RPO Srinagar to launch Mobile Passport Van service in Kargil from Oct 22–24

Srinagar, Oct 21: In a citizen-centric initiative aimed at improving accessibility to passport services, the Regional Passport Office Srinagar, under the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, will deploy a Mobile Passport Van in Kargil from Wednesday, 22nd October 2025, to Friday, 24th October 2025.

The initiative, as per an official statement, is part of the Passport Seva Project (PSP), aimed at delivering efficient, transparent, and citizen-friendly passport services across the country. The Mobile Passport Van will provide doorstep passport facilities, especially in remote and far-flung regions under the jurisdiction of the Srinagar office.

Commenting on the initiative, BS Rawat, Regional Passport Officer, Srinagar, said that the introduction of the Mobile Passport Van service in Kargil is a proactive step towards extending passport services to underserved regions. This initiative reflects the Ministry’s continued efforts to ensure that citizens, irrespective of their location, are provided timely and hassle-free access to essential documentation.

The Mobile Passport Van will be stationed at the National Informatics Centre (NIC), VC Hall New Building, near the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Kargil, during the specified dates.

Applicants from Kargil and nearby areas who wish to avail the services must book an appointment through the official Passport Seva website, www.passportindia.gov.in. While booking, applicants should select “Passport Van” as the service option and choose a suitable date and time slot between 22nd and 24th October 2025.

On the day of their appointment, applicants are advised to visit the designated location at the scheduled time. They may contact the Mobile Passport Van team, bearing registration number PB65BF1377, for any on-site assistance or procedural support.

This initiative marks a significant step in decentralising passport services and making them more accessible to citizens residing in remote regions. It reflects the Ministry’s broader vision of delivering timely, transparent, and efficient services to all sections of the population.

For further information and queries, applicants are advised to visit the official Passport Seva website or contact the Regional Passport Office, Srinagar.