Passport Seva Portal Unavailability: No New Appointments Until September 2

The Passport Seva portal will be temporarily unavailable for maintenance from August 29 to September 2, 2024, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Find out what steps are taken to reduce annoyance and how this affects your application for a passport.

The Passport Seva portal will be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. From Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 8:00 PM IST until Monday, September 2, 2024, at 6:00 AM IST, the online platform will be offline.

No New Appointments

No new appointments for passports may be made during this time. On the other hand, applicants will be notified of any rescheduled appointments for August 30, 2024. The system’s associated MEA, RPO, BOI, ISP, DoP, and Police Authorities would all be impacted by the maintenance outage.

The Passport Seva portal will be unavailable from Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 20:00 IST until Monday, September 2, at 6:00 IST due to technical maintenance. Throughout this time, neither citizens nor any MEA, RPO, BOI, ISP, DoP, or police authorities will be allowed to access the system. The External Affairs department issued a statement saying, “The appointments that have already been scheduled for August 30, 2024, will be suitably rescheduled and informed to applicants.”

Steps Taken to Reduce Public Inconvenience

The ministry has put backup arrangements in place to handle the brief closure to cause as little disruption as possible. The general public is reassured that every attempt is being made to minimize any disturbance and preserve vital services throughout the maintenance window.

Services for the Passport Seva Portal

Appointments for new passport applications or renewals can be made at passport offices around India using the Passport Seva portal. Candidates must provide the required paperwork, show up in person at the scheduled time, and have their identities verified by the police.

• In-person Visit Required: Applicants must bring all required documentation for verification to the passport office on the day of their booked appointment.
• Police Verification: Every application must go through a police verification procedure.
• Delivery of Passports: The applicant’s registered address is where passports are delivered. The selected mode determines the delivery time:
• Regular Mode: 30-45 working days are needed to receive the passport.
• Tatkaal Mode: Depending on the urgency, the passport is supplied in a few days.

After the repair time, the Ministry invites applicants to visit the portal for updates and, if needed, reschedule their appointments.

Final Thoughts

New applications and appointments will be temporarily suspended until September 2nd due to maintenance on the Passport Seva platform. Once the gateway is back up and running, applicants are encouraged to reschedule their appointments and keep checking back for more details.