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Where passport printing is done?
At present, passports are printed and laminated at the central Indian passport printing systems (CIPPS) installed at Patiala House in Delhi and are sent to embassies and consulates by post, where they are stamped and handed over to the applicants.
Who prints passports in India?
Ministry of External Affairs
| Indian Passport | |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Ministry of External Affairs |
| First issued | 1920 (first version) 2021 (current version) |
| Purpose | Identification |
| Valid in | All countries |
How much time does it take for passport printing?
It takes about 5-7 days to complete the printing process. After that you will receive a SMS that your passport has been dispatched and you will receive your passport in 2-3 days after dispatch.
Where does Indian passport get printed in USA?
The Passport Seva Project (PSP) prints Indian passports in the US and reduces turnaround for applicants. The Consulate General of India, Houston, inaugurated the PSP in Houston along with a team led by Minister of State for External Affairs, General (Rtd) V K Singh.
Is Indian passport printed in India?
It is to be noted that Indian Passports are not printed in the Embassy. Indian Passports are personalized and printed by the authorities in India and sent to us for onward dispatch to their rightful owners.
How long does a passport take to arrive once dispatched?
Gov.Uk website state that it takes 3 weeks to get a UK passport and also advise not to book any travel until your passport arrives which is good advice.
Are passports printed in embassy?
It is to be noted that Indian Passports are not printed in the Embassy. The process starts with the applicant submitting filled in Passport Application along with all the necessary documents; the case is then referred to authorities in India.