Delay in Issuing Passports at RPO
Of course. A delay in the passport issuance process at the Regional Passport Office (RPO) level is a common issue. The status often gets stuck at “Under Review at RPO” or “Police Verification is Under Process” for a long time.
Common Reasons for Delay at the RPO
| Pending Police Verification | Your passport application and police verification are pending for your respective police station. |
| Document Scrutiny Issues | The application in hold due to name, documents, and annexure mismatch with your application form. |
| Review Passport Documents at RPO | Regional Passport Office reviews your incomplete documents for verification. |
| Adverse Police Verification Report | Police submit an adverse report at RPO, because applicacant documents are incorrect. |
| Background Check / Security Clearance | The applicant did not mention your FIR number, court case number, or court order in the application. |
| High Workload at RPO | Other reasons are a high workload in the regional passport office. |
| The file is Simply Missed or Overlooked | The regional passport office is missing your passport file or overlooked it at that time. |
Step-by-Step Action Plan for Delay
| 1. Check the Exact Status and Note Details | First, check your status and note your exact reason of pasport deley. |
| 2. Visit to the Police Station for the Police Verification Delay | With original documents, visit your police station or SP office for police verification. |
| 3. Use Official Online & Helpline Grievance Channels | Contact your official helpline number 1800-258-1800 and grievance number. |
| 4. The In-Person Visit to RPO with Appointment | Applicant personally visits the regional passport office with an appointment, including all original documents for review of the application. |
| 5. Lodge Complainnt | File your complaint or mail it to RPO with proper reasons for your passport delay. |
Check Passport Delay Status
| 1: | Visit the Official Website www.passportindia.gov.in |
| 2: | Click on ‘Track Your Application Status.’ On the homepage. |
| 3: |
Enter Your Details. You will need one of these: File Number (15-digit number from your application receipt) Date of Birth(in DD/MM/YYYY format) |
| 4: | View Your Status. Click “Track Status” to see your current application stage. |
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Common Reasons for Delays in Police Verification
| Applicant Unavailable: | Not being present at the address during the police visit. |
| Address Discrepancies: | The difference between the address in the application and the physical verification. |
| Neighbor’s Negative Feedback: | Uncooperative or negative comments from neighbors. |
| Pending Criminal Cases: | Any FIR or ongoing case, even if not convicted. |
| Incorrect/False Information: | Any discrepancy found in the submitted documents or facts. |
| Lost Passport without FIR: | Failure to submit an FIR copy for a lost passport. |
Under Review for Delay Passport
| Wait Genially for a Few Days | You must wait at least 10-15 working days. It may change status after 15 days. |
| Call or Visit the Regional Office | Contact the regional passport office or visit with an appointment. |
| Lodge Complaint | You fill out your complaint in grievance website. |
| Mail to RPO | Finally, you mail the documents to RPO with proper reasons. |
Find Passport Under Review Reasons
RPO Appointment for Delayed Passport
| Step 1: | Visit the Official Website. www.passportindia.gov.in |
| Step 2: | Log in to the Passport Seva Portal with your registered credentials |
| Step 3: | Click “Schedule Appointment” |
| Step 4: | View Your RPO name and date |
| Step 5: | Finally, book your appointment and go to RPO with original documents. |
Process Passport Delay Complaint
You can raise complaints at various stages of your delay application process from the Passport Kendra.
| Online Portal | Via the main Passport Seva website: 1. Go to www.passportindia.gov.in 2. Click on the “Register Grievance” link in the top menu. 3. You will need your Application Reference Number (ARN). |
| Toll-Free Number | Call the 24×7 National Helpdesk: 1800-258-1800 (Toll-Free) |
| Email to the Regional Office | The email address is RPO |
| Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS) | Register on the Centralized Government portal: https://pgportal.gov.in |
Contact the Regional Office for Passport Delay
| Regional Office | Contact |
| Ahmedabad | 91-79-26309103, 91-79-26300603 |
| Amritsar | 0183-2506252 |
| Bareilly | 0581-2311874 |
| Bengaluru | 0581-2311874 |
| Bhopal | 0755-4140085 |
| Bhubaneswar | 0674-2563855 |
| Chandigarh | 0172-2624988 |
| Chennai | 044-28518848 |
| Cochin | 0484-2315152, 0484-2310920 |
| Coimbatore | 0422- 2301415 |
| Dehradun | 0135-2652160 |
| Delhi | 011-26187072, 26187073 |
| Ghaziabad | 0120-2700320, 2701211 |
| Goa | 0832-2437601, 2437602 |
| Guwahati | 0361-2300101 |
| Hyderabad | 91-40-27715333, 91-40-27715115 |
| Jaipur | 0141-2702515, 0141-2710884 |
| Jalandhar | 0181-2242114, 0181-2242115 |
| Jammu | 0191-2433359 |
| Kolkata | 033-40071212 |
| Kota | 0744-2943382 |
| Kozhikode | 0495 2766936 |
| Lucknow | 91-522-2307530 |
| Madurai | 0452-2521205, 0452-2521204, 0452-2520795 |
| Mumbai | 022-26520016, 022-26520017 |
| Nagpur | 0712-2510643 |
| Patna | 0612-2223267 |
| Pune | 020-27209999 |
| Raipur | 0771-2263922 |
| Ranchi | 0651-2282037 |
| Shimla | 0177-2652395 |
| Srinagar | 0194-2500374 |
| Surat | 0261-2228225 |
| Tiruchirappalli | 0431-2707404 |
| Trivandrum | 0471 – 2470225, 0471-2460132 |
| Vijayawada | 0866-2445566 |
| Visakhapatnam | 0891-2745747 |
Delay in Issuing Passport Format
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Subject: Delay in Passport Issuance – ARN: [Your 15-Digit ARN] – [Your Name] To: [RPO Email ID or via CPGRAMS] Respected Sir/Madam, I would like to bring to your kind attention the inordinate delay in the processing of my passport application. My details are as follows:
It has been over [Number] weeks since my application has been stuck at this stage, which is causing me significant inconvenience as I have [mention a genuine reason, e.g., an urgent travel plan, a job offer requiring a passport, etc.]. I request your kind intervention to look into the matter and expedite the process. I am ready to provide any further documentation or information required. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, |
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