Indian Passport Status Check Online

Updated November 2026: Passport applications in Saudi Arabia are filled on the Global Passport Seva portal and submitted at VFS Global centres. Fees were revised on 1 July 2026. Contacts and fees below are from the Embassy of India, Riyadh.

Track Your Application

Method 1: Passport Seva Portal

• URL: passportindia.gov.in (use the “Track Application Status” option)
• Required: Application or file number and date of birth
• Applied in Saudi Arabia? You can also track through VFS: services.vfsglobal.com/sau/en/ind or call the VFS call centre on 920006948

Method 2: Mobile App

• App: mPassport Seva (Android/iOS)
• Features:
  • Track status
  • Locate PSK centers
  • Form filling assistance

Document Types

Standard Passport

• Processing: No fixed time for normal applications. The Embassy says Tatkal passports are normally issued in 3 working days for eligible applicants.
• Validity: 10 years (adults), 5 years or until age 18, whichever is earlier (minors)

Emergency Certificate (EC)

• When needed: Lost passport, urgent travel to India (mainly for visitors and people leaving Saudi Arabia; residents with a valid Iqama can apply for a new passport)
• Validity: One-way journey to India
• Fee: SAR 56 + SAR 8 ICWF

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

• For: Visa applications, immigration, employment
• Validity: Not fixed by the Embassy. The country or employer asking for it decides how recent it must be (often 6 months)

For Indian Expats in Saudi Arabia

Indian Embassy Contacts

Required Documents for Renewals (in KSA)

• Current passport (original + copy of first two and last two pages)
• Valid Iqama (copy, with original)
• Three photos (white background, 2 x 2 inch)
• Printed application form from Global Passport Seva
• Fee in Saudi Riyals, cash at the VFS counter (adult 36-page re-issue: SAR 460 + SAR 8 ICWF + SAR 13 VFS fee)

PCC Application Process

1. Fill the online form at embassy.passportindia.gov.in and print it
2. Submit in person at a VFS centre with your original passport (kept during processing), passport copies, a copy of your valid Iqama and one photo
3. Pay fees in cash: SAR 147 + SAR 8 ICWF + SAR 15 VFS processing fee
4. Processing: two working days if a clear police report is already in the system; otherwise it waits for police re-verification in India

Note: an Indian PCC is not the same as a Saudi PCC. A Saudi PCC is issued by Saudi authorities; the Embassy only issues an endorsement letter for it. (Embassy miscellaneous services)

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• Check Iqama Expiry Date — ensure your residence is valid before passport renewal
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• Emergency Certificate Guide — for lost passport situations

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Last updated: November 12, 2026. Check embassy website for latest forms.