Passport Office in Tamil Nadu: Contact Number & Address

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15 Apr 2026
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What are the Different Types of Passport Offices in Tamil Nadu?
Contact Details, Location, and Operational Hours of Passport Offices in Tamil Nadu
What Services are Provided by Passport Offices in Tamil Nadu?
What are the Steps to Apply for a Passport in Tamil Nadu?
What are the Documents Required for Passport Application in Tamil Nadu?
What is the Fee Structure for Passport Services in Tamil Nadu?
How to Track Passport Application Status?
Important Things to Know Before Applying for a Passport in Tamil Nadu
The Bottom Line
Frequently Asked Questions

As per a report by The Hindu, it takes around 3 to 5 days to get a passport from the RPO in Chennai, highlighting how efficiently passport services are being delivered in the state.

This is largely due to Tamil Nadu having a well-established network of Regional Passport Offices (RPOs), Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs). Most of these centres operate from Monday to Friday during regular office hours.

If you want to know more about the passport offices in Tamil Nadu, read ahead to find out their addresses, contact details, services and appointment procedures.

What are the Different Types of Passport Offices in Tamil Nadu?

All passport services in Tamil Nadu are delivered through these 3 categories of offices: Regional Passport Offices (RPOs), Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs).

1. Regional Passport Office (RPO)

An RPO is the main passport office in Tamil Nadu responsible for passport issuance and administration within a specific jurisdiction. Tamil Nadu has multiple RPOs handling different districts. Its major RPOs include:

Regional Passport Office Chennai
Regional Passport Office Coimbatore
Regional Passport Office Madurai
Regional Passport Office Tiruchirappalli

For example, if you reside in Anna Nagar or Tambaram, your application will be processed by the Regional Passport Office Chennai. Your police verification is coordinated here and the final approval and passport dispatch are issued from this office.

2. Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

Passport Seva Kendra in Tamil Nadu functions as a citizen service centre where applicants submit forms, provide biometrics and complete document verification.

3. Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSKs operate within designated post offices and provide limited passport-related facilities. It primarily processes fresh applications and renewals.

Also Read: Different Types of Passports You Can Apply For in India

Contact Details, Location, and Operational Hours of Passport Offices in Tamil Nadu

1. Chennai

Below are the passport offices in Chennai, along with their contact details and more:

RPO Chennai

Address	Regional Passport Office Chennai, 26 Haddows Road, Shastri Bhavan, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600034
Phone Number	044-28203592/593/594, 28240696, 28219944/28206253
Working Days	Monday to Friday (except Tuesday)
Operational Hours	10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

PSK Aminjikarai

Address	Navins Presidium, No. 103, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai, Chennai
Phone Number	044-28513640
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

PSK Saligramam

Address	No. 1, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna Road, Saligramam, Chennai
Phone Number	044-28513640
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 01:30 PM and 02:00 AM to 05:30 PM

PSK Tambaram

Address	Claret Complex, Duraisamy Reddy Street, Tambaram, Chennai
Phone Number	044-28513640
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:30 PM

POPSK Arani

Address	No 2A, Suriyakulam North Street, Arni 632301
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 05:30 PM

POPSK Chidambaram

Address	No.98 North Car Street, Chidambaram-608001
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 04:30 PM

POPSK Cuddalore

Address	Cuddalore HPO, Nellikuppam Road Manjakuppam, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu 607001
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	10:00 AM to 06:00 PM

POPSK Dharmapuri

Address	No 16 A, Nachiappa Street, Dharmapuri Bazaar, Dharmapuri - 636701
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Confirm with the office representative
Operational Hours	Confirm with the office representative

POPSK Kallakurichi

Address	Gandhi Road, Kallakurchi 606202
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Confirm with the office representative
Operational Hours	Confirm with the office representative

POPSK Kancheepuram

Address	HPO, NO 46, Railway Road, Kanchipuram-631501
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Confirm with the office representative
Operational Hours	Confirm with the office representative

POPSK Krishnagiri

Address	No. 18, Dharmaraja Koyil Street, Krishnagiri-635001
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 01:30 PM and 02:00 AM to 04:30 PM (Monday to Friday) (Open for the first half on Saturday)

POPSK Periyar Nagar

Address	Post Office Passport Seva Kendra Periyar Nagar SO, Balasubramanyam Street, Periyar Nagar West, Prambur, Chennai-600082
Phone Number	044 2550 7088
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 01:15 PM (Monday to Friday) (Open till 01: 00 PM on Saturday)

POPSK Ranipet

Address	HPO Ranipet, Arcot Road, Ranipet-632401
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

POPSK Tiruvallur

Address	No.37, J.N.Road, Tiruvallur 602001
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:15 AM to 05:00 PM

POPSK Tiruvannamalai

Address	Tiruvannamalai HPO, Thiyagi Annamalaiyar Street, Tindivanam Road, Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu 606601
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 06:00 PM

POPSK Vellore

Address	Vellore head post office, Officers lane, Anna Salai, Vellore - 632001
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

