Online Tracking
Website: Visit the DGIP official website or passportstatuscheck.pk.
Enter your token number or CNIC number (11-digit token number or your national ID card number).
Check status: The website will show the current status of your passport application (e.g., Application Accepted, Data Entry, Printing, Dispatched).
Helpline: 051-9212829
SMS Tracking
Send your token number to 9988 via SMS. You’ll receive an automated reply with your passport status.
Alternate SMS: In some regions, you can also check status by sending an SMS to 8400.
Consulate/Embassy Tracking
Overseas Pakistanis: Visit your local Pakistani consulate’s website and enter your tracking number pakmissionfrankfurt.de, pcgv.org
Pickup: Ready passports can be collected during specified hours.
Website: Go to the Passport Seva Kendra.
Select application type (Passport, PCC, IC, GEP, etc.).
Enter your ARN number, date of birth, file number, etc.
Status: The website will show your application status (Submitted, Police Verification, Print, Dispatched, etc.).
Online Application: Use your application reference number (starts with ‘PEX’) to check status.
Post Office Application: Use your application reference number (starts with ‘POD’) to check status.
Paper Form: Call the Passport Adviceline at 0300 222 0000 (UK) or +44 (0)300 222 0000 (international).
Website: Visit passportstatus.state.gov.
Enter your last name, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
Status: The website will show your passport status (Not Available, In Process, Approved, Passport Mailed, etc.).
Email Updates: If you provided an email address, you’ll receive updates via email.
1. What do I need to check my passport status?
Token number/Application number
CNIC number (for some portals)
Date of birth (for India/US)
2. What is the easiest way to check passport status?
Online tracking is the easiest method.
SMS service (in Pakistan) is also very popular.
3. What does “Not Available” or “No Record Found” mean?
Either your application is still in process, or it hasn’t been updated in the database yet.
4. What should I do when my passport is ready?
Collect it from the consulate/embassy, or use the courier/service provider’s tracking number to check delivery status.
5. How long does it take to check passport status?
In Pakistan, normal processing takes 10–15 days, urgent takes 4–5 days, and fast track takes 2 days.
Processing times vary in India, US, and UK.
To check your passport status, you’ll need your tracking number, CNIC, or application reference number. You can easily check your status online, via SMS, or by phone. Each country has its own system, but the overall process is simple. Once your passport is ready, you’ll be contacted for pickup or delivery.