Passport Verification
Service Overview
Passport verification is essential for international travel and global hiring. We access Ministry of External Affairs records to confirm that a passport is genuine, currently valid, and issued to the person presenting it.
Authentication of passport details and validity status against Ministry of External Affairs records.
Passport Verification at a glance
- Turnaround time
- 1-2 Business Days
- Coverage
- All Indian passport offices
- Check category
- Identity verification
- Legal basis
- Passports Act 1967, verified on candidate consent
Why this check matters
A passport is often the document used to establish the right to work abroad. An invalid or revoked passport discovered after an offer can derail an entire international placement.
Key Features
Our Verification Process
Verification of Passport Number.
Validity and Expiry check.
Issue date and place confirmation.
Global database screening for travel restrictions.
Who typically needs this check
- Candidates for overseas deployment
- Roles requiring frequent business travel
- Senior and executive hires
- Anyone claiming foreign work experience
Red flags this check detects
- Passport number not found in MEA records
- Passport expired, revoked or reported lost
- Place of issue inconsistent with stated address history
- Travel restrictions or an impounded status
Documents Required
- Passport Copy
*Note: Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
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Passport Verification — Common Questions
The standard turnaround time for Passport Verification is 1-2 Business Days. Timelines can extend if a source such as a court registry or previous employer is slow to respond.
Passport Copy. Digital copies are usually sufficient for initial screening.
Passport Number Match, Validity Status, Issue Place Check, Database Verification. Every check is delivered as a report with a clear pass, discrepancy or unable-to-verify outcome.
Yes. Explicit written consent from the candidate is mandatory before we begin any identity verification, as required by the DPDP Act 2023. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
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Authentication of government-issued IDs — Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID and Driving Licence.