If you’re a Pakistani citizen eager to renew your passport or apply for a new one, understanding the fees associated with the process in 2023 is crucial. Here, we provide you with all the essential details about the fees for Pakistani passports in the current year, making your passport application process seamless and hassle-free.
Pakistan Passport Fees 2023: A Breakdown
In Pakistan, the cost of acquiring a passport can vary based on factors such as the passport type, number of pages, validity period, and delivery method. It’s important to note that as of 2023, the fees for both new and renewed passports remain the same.
Regular Standard Passport Fees
The standard passport, featuring 36 machine-readable pages, comes with validity periods of 5 or 10 years. The fees for obtaining a regular Pakistani passport are as follows:
5-Year Validity:
- 36 pages: PKR 3,000
- 72 pages: PKR 5,500
- 100 pages: PKR 6,000
10-Year Validity:
- 36 pages: PKR 4,500
- 72 pages: PKR 8,250
- 100 pages: PKR 9,000
Urgent Passport Fees
For those in need of expedited passport services, the urgent passport option provides quicker processing times. This type of passport also consists of 36 pages and offers validity periods of 5 or 10 years, with corresponding fees as follows:
5-Year Validity:
- 36 pages: PKR 5,000
- 72 pages: PKR 9,000
- 100 pages: PKR 12,000
10-Year Validity:
- 36 pages: PKR 7,500
- 72 pages: PKR 13,500
- 100 pages: PKR 18,000
E-Passport Fees
Pakistani citizens seeking advanced security and convenience can opt for the biometric e-passport, featuring an embedded microchip. This passport holds personal and biometric data, offering enhanced features. The fees for acquiring a Pakistani e-passport are as follows:
5-Year Validity:
- 36 pages (normal): PKR 9,000
- 36 pages (urgent): PKR 15,000
- 72 pages (normal): PKR 16,500
- 72 pages (urgent): PKR 27,000
10-Year Validity:
- 36 pages (normal): PKR 13,500
- 36 pages (urgent): PKR 22,500
- 72 pages (normal): PKR 24,750
- 72 pages (urgent): PKR 40,500
The e-passport service was initially launched in Islamabad and will gradually expand to other cities across Pakistan. This accessible service can be utilized online or at designated passport offices, providing nationwide convenience.
Lost Passport Fees
In unfortunate instances of a lost passport, different fee structures apply based on the number of times the loss has occurred:
First Time Lost – 5-Year Validity:
- 36 pages (normal): PKR 6,000
- 36 pages (urgent): PKR 10,000
- 72 pages (normal): PKR 11,000
- 72 pages (urgent): PKR 18,000
- 100 pages (normal): PKR 12,000
- 100 pages (urgent): PKR 24,000
First Time Lost – 10-Year Validity:
- 36 pages (normal): PKR 9,000
- 36 pages (urgent): PKR 15,000
- 72 pages (normal): PKR 16,500
- 72 pages (urgent): PKR 27,000
- 100 pages (normal): PKR 18,000
- 100 pages (urgent): PKR 36,000
Second Time Lost – 5-Year Validity:
- 36 pages (normal): PKR 12,000
- 36 pages (urgent): PKR 20,000
- 72 pages (normal): PKR 22,000
- 72 pages (urgent): PKR 36,000
- 100 pages (normal): PKR 24,000
- 100 pages (urgent): PKR 48,000
Second Time Lost – 10-Year Validity:
- 36 pages (normal): PKR 18,000
- 36 pages (urgent): PKR 30,000
- 72 pages (normal): PKR 33,000
- 72 pages (urgent): PKR 54,000
- 100 pages (normal): PKR 36,000
- 100 pages (urgent): PKR 72,000
Third Time Lost (and Subsequent) – 5-Year Validity:
- 36 pages (normal): PKR 24,000
- 36 pages (urgent): PKR 40,000
- 72 pages (normal): PKR 44,000
- 72 pages (urgent): PKR 72,000
- 100 pages (normal): PKR 48,000
- 100 pages (urgent): PKR 96,000
Third Time Lost (and Subsequent) – 10-Year Validity:
- 36 pages (normal): PKR 36,000
- 36 pages (urgent): PKR 60,000
- 72 pages (normal): PKR 66,000
- 72 pages (urgent): PKR 108,000
- 100 pages (normal): PKR 72,000
- 100 pages (urgent): PKR 144,000
Please be aware that in cases of third-time loss and beyond, the Regional Passport Offices will refer the matter to the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Islamabad for further guidance.
Keep these fee details in mind as you embark on your passport renewal or application journey in 2023. Whether you’re aiming for a regular, urgent, or e-passport, the updated fee structure ensures you’re well-prepared for a seamless application experience.
