ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced a detailed fee schedule for electronic passports (e-passports) for Pakistani citizens, outlining charges based on passport validity, the number of pages and processing category. According to the provided information, the revised fees have taken effect immediately.
The department’s announced schedule categorises fees according to whether applicants opt for a five-year or ten-year passport, choose a 36-page or 72-page document, and select normal or urgent processing.
Five-Year e-Passport Fees
Applicants seeking an e-passport valid for five years will be charged the following fees:
36-page passport (normal processing): Rs9,000
72-page passport (normal processing): Rs16,500
36-page passport (urgent processing): Rs15,000
72-page passport (urgent processing): Rs27,000
Ten-Year e-Passport Fees
The fee structure for e-passports with a ten-year validity period is as follows:
36-page passport (normal processing): Rs13,500
72-page passport (normal processing): Rs24,750
36-page passport (urgent processing): Rs22,500
72-page passport (urgent processing): Rs40,500
What Applicants Should Know Before Applying
Applicants are advised to select the passport validity period, page count and processing category according to their individual requirements. Urgent processing carries a higher fee than normal processing.
Before submitting an application or making a payment, citizens should verify the applicable charges and effective date through the relevant passport office or the official channels of the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports.
Checking the latest official information in advance can help applicants avoid confusion and unexpected payment issues during the application process.
