Request to Re-dispatch Your Printing Passport

The request to “re-dispatch” a printed passport typically arises when the passport has been printed but has not been delivered, or the delivery attempt failed. Here’s a clear guide on what to do, whom to contact, and the process for requesting a re-dispatch.

Understanding the Situation

“Passport has been printed.”The passport is ready but hasn’t been handed over to the courier yet.
“Passport has been dispatched.”The passport is with India Post for delivery. You should receive a Speed Post tracking number.
“Delivery attempted/Failed.”The courier service tried to deliver it, but was unsuccessful.

Step-by-Step Action Plan

Step 1: Status is “Passport has been printed” for a Long Time

Step 2: Status is “Passport has been dispatched,” but You Haven’t Received It

Step 3: The Courier Was Returned to the RPO.

Submit a Request for Re-dispatch by mail, or you can go to RPO with documents and a letter to redispatch your printing passport.

Re-dispatch Passport Status

A	Visit the Official Website www.passportindia.gov.in
B	Click on ‘Track Your Application Status.’ On the homepage,
C	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)
D	View Your Status. Click “Track Status” to see your current application stage.

Track Passport Status

Complaint Against Re-dispatch Printing Passport

You can raise complaints at various stages of your passport application process from the Passport Seva Kendra.

Online Grievance 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 Helpdesk Number	Call the 24×7 National Helpdesk: 1800-258-1800 (Toll-Free)
Email to the Regional Passport Office	The email address is RPO
Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS)	Register on the Centralized Government portal: https://pgportal.gov.in

Find Other Contact Number

Contact Number Regional Office

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

How to Write a Request for Re-dispatch

Your Full Name
Your Complete Address
Your City, State, PIN Code
Your Registered Email Address
Your Registered Mobile Number

Date: [Date of Writing]

To,
The Passport Officer
Regional Passport Office
[Address of the RPO] [City, State, PIN Code]

Subject: Urgent Request to Re-dispatch Printed Passport – ARN: [Your ARN] / Speed Post No: [Your Consignment Number]

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], would like to bring to your kind attention that I have not received my printed passport, which was dispatched from your office.

The relevant details of my application and dispatch are as follows:

Passport Application Reference Number (ARN): [Your ARN]
Name: [Your Full Name]
Date of Birth: [Your Date of Birth]
Speed Post Consignment Number: [Your Consignment Number]
Date of Dispatch from RPO: [Date of dispatch, if known]

Upon tracking the consignment on the India Post website, the status indicates: “[ The status from India Post, e.g., ‘Item returned to sender’ or ‘Addressee not available’]”.

I have verified that my address is correct and is available to receive the delivery. The passport could not be delivered and has been returned to your office.

Therefore, I humbly request you to:

Kindly return the passport from the postal department.
Re-dispatch the passport to my registered address at the earliest.

I have ensured that my address is correct and that someone will be available to receive the delivery. Thank you for your understanding and prompt action in this matter.

Sincerely,

(Your Signature)

[Your Full Name]

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Enclosures:

Screenshot of the India Post tracking status showing the problem (e.g., “Returned to Sender”).
Self-attested copy of your Aadhaar Card or other address proof.
Copy of your passport application acknowledgment (ARN page).