Passport Printing or Dispatch? Track Live Status Now (2025 Live Update Guide)
If you have applied for an Indian passport, the two most important updates you will see in tracking are “Passport Printing” and “Passport Dispatched.”
Both indicate different stages, and knowing the exact meaning helps you understand how soon your passport will reach you.
This guide explains every stage in detail and shows you how to track your passport live.
1. What Does “Passport Printing” Mean?
When your tracking shows Passport Printing, it means:Your application is fully approved and Police verification is completed. All documents are verified
Your passport book is currently being printed at the Government printing facility
How much time does printing take?
Usually 24 to 72 hours, depending on workload. After printing → it moves to:
✔ Quality check
✔ Book assembly
✔ Dispatch section
2. What Does “Passport Dispatched” Mean?
When the status shows Passport Dispatched, it means: The passport book is completely ready .It has been handed over to India Post – Speed Post.
You will receive a tracking ID (AWB number)
Delivery time after dispatch:
Metro cities: 2–4 days
Non-metro: 3–7 days
Remote areas: 5–10 days
3. How to Track Passport Dispatch via Speed Post
Once the passport is dispatched, you can track it live. Steps are following :-
1. Visit India Post tracking website
2. Enter the Speed Post Tracking Number (e.g., EXxxxxxxxxIN)
3. Click Track Now
- You will see updates like:
- Accepted at PO
- In transit
- Arrived at delivery office
- Out for delivery
- Delivered
4. Full Passport Status Stages Explained (Live Tracking Guide)
Here is the complete passport workflow:
1. Application Submitted
Your file has been successfully accepted.
2. Verification Initiated
Document check & internal verification is being done.
3. Police Verification Initiated
Your file has reached the police station.
4. Police Verification Completed
Police submitted your report.
5. Passport Printing
Passport book is being printed.
6. Passport Printed
Printing completed successfully.
7. Passport Dispatched
Given to Speed Post.
8. Out for Delivery
Postman is delivering the passport.
9. Delivered
You have received it.
5. How to Check Passport Status Live (3 Official Methods)
Method 1: Passport Seva Website
1. Visit Passport Seva official website
2. Click “Track Application Status”
3. Enter File Number
4. Enter Date of Birth
5. View live passport status
Method 2: mPassport Seva Mobile App
Just login → enter your file number → get live updates.
Method 3: SMS Tracking
If you activated SMS service:
Format:
STATUS <File Number>
Send to: 9704100100
6. Common Issues During Passport Dispatch
Passport dispatched but no tracking number, Sometimes tracking number updates after 24 hours, Speed Post shows “Not Found” (Wait 6–12 hours; it updates after scanning), Delivery delayed, Contact local post office.
7. Should You Worry if Status Stays on “Printing”?
No.
Printing sometimes takes 2–4 days, especially during high-demand months.
Conclusion
If your passport status shows “Passport Printing”, your passport is almost ready.
If it shows “Passport Dispatched”, you will receive it soon through Speed Post.
Tracking is simple, and all official methods give accurate updates.
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