Imdad Portal

Lost or Stolen Passport

Lost your passport? Report it and apply for a replacement — higher fees apply for repeated losses.

DGIP Normal: up to ~21 working days Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • پاسپورٹ گم یا چوری ہونے کی صورت میں نیا پاسپورٹ حاصل کیا جا سکتا ہے۔
  • پرانے پاسپورٹ کو بند کر کے نیا پاسپورٹ جاری کیا جاتا ہے۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • آپ پاکستانی شہری ہوں اور آپ کا پاسپورٹ گم یا چوری ہو گیا ہو۔
  • آپ کے پاس شناختی کارڈ (CNIC) یا NICOP (بیرون ملک پاکستانیوں کا شناختی کارڈ) موجود ہو۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • گم یا چوری ہونے کی پولیس رپورٹ (FIR)
  • شناختی کارڈ (CNIC) یا NICOP (بیرون ملک پاکستانیوں کا شناختی کارڈ)
  • پاسپورٹ سائز تصویر
  • پرانے پاسپورٹ کی کاپی (اگر موجود ہو)
  • فیس جمع کروانے کی رسید
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. سب سے پہلے پولیس میں رپورٹ (FIR) درج کروائیں۔
  2. قریبی پاسپورٹ دفتر جائیں۔
  3. FIR، CNIC اور تصویر جمع کروائیں اور نئے پاسپورٹ کے لیے درخواست دیں۔
  4. بائیومیٹرک کا عمل مکمل کریں۔
  5. فیس جمع کریں اور نیا پاسپورٹ حاصل کریں۔

Service Overview

Act Quickly If It’s Lost

A lost or stolen passport can be misused, so reporting it promptly and applying for a replacement protects your identity and restores your travel document. A lost or damaged passport cannot be renewed online — it requires a visit to a passport office.

Steps That Matter

  • Report the loss or theft to the police and obtain a report (FIR)
  • Visit a Regional Passport Office or, abroad, a Pakistani mission
  • Apply for a fresh passport (not a simple renewal)

Good to Know

  • A police report is required and attached to the application.
  • The DGIP may verify your identity through NADRA.
  • The previous passport is cancelled when a new one is issued.

What this means for you

If your passport is lost or stolen, you generally need to report it and apply for a replacement through DGIP — usually with an in-person step rather than a simple online renewal. A police report is often required, so keep a copy. Acting quickly protects you against misuse and avoids travel delays.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming a lost passport can be replaced by a routine online renewal.
  • Not obtaining/keeping a police report where required.
  • Delaying and being stuck without a valid travel document.

How to verify you are on the official channel

Handle it only through DGIP (a Regional Passport Office or, if abroad, a Pakistani mission). Do not use third-party “lost passport” services.

Official source: DGIP, Ministry of Interior — dgip.gov.pk  |  Renew online: onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk. DGIP states it has no collaboration with any other website.
Last verified: August 11, 2026. Fees, categories and online eligibility are set by DGIP and can change — confirm on the official site.
Related services: Passport · Emergency Travel Document (ETD)
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

گم/چوری پاسپورٹ کی رپورٹ کرا کر DGIP سے دوبارہ بنوائیں (اکثر پولیس رپورٹ ضروری)۔ بیرون ملک پاکستانی مشن سے۔

Eligibility Criteria

Passport holder whose passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Valid CNIC (or NICOP) holder.

Required Documents

Police report (FIR) for the lost or stolen passport
Valid CNIC or NICOP
Recent passport-size photograph
Fee payment; copy of the lost passport if available

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Report the loss or theft to the police and obtain a copy of the report (FIR).

2

Visit your nearest Regional Passport Office (or a Pakistani mission abroad) — a lost / damaged passport cannot be renewed online.

3

Submit the FIR, CNIC and photograph, and apply for a fresh passport.

4

Complete biometric verification; DGIP may verify your identity through NADRA.

5

Pay the fee and collect or receive the new passport; the old one is cancelled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a police report is required for a lost or stolen passport.
No, a lost or damaged passport requires a visit to a passport office.
A fresh passport is issued and the old one is cancelled.
The FIR, your CNIC, a photograph and the fee.
Normal up to ~21 days, urgent ~5 days; verification may add time.
Usually no. A lost or stolen passport typically requires reporting (often a police report) and an in-person replacement process through DGIP.

Important Notes

A police report (FIR) is mandatory for a lost or stolen passport.
Lost, damaged or modified passports require an in-person visit — they cannot be renewed online.
The previous passport is cancelled once the replacement is issued.

Related Services

New Pakistani Passport
Passport Tracking Guide
Passport Renewal