A passport is an essential document you’ll have to carry whenever traveling to other countries. Anyone who is a citizen of India is eligible to apply for a passport and based on the profile of the candidate he/she gets the Indian passport.
Whenever you are applying for a passport you need to keep track of your passport status which can be easily done using various means.
You can check your passport status both online and offline. Here in this guide, we will discuss how to check the status both online and offline, which is as follows:
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How to Check Passport Online?
You can check your passport status online using both the methods:
Passport Seva Kendra Portal
You can check your passport status using the passport seva Kendra portal which will provide you with necessary status updates for your passport.
You can follow these steps to find your passport status using the passport seva Kendra portal:
- Visit the official web portal of Passport Seva Kendra and navigate to the passport status check section
- Now, you’ll first have to choose the type of passport you have applied for followed by entering your file number
- Now enter your date of birth and click on the track status button
- Your passport details will be listed with the status of the application
Passport Seva Kendra Mobile App
You can also use the Passport Seva Kendra Mobile app to find your application status, which can be done by following these steps:
- Download and install the Passport Seva Kendra app on your mobile phone and navigate to the track application section
- Now, you’ll first have to choose the type of passport you have applied for followed by entering your file number
- Now enter your date of birth and click on the track status button
- Your passport details will be listed with the status of the application
How to Check Passport Offline?
You also have an option to check the passport status using the offline method. The following are the methods we have listed using which you can check your passport online:
National Call Centre
You can also find out about your passport status using the offline method by giving a call to the call center set by Passport Seva Kendra. You’ll have to dial the toll-free number 1800 258 1800 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to inquire about the status of your application.
Through SMS
You can also send an SMS to find out the status of your passport application via SMS. Send an SMS to the passport seva Kendra number using your officially registered mobile number which is mentioned on the passport application. The syntax that you’ll have to use is 9704100100 {STATUS FILE NUMBER}.
Through Helpdesk
You can also visit the Passport Seva Kendra helpdesk and ask the representative for your application status by giving him/her your application details.
FAQ
Yes, you can use the National Call Center 24/7 however, for talking to the representative, you’ll have to talk from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. For the rest of the time an IVR is set up where you can find various services to use.
Yes, you can apply for a Tatkal passport which is a fast-track passport application that can be used in case you have to visit a foreign country in a few days.
Yes, you can check your passport status online using various methods like the Passport Seva Kendra Portal and Passport Seva Kendra mobile app.
No, you cannot pick up your passport in person, your passport will reach your home address which is mentioned on your passport.
The application status also provides you with details on the dispatch status of your passport. Once dispatched, your passport is handed over to the delivery channel and it will reach you in a couple of days.
Yes, the track application status does mention the police verification status as well.
I’m Shiv Kumar, a graduate with a passion for finance, marketing, and technology. My journey into finance started with a desire to understand money management and investing.
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