Can Passport Be Applied from Anywhere in India? Yes — Here’s the Truth

Many people move for work or study. So the big question is: Can Passport Be Applied from Anywhere in India? The answer is YES. You don’t need to visit your hometown anymore to apply for a passport.

Why this rule exists

People live in different cities now. The Government allows you to apply from any Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in India. Your current address will be used for police verification.

Quick checklist — What you need to do

To apply from a different city:

• Use current residential address in your application
   
• Carry valid address proof of current city
   
• Choose nearest PSK/POPSK while booking appointment
   
• Keep old address proof also ready if asked
   
• Police will visit current address for verification
   

Simple and clean.

Real example

Priya moved from Jaipur to Pune for her new job. She didn’t want to travel back just for a passport. She booked her appointment at a Pune PSK, used her rented flat agreement as address proof, and police came to her Pune room for verification. Done in one month. No travel. No stress.

Quick tip

If you changed address recently, try to keep at least one local document — Aadhaar updated, rent agreement, gas bill, bank passbook, etc.