POPSK Villupuram

Address	Villupuram HPO, 161, Kamarajar Street, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu 606602
Phone Number	4428513636
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	10:00 AM to 02:00 PM

2. Coimbatore

The tables below present the different passport offices in Coimbatore:

RPO Coimbatore

Address	Passport Office Coimbatore, First Floor, Corporation Commercial Complex, Avinashi Road, Coimbatore -641018
Phone Number	0422-2304999
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 05:00 PM (Monday) and 09:30 AM to 12:30 PM (Tuesday to Friday)

PSK Coimbatore

Address	25, AGT Business Park, Avinashi Road, Civil Aerodrome Post, Coimbatore
Phone Number	0422-2627133
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

POPSK Coonoor

Address	Head Post Office, 8 Bedford Circle, Coonoor - 643101 Tamil Nadu
Phone Number	4222301415
Working Days	Confirm with the office representative
Operational Hours	Confirm with the office representative

POPSK Erode

Address	Head Post Office, 76, Gandhiji Road, Erode 638001, Tamil Nadu
Phone Number	4222301415
Working Days	Confirm with the office representative
Operational Hours	Confirm with the office representative

POPSK Pollachi

Address	POPSK Pollachi, Head Post Office, 1/187, Palakad Road, Pollachi - 642001
Phone Number	4222301415
Working Days	Confirm with the office representative
Operational Hours	Confirm with the office representative

POPSK Rasipuram

Address	Post Office, Jahir Hussain Salai (Near to Old Bus Stand), Rasipuram 637408, Namakkal Dt
Phone Number	4222301415
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Monday to Friday) and 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM (Saturday)

POPSK Salem

Address	Head Post Office, 143 Victoria Market Road, Near Old Bus Stand, Salem 636001
Phone Number	0427-2970224
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (on Thursdays, the office is open till 06:00 PM)

POPSK Tiruppur

Address	Tiruppur Head Post Office, No.1 Railway Feeder Road, Opposite to Tiruppur Railway Station, Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu 641601
Phone Number	0421 220 1550
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	08:00 AM to 07:45 PM

3. Madurai

Now you must be wondering what are the different passport offices in Madudai? Below are the listed offices in the region:

RPO Madurai

Address	Passport Office Madurai, Bharathi Ula Veethi, Race Course Road, Madurai-625 002
Phone Number	0452-2521205
Working Days	Monday to Friday, except Wednesday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 12:00 PM

PSK Madurai

Address	Claret Plaza, Melakkal Main Road, Kochadai, Madurai- 625016
Phone Number	0452-2520795
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:15 AM to 04:00 PM

PSK Tirunelveli City

Address	Mukesh Towers, 13, South Byepass Road, Xavier Colony, Tirunelveli- 627005
Phone Number	0452-2520795
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 04:30 PM

POPSK Bodinayakkanur

Address	Head Post Office, Bodinayakkanur, Theni District, Pin - 625513
Phone Number	4522521205
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 07:30 PM

POPSK Devakottai

Address	Head Post Office, Thirupathur Road, Devakottai 630302
Phone Number	4522521205
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	10:00 AM to 01:30 PM (on Saturdays, the office closes at 12:30 PM)

POPSK Kodai Road

Address	Kodai Road Sub Post Office, Kodai Road, Dindigul District 624206
Phone Number	4522521205
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM (on Saturdays, the office closes at 02:00 PM)

POPSK Nagercoil

Address	Nagercoil Head Post Office, No.79 North Car Street, Nagercoil- 629001
Phone Number	0452 2520795
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 05:30 PM

POPSK Rajapalayam

Address	Head Post Office, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District Pin - 626117
Phone Number	4522521205
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

POPSK Ramanathapuram

Address	Ramanathapuram Head Post Office Pincode: 623501
Phone Number	4522521205
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 05:30 PM

POPSK Thoothukkudi

Address	Head Post Office, Postmaster Quarters, Tiruchendur Road, Thoothukudi Pin -628001
Phone Number	4522521205
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 05:30 PM

POPSK Virudhunagar

Address	Virudhunagar Head Post Office, No.15 A A Road, Pandiyan Nagar, Virudhunagar -626001
Phone Number	0452 2520795
Working Days	Monday to Saturday
Operational Hours	09:30 AM to 03:30 PM

4. Tiruchirappalli

Finally, here are the contact details of the different passport offices in Tiruchirappalli:

RPO Tiruchirappalli

Address	Passport Office Tiruchirapalli, W.B.Road, Tiruchirappalli - 620008
Phone Number	27000699
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:30 PM

PSK Thanjavur

Address	New No. 201/7D, Old No. 201/7, Medical College Road, Next to Kumaran Cinema Theatre, Thanjavur
Phone Number	1800 258 1800
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

PSK Tiruchirappalli

Address	Plot No. A5, Salai Road and Shastri Road Junction, Thillai Nagar, Tiruchirappalli
Phone Number	0431 276 6355
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

