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How to Check the Status of Your Passport Application

Find out how long it will take to get a new passport.

You've booked your flight, booked your hotel, and now you're ready to jet off on your next international adventure . But before you do, you have to make sure your passport is still valid.

Some countries require your passport to be valid for six months after your intended visit, so it's important to make sure you renew before it expires. Renewing a passport can take up to 13 weeks (you can find current processing times on the State Department website ), and you need to make sure you have a good photo .

If you're waiting on your new passport , there are a few ways to check the status of your application. To check your passport status, you will need your last name, your date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Check Your Passport Status Online

If you applied for your passport in person or by mail, you can check the status of your passport application on the State Department's website — status updates are typically available 14 days after you apply or renew your passport. Your application status will be listed as "Not Found," "In Process," "Approved," or "Mailed." There, you can also sign up for automatic email updates by entering your email address. If you applied online, you can check your status on your MyTravelGov account.

Check Your Passport Status by Phone

You can call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY) to check on your status. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eastern Time, excluding federal holidays. You can use the automated system to check your passport information 24 hours a day.

What to Do If You Have Not Received Your Passport

If your passport has been issued, but you have not received it after at least 10 business days, you should call the National Passport Information Center and fill out a DS-86 form . You must report the fact that you have not received the passport within 90 days from the date it was issued, or you will have to reapply and pay the processing fees again.

What to Do If You Just Can’t Wait

Passport processing times can be over 13 weeks, but if you just can't wait, you can pay an extra fee to expedite the application and have it processed in five to seven weeks.

If you have an emergency , like a serious illness, injury, or death in your immediate family for which you need to travel outside the U.S. within three days, you can make an appointment for the emergency passport service by calling 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TTY/TDD) Monday through Friday (except for federal holidays) from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time. For help outside those times, call 202-647-4000.

What to Do If You Applied Outside the U.S.

If you are residing abroad or traveling long-term you can apply for a new passport with the nearest embassy or consulate . However, the application process varies by country and you will either have to apply in person or by mail. Often, consulates will have specific instructions about what mail service provider to use. If you've already applied, you will need to contact the consulate or embassy directly about the status of your application.

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Easy ways to check your passport application status

With Fourth of July travel behind us, we're looking ahead to the rest of summer and beyond.

If you are heading abroad during the remainder of this summer or in the fall, the U.S. Department of State advises travelers to renew their U.S. passport a minimum of six months in advance.

As of July, current passport processing times are the same as they were in March — 10 to 13 weeks for routine service and seven to nine for expedited, not including processing and mailing times.

If you've already applied, we encourage as much patience as possible, but you can always check the status of your passport online for updates.

How to check your passport application status online

Once you apply for your passport, it'll take seven to 10 business days for your application to be trackable online via the online passport status system .

From there, enter your last name, date of birth, Social Security number and security code.

Before that time frame, the only updates you will see are either "Not Found," which means it is in transit to a passport agency, or "In Process," which means it is with the U.S. State Department and will be reviewed by staff.

Additionally, you can provide your email address to receive automatic email updates on your passport status.

How to check your passport application status via phone

An alternative to the online tool, you can also inquire about your passport status via phone by calling the National Passport Information Center at 877-487-2778 (or 888-874-7793 if you're hard of hearing).

Phone hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EDT and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays.

Current processing times

As mentioned, both new applicants and those renewing can expect to receive their passports within 10 to 13 weeks for routine service, costing $130. For more immediate travel, the U.S. Department of State provides the option for expedited service within seven to nine weeks for an additional $60.

Note those time frames do not include mailing times, so be sure to factor in an additional two weeks for applications to arrive by mail at a passport agency or center and up to two weeks for an applicant to receive a completed passport in the mail.

Bottom line

In addition to processing times, remember that many countries, including most of Europe, require your passport to be valid for at least six months at the time of entry, so factor that into when you plan to submit your passport application.

As of July, online passport renewal is currently unavailable , though the U.S. Department of State expects to roll that out later this year.

