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Saturday 18 March 2023

Apply for New Passport



Embark on your journey towards obtaining a new Machine Readable Passport (MRP) with confidence by accessing our comprehensive guidance.

Passport Office Timings:

Monday to Thursday                         08:30 AM to 01:00 PM

Friday                                                 08:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Executive Passport Office:

(Monday to Friday)                         09:00 AM to 04:00 PM (12:45 to 02:00 PM Lunch Break)

NOTE: Saturday Closed

Passport Delivery Timings:

Monday to Friday                                 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Lunch & Prayers Break (Friday only) 12.30 PM to 01.30 PM

Passport Office Addresses:

To see all Passport Offices details and phone numbers please Click here

Fee Structure:
Pages5 Years10 Years
 NormalUrgentNormalUrgent
36Rs. 3,000Rs. 5,000Rs. 5,400Rs. 9,000
72Rs. 5,500Rs. 9,000Rs. 9,900Rs. 16,200
100Rs. 6,000Rs. 12,000Rs. 10,800Rs. 21,600
Find passport: Normal in 10 and Urgent in 4 working days


Documents Required:


For Age Under 18:

  • Provide the original National Bank Challan Receipt for Passport Fee.
  • Include the Children Registration Cert-CRC (B-Form) with 2 copies.
  • Submit photocopies of both parents' National Identity Cards (CNICs).
  • Dual-Nationals must also provide a Foreign Passport and a copy.
  • Applicant must appear in person at the Passport Office with both parents.

For Age 18 & Above:

  • Submit the Original National Bank Challan Receipt for Passport Fee.
  • Provide your Original CNIC/NICOP/Smart-Card with 2 photocopies.
  • If you have an Old Passport, include it along with a photocopy.
  • Dual-Nationals must also provide a Foreign Passport and a copy.
  • If you're a Government Servant, you'll need a NOC from your department.
  • Ensure you've correctly written your address and phone numbers on the Application Form.

Process / Steps:

  • Visit the Customer Service Counter at your Regional Passport Office.
  • Obtain the original National Bank Challan Receipt for Passport Fee.
  • Present your original NIC/NICOP/Smart Card/CRC(B-Form) for verification.
  • Your photograph will be taken, and a Token will be issued.
  • Provide your fingerprints when it's your turn.
  • The Data Entry Operator will enter your data and provide a printout.
  • Carefully review the printed form and sign below it.
  • Collect the duplicate token from the Data Entry Counter.
  • Obtain verification for Exit Control List-ECL & Black List-BL.
  • You'll need to clear an interview with an Assistant Director.
  • If you're under 18, obtain attestation from a Class-1 Govt. Officer on the printed form provided by the Data Entry Operator.
  • The Officer will then write their NIC, Contact No. and Stamp on the form.

Important Notes:

  • Children under the age of 15 are issued a 5-year passport only.
  • It's not possible to convert a 5-year passport into a 10-year one.
  • Children are issued their separate passport.
  • In case of loss or theft, submit a copy of the Police FIR.
  • If you lose your passport for the first time, you'll be charged double the fee.
  • If you lose it for the second time, you'll be charged 4 times the fee.
  • If you lose it for the third time, the case will be sent to Headquarters.
  • Executive Passport Offices are established in 13 cities, including Peshawar, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Karachi, Quetta, Gujrat, Lahore, and Sahiwal.

Passport Enquiries:

  • Directorate General, Immigration & Passports Headquarters is located in the Mauve Area, G-8/1, Islamabad, Pakistan.
  • You can call the helpline at 0800-34477 or dial 9988 from your mobile to get all passport inquiries.
  • National/Mobile Users can call 051-111-344-777 for passport inquiries.
  • You can email dg@dgip.gov.pk for any complaints.
  • To check your passport status, send your 11-digit token number to 9988.
  • You can also get information on passport-related locations and services at the Office/NBP locations.

Tips:

  • Avoid contacting any agent outside of the Passport Office.
  • Avoid applying for fingerprints with mehendi/dust/oil on your fingers.
  • Make sure to have enough change of money when going to the Passport Office.
  • Keep a pen with you to fill out the National Bank’s Challan.
  • Have extra copies of your CNIC with you.
  • Try to reach the Passport Office as early as possible.
  • Go to the window of the District mentioned on your NIC to get a token.
  • Make sure to personally receive your passport from the Passport Office on the given date.

FOR PAKISTANIS ABROAD:

Apply for New Passport Online:

  • This service is available for Overseas Pakistanis only
  • To get online facility of Passport Department, Click here

Pakistan Missions / Embassies Abroad:


Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Pakistan:

Phone & Email Address:


For International Users: 0092-51-111-344-777
Email address for any Complaint: dg@dgip.gov.pk

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DISCLAIMER: These information & procedures are collected from various websites and sources. Information in our website is not meant to be used for official purpose. It may be rather different from data taken from sources or due to a delay in updating. 

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