Have you applied for a new passport?

If yes, you can check your passport application status both online and offline. Moreover, you can also download mPassport Seva App and check the passport status without logging in to the website. If you want to learn how you can do the same, keep reading.

Are you searching for “passport tracking online” on the internet?

If yes, you need the following:

• File number of your passport (It is a 15-digit number that you get after submitting the passport application).
• Your date of birth.

Now, take a look at how you can check passport application status online and offline:

Are you browsing the internet "how to check passport status online?" End your search and follow this simple step-by-step guide:

• Step 1:  Visit the official website of "Passport Seva" and click on the "Track Application Status" tab.
• Step 2: The page redirects to "Track Application Status". 
• Step 3: Here, select your application type. Also, enter your date of birth, and 15-digit file number. Click on "Track Status".

The next page will display your current passport application status.

Track passport application status offline by the following methods:

• SMS: You can get updates on your passport application status on your phone itself. Send "STATUS FILE NUMBER" from your registered mobile number to 9704100100. You can opt for this paid SMS service during your application time.
• National Call Centre: You can call on the National Call Centre’s toll-free number 1800-258-1800. A Citizen Service Executive is available from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. An Automated Interactive Voice Response is also available 24/7. Hence, you can also access information regarding your passport application status during non-working hours.

Please note: Residents of Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East states can communicate via the following contact details:

Jammu Kashmir - 040-66720567(paid)

North-east States - 040-66720581(paid)

• Helpdesk: Visit the Passport Seva Kendra or send an email to get updates on the application status of your passport.

mPassport Seva App is a mobile application on which an applicant can easily track the passport application status. Besides, you can access other services such as registration and scheduling an appointment. This mobile application is available for both Android and iOS devices.

Here is a simple guide to check passport status on this application:

• Step 1: Download mPassport Seva application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Step 2: Register yourself with your name, email address and date of birth.
• Step 3: Select "Status Tracker". Enter the 15-digit file number and date of birth to check passport application status.

Once you know how to track passport status, learn how to track its delivery status as well.

Indian Speed Post usually dispatches an applicant's passport present address (as mentioned in the passport application form). Keep track of your passport delivery status by using Speed Post- Tracking Utility.

Often, the online delivery status is different from the real-time delivery status. Hence, it is ideal to contact your nearest Speed Post Centre regarding this. If a Speed Post Centre Personnel cannot locate your address, it gets returned to the sender. In such circumstances, kindly contact your Regional Passport Office for further help.

Follow these steps to check the dispatch and delivery status of your passport -

• Step 1:  Collect the 13-digit tracking number from the tracking application status from the official website of Passport Seva.
• Step 2:  Visit the official website of India Post.
• Step 3: Click on the tools available on the website and navigate to "Track Consignment." Enter the 13-digit tracking number in the "Consignment Number" section. Then, click "Search."

If you do not notice any delivery tracking data, this means that your passport has not been dispatched.

You can also track the delivery status of your passport through the Indian Post's SMS service. Send your 13-digit tracking number in the format POST TRACK <Your 13-digit tracking number> to 166 or 51969.

In case of emergency, you can collect the passport from the Regional Passport Office. Remember you must fill in an application form stating the reason for collecting the passport urgently. The Regional Passport officers can accept or reject your application for collecting the passport in person from their office.

A passport is an essential document serving as an identity and age proof. Therefore applying for the same at the earliest is important. Moreover, you can also track the passport application status online. Keep these pointers in mind when you check passport status for a hassle-free experience.