𝒎𝑷𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒗𝒂: Online Registration, & How To Use It?

A passport is a required document for anybody traveling overseas either for business, tourism, education, medical treatment, or family visits. In recent years, the increasing economy and growing globalisation have indicated growth in demand for passports and comparable services. The Ministry of External Affairs launched the Passport Seva Project to meet this growing demand.

What is mPassport?

The Mobile Passport Seva is specifically created for Indians solely focused on passport-related details. It is a simple and significant service that provides details on the following aspects:

• Passport centers
• Passport fees
• Contact information
• Status of passport applications
• Generic passport information

Users can access information on their mobile by using the mPassport Seva mobile app. mPassport Seva is a user-friendly app that provides all of the functions available on the Passport Seva Portal, including

• New user registration
• Existing user login
• Applying for Passport services
• Pay online
• Scheduling an appointment
• Know more about Passport center locations
• Fee details
• mPassport application status
• Contact information
• Other general information.

Passport Seva enables convenient, efficient, and straightforward delivery of passports and other related services. This initiative creates a networked environment for government personnel and collaborates with the state police to authenticate an applicant’s credentials and with India Post to supply passports.

Features of mPassport

• The app allows you to register, apply, pay, and schedule appointments for passport services. 
• It gives information on the various procedures required for obtaining a passport-related service and who to contact if you have any concerns
• Users can look for a Passport Seva Kendra or a District Passport Cell. Citizens residing abroad will get information on missions/posts abroad. You can also search for Police stations in certain states and districts.
• The application’s charge calculator function allows users to determine the needed fee depending on the service. 
• Document advisor assists customers in ensuring which papers they must bring when visiting the Passport office to submit an application.
• Users can follow the progress of their passport applications by entering their file number and date of birth. The delivery status of dispatched passports can also be monitored.

Benefits of mPassport Seva

Some advantages of passport services include the following:

Issuing new passports:  You will have to apply for a new passport.

Re-issuing or new passports: You can request a passport re-issue if you need another passport for any of the following reasons:

• Changes in current information
• Sheets or pages have been distorted
• Damaged passport
• Passport validity period ended more than three years ago 
• Passport is misplaced

Please ensure that your passport was not under an employed category (i.e., official passport or diplomatic passport) before using the new issuance site.

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How to Use the Passport Seva Application to Apply for a New Passport?

The mPassport Seva App has made acquiring a passport much easier. The software developed by the Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) division and launched on Passport Seva Diwas is expected to expedite the whole process. Along with promoting the passport application process, the “Passport Application from Anywhere in India” and “Filling Passport Application Forms from Mobile Phones” initiatives will make things easier for every Indian citizen, as mentioned by Sushma Swaraj. 

This subhead will look at how applicants can use the Passport Seva App to apply for a new passport. The procedure is comparable to the current approach the Passport Seva website uses. The detailed procedure is as follows:

• Get the mPassport Seva app. It is available for both Android and iOS
• Launch the app
• Select ‘New User Registration.’
• From the drop-down option, choose ‘Passport Office’.
• Next, fill in your information, such as your name, date of birth, email address, and so on.
• After that, please enter your unique login ID (It can be the same as the email ID that the applicant uses).
• Create a secure password.
• Choose a security question and an answer in order to recover a lost password.
• Enter the captcha code and press the ‘Submit’ button.
• The passport office will then send an email with a verification link to the specified email address in order to activate the account.
• After clicking the verification link, the applicant will be taken to a new page and requested to confirm their login ID.
• Once the account has been authenticated, the applicant must close and reopen the app.
• The applicant must then choose the ‘Existing User’ option.
• Enter your Login ID, password, and captcha code.
• Next, choose ‘Apply for a new passport’.
• Complete the form and follow the instructions on the app.
• Make the required fee payment.
• Make an appointment to visit a passport facility for document verification.

How to Track the Status of Application Using the mPassport App?

The Government of India provides mPassport Seva, a mobile app for passport-related services. You can also use this app to check the mPassport Seva status online. The instructions below will assist you in tracking the progress of your passport application. The application status for a new passport can be followed using the app’s ‘Status Tracker.’ Individuals must pick ‘Application Status’ after clicking on the ‘Status Tracker’ button. After that, enter the file number and date of birth and click ‘Track.’

• Depending on your device, download the Android or iOS version of the mPassport Seva app.
• Finish the registration process by entering your name, birth date, and email address.
• On the app, look for the “Status Tracker” option.
• Inside the status tracker, enter your birth date and File Number.
• The app will then display the status of your passport application.

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