How long does it take to get a passport after police verification?

In India, getting a passport involves several important steps, such as verifying documents and registering your personal information. Police verification is one of the best ways to confirm your name and address. The next query after everything has been examined is: When will you receive your passport?

This piece tells you exactly what to expect after the police verify your identity. It also tells you how long the wait usually is and what factors can change the processing time.

What does verification by the police mean?

Police verification is an in-person process in which a police officer from the applicant's area sees the address they say they live at. This step helps make sure:

●        The applicant lives at the location given.

●        Details of identification match official papers

●        No jail time or other legal problems are known.

The officer may also ask for the original paperwork or talk to neighbours or housing officials. A Police Verification Report (PVR) is made and sent to the passport office after the check is done.

When to expect your passport after it's been checked?

The passport is usually sent out three to seven business days after the passport office gets the report, as long as the check went well and the report is clear.

And this time frame can change because of:

●        What kind of proof (before or after the issue)

●        Where the area passport office is located and how busy it is

●        Problems with when the police station turned in the report

●        Anything that came up during the checking process

After getting the PVR, you might get your visa in less than a week if everything goes well and all of your paperwork is in order.

Different kinds of police checks and when they need to be done

Depending on the type of police check required for your application, your passport may not be complete.

1.    Verification before

This is the most popular type, especially for people who are applying for the first time. In this scenario, we won't process and dispatch the passport until we receive and confirm the clarity of the police report.

●        After proof, the expected time frame is 3–7 working days.

●        From application to delivery, it takes about two to three weeks.

2.    After Verification

When renewing a passport or getting Tatkaal (expedited) services, the passport may be given out before it has been checked by the police. If the report comes back later and is negative, there may be more scrutiny.

Not much of an effect on processing time, but long-term validity still requires post-verification permission.

3.    There Was No Proof

Some groups, like government workers with an NOC, might not need a police check. In this case, getting a passport can happen a lot faster.

What might slow down the process?

There are a few real-life problems that can slow down the process between verification and sending out the passport:

●        Mismatch in address: documents and stated home don't match up

●        Not available at the time of the visit: The applicant wasn't there when the officer came to see them.

●        Processing reports by hand: Digital systems are not fully used in all towns and rural places.

●        High number of applications from across the region: Police case processing may take longer in cities

How to see what's going on

You don't have to guess what will happen next after the police officer is done with the proof. You can keep an eye on your application by:

●        The page for Passport Seva

●        The mPassport app for phones

●        Notifications by SMS (if turned on)

Your passport will usually be sent to you within a few business days after the proof is marked as "Clear" or "Favourable" in the system. While you wait, it’s a good idea to explore travel insurance options that can cover unexpected events during your trip.

What should you do if the report is bad?

Here are some things that an unfavourable verification report could mean:

●        The applicant wasn't at home when we called.

●        Documentation that was wrong or missing was sent in.

●        Some parts of the address or name were wrong.

If this scenario happens, the passport office will generally send a message asking for more information or paperwork. There are times when re-verification is needed.

How to make sure processing happens on time

To keep the police verification step from taking too long:

●        In the days after you apply, you must be at the place you gave us.

●        Have all the papers you need ready, both the originals and copies.

●        Tell your family or roommates that a proof visit is coming.

●        Regularly check the status of your application and react to any alerts.

●        If the report isn't turned in on time, call your local police office to find out why.

If the police check your passport, it should arrive within a week if everything goes well and the report is turned in quickly.

Delays do happen, but usually they can be avoided. You can make sure the process goes smoothly and quickly by providing correct information, being available during the proof visit, and following up on time.