
| Re-issue for a lost or damaged passport, 10 years, 36 pages | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
Fresh applications for children up to 8 years old and for people over 60 get a 10% discount on the passport fee. Most students need the 36-page booklet. Pick 60 pages only if you expect many visa stamps in the next ten years.
How do you book a Passport Seva Kendra appointment in Bangalore?
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Register on the Passport Seva portal and log in with the ID you create.
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Fill in the application for a fresh passport or re-issue. Check every detail; you cannot change the form after you submit it.
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Pay and book. Payment is required before you can book. Choose Normal or Tatkaal, then pick PSK Lalbagh, PSK Whitefield or POPSK Jalahalli and a date.
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Keep the SMS or receipt. The portal says an SMS with your appointment details is accepted as proof, so a printout is no longer required.
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Visit with your original documents at your slot time. If you do not visit within 90 days of submitting the form, you must resubmit it.
You can reschedule a normal appointment three times. A Tatkaal appointment can be rescheduled only once. These rules come from the Passport Seva portal's application steps.
How long does police verification take for a passport in Bangalore?
Police verification for a passport in Bangalore is done by your local police station, and the time it takes is added on top of the passport office's own processing time. The Passport Seva police verification FAQ says most fresh applications need verification before the passport is issued. Tatkaal applications are verified after the passport is issued.
| Application | Passport office timeline (police verification time not included) |
|---|---|
| Fresh passport, normal | Up to 30 working days |
| Re-issue, no police verification needed first | Up to 7 working days |
| Re-issue, police verification needed first | Up to 30 working days |
| Tatkaal (if you are eligible) | Up to 3 working days |
These timelines come from the Ministry of External Affairs Citizen's Charter (July 2026). The passport office decides whether your case needs verification before or after issue. The police check the present address on your form, so give the addresses of everywhere you lived in the last year.
When should students apply under Tatkaal?
Tatkaal is the fast-track passport service, and it suits students who have a real deadline, such as a visa appointment or an intake starting soon. The Tatkaal page says adults must submit three documents from its list, such as Aadhaar, PAN, a voter ID or a student photo ID card, along with address and birth proof.
- Not available for: a change of name, a present address outside the RPO's area, and re-issue for a change in date or place of birth, among other cases.
- Undertaking: Tatkaal applicants fill in the "Undertaking for Tatkaal Scheme" form.
- Rescheduling: a Tatkaal appointment can be rescheduled only once.
How much passport validity do you need for a study visa?
Passport validity for a study visa should cover your whole course with a margin. For the US, the State Department says your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your stay, unless an exemption applies. Other countries set their own rules, so check the passport section of your visa's official page. If your passport expires within your course, renew it at a Bangalore PSK before you apply for the visa.
Passport services for students across Karnataka
RPO Bangalore issues passports for every district of Karnataka, from Bangalore and Bangalore Rural to Belagavi, Kalaburagi and Udupi. You do not have to travel to Bangalore if a centre is closer. Karnataka also has PSKs in Mangaluru, Hubballi-Dharwad and Kalaburagi, and post office centres in towns including Mysuru, Tumakuru, Hassan, Shivamogga, Davangere, Belagavi, Chikkaballapur and Channapatna.
- From North Bangalore: POPSK Jalahalli on BEL Road is in the north-west of the city. Check its next free date against PSK Lalbagh when you book.
- Grievances: RPO Bangalore asks that passport enquiries and complaints go to grievance.rpoblr@mea.gov.in.
- Free counselling in Hebbal: our office at Kirloskar Business Park, Hebbal, can help you line up your passport, offer letter and visa dates. See our Hebbal office page.
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What to do next
Check your passport's expiry date today. If it ends before your course does, apply for a re-issue now under the normal scheme, which costs half the Tatkaal fee. If a visa asks for a police certificate, read our police clearance certificate guide, because you apply for that through the same Passport Seva portal.
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