Seeking a new passport or renewal in Noida just got easier. The city’s Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at Sector 19 Head Post Office now operates with vastly improved service capacity, providing residents faster, streamlined access to vital travel documents.
Major Service Upgrades:
The centre has boosted its operations, introducing multiple counters and advanced equipment. Daily processing capacity has doubled from 45 to 90 applications, with upcoming additions increasing the number to 250 per day. This upgrade dramatically shortens wait times and means most passport work can be completed locally, without the need for out-of-city travel.
Appointments are easier to book and verification is swift. Local feedback highlights a noticeable improvement in speed, with families, professionals, and students now able to secure passports with minimal delays.
Noida’s planned civic infrastructure
Passport Seva 2.0 Tech-Led Convenience:
The ongoing digital transformation of passport offices, known as Passport Seva 2.0, brings several enhancements:
- Digitally integrated services, connecting stakeholders for better coordination.
- AI-powered assistance and online application tracking.
- User-friendly forms and digital payment options, including UPI/QR code payments.
- Improved transparency, easier grievance redressal, and reduced paperwork.
Digital upgrades in civic services
How to Apply & Get Help:
Residents can apply or renew passports at the local centre or online:
- Website: passportindia.gov.in/psp
- National Call Center: 1800-258-1800 (8 AM–10 PM)
- Local Helpline: 0120-2700320
- Email: rpo.ghaziabad@mea.gov.in
Official Contact Details:
- Address: Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, Head Post Office, B 83, B Block, Pocket B, Sector 19, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301
- Contact Number: 0120-2700320
- Timings: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Document Requirements:
Applicants should bring original documents and self-attested photocopies. Check latest details and slot availability on the Passport Seva portal.
The Impact:
The upgrade has transformed the process for Noida’s residents appointments now open up quickly, queues are rare, and document verification is faster than ever. The tech-driven model paves the way for efficient civic services and signals Noida’s commitment to digitally empowered citizen support.
