Passport Application

A Pakistan passport application can be filed in two ways: in person at a Regional Passport Office, or online through the DGIP portal if you qualify for renewal. Knowing which route fits you saves you a wasted visit. This guide covers both, the documents you need, how the fee is paid, how long delivery takes and the mistakes that slow files down. Each step comes in the order you will meet it, so you can follow along on the day. It reflects the process as of late 2026, so check the official site for changes before you apply in 2027. For fees, passport types and more, see our Pakistan passport guide.

Pakistan Passport Application: Two Ways to Apply

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) offers an office route and an online route. The office route covers new passports, renewals and changes to your details. The online route is for renewals, with a few more categories open to overseas Pakistanis. Picking the right route at the start keeps the process short. If you are applying for the first time, the office route is the one to use.

Pakistan Passport Application at a Regional Passport Office

This is the route for most first-time applicants. You complete biometrics and payment in one visit. Only the applicant should go inside, so family members can wait outside to avoid crowding.

Documents to carry

For an adult, take your original CNIC or NICOP with a photocopy, plus your previous passport and its photocopy if you ever held one. Government, semi-government and autonomous body employees also need a No Objection Certificate from their department. Bringing everything in one folder saves you a second visit. The full checklist is on our passport requirements page, including papers for dual nationals and lost passports.

Steps at the counter

You receive a token and wait for your number to appear. At the counters, staff enter your details, such as your CNIC or CRC number, application type and priority type, and capture your photo and fingerprints. A quick check of your name spelling and mobile number saves you a correction later. An officer then reviews your original documents. If a paper is missing, or your case is sent for a national status check, the file is deferred and you may leave while it is completed.

Paying the fee by QR code

Once your passport token is generated, you pay by scanning its QR code with a payment app such as EasyPaisa or JazzCash, or through online banking. Paying from your phone means no bank queue. The file goes to printing after the payment succeeds. The amount depends on passport type, validity and whether you choose normal or urgent service, so read the current figures on the passport fee in Pakistan page before you go.

Online Passport Application Pakistan: Renewal Through DGIP

The online route lets you renew from home. It suits inland and overseas applicants whose details match their previous passport and NADRA record, and whose old passport is valid for up to one year or has expired. Renewing online saves you the office visit and the waiting time. Inside Pakistan, the portal accepts renewals only, so first-time applicants should use the office route.

Create a login on the official DGIP portal, then fill in the application with your personal details, delivery address and supporting documents. Fingerprints can be verified through the PakID mobile app at the biometric stage. Pay by credit or debit card, review everything, sign the declaration and submit. You receive status updates without calling anyone. Use only the official portal, because copied sites can misuse your data. Our guide on how to renew your passport online walks through that route in detail.

The table shows which papers change from case to case, so you can pack the right set the first time.

Pakistan Passport Application for Children and Special Cases

Newborns and minors

For a newborn or a child, submit the CRC (Form B) or the FRC with a photocopy. If the parents are divorced or separated and only one applies, extra documents are required, so ask at the office before you go. A complete file keeps the visit short.

Lost or expired passports

For a lost passport, bring a police report that states the old passport number. For an expired one, carry the old passport and apply as a renewal. Having the old number ready speeds up the check at the counter.

Cases that get stopped

If a person is on the Exit Control List or a blacklist, the application stops at the counter until the name is removed under the rules. Knowing this early lets you sort it out before you pay for tickets.

How Long Delivery Takes After You Apply

Official guidance lists delivery after ten working days for a normal application and after four working days for an urgent one. Choosing urgent service gets your passport to you in days. Deferred cases take longer because the file waits for documents or clearance. Keep your token receipt safe. Once your passport is in process, you can follow it by sending your 11-digit token to 9988.

Mistakes That Slow Down a Passport Application

Most delays come from small errors that are easy to avoid. Fixing them before you apply keeps your file moving.

• A name or date of birth that differs from your CNIC
• A missing No Objection Certificate for government employees
• A wrong mobile number given at the counter
• Photocopies left at home
• Fee payment left unfinished after the token is generated
• Sharing your token or login with an agent you do not know

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

Start Your Pakistan Passport Application Today

Choose the route that fits you, pack your CNIC and old passport, and visit your Regional Passport Office, or open the official portal if you qualify for renewal. A prepared applicant is often done in a single visit. Once your passport is in hand, you can book flights and arrange visas on Trips.pk.