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Track Passport Application Status

Once you've submitted a passport application, you can track its progress online using your file number or application reference number. The portal shows the current processing stage, and police verification status is often tracked separately.

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Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs

https://www.passportindia.gov.in

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Required documents

  • File number or application reference number (from your acknowledgment)
  • Date of birth used in the application

Eligibility

  • • Anyone who has submitted a passport (fresh or reissue) application through Passport Seva

Step-by-step guide

  1. 1

    Go to the 'Track Application Status' page on passportindia.gov.in.

  2. 2

    Choose the correct application type (Passport, PCC, etc.).

  3. 3

    Enter your file number (or application reference number) and date of birth.

  4. 4

    Submit to view the current stage of your application.

  5. 5

    Check police verification status separately if a distinct tracking option is available.

  6. 6

    Watch for SMS/email updates sent to your registered mobile number and email as the status changes.

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Frequently asked questions

It's printed on the acknowledgment receipt generated after you submit your application, and is usually also sent by SMS/email.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • • Entering the file number in the wrong format
  • • Confusing the file number with the online registration/application reference number
  • • Assuming a 'dispatched' status means the passport will arrive the same day
  • • Not checking the spam folder for status update emails

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