Passport Seva : Install Mobile Passport Seva Application on Android, iOS Platforms & Windows

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

Website : http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppO…ct/welcomeLink
Mobile Apps : http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/user/mPassportSevaDownload

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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.

mPassport Seva is now available on Android, iOS Platforms and Windows:
Riding on the new wave of information dissemination, Ministry of External Affairs has brought the passport related information on the mobile for smartphone users. Users can now access this information on their smartphones using mobile app mPassport Seva.

mPassport Seva is designed primarily for the citizens who are interested in Passport related information only. It’s a light weight, easy to use app that provides specific details on areas such as Location of centers, Fee, Application Status, Contact Information and other General Information.

The app provides information on various steps involved to obtain a passport related service and where to call in case of queries or concerns.

The users are able to search for a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or District Passport Cell (DPC). Citizens living overseas can find out relevant information about the Missions/Posts abroad. For certain states and districts, the users can search for Police Stations as well.

Fee Calculator feature of the application enables users to find out the required fee based on the service and mode of submission.

The users can track status of their passport applications using file number and date of birth. For dispatched passports, the delivery status can also be tracked.

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.

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.

Latest version of the application can be downloaded from the following: