Urgent Passport Renewal: Tips For Last Minute Travelers
e-Services Portal is the front door to the DGI&P online services. It facilitates Pakistani citizens by providing different services. It is pertinent to mention here that inland Pakistanis can use the online portal of DGI&P only for passport renewal. Pakistani citizens cannot apply for the following categories online:
- New
Issuance of MRP first time
- Modification
If you want any changes in the existing passport, for instance name, father name, husband name, date of birth, caste, profession, dual nationality, marital status, etc.
- Reprint Exhaust
You want a new passport if all pages of the previous one have been utilized due to several visas.
- Loss of Passport
If your existing passport has been lost or misplaced & you want a new one.
In all the above-mentioned cases, passport applicants residing in Pakistan are requested to head to the nearest Pakistan Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate General where the MRP facility is available. However, overseas Pakistanis can avail of all these facilities through the online portal.
Documents Required For Passport Renewal in Pakistan
The point worth mentioning here is that all Pakistani citizens can apply for renewal of their passport through an online service if their current passport is expiring within a period of twelve months.
For Applicants (18 Years of Age or Above)
- Bank Challan receipt of the application fee deposits
- Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)/NICOP with its 2 photocopies
- An Old Passport with a photocopy, if issued previously
- NOC in case of a Government Servant
- Foreign Passport with a photocopy for Dual-Nationals
For Applicants (Minors under 18 years old)
- Bank Challan receipt
- CRC/B-form with 2 photocopies
- Photocopies of Parents’ CNICs
- Foreign Passport with a Photocopy for Dual-Nationals
How To Renew Your Passport Online?
- Head to the online portal
- Click on Apply
- Register or log into your account
- Accept the terms & conditions
- Click on “New Application.”
- Fill in the required information
- Submit the Form
It is pertinent to mention that DGI&P has a “NO REFUND POLICY”. Applicants should thoroughly review the information and guidelines provided on the website before applying. Moreover, the home delivery option is only available for overseas Pakistanis right now. The inland applicants will have to receive passports at preferred RPOs/EPOs.
Delivery Charges & Location
| Delivery Location | Delivery Charges |
| Abroad | Subject to Country of Delivery |
| Passport Office | Free of Cost |
Time Required For Application Processing
| Category | Duration |
| Normal | 21 Working Days |
| Urgent | 5 Working Days |
| Fast Track | 2 Working Days |
Fast Track Passport Service
| Passport | 5 Years Validity | 10 Years Validity |
| MRP 36 | PKR 10,000 | PKR 12,500 |
| MRP 72 | PKR 14,000 | PKR 18,500 |
| MRP 100 | PKR 17,000 | PKR 23,000 |
The passport will be delivered within 2 working days.
Online Passport Renewal Charges
- For Inland Pakistanis
| Passport | For 5 Years Validity | For 10 Years Validity |
| MRP 36 Pages | PKR 3000 (Normal)
PKR 5000 (Urgent) |
PKR 4500 (Normal)
PKR 7500 (Urgent) |
| MRP 72 Pages | PKR 5500 (Normal)
PKR 9000 (Urgent) |
PKR 8250 (Normal)
PKR 13500 (Urgent) |
| MRP 100 Pages | PKR 6000 (Normal)
PKR 12000 (Urgent) |
PKR 9000 (Normal)
PKR 18000 (Urgent) |
*These above-mentioned rates are exclusive of service charges. You will have to pay an additional amount of PKR 1000 for the required category.
- For Overseas Pakistanis
The rates for renewal of passports are the same for overseas Pakistanis as well. However, they will have to pay an additional amount of PKR 2500 as service charges.
Passport Tips To Save Your Time
- Check your Passport’s validity
- Renew it early
- Check if you need to apply for a Visa
- Save blank passport pages
- Request Extra pages while renewing
- Consider an Expediter
- Keep it safe
FAQs
Can I Apply For Modification of my Passport Online?
If you are a Pakistani citizen, you cannot apply for a modified passport online. You will have to go to the nearest passport office for that purpose. The online DGI&P Portal only provides this facility to overseas Pakistanis.
What Are the Charges To Receive Your Renewed Passport from PO?
It is free of charge. You only need to pay the application fee for renewal. There is no delivery fee for receiving it from the PO.
Can I Get My passport Instantly?
The fast-track passport service takes 2 working days to deliver the passport. You cannot get it earlier than that.
Is the Online Renewal Process Easy?
Yes, it is. It facilitates all Pakistani citizens as well as overseas Pakistanis to conveniently renew their passports from their houses. It is just a 10-minute process.
