Karachi people looking for new passports may experience longer processing times than promoted, particularly for normal and urgent categories.

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) offers three options:

Normal: Issued within 21 working days (reported delays of 3 months)

Urgent: Issued within 5 working days (reported delays of over 1.5 months)

Fast Track: Issued within 2 working days (meeting promised timeframe)

These delays reportedly impact Umrah pilgrims, students, and job seekers requiring passports for travel.

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Though the reasons for the delays remain unclear, the Fast Track category seems to be operating closer to its promoted timeframe. If you require a passport urgently, consider this option despite the higher fee.

For normal and urgent claims, be prepared for latent delays beyond the advertised timeframe. Consider contacting the DGI&P for updates on your specific application.