Check the official passport application or tracking portal of the issuing authority
Enter your application reference number, file number, or tracking ID
Use the SMS or email tracking service if provided
Call the passport office or helpline with your application details
Visit the passport office or service center where you applied
Check the status through the government mobile app, if available
Track updates through the courier or delivery service after dispatch
Keep your receipt or acknowledgment slip ready for reference
Verify the status using your date of birth and application number if required
Contact the embassy or consulate if you applied from abroad