Postal Passport Dispatch Status

1. Provides real-time information about your passport’s location and status. 

1. It enables you to track the status of your passport from the dispatch center to the destination. 

1. Provides an estimated delivery date of the passport to help you plan your schedule accordingly. 

1. Provides up-to-date information about the passport, thereby reducing the stress of tracking your passport. 

1. The tracking system helps identify the issue regarding the delay of passport delivery and resolves it faster. 

1. Ensure smooth, effortless, and on-time delivery of your passport. 

How Passport Dispatch Works After Issuance in India

Here are the details about issuance process of passports in India: 

1. Submission of dully filled online application form on the Passport Seva website and book an appointment online. 

1. Document verification and submission by visiting the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). 

1. Providing biometric data, such as fingerprints and photographs at the PSKs. 

1. Validate the provided information by undergoing police verification. 

1. Passports are processed by the Passport offices and print them before dispatch. 

1. The passport is dispatched via Speed Post. 

1. To track the delivery status, passport speed post tracking is used. 

1. To receive updates, applicants can send SMS to the speed post tracking passport number. 

How to Track Passport via Speed Post?

You can track your passport through online tracking system via India Post Website 

1. Visit the official website of India Post website. 

1. Scroll to the Speed Post section. 

1. Enter your 13-digit passport speed post tracking number. 

1. To access the most recent status of your passport, click ‘Track Now’. 

How to Find the Speed Post Tracking Number on the Passport Seva Website?

Here are the steps to find the tracking number for speed post tracking from Passport Seva website: 

1. Log into the Passport Seva website using your credentials 

1. Go to the ‘Track Application Status’ section 

1. Enter your date of birth and file number 

1. Click on ‘Track Status’ 

1. Note the passport tracking number, once the application status is displayed 

1. To track the progress of your passport application through relevant channels, such as the India Post website, use this tracking number 

Process of Tracking Passport Delivery via SMS Service

The following are the steps to process the Passport Speed Post tracking through SMS service: 

1. Submit your application either at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or through online mode. 

1. The speed post tracking passport number will be provided after processing. 

1. From your registered mobile number, send ‘POST TRACK (tracking number)’ and send it to 166 or 51969. 

1. The status of passport delivery will be sent to your phone number via SMS. 

1. To ensure timely delivery, track the delivery status regularly. 

Deciphering the Tracking Information 

The tracking information you receive will be comprehensive, including: 

1. Booking Date: The date when Speed Post receives your passport. 

1. Current location: The real-time update about the location of the passport through postal network. 

1. Expected delivery date: Estimated time of passport delivery depending upon the status of the passport delivery. 

1. Delivery status: To keep you in loop, clear updates are provided about the status of passport by updating status as either ‘In Transit’; Out for Delivery’ or ‘Delivered’. 

Issues and Troubleshooting for Tracking Passports via Speed Post

Here are some of the common issues for tracking passport via speed post: 

1. Wrong tracking number: Double check the tracking number to avoid delay in passport delivery. 

1. Delay in updates: Due to various reasons, there may be delay of updates for a certain period, and for such cases you must either contact your local post office or India Post website. 

1. Status showing "Delivered" but Not Received: In case a passport is marked as delivered but you have not received it yet, then c confirm the delivery address and contact your nearest post office. 

1. Additional Tips 

1. Remember your passport speed post tracking number. 

1. Keep track of your tracking status regularly either online or via SMS. 

1. To avoid delays or complications, ensure that there is someone available at the passport delivery address. 

How to Check Passport Delivery Status via Speed Post?

1. Here are the details about the ways to check the delivery status of passport via Speed Post: 

1. You can track the journey of your passport through the speed post tracking system. 

1. Remember to plan your schedule as per the estimated delivery date of the passport to ensure you are available at the delivery address. 

1. Keep your tracking number securly and check the status regularly. 

1. Contact the India post customer care through toll-free number (18002666868) in case of any issues regarding passport delivery. 

What Happens if I Have not Received My Passport? 

The following are the outcomes if you have not received your passport: 

1. Contact the courier service and provide them with the tracking number 

1. Use the tracking number to confirm the dispatch status of your passport via Speed post 

1. Contact the passport office to for more clarification about the delay 

1. Visit the nearest passport office in case for extended delay 

1. Submit a complaint through designated online grievance redressal portals and provide them with the details of passport delay and the passport application number. 

Collecting Passport from the Mailman

Here are the details about collecting Passport from the mailman: 

1. The applicant must pick up their passport in person from the postmaster. 
2. If the applicant is unable to pick up the passport themselves for any reason, then the mailman may hand over the passport to any of the applicant’s family after verifying the ID proof.

1. If the ID documentation provided by the applicant's relative is unsatisfactory, the mailman is free to return the passport to the issuing RPO.  

1. You must get in touch with the issuing RPO and file an application describing the problem before they resend the passport if the postal authorities return it to them since you were unable to pick it up. 

1. You must include verification of your current residential address with your application in addition to any other supporting materials the RPO may want.