The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, which falls under the Ministry of Interior, is responsible for issuing or renewing passports for Pakistani citizens.

If a passport has less than 12 months of validity left, it can still be renewed, allowing the applicant to obtain a machine-readable passport with an extended validity of either 5 or 10 years.

How To Apply Online For Renewal of Pakistan Passport in Saudi Arabia, UAE?

For those in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, applicants can either visit the nearest embassy or consulate to renew their travel document. Alternatively, the directorate has introduced an online platform for passport renewal, catering to both inland and overseas citizens. The process can be initiated by visiting the official website: https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/e-passport/.

Documents Required for Processing of Passport through online service

To facilitate the online passport renewal service, the applicant will need the following documents if their current passport is expiring within the next twelve months:

1. Color scanned copies of a valid CNIC, NICOP, Smart CNIC, or NICOP (both sides).
2. Color scanned copies of the first two pages and one random page from the existing passport as requested by the system.
3. Color scanned copy of a valid Visa, Aqama, Residence Permit, Asylum card, or any other relevant document.

This streamlined process aims to make passport renewal more efficient and accessible for Pakistani citizens, whether they are in the country or residing overseas.