Passport Apply Online from Pakistan

You can apply for a Pakistan passport online, but only if your case fits the portal’s rules. A two-minute eligibility check saves you from filling in a form that cannot be accepted. Inside Pakistan, the online route is for renewals, while first-time applicants still go to a passport office. This guide shows who qualifies, the steps in order, how fingerprints and card payment work, and what to do if the system stops your file. It is current for late 2026 and early 2027. Procedures can change, so confirm on the official site before you start. For fees, types and wider answers, read our Pakistan passport guide.

Apply for a Pakistan Passport Online: Who Is Eligible

The online portal run by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) accepts the renewal category for both inland and overseas Pakistanis. Your details must match your previous passport and your NADRA record. You must also hold the old passport, and it must be valid for up to one year or already expired. Meeting these rules lets you finish the whole process from home. A few extra categories exist for overseas Pakistanis, but inside Pakistan it is renewal only.

The table shows where common cases land, so you can pick the right route in under a minute.

If you do not qualify, follow the passport application steps for the office route. Going straight to the right route saves you a rejected file.

Steps to Apply for a Pakistan Passport Online

The portal works like a guided wizard, so you move through each stage in order. Scanning your documents before you sit down makes the session quick. Use only the official DGIP online passport portal at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk, and avoid copied sites that ask for your CNIC.

Create your account

Register with a valid email address and mobile number. Your login is verified before you can go further, and later messages, including fingerprint requests, reach your registered email. A correct email now saves you missed updates later.

Fill in your details and upload documents

Start a new application for a machine readable passport and enter your details exactly as they appear on your CNIC and old passport. Give the address where you want the passport delivered. Upload clear scans of your supporting documents, then review everything before moving on. Matching your CNIC spelling avoids a correction later. Our guide to online passport renewal covers the papers in more detail.

Verify your fingerprints with PakID

At the fingerprint stage, you can verify your fingerprints through the NADRA PakID mobile app instead of the older manual method. Doing it on your phone saves you a trip to a biometric center. Follow the on-screen prompts in good light, with clean, dry fingers, because the system checks the quality of each scan.

Pay the fee and submit

Pay the application fee with a valid credit or debit card. Check the passport type, validity and service speed before you pay. Then review your answers, sign the declaration and submit. A last review before paying prevents costly mistakes.

What to Keep Ready Before You Start

A little preparation turns a long session into a short one. Having these items beside you means you finish in one sitting.

• Your old passport, in hand
• Your original CNIC or NICOP, scanned
• A working email address and mobile number
• A valid credit or debit card
• A smartphone with the PakID app

If you are renewing for a child who has no CNIC or NICOP, you can upload any one of the Child NICOP, Form B, CRC or FRC. One valid document is enough, so you are not stuck searching for several.

What Happens After You Submit

Applications are reviewed at DGIP headquarters, and the decision rests on the documents you uploaded. Clear scans keep the review moving. You receive status updates and a tracking ID, and once your passport is in process you can track your passport status with the number you were given. Keep the confirmation safe, because you will need it if you call the helpline.

If the Portal Stops Your Application

Most online files go through, but one stage can stop them: fingerprint quality. If your fingerprints are rejected or cannot be verified, the system emails you a fresh fingerprint form, up to three times. If all three attempts fail, the system withholds the online passport. Knowing the next step in advance keeps a rejection from costing you your fee.

You can then go to the nearest Regional Passport Office, or your preferred mission abroad, to finish the renewal. DGIP headquarters issues a fee authorization so the fee you paid by card is put to use. The table lists the usual problems and what to do about each.

Apply for a Pakistan Passport Online From Abroad

Overseas Pakistanis can use the same portal for renewal, and a few extra categories are open to them. Others apply through the nearest embassy or consulate. Applying from where you live saves you a long trip to a mission. Questions can go to the helpline on 0092-51-111-344-777, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Callers inside Pakistan can use 051-111-344-777.

The links below match what readers usually need at each stage. Each comes with a short reason, so you can go straight to the right page. The right guide first saves you extra searching.

Apply for a Pakistan Passport Online Today

Check the eligibility table, gather your old passport and CNIC, and open the official portal. A prepared applicant often finishes the form in one sitting. If you do not qualify, the office route is your quickest way forward. Once your passport is ready, you can find flights and visas on Trips.pk.