Passport Application Status Check

Passport Status Check

Track passport application status. Direct link to Passport Seva portal with step-by-step guide.

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Track by File Number

You will need to enter your details on the official Passport Seva portal

How to Track Your Application

  1. 1Visit Passport Seva portal
  2. 2Select "Track Application Status"
  3. 3Choose tracking type: Application/RTI Number or File Number
  4. 4Enter your number and date of birth
  5. 5View current status

Passport Types

Regular

Blue cover

36 pages - Standard passport for ordinary citizens

Jumbo

Blue cover

60 pages - For frequent travellers needing extra pages

Diplomatic

Maroon cover

36 pages - Issued to Indian diplomats and senior officials

Official

White cover

36 pages - For government employees travelling on official duty

⏰ Processing Times

Normal

30-45 days

Standard processing time after police verification

Tatkal

1-3 days

Expedited processing with additional fee

Useful Links

Passport Seva Portal

Main portal for all passport services

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Track Application

Track your passport application status online

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Appointment Booking

Book or reschedule your appointment

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Document Checklist

Check required documents for your application

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These links redirect to official government websites. DesiUtils is not affiliated with the Ministry of External Affairs or Passport Seva.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check my passport application status?+
Enter your file number and date of birth to check the current status of your passport application through the official portal.
What are the stages of passport processing?+
The typical stages are: application submitted, police verification initiated, police verification completed, passport printed, and passport dispatched.
How long does passport processing take in India?+
Normal processing takes 30-45 days. Tatkal (urgent) processing takes 1-3 days at the Passport Seva Kendra, plus police verification time.