Check Online
Access the Online Passport Status System to check your application status
. You may not be able to get a status update for 2 weeks after you apply or renew. During these weeks, your application and supporting documents are safely on their way to us.
How many days it will take to print passport?
It takes about
5-7 days
to complete the printing process. After that you will receive a SMS that your passport has been dispatched and you will receive your passport in 2-3 days after dispatch. You can of course check your passport status on the MEA website.
What does passport locator number mean?
It'd be
the tracking number allocated to your application when it arrives
. It would be allocated long before a passport would be produced.
Do passports ever take longer than 8 weeks?
Passport processing times are now the longest they've ever been. Recently the U.S. Department of State increased the standard passport processing times to
10-12 weeks
.
What is the current wait time for a passport?
Processing times in the UK
Allow
up to 10 weeks
to receive your passport. There are different turnaround times if you're applying from another country.
What happens if my passport doesn't come in time?
The first step is to
call and make an appointment with the emergency passport service
. Call 1 877-487-2778 or 1 888 874-7793 Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Time. The service is closed all federal holidays.
Why is passport taking so long?
COVID-19 and the economy of scarcity, worker shortages and slow delivery
has produced a massive backlog in passport applications.
Where is passport dispatched from?
The passport is dispatched by
India Post
through Speed Post to the present address of the applicant as filled in the passport application form.
Is passport dispatched on Saturday?
No, the passport office will not function on weekends
.
Can I find out my passport number before my passport arrived?
Answer:
It is not possible to get the passport number before the document is issued
. You must wait until your new passport arrives to have that information. Passports, generally speaking, are sent the day they are issued.
Is your passport application number the same as your passport number?
If you lose your passport, the lost passport application will ask for your old passport number
. You don't need to provide this information if you cannot find it, but it does help with the processing of your application. When you apply for a passport renewal or a replacement passport, you will get a new passport number.
What does it mean when it says your passport is being processed?
If you receive an “In Process” message,
your application has been received and is under review
. If your status says your passport has been mailed, but you have not received it after ten business days, you need to contact the National Passport Information Center to fill out a form stating you haven't received it.
Are passports still being processed?
| Type of passport application Current average turnaround times | Great Britain Passport Express 8 weeks |
|---|
How do you rush a passport?
- Fill out your DS-82 application and collect your documents.
- Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. …
- Clearly mark “EXPEDITE” on the outside of the envelope.
- The expedite fee does not include the optional 1-2 day delivery fee.
How many days is the processing of Philippine passport?
How long will the processing take? For applications made at Consular Offices in Metro Manila, processing and releasing of passports take
12 working days for regular processing and 6 working days for expedited processing
.
Can I speed up my passport application UK?
Passports can be issued quickly in an emergency – such as ill health or death – but forgetting to allow adequate time for an application to go through is not seen as an emergency by the Passport Office.
The only way to speed up the process is to pay for it
.
How long does a new passport take UK?
How long will my passport take to arrive? The Government advice that you allow
up to 10 weeks
for your passport to arrive. There are different turnaround times if you're applying for a passport from a country outside of the UK.
Is there a delay on passports?
An HMPO spokesperson said: “
Due to Covid-19, over 5 million people delayed applying for a British passport throughout 2020 and 2021
. In preparation for the demand for international travel returning, since April 2021 our published guidance has made clear people should allow up to 10 weeks to get their passport.
How do I complain about a delayed passport?
A: Yes. You can
lodge a grievance with the Call Centre at 1800-258-1800
. A grievance can also be lodged on the website www.passportindia.gov.in or by visiting helpdesk at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra.
Why does my passport status say not available?
Answer:
It may have just been a glitch in the system
. It is also possible that your application is missing some documents that's why it switched from in process to not available. Please contact the NPIC at 1-877-487-2778 for more information.
