Passport Tracking in India: Online & Offline

A passport is among the most important documents to travel out of India. If you recently applied for a new passport, you can track its status easily. Read on to learn about different ways to track the status of your passport application- online as well as offline.

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When is Passport Tracking Required?

Once all the passport documentation and formalities are done, all that remains is to receive the passport. However, this time can vary depending on the scheme opted. While the passport applied under the tatkaal scheme is dispatched on the third day, the timeline may change under the normal specially if applying under normal scheme.

Other factors like police verification and other security checks may take some time, affecting your passport’s dispatch. Thanks to digitisation, you can easily track your passport’s status online without any need to visit the passport multiple times. By availing this facility, you can easily check the following:

Passport application status
Passport police verification status
Passport dispatch/delivery status

All these can be tracked using the passport file number and date of birth. This file number is a 15-digit unique number provided at the time of passport application submission at the PSK. There are multiple ways to check the status of your passport application, which have been mentioned in the later sections.

Procedure to Check Passport Status Online

For those opting for an online method, there are two ways to do so:

Via Passport Seva Portal (Official website)
Via mPassport Seva Application (Official application)

These are the easiest way to check the status of Indian passport is by visiting the official website, depending on the convenience.

Checking Status via Passport Seva Portal

For those checking the status through PSP, follow these steps for a quick passport status update:

Step 1: Search “how to check Indian passport status” or go to the official website directly
Step 2: You will see the ‘Track Application Status’ tab. Click on it.
Step 3: You will be redirected to the ‘Track Application Status’ page. You must enter your 15-digit passport file number and your official date of birth here.
Step 4: Once you’ve provided both the details, click on ‘Track Status’.

You will be redirected to a fresh page displaying your latest application status.

Checking Status via mPassport Seva Mobile Application

The mPassport Seva App is another great facility to ease passport-related tasks. The app is very useful and can also access other passport-related facilities, including Indian passport appointment scheduling. If you prefer the using this Passport Seva App on your mobile, then follow these steps:

Step 1: If you don’t have this app, first download it from the google Play store (or Apple store if you have an iOS device)
Step 2: Using your name, email ID and birthdate, register yourself here.
Step 3: Go to the ‘Status Tracker’ and enter the 15-digit passport file number along with your date of birth.
Step 4: Upon submitting these details, you will see the latest status of your passport application.

Procedure to Check Passport Status Offline

For those who are more comfortable with offline methods, there are multiple ways to track the status of your passport application. You can opt for any of the given ways to track passport status offline:

Passport Status via Call

There is an active national call centre that offers passport-related information on their number. This is a toll-free number (1800-258-1800) and offers both automated IVR (interactive voice response) as well as citizen service executive.

The executives are available from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm. Outside these timings, you can make use of the IVR facility.

Passport Status via SMS

You can also get passport-related updates on your phone via text messages. All you need to do is type ‘STATUS <File Number>’ and send it to 9704100100. Ensure you do this from your registered mobile number only. This facility can be opted for while submitting the application.

Passport Status via Helpdesk

You can visit the regional passport office (passport seva kendra) for an update. You can also send an email to them regarding the passport application status.

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How to Check Passport Dispatch & Delivery Status?

Once all the documents are processed and authorised, your passport will be dispatched via Indian Speed Post to your current address. You can track this via their speed post tracking ID online to know where it has reached. You can also reach out to the nearest speed post centre if you have trouble tracking it online.

Following are the steps you can take to track your consignment containing the passport:

Step 1: Go to the official website i.e., Passport Seva Portal and obtain your 13-digit tracking number for your Indian Speed Post consignment.
Step 2: Now copy this 13-digit number
Step 3: Go to the official website of Indian Post. After some navigation, you will find a ‘Track Consignment’ under the website tool section.
Step 4: Now paste the 13-digit tracking number in the’Consignment Number’ box.
Step 5: Finally, click on the ‘Search’ button to see your consignment's exact status.

If you don’t see any delivery tracking information, then chances are that your passport is yet to be dispatched by the office. In many cases, the passport may be returned if it is unable to locate your given address. For this, you must reach out to your regional passport office.

Indian Passport Application Tracking: FAQs

Q: How can I track my Indian passport status?

Ans: You can track passport status online or offline via mPassport Seva app or other means available. All you need to do is keep your passport file number and DOB at hand.
Q: What is the meaning of PSK?

Ans: PSK is an abbreviation for Passport Seva Kendra.
Q: Can I directly bring my passport from the passport office?

Ans: No, this is not allowed. You will receive your passport online by post.
Q: Can I check Indian passport status on my phone?

Ans: Yes, you can. You can either download the official application on your phone or opt for an SMS notification facility at the time of your application submission.
Q: How can I see the status of my police verification for my passport application?

Ans: You can track your police verification status through the passport tracking service. However, you will only be able to see if the report has been submitted or not

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