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Information about Passport Enquiry

TeamAckoDec 11, 2024

When planning international travel, ensuring you have a valid passport is crucial. Passport enquiries are essential for understanding the status of your application, booking appointments, or resolving any issues. This guide will help you navigate the process of making a passport enquiry and provide useful information to streamline your experience.

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Contents

Why You Might Need To Make A Passport Enquiry?
How To Make A Passport Enquiry?
- Common Methods of Enquiry
List Of Regional Passport Office Contact Numbers
How To Find And Use The Passport Enquiry Number?
How To Book Passport Enquiry Appointment?
- Step-by-Step Guide to Booking an Appointment
Passport Enquiry Status: Checking The Status Of Your Passport Application
- A. Online Methods for Status Enquiry
- B. Offline Methods for Status Enquiry (SMS, Phone)
Passport Enquiry Check: Comprehensive Checklist For Passport Enquiry
Frequently asked questions

Why You Might Need To Make A Passport Enquiry?

There are several reasons why you might need to make a passport enquiry:

Status of Your Application: If you have applied for a passport and want to know where it stands right now, you can do a passport inquiry.
Setting up an appointment: You may need to make or confirm an appointment at the passport office to have your documents checked or for an interview.
Document Requirements: You can ask to be sure you know what papers you need to apply for or update your passport.
Error Rectification: If there are mistakes on your application or passport, asking about them can help you figure out how to fix them.
Help with Other Things: If you have any other questions or worries about applying for a passport, making an inquiry can help you.

How To Make A Passport Enquiry?

Making a passport enquiry is easy to do and can be done in person, online, or over the phone. Here are a few ways:

Common Methods of Enquiry

A. Online: Here are the steps to check the state of your passport online:
1. Step 1: Go to Passport Seva's home page.
2. Step 2: In the menu on the left, click "Track your Application Status."
3. Step 3: Choose the type of application from the drop-down menu.
4. Step 4: Enter your file number and date of birth (DOB).
5. Step 5: Pick "Track Status" from the list.
B. Email: Some passport offices let you ask questions by email. There should be a reference number and a clear description of your question.
C. Passport Enquiry Number: Many passport offices have helplines that can be used to make inquiries. When you call the number and give them your reference number, someone will help you with your question.

List Of Regional Passport Office Contact Numbers

This is a list of some of the Regional Passport Offices (RPO) in India that you can call if you need help with your passport:

City	Telephone Number	Email ID
Ahmedabad	079 26300603	[email protected]
Amritsar	0183-2506252	[email protected]
Andaman and Nicobar	03192 232733
Bareilly	0581-2311874, 2302033	[email protected]
Bangalore	080-25706100/6101/6102/25781506; 080-25706124	[email protected]
Bhopal	0755-4140085	[email protected]
Bhubaneshwar	0674-2564470,0674-2563855	[email protected]
Chandigarh	0172-2624988,2624989	[email protected]
Chennai	044-28518848	[email protected]
Coimbatore	0422 2301415	[email protected]
Dehradun	0135-2652160	[email protected]
New Delhi	011-26166292; 011-26165870	[email protected]
Ghaziabad	0120-2700320	[email protected]
Guwahati	0361-2302607, 0361-2300101	[email protected]
Hyderabad	91-40-27715333,91-40-27715115	[email protected]
Jaipur	0141-2702515	[email protected]
Jalandhar	0181-2242114,0181-2242115	[email protected]
Jammu	0191-2451085	[email protected]
Kochi	0484-2315152,0484-2310920	[email protected]
Kolkata	033-40071212	[email protected]
Kozhikode	0495-2768869, 2767789, 2769139	[email protected]
Lucknow	91-522-2307530	[email protected]
Madurai	0452 2521205	[email protected]
Mumbai	022-24932699/24931731/249355; 022-24935275	[email protected]
Nagpur	0712-2511741, 2511742	[email protected]
Panaji	0832-2437601, 0832-2437602	[email protected]
Patna	0612-2223267/2227943; 0612-2227972	[email protected]
Pune	020-27209999	[email protected]
Raipur	0771-2263922	[email protected]
Ranchi	0651-2282037	[email protected]
Shimla	0177-2652395	[email protected]
Srinagar	0194-2500375, 2500173, 2500374	[email protected]
Surat	0261-2228225	[email protected]
Tiruchirappalli	0431-2707404	[email protected]
Trivandrum	0471 – 2470225, 2460132	[email protected]
Vijayawada	0891 2745746	[email protected]
Visakhapatnam	0891-2745746	[email protected]

How To Find And Use The Passport Enquiry Number?

To find the passport enquiry number, visit the Passport Seva page and go to the "Contact Us" area to find the passport inquiry number. Click on "passport" and then "passport offices" from the drop-down menu. You can get your Regional Passport Office (RPO) number from there. You can call this number to get help and information in real-time.

How To Book Passport Enquiry Appointment?

To make an appointment to ask about your passport, go to the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) website or app. Once you've logged in with your details, click "Schedule Appointment" and pick a time and date that works for you.

Step-by-Step Guide to Booking an Appointment

Step 1: Open up the mPassport Seva app or go to the Passport Seva website.
Step 2: Sign in or create a new account.
Step 3: Go to "Booking an Appointment."
Step 4: Pick the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) you want.
Step 5: You can pick a date and time from the list given.
Step 6: Confirm your appointment.

Passport Enquiry Status: Checking The Status Of Your Passport Application

You can check the status of your passport application online or offline. The online method is the quickest and most convenient.

A. Online Methods for Status Enquiry

Step 1: Visit the Passport Seva website.
Step 2: Log in with your credentials.
Step 3: Click on 'Track Application Status.'
Step 4: Type in your file number and birth date.
Step 5: Click 'Track Status' to view the current status of your application.

B. Offline Methods for Status Enquiry (SMS, Phone)

SMS: Send an SMS with your application number to the number given for passport inquiries.
Phone: To find out what's going on with your application, call the area passport office and give them your application number.