Now Get Your Passport in Just 15 Days: Faster, Safer Process with AI

Major Overhaul in Passport Issuance: Faster, Safer, Smarter

Applying for a passport in India is about to become significantly faster and more secure. The Ministry of External Affairs’ Passport Division is introducing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to revolutionize the entire passport-making process — from document verification to police checks. Thanks to these advancements, the time taken to issue a passport, which typically spans around 30 days, will soon be cut to just 15 days.

AI-Powered Verification and Document Scanning

The passport application process will see comprehensive use of AI tools for automatic document verification. Key features include:

• Advanced Scanning: Application forms and submitted documents such as Aadhaar cards, birth certificates, and address proofs will be scanned using AI tools.

• Authenticity Checks: AI systems will analyze document fonts, barcodes, signatures, and other security markers to validate authenticity.

• Instant Error Detection: Incorrect or incomplete details like wrong names or dates of birth will be immediately flagged, allowing applicants to make corrections promptly.

• Fraud Detection: Machine learning models will identify tampered photos, fake signatures, and altered documents, reducing the risk of fraudulent passport issuance.

This AI-driven process will minimize the need for manual verification, ensuring faster processing times and improved security.

AI to Expedite Police Verification

Police verification, a critical step in passport approval, will also undergo a digital transformation. AI tools will be integrated with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) database to automate verification.

Key enhancements include:

• Data Matching: Applicant details such as name, address, and Aadhaar number will be instantly cross-verified with national criminal records.

• Faster Processing: Unlike manual verifications, AI systems can analyze data within seconds, drastically speeding up the process.

• Higher Accuracy: Digital verification will reduce human error and ensure only credible individuals are issued passports.

By digitizing and automating police verification, the overall timeline for passport issuance will be halved, making the entire process more efficient and reliable.

Future of Passport Services in India

The integration of AI technologies like biometrics, advanced data analytics, and chatbots into the passport issuance system marks a significant milestone in India’s modernization efforts. Applicants can expect:

• Shorter processing times

• Enhanced transparency and security

• Immediate feedback on document errors

• Streamlined appointment scheduling at Passport Seva Kendras

The Ministry of External Affairs’ move towards AI-backed passport services aims to provide citizens with a seamless, efficient, and secure experience.