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Name of the Organisation : Passport Seva (passportindia.gov.in)
Type of Facility : Install Mobile Passport Seva Application on Android
Location : India

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Mobile Application ‘mPassport Seva’ launched:
The Ministry of External Affairs, with a view to provide mobile enablement of public services, has launched a Mobile Application ‘mPassport Seva’ to offer a wide variety of services to smartphone users such as Passport Application status tracking, locating the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and general information on various steps involved in obtaining a Passport. This will further enhance the citizen experience and help people in getting anytime anywhere information on basic Passport-related procedures and services. mPassport Seva has been made available first on the android platform. The latest version of the application could be downloaded from Passport Seva Portal www.passportindia.gov.in .

The Passport Seva Project (PSP), approved by the Union Cabinet and launched in Public-Private Partnership mode with Tata Consultancy Services as service partner, aims “to deliver all Passport-related services to the citizen in a timely, transparent, more accessible, reliable manner & in a comfortable environment through streamlined processes and committed, trained & motivated workforce”. The Ministry of External Affairs successfully completed setting up and operationalisation of 77 PSKs in the country in June 2012. The Computer Society of India (CSI) has adjudged Passport Seva Project as the most significant e-Governance initiative of the Government of India undertaken during 2011-12.

The Ministry is improving the delivery of Passport services and governance in Passport Offices by focussing on citizen centricity, service orientation and transparency. In 2012, the Ministry rendered a record number of 73.89 lakh Passport services, registering almost a three-fold increase since 2000.

How to install Mobile Passport Seva Application on Android?
mPassport Seva, the mobile application of Passport Seva is now available on Android Platform.

Prerequisite:
The mPassport Seva App supports the Android OS 2.1 and above. The iOS and windows App will be available shortly.

To Download the mPassport Seva App, please access the steps from your android device.

Step 1: Pre-installation Check
To install the Android Passport Application, please ensure that your device allows installation of Non-market applications.

To do this, access Application Settings and select the Unknown Sources checkbox.

Step 2: Installation
1. Save the mPassport_Seva.apk file to your phone.
2. Start installation and wait till the sucess message is displayed.
3. Click Done to return to the Device Home Screen or Open to directly open the installed application.

Step 3: Post Installation Check
After successful installation, access Application Settings and unselect the Unknown sources checkbox to avoid installation of any other Non-market application.

Step 4: Accessing Passport Seva Application
Access the Device Applications screen, and click the PAssport seva application login.

Passport Seva application opens displaying the various available services. Click an option to redirect to the respective screen.

Installation Guide

We are temporarily facing connectivity issue at toll free number 1800-258-1800 in Jammu & Kashmir and North East states.

For any assistance citizens are requested to dial 040-66720567(paid) for J&K and 040-66720581(paid) for NE states.

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What are the services do we avail through mPassport Seva?

mPassport Seva:
'mPassport Seva’ to offer a wide variety of services to smartphone users such as Passport Application status tracking, locating the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and general information on various steps involved in obtaining a Passport.

This will further enhance the citizen experience and help people in getting anytime anywhere information on basic Passport-related procedures and services. mPassport Seva has been made available first on the android platform.

Available Services :
** General Information
** Locate Centre.
** Fee Calculator
** Status Tracker
** Contact us

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Can I avail this facility for ios platform?

The mPassport Seva App supports the Android OS 2.1 and above. The iOS and windows App will be available shortly.

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Is it possible to track my passport status through mobile?

Yes. The mobile application of Passport Seva (mPassport Seva) is now available on Android Platform.

To know the passport status, install Mobile Passport Seva Application on your Android mobile

Installation Guide