Passport Office Srinagar to resume operations from Monday

SRINAGAR — Passport Office Srinagar will start functioning from Monday, June 8 after remaining closed for more that two months due to the lockdown in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Regional Passport Officer Kashmir, BB Nagar said that the general public is advised to book or reschedule their appointments as per the availability of appointments on their website (www.passportindia.gov.in).

He further said that general public is also informed to adhere to the multiple SOP’s while visiting Passport Seva Kendra Srinagar on the date of appointment.

These SOP’s include downloading and installation of Aarogya Setu app as per the notifications issued from Government of India from time to time, compulsory wearing of face masks, wearing of hand gloves, keeping hand sanitizer along while visiting PSK Srinagar, maintaining physical and social distance while entering the office and applicants whose appointments are booked will only be allowed to enter the premises of PSK Srinagar.

“The general public is requested not to visit Passport Office Srinagar for any inquiry related to Passport or any miscellaneous services,” the Passport officer said, adding that in case of any inquiry, people may contact on 0194-2500375 and 2500374.