LAHORE – The Pakistani government provides passports to its citizens through the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports. This helps people travel abroad safely and offers them protection. The regular fee for a 36-page passport is Rs3,000.
Passport is the only document that confirms the identity of the citizen of Pakistan in foreign countries.
The directorate process the applications and issue passports to the citizens who meet the requirements.
How to Apply For New Pakistan Passport?
People living in Pakistan need to go to the Regional Passport Office if they’re applying for their passport for the first time.
Step-by-Step Process for New Passport Application
The person applying for a new Machine Readable Passport (MRP) in Pakistan will need to follow these steps at the Regional Passport Offices.
- Arrival of the Applicant at Customer Service Counter.
- Fee Verification + Capturing of Photograph + Token Issuance
- Biometrics/Finger Prints capture.
- Data Entry.
- Verification as per Office Record. (ECL/BL)
- Interview and Decision by Assistant Director.
- Passport Delivery (Collection of Passport)
Update on Fee Structure for New Passport
As of March 2024, the fee structure for applying for a new passport remains unchanged. Below is the complete list of fees for obtaining the new passport.
