Islamabad: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has released the updated fee structure for Machine Readable Passports (MRP) and e-passports for the year 2025. Below is a detailed breakdown of the fees based on passport type, validity, and processing time.
Machine Readable Passport (MRP) Fees
5-Year Validity
Pages
Normal Fee (PKR)
Urgent Fee (PKR)
36
4,500
7,500
72
8,200
13,500
100
9,000
18,000
10-Year Validity
Pages
Normal Fee (PKR)
Urgent Fee (PKR)
36
6,700
11,200
72
12,400
20,200
100
13,500
27,000
e-Passport Fees
5-Year Validity
Pages
Normal Fee (PKR)
Urgent Fee (PKR)
36
9,000
15,000
72
16,500
27,000
10-Year Validity
Pages
Normal Fee (PKR)
Urgent Fee (PKR)
36
13,500
22,500
72
24,750
40,500
Additional Services and Fees
Service
Fee (PKR)
Notes
Lost Passport Replacement (First Time)
9,000
Fees double for second loss and triple for third
Correction in Passport Details
2,000
For name, date of birth, etc.
Overseas Pakistani Passport
7,000
Applicable for Pakistanis living abroad
Urgent Processing Fee
2,000 – 3,000
Additional charge for expedited service
Note: The above fees are subject to change. Applicants are advised to verify the latest fees on the official DGIP website or contact their nearest passport office.
Passport Application Process
Fee Payment: Generate a Payment Slip ID (PSID) via the Passport Fee Asaan app or the e-Payment Web Portal. Pay the fee through internet banking, ATMs, JazzCash, Easypaisa, or 1-Link member bank branches.
Visit the Regional Passport Office (RPO): Bring the original CNIC/NICOP and a photocopy. For renewals, carry the previous passport. Government employees must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC). For minors, present the Child Registration Certificate (CRC).
Biometric & Photo Capture: Fingerprints and photographs will be taken at the passport office.
Data Entry & Interview: Personal details will be recorded, followed by a brief interview with an official.
Passport Collection: Collect the passport from the same office or opt for delivery, depending on the service chosen.
Muhammad Ali is a Web Desk Reporter at The Pakistan Observer, contributing to the publication’s digital news coverage with a focus on timely, accurate and reader-friendly reporting.
