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How to Track Passport Application Status Online?

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By Vipul Jain
Updated on: 19 May, 2026 | Editorial Standard | 5 min read |

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If you have applied for an Indian passport online in India, the passport processing timeline includes several stages. These application stages have different processing times, but to view these, you can check the Passport application status online.

In this blog, we will show a simple way to check the online passport status in India, which helps you get all the latest and real-time updates.

Along with this, you will also see different methods to track the passport application.

Quick Link: Online Passport Status Check

Quick Overview: Online Passport Status Check

  • You can check the status of your passport on the Passport Seva portal.
  • Check your passport application status via SMS, by calling the national call center, or by visiting the Passport Seva Kendra.
  • Call at 1800-258-1800 and provide our application file number to check the Passport application status.

Passport Status Check Online Process

Here are the steps given below for passport check online using the Passport Seva Portal.

  1. Go to the official Passport Seva website.
  2. Navigate to the 'track Application status'.
  3. Enter the essential details such as application type, file number, and date of birth.
  4. Click on the 'Track Application Status' to see the real-time updates of your passport application online.

How to Track Passport Application Status Offline?

Here are some of the methods given below through which you can see the offline passport status check.

Here are 3 methods through which you can check your Passport application status, which are:

Check Passport Status Offline via SMS

Follow the steps to see the fresh or passport renewal status check.

  1. Open the SMS app.
  2. Text 'STATUS (15-digit file number)' to 9704100100.
  3. After sending the SMS, you will get an application status update on your registered mobile number.

This is the fastest way to check your Passport application status offline through a mobile.

Through Calling at the National Call Center

  • Keep your passport application file number ready before making the call.
  • Dial the Passport Seva National Call Center toll-free number 1800-258-1800.
  • Call between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM, when customer support representatives are available.
  • Connect with the customer service representative and provide your passport application file number.
  • After verification, the representative will share the latest status and updates related to your passport application.

The contact numbers for Jammu and Kashmir and the northeastern states are different, as given below.

The IVRS (Interactive Voice Response) facility is also available, which you can use after office hours.

Passport Seva Status Check 

You can track your passport application status offline by visiting Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

For this, you need to have your application file number to check the passport tracking status.

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Check Passport Status Through the mPassport Mobile App

By following the steps given below, you can easily check your online application status even from your home.

  1. Download and install the mPassport Seva Mobile App.
  2. Register in the app by entering your name, date of birth, and email ID.
  3. Navigate to the 'Status tracker' in the mPassport app.
  4. Provide your 15-digit application number and date of birth.
  5. Click on the 'track Status' and see the real-time passport application status.

How to Check Passport Application Status Through Speed Post?

Here are the steps given below to track the passport status via Indian Speed Post.

  1. Go to the official Indian post website.
  2. Enter your 13-digit tracking passport number to check for status
  3. Click on the 'Track Speed Post' Option.
  4. You will get the real-time passport status on your screen.

You can see the live application updates of your passport through the Indian Speed Post.

How to Track the Passport Dispatch and Delivery Status?

Most of the passports are delivered to the registered address of the applicant through the Indian speed post. To track the dispatch and delivery status of your passport, follow the steps mentioned below.

  1. Go to the official Passport Seva website.
  2. Enter your 13-digit Passport tracking number.
  3. Navigate to the 'Track Consignment'.
  4. Enter the tracking ID below the 'Consignment Number' and enter your valid security code.
  5. Click on the 'Track Now' option to see the delivery and Dispatchment status of the passport.

If you didn't see any tracking details, it means that your passport has not been dispatched yet. For more assistance, you should contact your regional passport office.

How to Track the Passport Police Verification Status?

If you have applied for a passport application, then your application will be verified by a police officer at your registered address. To check the police verification status of your passport, follow the steps below.

  1. Go to the official India Passport Seva website.
  2. Click on the 'Track Application Status'.
  3. You need to enter the 'Application Reference Number' with your date of birth.
  4.  Click on the 'Track Status' option to see the real-time status.

On this, you will see the passport application status along with the police verification status.

How to Check Your Passport Status by Name?

See the steps to know how to check passport status by name:

  1. Visit the official website of Passport Seva.
  2. Select the 'Track Application status' section.
  3. Enter your name, date of birth, and 15-digit file number.
  4. Submit the details to check the real-time status by name.

Conclusion

You can easily check your passport application status through various methods, such as the Passport Seva portal, SMS, the mPassport app, a call, or a visit to the PSK. For the Passport application status, you can also get help from the Visament website, which provides 24/7 updates on your application. We have a team of expert and skilled agents who know all the processes and documents to provide you with a smooth and hassle-free process.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, you can connect with the national call center from 8:00 A.M to 10:00 P.M.

PSK stands for Passport Seva Kendra.

Yes, candidates can check the passport details on the state department's website.

By visiting the official website of Passport Seva Kendra you can check passport delivery status.

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Vipul Jain
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Vipul Jain is the Co-Founder of Visament, a trusted platform dedicated to simplifying Indian immigration, consular, and NRI services for applicants across the globe. With extensive expertise in OCI cards, Indian passport services, visa assistance, apostille and document legalization,... See Full Bio

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