Applicants Advised to Apply for 36-Page or 72-Page Passports During Suspension
The Directorate of Passport and Immigration (DPI) has announced a temporary suspension of the issuance of 100-page Machine Readable Passports due to unavoidable reasons. The move, communicated via a post on the microblogging website X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday, has prompted the DPI to encourage applicants to opt for 36-page or 72-page passports to avoid any inconvenience during this period.
In its official statement, the DPI expressed regret for the temporary inconvenience caused by this suspension. While the exact reasons for the suspension have not been disclosed, the department is working diligently to resolve the issue and resume the issuance of 100-page passports as soon as possible.
During this temporary hiatus, applicants are urged to consider the following:
1. Apply for 36-Page or 72-Page Passports: To expedite the passport application process and avoid delays, DPI recommends that individuals seeking new passports or renewals opt for the 36-page or 72-page options.
2. Stay Informed: Regularly check DPI’s official website and social media channels for updates on the status of the 100-page passport issuance.
3. Patience and Cooperation: DPI assures applicants that efforts are underway to minimize inconvenience, and their cooperation is appreciated during this time.
The temporary suspension of the 100-page Machine Readable Passport issuance underscores the importance of staying informed and flexible when planning international travel. DPI remains committed to providing efficient passport services, and further updates regarding the resumption of 100-page passport issuance will be communicated promptly.
Applicants are encouraged to monitor DPI’s official communication channels for the latest developments and to submit their passport applications accordingly, opting for the 36-page or 72-page passport options to ensure smooth processing during this temporary suspension.