Related reading:

• Now up to 13 weeks: Why you should renew your passport for summer travel now
• Guide to the 6-month passport rule — what is it?
• Guide to taking your passport photo at home
• This trick could help you bypass long waits for passport renewals
• 5 things I learned when renewing my passport for the 1st time

Additional reporting by Mimi Wright and Samantha Rosen.

Update April 12, 2024

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Steps to Get a Special Issuance Passport

The Special Issuance Agency (SIA) issues diplomatic, official, service, and no-fee regular passports, and supports visa processing for individuals and their eligible family members who are traveling on behalf of the U.S. government.

Note:  You may not be able to access some links on this page if you are not on a U.S. government computer or device. 

Types of Special Issuance Passports

Special Issuance Passports :  These passports are issued to U.S. government employees and their dependents. In limited circumstances, they may also be issued to non-personal services contractors. They are not valid for personal travel. Special issuance passports are valid for a maximum of five years. 

Diplomatic Passport

Entitlement to a diplomatic passport is determined by reviewing a number of factors including, but not limited to, the applicant's employing agency, employment status, travel destination, nature of assignment, and supervising authority.

Diplomatic passport books are black in color and contain an endorsement stating that the passport holder is travelling abroad on a diplomatic assignment for the U.S. government. 

Official Passport

One major exception to entitlement for official passports is military personnel assigned to NATO countries and other countries with which the United States has a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). In most cases, military personnel may enter and exit such countries by presenting their military ID card and travel orders. Eligible family members may be issued no-fee regular passports by the Special Issuance Agency, which include a pre-printed endorsement reflecting their military dependent status.

Information on country specific requirements for DoD members can be found in the  Foreign Clearance Guide .  

Official passport books are maroon in color and contain an endorsement stating that the passport holder is traveling abroad on an official assignment for the U.S. government. 

Service Passport

No-Fee, Regular Passport

• Peace Corps volunteers
• American seamen employed on no-fee U.S. flag vessels
• A U.S. citizen employee of the United Seamen’s Service
• The U.S. citizen widow, widower, children, parent, brother, or sister of a deceased member of the U.S. Armed Forces buried abroad, who intends to travel abroad under the auspices of the American Battlefield Monuments Commission to visit the graves of such service member or to attend a funeral or memorial service for such member
• Employees of the American National Red Cross (and their dependents) traveling abroad under assignment for cooperation with and assistance to the U.S. Armed Forces
• Personnel traveling on DoD invitational travel orders, such as professional entertainers, clergy, sports clinic personnel, military athletes, and persons traveling abroad to participate in a court martial
• Next of kin (NOK) traveling to visit members of U.S. Armed Forces who are ill or injured abroad

Regular, Fee Passport

The majority of U.S. passports fall under this category. Fee passport books are blue and alternately referred to as "regular" or "tourist" passports. These books are normally valid for 10 years (when issued to persons 16 and older) or five years (when issued to those under 16). Validity may be limited, however, if the applicant cannot provide sufficient documentation, has a history of lost/stolen passports, or is indebted to the U.S.

Steps to Apply or Renew

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• Other Federal Agencies - How to Apply
• Department of State employees : PCS : Submit a request to the Bureau of Global Talent Management on the Department's Intranet.  TDY : Submit a letter of authorization signed by your bureau's executive office.   
• Department of Defense employees : PCS and TDY : Submit Form DD 1056 to an authorized passport acceptance agent at a DoD passport facility or contact the DoD Passport and Visa Office. PCS : Include a copy of your approved travel orders. 
• Other federal agency employees : PCS and TDY : Submit a letter of authorization signed by an authorized official from your agency.  PCS : Include your a copy of your travel orders
• If you are applying for a child under age 16, both parents or guardians will need to appear in person with the child. 
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• If you are in the United States and were previously issued a special issuance passport, you  must  submit it. If you are not in the United States, but have a regular passport book or card, you may submit a photocopy of it. Do not submit the original passport. Contact the nearest  U.S. embassy or consulate  or acceptance facility (if assigned to a military installation) for instructions if you are applying in a foreign country. 
• Include the original, government-issued photo ID and a clear photocopy of the front and back of this ID if you are not eligible to renew your passport.
• Department of State employees:  Go to the Where to Apply page on SIA's website for more information.     
• Department of Defense employees : Contact the DoD Passport and Visa Office, or your nearest DoD passport facility.
• Other federal agency employees : Contact your agency.
• Use the   Online Passport Status System  on a goverment computer or mobile device to subscribe to automatic email updates about your special issuance application. You can subscribe to updates as soon as your application is "In Process." Your processing times may be delayed if you receive a letter and/or email from us requesting more information.

