Pakistani Passport
Find out which Pakistani passport process applies to you - new, renewal, lost, urgent or tracking - and follow the right guide.
اہم معلومات (آسان اردو میں)
- آپ نیا پاکستانی پاسپورٹ بنوا سکتے ہیں یا پرانے پاسپورٹ کو دوبارہ بنوا سکتے ہیں۔
- پاسپورٹ کے ذریعے آپ بیرون ملک سفر کر سکتے ہیں اور یہ آپ کی پاکستانی شہریت کا ثبوت ہوتا ہے۔
- آپ 5 یا 10 سال کی مدت والا پاسپورٹ منتخب کر سکتے ہیں۔
- عام پاسپورٹ (MRP) یا جدید ای پاسپورٹ (e-Passport) حاصل کیا جا سکتا ہے۔
- فیس اور پاسپورٹ ملنے کا وقت سروس کے حساب سے مختلف ہو سکتا ہے۔
- پاکستانی شہری جن کے پاس شناختی کارڈ (CNIC) موجود ہو۔
- بچوں کے لیے B-فارم ضروری ہوتا ہے۔
- پاکستان میں رہنے والے اور بیرون ملک پاکستانی بھی درخواست دے سکتے ہیں۔
- 18 سال سے کم عمر بچے B-فارم کے ذریعے درخواست دے سکتے ہیں۔
- شناختی کارڈ (CNIC) یا بچوں کے لیے B-فارم
- حالیہ پاسپورٹ سائز تصویر
- پرانا پاسپورٹ (اگر پہلے سے موجود ہو)
- فیس جمع کروانے کی رسید
- DGIP ویب سائٹ پر آن لائن درخواست دیں یا قریبی پاسپورٹ دفتر جائیں۔
- اپنی معلومات شناختی کارڈ کے مطابق درج کریں۔
- بائیومیٹرک اور تصویر کا عمل مکمل کریں۔
- پاسپورٹ کی قسم اور مدت منتخب کریں۔
- فیس جمع کریں اور درخواست مکمل کریں۔
- آن لائن اپنی درخواست کا اسٹیٹس چیک کریں اور پاسپورٹ حاصل کریں۔
Service Overview
The Pakistani passport is issued by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP). Which process you follow depends on your situation — a first passport, a renewal, a replacement for a lost one, or an urgent case where you are travelling soon.
This page helps you identify the right process, then points you to the detailed guide for it.
Which Process Do You Need?
| Your situation | What you need |
|---|---|
| You have never held a Pakistani passport | New Pakistani Passport |
| Your passport is expiring or has expired | Passport Renewal |
| Your passport is lost, stolen or damaged | Lost or Stolen Passport |
| You are travelling within days | Urgent & Fast Track Passport |
| You have applied and want to check progress | Passport Tracking Guide |
Passport Types & Validity
Pakistan issues a machine-readable e-passport. When applying you choose both a validity period and a page count, and the fee changes accordingly.
| Validity | 5 years or 10 years |
| Page options | 36, 72 or 100 pages |
| Processing categories | Normal, Urgent and Fast Track — each with a different fee and timeline |
| Issuing authority | Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP) |
What You Will Need in Every Case
- Original CNIC, valid and not expired (or B-Form for a child)
- Your previous passport, where you have one
- The prescribed fee, paid by official challan or through the online system
- Biometrics and photograph captured at the passport office
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for biometrics and photograph capture, even where part of the process is available online.
The 10-year option costs more upfront but avoids reapplying sooner. Frequent travellers usually find it better value.
An expired passport is normally renewed rather than applied for fresh. A lost or damaged passport follows a different process.
Apply well in advance and never book non-refundable travel until the passport is physically in your hand.
Yes. Every traveller, including infants, requires their own passport. A child applies using their B-Form.
In Short
Identify whether you need a new passport, a renewal, a replacement or urgent processing, then follow the specific guide above. Make sure your CNIC record is accurate before you apply, because verification against NADRA is where most applications get delayed.
What this means for you
The Pakistani passport is issued by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP), Ministry of Interior. One practical point saves a lot of confusion: the official online portal currently handles renewals (for both inland and overseas Pakistanis), while a brand-new (first-time) passport is processed in person at a Regional Passport Office. Before you start, decide between an MRP and an e-passport, and 5-year or 10-year validity.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Trying to get a first passport online. The online service is for renewals; a first-time passport needs an office visit.
- Using look-alike websites. DGIP states its online applications can only be submitted on its official portal and that it has no collaboration with any other site.
- Leaving renewal too late. You can apply for renewal within one year of expiry — do it before travel plans get tight.
- Lost or damaged passports. These usually require an in-person visit rather than a simple online renewal.
How to make sure you are on the official channel
Apply only via DGIP — onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk for renewals or a Regional Passport Office for new passports. Pay only through the official options (for example Passport Fee Asaan or e-Sahulat) at the payment step. Ignore any third-party “passport processing” site.
Last verified: August 11, 2026. Fees, categories and online eligibility are set by DGIP and can change — confirm current details on the official site before applying.
پاسپورٹ DGIP جاری کرتا ہے۔ آن لائن پورٹل (onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk) فی الحال تجدید کے لیے ہے؛ نیا پاسپورٹ ریجنل پاسپورٹ آفیس سے بنتا ہے۔ صرف سرکاری سائٹ استعمال کریں۔
Eligibility Criteria
Required Documents
How to Apply — Step by Step
Apply online at dgip.gov.pk (create a login and verify via OTP) or visit a Regional Passport Office.
Enter details as per your CNIC / NADRA record and complete biometrics.
Choose type (MRP / e-passport), validity and pages.
Pay the fee and submit.
Track via dgip.gov.pk and receive your passport by courier.