Imdad Portal

New Pakistani Passport

Apply for your first e-passport — choose 5 or 10-year validity and 36/72/100 pages.

DGIP Normal: up to ~21 working days Verified Guide

اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

یہ سہولت/فوائد کیا ہے؟BENEFIT
  • پاسپورٹ کے ذریعے آپ دوسرے ممالک کا سفر کر سکتے ہیں۔
  • یہ آپ کی پاکستانی شہریت کا سرکاری ثبوت ہوتا ہے۔
  • آپ 5 یا 10 سال کی مدت والا پاسپورٹ حاصل کر سکتے ہیں۔
اہلیت کا معیارELIGIBILITY
  • آپ پاکستانی شہری ہوں اور آپ کے پاس شناختی کارڈ (CNIC) موجود ہو۔
  • بچوں کے لیے B-فارم یا پیدائش کا سرٹیفکیٹ ضروری ہوتا ہے۔
ضروری دستاویزاتDOCUMENTS
  • شناختی کارڈ (CNIC) — بچوں کے لیے B-فارم
  • پاسپورٹ سائز تصویر
  • فیس جمع کروانے کی رسید
  • پرانا پاسپورٹ (اگر موجود ہو)
درخواست کا طریقہHOW TO APPLY
  1. DGIP پورٹل یا قریبی پاسپورٹ دفتر سے درخواست دیں۔
  2. اپنی معلومات شناختی کارڈ کے مطابق درج کریں۔
  3. بائیومیٹرک اور تصویر کا عمل مکمل کریں۔
  4. پاسپورٹ کی مدت منتخب کریں اور فیس جمع کریں۔
  5. آپ کو ٹریکنگ نمبر ملے گا، جس سے آپ اپنی درخواست چیک کر سکتے ہیں۔
  6. پاسپورٹ گھر وصول کریں یا دفتر سے حاصل کریں۔

Service Overview

Why You Need a Passport

A Pakistani passport, issued by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP), is your official document for international travel and proof of Pakistani citizenship abroad. Pakistan now issues both Machine Readable Passports (MRP) and chip-based e-passports.

Passport Types & Validity

  • MRP (green) and biometric e-passport
  • Validity options of 5 or 10 years
  • Children under 15 are issued 5-year passports only
  • Different page counts (e.g., 36 or 72 pages) are available

Good to Know

  • Apply online at dgip.gov.pk or at a Regional Passport Office (RPO).
  • Biometric data and a photograph are captured during the process.
  • You receive a tracking ID by SMS and email after applying.

What this means for you

A first-time (new) Pakistani passport is normally processed in person at a Regional Passport Office — the online portal currently handles renewals, not brand-new passports. Before you go, decide between a Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) and an e-passport, and the validity/booklet size you need.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Trying to apply for a first passport fully online — new passports need an office visit.
  • Details not matching your CNIC — fix your CNIC first if needed.
  • Going without the required documents or the correct fee receipt.

How to verify you are on the official channel

Apply only via DGIP — a Regional Passport Office for a new passport. Pay only through the official options at the payment step; ignore third-party “passport” sites.

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 · CNIC
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)

نیا پاسپورٹ عام طور پر ریجنل پاسپورٹ آفیس سے بنتا ہے (آن لائن پورٹل فی الحال تجدید کے لیے)۔ MRP یا e-passport پہلے طے کر لیں۔ صرف dgip.gov.pk استعمال کریں۔

Eligibility Criteria

Pakistani citizen holding a valid CNIC (or B-Form for children).
First-time applicants and those who never held a Machine Readable Passport.
Overseas Pakistanis may apply using their NICOP.
Children under 18 apply using their B-Form / CRC.

Required Documents

Valid CNIC (original) — or B-Form for a child
Recent passport-size photograph (as per NADRA specification)
Fee payment (PSID via Passport Fee Asaan app, card, or e-Sahulat)
Previous travel document, if any

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Apply online at the DGIP portal (dgip.gov.pk) by creating a login and verifying via OTP, or visit a Regional Passport Office (RPO).

2

Enter your details exactly as per your CNIC / NADRA record.

3

Complete biometric capture and photograph (at the RPO or as guided online).

4

Choose validity (5 or 10 years) and pages, and pay the fee.

5

Receive a tracking ID by SMS / email; track at dgip.gov.pk and collect or receive your passport by courier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Online at dgip.gov.pk or at a Regional Passport Office; biometric capture is required.
The e-passport has a chip storing biometric data and stronger security; the MRP is the older machine-readable type.
5 or 10 years; children under 15 are issued 5-year passports only.
Via the Passport Fee Asaan app, a credit/debit card, or an e-Sahulat franchise.
Using your tracking ID at dgip.gov.pk or by SMS.
The official online portal currently handles renewals. A first-time passport is normally processed in person at a Regional Passport Office — confirm on dgip.gov.pk.

Important Notes

Pakistan issues both MRP and chip-based e-passports; e-passports cost more but offer stronger security.
Children under 15 are issued 5-year passports only.
Apply early — frequent travellers should keep at least 6 months' validity to avoid visa issues.
Fees vary by type, validity and pages; confirm current rates on dgip.gov.pk.

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