About Regional Passport Office :
The Regional Passport Office of Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, is situated on the Brabourne Road. The office issues passports to the twenty districts of West Bengal, namely Howrah, Hooghly, 24-Paragana (N), 24-Paragana (S), Nadia, Birbhum, Burdwan, Bankura, Purulia, Maldah, Murshidabad, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Coochbihar, Dinajpur (N), Medinipur (E), Medinipur (W) and Dinajpur (S). It also caters to the residents of the 4 districts each of Tripura and Sikkim state. The official timings for submission of application forms, sale of forms, on-line registration, enquiry, appointment of Passport Officer / Public Relation Officer is between 10 am and 1.30 pm from Monday to Friday. The Kolkata Regional Passport Office also provides the facility of passports under the Tatkaal scheme. Under this scheme, the applicant is can get a passport within seven to fourteen days of the submission of the application form, if submitted along with all the requisite documents and prescribed fee. At the Regional Passport Office of Calcutta, there are counters for specific purposes. For form or enquiry related issues, you have to refer to Counter No. 11 and 12. Counter No. 10 provides fresh passports (first-time/old passport expired over three years back) to only ladies, senior citizens and physically handicapped persons. Counter No. 8 & 9 are meant for reissue/renewal of lost/ damaged passport, issue of new booklet etc. Counter No.6 & 7 address online & government /semi government applications. Counter No. 3, 4 & 5 are meant for fresh applications, while Counter No. 1 & 2 deal with Tatkal applicants.
General Information about Regional Passport Office :
Location: Kolkata
State: West Bengal
Capital: Kolkata
Language: Bengali, Hindi, English
Temperature: Max 42˚C, Min 27˚C (summer), Max 26˚C, Min 14˚C (winter)
Best Season: September to March
Timing: 10 am and 1.30 pm (Monday to Friday)
How to Reach Regional Passport Office :
By Air:
Kolkata is well connected by airways, to all the major countries in the world as well as to the key Indian cities. There are regular flights from all the major cities of India, like Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai, to the place. Even international destinations, in France, Britain, Holland, Bangladesh, Japan, Singapore, Nepal, Jordan and Thailand, are connected to the Netaji Subash Chandra Bose International Airport of Kolkata. This airport is located at Dumdum, about 15 km away from the main township.
By Rail:
The rail connectivity of Calcutta is also very good. Trains connect the city with all the major cities of India. Super fast trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express ply between Kolkata and Delhi and other nearby places. Kolkata has two major railway stations; one is located in Howrah and the other is at Sealdah, with the former being the stop for majority of the interstate trains.
By Road:
The road connectivity of Kolkata to adjoining areas is also wisely planned. The Esplanade Terminus is the main bus terminal that lies in the heart of the city. From here, you can easily get a bus as well as taxi for travelling to the cities within West Bengal as well as in the neighbouring states. Even road connectivity to Bangladesh is smooth and comfortable, with frequent Bus service.
How to Travel in Kolkata:
For the international tourists, it is always advisable to carry their Indian visa, as it is cumbersome to get one after arriving Carry all your important documents and money If you are travelling alone, don’t publicize it. Incase you happen to lose your passport, immediately lodge a complaint at the police station and also inform your country’s embassy. It is advisable to carry adequate photocopies of your passport, traveller’s checks and insurance. Beware of touts and agents. Make sure that your hotel reservation is done and it is confirmed. To secure your belongings, use a combination lock.