“LAHORE – The Pakistani government issues passports to its citizens via the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports to aid their travel and ensure their safety abroad. The standard fee for a 36-page passport is Rs3,000.”

The passport serves as the sole document verifying the identity of Pakistani citizens in foreign nations.

The directorate processes applications and issues passports to citizens who fulfill the criteria.

Where do I apply for a new Pakistan passport?

Residents of Pakistan must visit the Regional Passport Office if they are applying for the travel document for the first time.

Step-by-Step Process for a New Passport Application

Applicants at Regional Passport Offices in Pakistan will undergo the following steps to obtain the new Machine Readable Passport (MRP):

Arrival of the applicant at the customer service counter.

Fee Verification, Capturing of Photographs, and Token Issuance

Biometrics and finger prints capture.

Data Entry.

Verification as per the office record (ECL/BL)

Interview and Decision by the Assistant Director.

Passport Delivery (Collection of Passport)

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Update on Fee Structure for New Passports

As of March 2024, there have been no changes to the fee structure for applying for a new passport. Below is the complete fee structure for obtaining the new passport: