The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, is responsible for issuing passports to bona fide citizens, facilitating their international travel as passports are a global necessity.
A citizen holding a valid Pakistani passport is entitled to the protection of Pakistan's diplomatic and consular representatives while abroad.
A passport is the sole document that verifies the identity of a Pakistani citizen abroad and ensures their right to enter and exit the country.
Pakistani citizens applying for a passport for the first time must visit the relevant passport office or foreign mission to submit their application.
General and Urgent Passport Fees in Pakistan July 2024
Recently, the government increased the fees for general and urgent categories. As of July 2024, the new fee for a standard 36-page passport for 5 years is now Rs 4,500, while the urgent processing fee has increased from Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,500.
The fee for a 36-page passport for a 10-year validity period has been increased to Rs 6,700, with an