POPSK Karaikal

Address	No.1, Masthan Palli Street, Karaikal-609602
Phone Number	4312707203
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:15 AM to 05:45 PM

POPSK Karur

Address	Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, No: 4/29, Jawahar Bazaar, Karur Post, Karur District, Tamil Nadu 639001
Phone Number	4312707203
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:30 PM

POPSK Perambalur

Address	Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, Postal Staff Quarters, Attur Main Road, Perambalur, Tamil Nadu 621212
Phone Number	4312707203
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Operational Hours	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM

POPSK Sirkali

Address	Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, IA, Pittari Mela Veethi, Sirkali, Nagappattinam District, Tamil Nadu 609 110
Phone Number	4312707203
Working Days	Confirm with the office representative
Operational Hours	Confirm with the office representative

POPSK Thiruthuraipoondi

Address	Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, NO.4, Head Post Office, Near Anna Silai, Nagappattinam Road, Thiruthuraipoondi Post, Tiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu 614713
Phone Number	4312707203
Working Days	Confirm with the office representative
Operational Hours	Confirm with the office representative

Also Read: Everything You Need to Know About Passport Reference Numbers(PRN)

What Services are Provided by Passport Offices in Tamil Nadu?

Passport offices in Tamil Nadu handle fresh passport issuance for first-time applicants. Here, you can also access a range of other essential services, including:

Re-issue/renewal of passport
Tatkaal passport processing
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Change of name or address
Addition/deletion of spouse’s name
Correction of the date of birth

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What are the Steps to Apply for a Passport in Tamil Nadu?

If you are applying for a passport in Tamil Nadu, the process begins by setting up an account on the Passport Seva website. You will need to register with your basic details, confirm your email address through the verification link and then sign in using your login credentials.

Keep in mind that your password expires periodically and must be updated every 3 months. Once this step is completed, you can move on to the next stage of the application process.

1. Step 1: Select Required Service

After logging in, open the dashboard and access the Services section. Choose either a new passport application or a passport re-issue, based on your need.

2. Step 2: Choose Passport Office

Select your preferred Tamil Nadu passport office for document verification. During booking, nearby Passport Seva Kendras will be displayed for convenience.

3. Step 3: Fill Application Form

Complete the online form carefully. Provide passport type, personal and family details, address, emergency contact, previous passport data (if any) and declarations. Review thoroughly before submitting. An ARN will be generated for future reference.

4. Step 4: Pay and Book a Slot

Proceed to pay the required fee to schedule an appointment. Confirm the available date and complete payment.

5. Step 5: Confirmation Details

After payment, appointment information will appear on screen and be sent to your registered mobile number. Rescheduling is allowed up to 3 times, while Tatkaal requests allow one change.

6. Step 6: Visit the Passport Seva Kendra in Tamil Nadu

Attend the appointment at the selected centre with original documents. Note that if you do not visit within 90 days of submission, you must submit a new application.

What are the Documents Required for Passport Application in Tamil Nadu?

Before visiting any passport office in Tamil Nadu, ensure you carry the required documents in original along with self-attested photocopies. Some of the commonly required documents include:

Proof of identity
Proof of address
Date of birth proof
Passport-size photographs

What is the Fee Structure for Passport Services in Tamil Nadu?

Category	Booklet Size	Validity	Standard Fee	Tatkaal Charges
Fresh/Re-issue (Normal)	36 Pages	10 Years	₹1,500	₹2,000
Fresh/Re-issue (Extra Pages)	60 Pages	10 Years	₹2,000	₹2,000
Minor Passport (Below 18)	36 Pages	5 Years or till 18	₹1,000	₹2,000
Lost/Stolen/Damaged Replacement	36 Pages	-	₹3,000	₹2,000
Lost/Stolen/Damaged Replacement	60 Pages	-	₹3,500	₹2,000
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)	-	-	₹500	-
Re-issue (ECR Removal/Detail Change)	36 Pages	10 Years	₹1,500	₹2,000
Re-issue (ECR Removal/Detail Change)	60 Pages	10 Years	₹2,000	₹2,000
Minor Re-issue (ECR Removal/Detail Update)	36 Pages	5 Years or till 18	₹1,000	₹2,000

How to Track Passport Application Status?

After attending your appointment at any passport office in Tamil Nadu, you can monitor your passport status online via the official Passport Seva website.:

● Step 1: Click on ‘Track Application Status’.

● Step 2: Enter your file number, date of birth and application type.

● Step 3: Click ‘Track Status’ to view current updates.

Important Things to Know Before Applying for a Passport in Tamil Nadu

Here are the 5 important things you need to know before applying for a passport in Tamil Nadu:

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
Remember that walk-ins are generally not permitted.
Make sure that all photocopies of your documents are clear and self-attested.
Double-check spelling of names and date of birth before submission.
Select the correct police station jurisdiction for verification.

The Bottom Line

So, if you are a resident of Tamil Nadu, you can get your passport by applying to any of the above-mentioned passport offices in Tamil Nadu. If you are planning an overseas trip, you should make sure that this process is complete in advance for easier management.

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