The dataset consists of the average number of days taken for passport issuance over the years. It is important to note that this timeframe excludes the time taken for police verification.
| year | region | avg_issuance_time | unit | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | All India | 6 | avg_issuance_time in days | avg_issuance_time: Data as of May 2026 |
| 2025 | All India | 6 | avg_issuance_time in days | |
| 2024 | All India | 6 | avg_issuance_time in days | |
| 2023 | All India | 6 | avg_issuance_time in days | |
| 2022 | All India | 6 | avg_issuance_time in days |
Ministry of External Affairs. Year wise Average Issuance Time for Passports (as of May 2026) [Data set]. Dataful. https://dataful.in/datasets/20690
