The section below is an attempt to answer as many anticipated questions as possible,
for the convenience of members of the public who wish to avail of passport services from PO Shimla.
It will be our endeavor to expand this list regularly, as and when we receive additional queries in new areas.

Please select a category from the list below:

• Can I apply at PO Shimla ?

• Application Forms and which one is to be used for which service

• Miscellaneous Services

• Fee Payable For Diffrent Services

• Re-Issue of Passports

• Application submission facilities for people living far away from Shimla

• Lost/Damaged Passports

• Additional Booklet

• Correction of wrong details entered in the passport

• Change of Photograph and/or Signature

• Change of Address

• Change of Name (OR)  Separation of First Name & Surname

• ECNR Endorsement & ECR Suspension

• State Govt./Central Govt./PSU Employees.

• Passports for Minors/Adopted Children

• Students staying in Hostels

• Passports for Children with Separated/Divorced Parents

• Police Clearance Certificate

• Spouse Name Inclusion

• Tatkaal Passports

• Formats for Affidavits

• Specifications of photographs to be submitted

• Delivery/Collection of Passports

• Passports returned Undelivered

• Explanations for Common Objections on file