Online Passport Renewal Pakistan

Online passport renewal in Pakistan lets you replace an expired or soon-to-expire machine-readable passport (MRP) without queueing for the first step. You apply on the official DGIP portal, pay by card, and the department processes your application. The service is for renewals, not for first-time passports, and that one point causes most of the confusion. Knowing the limits before you start saves you from filling in a form you cannot submit. For the wider picture on passport types and services, see our Pakistan passport guide.

Online Passport Renewal in Pakistan: Who Can Apply

The online portal is built for people who already hold a machine-readable passport. If yours is expired, or has 12 months or less of validity left, you can apply in the renewal category and receive a new passport with fresh 5-year or 10-year validity. Renewing early gives you a new full-length passport before the old one runs out.

Children under 15 receive a 5-year passport. Adults choose between 5 and 10 years. Applicants inside Pakistan register with a code sent by SMS and email, so keep your phone and email handy.

What the Online Portal Covers

The table below shows common situations for applicants inside Pakistan and whether the online portal suits them. Reading it first tells you in a minute whether to apply from home or visit an office.

Overseas Pakistanis have a wider list of categories on the portal, including some types of new, lost and damaged applications. The categories can change, so check the portal or your nearest embassy before you start.

How Online Passport Renewal in Pakistan Works

The process runs in a few simple stages on the DGIP portal. Allow some quiet time to finish it in one sitting. Having every document ready makes the form quick to complete.

Follow these steps:

• Open the official DGIP online passport portal and register an account.
• Choose the renewal category for your machine-readable passport.
• Fill in your details, including your present and permanent addresses.
• Upload your photograph and supporting documents. For fingerprints, the portal has added the PAKID mobile app at the upload stage in place of manual capture.
• Select the passport office nearest to you and your delivery option.
• Pay the fee by credit or debit card and save the receipt.

Starting with the official portal protects you from fake sites that charge extra. Always check that the address belongs to DGIP before you enter personal details.

Documents to Keep Ready

The exact list depends on your category, and the portal shows it at the start. In general, have your CNIC, your current or expired passport, a recent photograph in the required format, and a valid card for payment. Government employees may need an NOC from their department. A tidy set of scans prevents the form from being sent back for corrections.

Online Passport Renewal in Pakistan Fees

The fee depends on the type of passport, the number of pages, the validity and the speed you choose. For a normal 36-page MRP, DGIP lists Rs 4,500 for 5 years and Rs 6,700 for 10 years. Urgent rates are Rs 7,500 and Rs 11,200. For all combinations, including 72 pages and the e-passport, use our passport fee in Pakistan page. Checking the exact amount first stops you from paying the wrong fee.

Payment is by card on the portal. DGIP has a no-refund policy for applications that are started and submitted, so choose your pages, validity and speed carefully before you pay. If you want a 5-year passport, the amounts are laid out on the dedicated page, which saves you scrolling through 10-year rates.

After You Apply

Once you submit, DGIP reviews your application and updates you by email. You may be asked to visit the passport office you selected, for example for an interview. This is why the portal asks you to pick the nearest office. Choosing an office close to home makes any extra visit short and easy.

The portal has also stated that passports for applicants inside Pakistan may be delivered to the selected passport office instead of by courier. Notices like this can change, so read the delivery message on your application. Processing time depends on the speed you chose and on document checks, so avoid booking non-refundable travel until your passport is in your hands.

Tracking Your Application

Keep your application number and the email address you used. These let you follow progress and answer any message from DGIP quickly. Quick replies to queries keep your application moving.

Renewing Online in 2027

The 12-month rule matters for 2027. A passport that expires at any point in 2027 may already qualify for renewal in the last months of 2026, since the portal accepts applications within 12 months of expiry. Applying early lets you use normal speed and skip the urgent charge.

Fees, categories and delivery arrangements are set by DGIP and can change. If a notice appears in 2027, the official portal is where you will see it first. Treat social media posts about new rules with care until DGIP confirms them.

Many countries want several months of validity left on your passport when you arrive, so check your destination’s rule too. A renewal that looks early today can save a visa or boarding problem later.

Helpful Pages Before and After You Renew

Most readers also want to know how to apply for a new passport, what the fees are, or where to book flights once the passport arrives. The table below links to pages for those next steps.

Keeping these pages together saves you from searching again at each step.

Common Mistakes With Online Passport Renewal

A common mistake is trying to use the renewal portal for a first-time passport. Another is choosing urgent by habit and paying thousands more than needed. Some applicants upload blurry scans or mismatched details, which slows verification. Others book flights before their passport is ready. Avoiding these mistakes keeps your renewal quick and your costs low.

Check names and dates on every field against your CNIC before you submit. A small spelling difference can cause a delay that takes far longer than the form itself.

Ready to Renew?

Now that you know how online passport renewal in Pakistan works, check your passport’s expiry date, gather your documents and open the official DGIP portal. When your new passport arrives and you want to fly, book your trip on Trips.pk and start your travel with your documents in order.