Organisation : Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Passport India
Facility : Appointment Availability Status
Appointment Availability Status here : http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/apptAvailStatus
Website : http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/faqTatkaalPassports
Passport Premium SMS Services
** Get regular updates on your mobile phone for your passport application!
** This is an optional value-added service for applicants.
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** W.e.f. 16th Nov, 2013, (OPTIONAL) Premium SMS Service is enabled for PSKs under all RPOs across the country.
** Opt and enrol for Passport Seva Short Messaging Service (SMS SERVICE) to receive alerts and updates on your application. From the time of enrolment until the passport/miscellaneous service is rendered, you will receive the progress status of your application and alerts for pending actions through the SMS SERVICE. You can avail the SMS SERVICE from any mobile phone, not necessarily from smart phones.
** You may receive up to nine SMS on alerts and updates on your application based on its status and actions needed. Also, you can send an SMS query at any time to know the current status of your application.
** Please note that enrolment of SMS SERVICE is purely optional and Enrolment Charge is not a part of Passport Fee. If you choose not to enrol for SMS SERVICE, you will continue to receive the standard communications from Passport Seva (e.g. SMS on dispatch of your passport).
** You can enrol for SMS SERVICE by paying a one-time enrolment charge of Rs.40/- (FORTY ONLY) inclusive of all taxes, payable in cash at the Passport Seva Kendra. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling for the SMS SERVICE.
Steps To Enrol
STEP 1: Select ‘SMS Services’ while submitting application
STEP 2: Pay the Enrolment Charge in cash on visiting Passport Seva Kendra
You can enrol for SMS SERVICE while filling the application form or uploading the e-Form at Online Portal.
OR
In case you have submitted the application form online or uploaded e-Form, you can enrol for SMS SERVICES using the link ‘Enrol for SMS Services’ available under ‘Services’ section after login.
On enrolment of SMS Service, PSP will send the following on the registered Mobile Number:
ALERTS: For submission of documents, respond to notifications and collection of passport/PCC. For exceptions or errors in processing at any stage, penalty and Show Cause Notices.
UPDATES: On police verification and Passport Printing/Dispatch
** In addition to the above, you can track the status of your application by sending an SMS to 9704100100 in the format ‘<< STATUS >><< SPACE >><< File Number >>’, for example, STATUS BNG071268435013.
** Any query/feedback related to SMS Services may be registered with the category ‘SMS Service’ in the User Assistance -> Information/Feedback/Grievance -> Feedback section.
** As per regulatory requirements, SMS services are available only to Postpaid subscribers in state of Jammu & Kashmir.
FAQ On Passport
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about Indian passports:
What is an Indian passport?
An Indian passport is a travel document issued by the Government of India to its citizens. It allows citizens to travel to foreign countries and to return to India.
What are the different types of Indian passports?
There are three types of Indian passports:
** Ordinary passport: This is the most common type of Indian passport. It is issued to citizens who are not government employees or diplomats.
** Diplomatic passport: This type of passport is issued to government employees who are traveling on official business.
** Official passport: This type of passport is issued to government employees who are traveling on official business but are not entitled to a diplomatic passport.
How do I apply for an Indian passport?
To apply for an Indian passport, you must submit an application form to the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or the Passport Seva Camp (PSC). You can find the nearest PSK or PSC on the Passport Seva website.