The Passport Seva portal, which was down for a few days for technical repair, was restored sooner than scheduled. The Seva portal and GPSP are now operational starting at 7:00 PM IST on September 1, 2024, according to an announcement made on the official Passport Seva website on September 2. This is after technical repair was completed ahead of time. Both citizens and the appropriate authorities can now access the system.
"After successful completion of technical maintenance well before schedule, Passport Seva portal including the GPSP is now up & running w.e.f. 1900 hrs IST on 01 September 2024. System is now available for citizens and for all MEA/RPO/BOI/ISP/DoP/Police Authorities," the official Passport Seva website has mentioned.
A number of fraudulent websites and applications are asking exorbitant fees to gather information from applicants to fill out online forms and schedule appointments for passport applications, the Ministry of External Affairs has issued a warning.
Passport Seva official website had said that the already booked appointments for 30th August 2024 will be suitably rescheduled and informed to applicants.
"Passport Seva portal will be down for technical maintenance from 29th August 2024, Thursday 20:00 hrs IST to 2nd September, Monday 06:00 hrs IST. System will not be available during this period for citizens and for all MEA/RPO/BOI/ISP/DoP/Police Authorities. The already booked appointments for 30th August 2024 will be suitably rescheduled and informed to applicants," the Passport Seva official website has mentioned.
The Ministry has discovered a large number of fraudulent websites and applications that gather applicant data and demand exorbitant payments in exchange for online form completion and passport appointment scheduling.
A number of these bogus websites, including www.applypassport.org, www.online-passportindia.com, www.passportindiaportal.in, www.passport-india.in, www.passport-seva.in, and www.indiapassport.org, utilise domain names ending with .org, .in, or.com.
The ministry has advised to all citizens applying for Indian Passport and related services that they should NOT visit to the above mentioned fraudulent websites or make payment related to passport services. The official website of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, for applying Passport services is www.passportindia.gov.in.
Alternatively, applicants may also use the official mobile App mPassport Seva which can be downloaded from Android and iOS application stores.
Beware of Fake Websites: When it comes to Indian passport applications and related services, the government strongly advises against using any unofficial or bogus websites. These sites often attempt to trick applicants into making unnecessary payments.
Use Official Channels:
For secure and reliable service, stick to the official government channels:
Once you've accessed the official platform, you'll find clear instructions on how to reschedule your application. Remember, using these official channels ensures the security of your personal information and avoids any potential scams.
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