To check the status of your passport application, the process depends on the country where you applied. Here are general steps for some countries: United States:
- Visit the official U.S. passport status website at passportstatus.state.gov.
- You will need your last name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
- It usually takes 7-10 business days after applying for your application to be trackable online.
- You can also check by phone by calling the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 (TDD/TTY: 1-888-874-7793) during their business hours
India:
- Use the Passport Seva website's Track Application Status feature.
- Enter your application details to get real-time updates on your passport application
Netherlands:
- If you applied at a Dutch embassy or consulate-general, use the tracking number provided on your application receipt on the Dutch government's track & trace system.
- If you applied via VFS Global, use their website to track your application with the reference number given at submission
United Kingdom:
- If you applied online with a digital photo, track your application immediately if your reference starts with ‘PEX’.
- If you applied at the Post Office using the Digital Check and Send service, track using your application reference starting with ‘POD’.
- For paper applications or other methods, call the Passport Adviceline with your barcode or receipt number
Canada:
- Use the online tool on the Government of Canada website to check your application status.
- You can also call their toll-free number 1-800-567-6868 or visit a passport office in person.
- Processing times vary depending on how and where you applied
Bangladesh:
- Check application status online by entering your Application ID on the E-Passport Online Registration Portal
In all cases, you will need specific application details such as your application number, reference number, or personal information to track your passport status online or by phone.
