New Passport Normal Fee In Pakistan Update

Every citizen of Pakistan is entitled to a machine-readable passport for international travel, provided all necessary requirements are met. The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, a department under the Ministry of Interior, is the authorized body responsible for issuing passports to Pakistani citizens.

How To Apply for New Passport

For Applicants Aged 18 and Above

1. Evidencing proof of the prescribed passport fee payment is essential. This can be done through presenting the Original Bank Paid Fee Challan (receipt) or e-Payment Confirmation Detail (received via SMS/Email) along with the PSID Number.
2. The applicant must possess their original valid CNIC/NICOP, and provide a photocopy of it.
3. If the applicant holds a previous passport, it should be presented in its original form along with a photocopy (if issued).
4. Government, semi-government, or autonomous body employees are required to furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant department.
5. For Dual-Nationals, a foreign passport along with its photocopy is mandatory.
6. In case of a lost passport, a Lost Passport Police Report indicating the previous passport number must be provided.

For Applicants Under 18 Years

1. Proof of the prescribed passport fee payment is required, which can be provided through the Original Bank Paid Fee Challan (receipt) or e-Payment Confirmation Detail received via SMS/Email, along with the PSID Number.
2. Original Child Registration Certificate (CRC/Form “B”), Family Registration Certificate (FRC), or Smart Card, along with a photocopy, must be presented.
3. The original valid CNICs or Passports of both parents are needed, along with photocopies.
4. If the minor is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian appointed by the court of law, the original valid CNIC/NICOP of the parent/guardian is necessary.
5. In case of separation or divorce of parents, custody papers granted by the Court of Law should be brought.
6. If one parent applies for the passport of the minor due to divorce or separation, explicit permission in the form of the other parent’s presence or their consent on a duly attested non-judicial stamp paper will be required.
7. In the case of a guardian, a guardianship certificate issued by the court of law is mandatory. The appointed guardian must personally visit the Passport office with the minor, along with their original CNIC and a photocopy.
8. For Dual Nationals, a foreign passport along with its photocopy is necessary.
9. If either parent is deceased, the original Death Certificate along with a photocopy should be provided.

New Passport Normal Fee Update September 2023

As of September 2023, the fees for 36-page, 72-page, and 100-page passports remain unchanged. The fee for a 36-page passport is Rs. 4,000, Rs. 6,500 for a 72-page passport, and the government has set the fee for a 100-page passport at Rs. 7,000.