LAHORE – The government of Pakistan issues passport to its citizens through the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports to facilitate their journey and provide them protection while travelling abroad. Normal fee for 36-page passport stands at 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.

Where to Apply For New Pakistan Passport?

Citizens who are currently living in Pakistan are required to visit the Regional Passport Office if they are applying for the travel document for the first time.

Step-by-Step Process for New Passport Application

The applicant will go through the following steps at Regional Passport Offices in Pakistan for obtaining the new Machine Readable Passport (MRP):

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, there is no change in fee structure for applying for the new passport. Following is the complete fee structure for obtaining the new passport: