In continuation of the Ministry of External Affairs’ citizen-centric initiative, “Passport Seva – Passport at Your Doorstep,” the Regional Passport Office (RPO), Patna, will organize a three-day Passport Seva Mobile Van Camp in Gopalganj district, Bihar, from 27 to 29 October 2026. The initiative aims to bring passport services closer to citizens, particularly those residing in remote and underserved areas, reaffirming the Government of India’s commitment to accessible and inclusive public service delivery in line with the vision of Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan and the national aspiration of Viksit Bharat.

The camp will be held at the Hathua Sub-Divisional Office Complex, Gopalganj, and will be jointly inaugurated on 27 October, 2026 by Sameer Saurabh, District Magistrate, Gopalganj, and Swadha Rizvi, Indian Foreign Service, Regional Passport Officer, Patna. The initiative is expected to facilitate applicants from Gopalganj and nearby areas by providing convenient access to passport services closer to their place of residence.

The 3-day camp is planned to accommodate 165 applicants, with 55 appointments scheduled per day. Applicants can book appointments through the official Passport Seva Portal (www.passportindia.gov.in) by selecting “Passport Mobile Van Camp in Gopalganj district, Bihar at Hathua Sub-Divisional Office Complex, Gopalganj – 841436” as their preferred appointment location.

Applicants are advised to review the applicable passport fees and prescribed documentation requirements before submitting their applications. They should ensure that all required documents are complete and available at the time of their appointment to facilitate smooth processing. Eligible applicants may also use DigiLocker to access and share documents, wherever permitted under the applicable guidelines.

The growing demand for passport services in Gopalganj underscores the importance of expanding access through targeted outreach initiatives. The number of passport applications received in the district increased from 30,697 in 2021 to 43,902 in 2025, registering a growth of approximately 43.0%. Similarly, the number of passports issued rose from 28,434 to 40,764 during the same period, reflecting an increase of approximately 43.4%. This upward trend highlights the need to make passport services more accessible and convenient for citizens across the district.

The Gopalganj camp will be the 22nd Passport Seva Mobile Van Camp organized by RPO, Patna, as part of its sustained efforts to expand the reach of passport services across Bihar. Through such outreach initiatives conducted in coordination with district administrations and various institutions, more than 3,200 applicants have benefited to date. These camps help reduce the need for long-distance travel and facilitate access to passport services, particularly for residents of remote and high-demand areas.

RPO, Patna under the Ministry of External Affairs remains committed to improving the delivery of passport services through citizen-friendly outreach initiatives and digital facilitation. Important announcements, public advisories and updates regarding special camps are disseminated through its official social media platforms (@RPOPatna). Applicants are encouraged to follow official channels for authentic information and adhere to the prescribed application procedures.

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