Check Passport Application Status Easily Online
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) allows applicants to track their passport application status online through the Passport Seva Portal. Whether you have applied for a fresh passport, passport renewal, Tatkaal passport, or passport re-issue, you can check the latest status of your application using your file number and date of birth.
Moreover, applicants can also track the dispatch status of their passport after it has been issued.
Documents Required to Check Passport Status
Before checking your application status, keep the following details ready:
- Passport Application File Number (15-digit)
- Date of Birth
- Registered Mobile Number (if required)
- Internet Connection
These details are sufficient to access your application status through the Passport Seva Portal.
How to Check Passport Application Status Online
Follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official Passport Seva website.
- Click on “Track Application Status.”
- Select your Application Type.
- Enter your File Number.
- Enter your Date of Birth.
- Click on “Track Status.”
The portal will display the latest status of your passport application, including police verification and dispatch details.
Common Passport Status Messages
You may see one of the following status updates:
- Application Submitted – Your application has been successfully submitted.
- Under Review – Documents are being verified.
- Police Verification Initiated – Police verification process has started.
- Police Verification Completed – Verification report has been received.
- Passport Granted – Passport has been approved for printing.
- Passport Printed – Printing has been completed.
- Passport Dispatched – Passport has been sent through Speed Post.
- Passport Delivered – Passport has been successfully delivered.
How to Track Passport Dispatch
Once your passport has been dispatched:
- Visit the India Post Speed Post tracking website.
- Enter the Speed Post tracking number received via SMS or available on the Passport Seva Portal.
- Click on Track to view the delivery status.
Track Status Through Passport Seva Mobile App
Applicants can also use the official Passport Seva App to:
- Track passport application status.
- Locate Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs).
- Access passport-related information.
- Check appointment availability.
Track Status Through SMS
Applicants can also check their application status by sending an SMS in the prescribed format:
STATUS <File Number>
to 9704100100.
The latest passport application status will be sent to your registered mobile number.
Helpline for Passport Applicants
If you face any issues while tracking your passport application, you can contact the Passport Seva National Call Centre:
- Toll-Free Number: 1800-258-1800
Applicants can also register grievances through the Passport Seva Portal if required.
Conclusion
Checking your Passport Application Status in 2026 is quick and convenient through the Passport Seva Portal, mobile app, SMS service, or the India Post tracking system. By using your file number and date of birth, you can monitor every stage of your application—from submission and police verification to passport dispatch and delivery.