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Step 1 : Obtain at least one IP number from your federal agency

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Step 2 : Provide the top-level domain name of your agency (army.mil, state.gov, trade.gov, etc.)

• This information can be found by opening up your agency’s default web browser and looking at the URL in the address bar

Step 3 : Please send the IP address and top-level domain name of your agency to the Special Issuance Agency.

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Vacancy Details

For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/mumbai/

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start Date:   Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4-6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Occasion travel for field investigations may be required.

The Fraud Investigator is a full-time investigator of visa and passport fraud.  The position’s primary responsibilities include performing all tasks relating to the investigation, analyzing, and tracking of fraud prevention casework in support of consular Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV), Immigrant Visas (IV), and American Citizen Services (ACS) operations.  Supports other consular section units as required.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:   M ini mum of three (3) years of work experience in any of the following fields: administration, management, law, police investigations, claims investigations, fraud detection, visa or passport production is required. ( P lease describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail.)

• Completion of two years of college or university studies is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience is required. (See Experience section)
• Language proficiency in English, Hindi & Telugu is required.
• Please attach all required documents to avoid automatic disqualification.

Completion of two years of college or university studies is required.   (Indicate you education as relevant for this position.  Your response must also indicate if you have completed Class X or XII, or any other degree or vocational courses. Please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess. Also upload the certificates in pdf.)

LANGUAGE:   Fluency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is required. Good working knowledge in Hindi (speaking and reading) is required. Good working knowledge in Telugu (speaking) is required. This may be tested.

Please specify in your application your level of proficiency in each language listed on the vacancy announcement, using the following levels:

Level 1 (Basic):  Examples: Basic greetings, phrases, numbers and signs.

Level 2 (Limited):  Examples: Directions, simple questions.

Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge):  Examples: Conversations about familiar topics, complex documents.

Level 4 (Fluent):  Examples: Infer nuanced meaning from complex documents.

Level 5 (Translator):  Examples: Certified professional translator in this language.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):   The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

The U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai values a workforce of different backgrounds, cultures, and viewpoints.  We strive to create a welcoming environment for all, and we invite applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER: 1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran* 2. AEFM / USEFM 3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:  https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification and medical clearance.

To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://in.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/mumbai/

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants: • Residency and/or Work Permit • Degree (not transcript) • Degree with transcript • Language Scores (if available) • Certificate or License

Eligible Family Member Applicants: • Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) • Passport copy • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable) • SF-50 (if applicable)

Documents should be preferably in pdf.  Please make sure the attachments are not password protected.

Also provide the required documentation listed below with your application.  Applicants who do not provide these required documents will not be considered.

Proof of citizenship / Residency and/or Work Permit - Eligibility to work in India (Applicable to all nationals including host country nationals): Please attach a copy of any one document that confirms your legal eligibility to work in India (for example: Work Permit, Residency Permit, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), Voter’s ID, Passport copy, Aadhaar Card/Country identification or equivalent).

What to Expect Next:   Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

For Further Information:   The complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.  To request the position description, kindly send an email to [email protected] .

• Applications without supporting documents will be considered as incomplete.
• Please attach a copy of your SSC, HSC, University Degree, and Vocational Course certificate and transcripts, if applicable.
• Please attach a copy of license, if applicable.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.

Thank you for your understanding and your interest in working with the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai.

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