If you’re a Pakistani citizen in 2023 looking to obtain or renew your passport, it’s essential to understand the associated fees. The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports Pakistan has provided details regarding the passport fee in Pakistan 2023. Here’s what you need to know:
The cost of obtaining a passport in Pakistan varies depending on factors such as the type of passport, number of pages, validity period, and delivery method. It’s important to note that the fees for new and renewal passports will be the same in 2023. Additionally, service charges of PKR 1,000 and PKR 2,500 apply for in-land and overseas passport applications, respectively.
Normal Passport Fees In Pakistan 2023
A regular passport is typically machine-readable and consists of 36 pages with validity periods of 5 or 10 years. Below are the fee details for obtaining a regular Pakistani passport:
5-year validity:
- 36 pages normal: PKR 3,000
- 72 pages normal: PKR 5,500
- 100 pages normal: PKR 6,000
10-year validity:
- 36 pages normal: PKR 4,500
- 72 pages normal: PKR 8,250
- 100 pages normal: PKR 9,000
Urgent Passport Fees In Pakistan 2023
An urgent passport is also machine-readable, with 36 pages and validity periods of 5 or 10 years. It is issued more quickly but comes with higher fees.
5-year validity:
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 5,000
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 9,000
- 100 pages urgent: PKR 12,000
10-year validity:
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 7,500
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 13,500
- 100 pages urgent: PKR 18,000
E-passport Fees in Pakistan 2023
The e-passport, known for its biometric features, contains an embedded microchip with personal and biometric information. It offers enhanced security and convenience. Here are the fees for obtaining a Pakistani e-passport:
5-year validity:
- 36 pages normal: PKR 9,000
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 15,000
- 72 pages normal: PKR 16,500
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 27,000
10-year validity:
- 36 pages normal: PKR 13,500
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 22,500
- 72 pages normal: PKR 24,750
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 40,500
Initially launched in Islamabad, the e-passport service will gradually extend to other cities in Pakistan, offering applicants improved convenience and accessibility.
Lost Passport Fees In Pakistan 2023
In the case of a lost passport, the fees vary depending on whether it’s the first, second, or subsequent loss. Here are the fee details:
First-time loss (5-year validity):
- 36 pages normal: PKR 6,000
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 10,000
- 72 pages normal: PKR 11,000
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 18,000
- 100 pages normal: PKR 12,000
- 100 pages urgent: PKR 24,000
First-time loss (10-year validity):
- 36 pages normal: PKR 9,000
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 15,000
- 72 pages normal: PKR 16,500
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 27,000
- 100 pages normal: PKR 18,000
- 100 pages urgent: PKR 36,000
Second-time loss (5-year validity):
- 36 pages normal: PKR 12,000
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 20,000
- 72 pages normal: PKR 22,000
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 36,000
- 100 pages normal: PKR 24,000
- 100 pages urgent: PKR 48,000
Second-time loss (10-year validity):
- 36 pages normal: PKR 18,000
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 30,000
- 72 pages normal: PKR 33,000
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 54,000
- 100 pages normal: PKR 36,000
- 100 pages urgent: PKR 72,000
Third-time loss and afterward (5-year validity):
- 36 pages normal: PKR 24,000
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 40,000
- 72 pages normal: PKR 44,000
- 72 pages urgent: PK R 72,000
- 100 pages normal: PKR 48,000
- 100 pages urgent: PKR 96,000
Third-time loss and afterward (10-year validity):
- 36 pages normal: PKR 36,000
- 36 pages urgent: PKR 60,000
- 72 pages normal: PKR 66,000
- 72 pages urgent: PKR 108,000
- 100 pages normal: PKR 72,000
- 100 pages urgent: PKR 144,000
Please note that third-time loss cases may be referred to the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Islamabad, for further advice and approval by the Regional Passport Offices in Pakistan.
Understanding these fees is crucial when planning your passport application or renewal in Pakistan in 2023.
How to pay passport fees online
The Directorate General Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has introduced a convenient online passport fee payment app accessible nationwide. This initiative aims to streamline the fee payment process, eliminating the need for citizens to endure long bank queues.
Salman Sufi, the head of the PM’s Strategic Reforms, announced the launch of the app, known as “Passport Fee Asaan,” with Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah inaugurating the service. This is just one of several upcoming facilities planned for the public’s benefit. The app is now available for download on both PlayStore and Apple Store, ensuring accessibility for all.
Furthermore, citizens can opt to pay their passport fees through the DGIP’s web portal, PayMaster. Previously, this online payment option was available in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, with plans to launch it in Karachi this month. However, the service has been extended to the entire country ahead of schedule.
With the online payment procedure, citizens will receive email notifications and Short Message Service (SMS) confirmations upon successful fee payment, which they can present as proof at the passport office, simplifying the passport application process.
