Under Review at the Regional Passport Office

Under Review at the Regional Passport Office

The status “Under Review at the Regional Passport Office (RPO)” is a common issue in the passport application process. Here’s a clear breakdown of what it means, why it happens, and what you can do about it.

This status indicates that your application has moved past the initial check at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and is now with the officials at the Regional Passport Office (RPO) for a more detailed examination.

Common Reasons for This Status

Routine Police Verification (PVR) Check:
Document Scrutiny
Background or Security Check
Random Quality Check
Application Complexity

What You Should Do Now

Step 1: Be Patient, but set a timeline of more than 2-3 weeks

Step 2: Identify the reason to call the helpline: dial 1800-258-1800

Step 3: Escalate through official channels via email

Step 4: The in-person visit with a passport appointment at RPO

Step 5: If the delay is due to police verification

Passport Under Review Letter Format

Your Full Name
Your Complete Address
Your City, State, PIN Code
Your Registered Email Address
Your Registered Mobile Number
Your Passport Application Reference Number (ARN)

Date: [Date of Writing]

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

Subject: Humble Inquiry Regarding Passport Application Under Review – ARN: [Your ARN]

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], would like to respectfully inquire about the status of my passport application, which has been under review at your office for some time.

The details of my application are as follows:

Passport Application Reference Number (ARN):[Your ARN]
Date of Appointment at PSK:[Date of your appointment]
Name:[Your Full Name]
Date of Birth:[Your Date of Birth]

According to the Passport Seva portal, the status of my application has been “Under Review at Regional Passport Office” since [Date when this status first appeared].

I understand that a thorough review is essential, and I respectfully wish to confirm that all required documents from my side are in order and that no further information is needed to process my application further.

I would be extremely grateful if you could provide an update or expedite the process, if possible.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter. I await your positive response.

Sincerely,

(Your Signature)

[Your Full Name]

Enclosures:

Copy of the Passport Application Acknowledgment (ARN page)
Self-attested copy of your Aadhaar Card or other primary ID proof.

Under review information