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Passport Verification API
Check a passport file number against the Passport Seva record.
What the Passport Verification API does
The Passport Verification API checks a passport application against the Passport Seva record using the file number (on the application receipt, for example GZ1012345678912) and the date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY). It returns the given name, surname, masked passport number, application type and key dates.
Popular use cases
- →KYC for travel, forex and overseas-education services
- →Employee background verification
- →High-assurance onboarding where a second government ID is required
curl -X POST https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/passport-validation/ \
-H "X-API-Key: live_xxx" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{ "file_number": "GZ1012345678912", "dob": "12/04/1991" }'{
"verified": true,
"file_number": "GZ1012345678912",
"passport_number": "Pxxxxx45",
"given_name": "RAHUL",
"surname": "VERMA",
"dob": "12/04/1991",
"application_type": "Normal",
"application_date": "09/09/2016",
"date_of_dispatch": "31/10/2016"
}Response fields returned by the Passport Verification API
| Field | Example |
|---|---|
| verified | true |
| file_number | GZ1012345678912 |
| passport_number | Pxxxxx45 |
| given_name | RAHUL |
| surname | VERMA |
| dob | 12/04/1991 |
| application_type | Normal |
| application_date | 09/09/2016 |
| date_of_dispatch | 31/10/2016 |
Every field, error code and the full schema are in the Passport Verification API reference.
Call the Passport Verification API from Node.js or Python
const res = await fetch('https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/passport-validation/', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'X-API-Key': process.env.APISATHI_KEY, 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
body: JSON.stringify({"file_number":"GZ1012345678912","dob":"12/04/1991"}),
});
const data = await res.json();import os, requests
res = requests.post(
"https://apisathi.in/gw/v1/passport-validation/",
headers={"X-API-Key": os.environ["APISATHI_KEY"]},
json={"file_number":"GZ1012345678912","dob":"12/04/1991"},
timeout=30,
)
data = res.json()Passport Verification API pricing
- → From ₹1.50 per successful call + 18% GST
- → Prepaid wallet from ₹200; no monthly fee, no minimum volume
- → Failed or timed-out calls are not charged
- → Bonus credit on recharges of ₹1,000 and above; GST invoice on every recharge
Start in four steps
- Create a free account — about a minute.
- Call the Passport Verification API with your TEST key in the sandbox, free.
- Recharge the wallet (UPI, card or netbanking) from ₹200.
- Switch to your LIVE key — the same key works for every API.
Frequently asked questions
Can I verify with the passport number instead of the file number?
The check is keyed on the application file number plus date of birth, which is what the Passport Seva record is indexed by.
How much does the Passport Verification API cost?
The Passport Verification API on API Sathi starts at ₹1.50 per successful call plus 18% GST, paid from a prepaid wallet. There is no monthly fee or minimum volume, and recharges of ₹1,000 or more earn bonus credit. Live prices for every API are on the pricing page.
Can I test the Passport Verification API for free?
Yes. Every account gets a TEST key that calls the Passport Verification API in the sandbox at no cost and returns realistic sample responses, so you can finish your integration before adding money to the wallet.
Am I charged if a Passport Verification API call fails?
No. You pay only for successful calls. If the source is unavailable, times out or rejects the request, the amount held for that call is released straight back to your wallet.
How do I get a Passport Verification API key?
Sign up at apisathi.in — it takes about a minute — and create a key under API Keys. Use the TEST key in the sandbox, then recharge from ₹200 and switch to a LIVE key. The same key works for every API on API Sathi.
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Start using the Passport Verification API today
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