A three-day passport service mobile van camp will be organized at the Hathua sub-divisional office complex in Gopalganj district from October 27 to 29. Initiated by the Ministry of External Affairs and organized by the Regional Passport Office, Patna, this camp aims to provide convenience to the residents of Gopalganj and surrounding areas to complete their passport-related procedures within their home district.

The camp will be inaugurated on October 27 by DM Sameer Saurabh and Regional Passport Officer Swadha Rizvi. A target of serving 165 applicants over three days has been set, with 55 appointments allocated per day.

Special Executive Officer Sandeep Kumar stated that individuals interested in obtaining a passport can arrive at the camp after taking an online appointment. He urged all eligible applicants, especially the youth, to avail themselves of this facility. He emphasized that the passport services previously available only in Patna will now be accessible in Hathua, reducing the hassle of traveling to Patna for passport-related work.

Applicants must book their appointments through the official portal They should familiarize themselves with the prescribed fees, required documents, and application guidelines beforehand. It is mandatory to arrive at the designated time on the appointment day with all necessary documents. Eligible applicants can also use documents available in DigiLocker as per rules.

The demand for passports in the district has been steadily increasing. According to data, Gopalganj received 30,697 passport applications in 2021, which rose to 43,902 in 2025, marking an approximate 43% increase over five years. The number of passports issued during the same period also increased from 28,434 to 40,764.