ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has once again ranked near the bottom in the list of the world’s most powerful passports for the second half of 2025. According to the latest Henley & Partners Passport Index, the report places Singapore at the top of the list, maintaining its position as the world’s most powerful passport. Singaporean passport holders … Read more
Passport needed for foreign travel. Passport fees increased in August 2024. Passport costs now from Rs. 4,500 to Rs. 20,200. The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports issues passports to Pakistani citizens so they can travel abroad with ease as it is an international requirement. A citizen, who holds a valid Pakistan passport, when in … Read more
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani citizens living in Australia can renew their machine-readable passports at the Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney, as well as other locations within the country. The embassy provides passport renewal services from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and until 12:30 pm on Friday. Applicants can use an online appointment system … Read more
Pakistani citizens in Saudi Arabia can renew their passports at the Embassy of Pakistan in Jeddah. The normal fee for a five-year, 36-page passport is 84 rupees, and the urgent fee is 140 rupees. For a ten-year, 36-page passport, the normal fee is 126 riyals and the urgent fee is 210 riyals. Pakistani citizens living … Read more
Pakistani citizens residing in the UK can renew their regular passports at the Pakistan High Commission in London or its consulates in Bradford, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Applicants need to visit in person with the necessary documents, as the passport offices employ live data capture. The process involves capturing data entry, photos, signatures, and thumb … Read more
The Federal govt purchasing additional machines to address the passport issuance crisis. Passport issuance has been delayed due to paper shortages and outdated machinery. The initiative aims to streamline passport production and reduce delays nationwide. ISLAMABAD: The federal government has taken decisive steps to resolve the ongoing passport issuance crisis by approving the acquisition of … Read more
Passport applicants in Lahore face significant delays. Normal category applicants wait over four months for passports. Urgent category applicants receive passports after two months. LAHORE—Applicants of normal and urgent categories have been facing significant delays in the issuance of passports for months due to the insufficient printing capacity of the Directorate General of Immigration and … Read more
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports issues passports to citizens. A passport is essential for verifying the identity of Pakistani citizens abroad. For a 10-year validity, fees for 36-page passports have risen to Rs 6,700. The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, under the Ministry of Interior, is responsible for issuing passports to its … Read more
Pakistani citizens in Australia can renew their passports in Sydney. Embassy hours for passport renewal are 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Passport fees vary depending on page count, validity, and processing type. In Islamabad, Pakistani citizens living in Australia can renew their machine-readable passports by visiting the Pakistan Consulate General in Sydney and other cities … Read more
Pakistani nationals in the UK can renew their passports in London. Applicants must be present with the required documents for passport processing. Trained staff use the latest technology to capture photos and thumb impressions. Pakistani nationals in the UK can renew their passports at the High Commission for Pakistan in London and its consulates in … Read more
Pakistani citizens in the UAE can renew passports at the Pakistan Consulate General in Dubai and other Gulf cities. Applicants can book passport renewal appointments on the consulate general’s official website. As of June 2024, passport renewal fees in UAE currency remain unchanged despite fee increases in Pakistan. DUBAI – Pakistani citizens living in the … Read more
New suggestions for Pakistan’s passport rules focus on women and children’s concerns. The proposals aim to simplify procedures and ensure fair treatment for all citizens. Divorced or separated women’s passports may be issued under their father’s name for administrative clarity. New suggestions have emerged for Pakistan’s passport regulations, targeting particular concerns regarding women and children. … Read more
Expect significant delays when renewing or applying for a Pakistani passport in the USA. MRPs feature advanced security to prevent human trafficking and forgery. Ensure you have all necessary documents and fees ready to avoid delays. If you’re renewing or applying for a Pakistani passport in the USA, expect significant delays due to logistical and … Read more
Getting or renewing a Pakistani passport in Canada can be confusing, especially with the fee structure. Here’s a guide to the costs of different types of machine-readable passports (MRPs) for Pakistanis in Canada. Fee Schedule for 36-Page Passports Application Type Fee for MRP (5 Yrs) Fee for MRP (10 Yrs) Delivery Time New MRP / … Read more
Pakistani citizens in Dubai can renew passports at the Pakistan Consulate General. Passport renewal services are available at the embassy during specified working hours. Online appointments are offered for faster application processing. In Dubai, Pakistani citizens living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can renew their passports at the Pakistan Consulate General. The Pakistan embassy … Read more
Pakistani passport fees for new and renewal applications are consistent in 2024. Service charges of PKR 1,000 for in-land applications and PKR 2,500 for overseas applications are additional. Understanding these costs can streamline the passport application process in Pakistan. Navigating the passport application process in Pakistan can be a daunting task, especially when it comes … Read more
Thousands of Pakistanis face distress due to delays in issuing over 550,000 passports. Aspirants for Hajj and Umrah experience mental anguish due to delayed passport issuance. Passport authorities attribute delays to depleted ink and lamination paper stocks. Over the past few months, a growing number of Pakistanis, both within the country and abroad, have found … Read more
Pakistanis in Greece can renew passports at the embassy if requirements are met. A regular 36-page, 5-year validity passport costs 55 euros; a 10-year validity passport costs 85 euros. New MRPs with 5 and 10-year validity have advanced security features. In Athens, Pakistanis residing in Greece can renew their passports at the embassy, provided they … Read more
Pakistani residents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi can renew passports at Pakistani consulates. Required documents include original valid CNIC or NICOP, previous passport, and fee deposit. Fees for a 36-page passport are 110 dirhams for regular and 180 dirhams for urgent processing. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Pakistani residents in the UAE can renew their … Read more
“LAHORE – The Pakistani government issues passports to its citizens via the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports to aid their travel and ensure their safety abroad. The standard fee for a 36-page passport is Rs3,000.” The passport serves as the sole document verifying the identity of Pakistani citizens in foreign nations. The directorate processes … Read more
Passport delivery counters in Pakistan are now open on weekends to help Hajj travelers. Extended weekend hours were announced by the Director General of Passport Services. Applicants can now collect passports without taking time off work, with public holiday assistance available. Fantastic news for Hajj travelers! Passport delivery counters nationwide in Pakistan will now operate … Read more
Pakistan’s passport has remained the 4th least powerful globally for 5 years. Ranked 101st out of 104, with visa-free access to only 34 countries. Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands share 3rd place (192 points). The Pakistani passport continues to hold the fourth lowest rank globally in the New Year, showing no improvement in its position … Read more
The position of Pakistani passport remains stable in the year 2021 and still ranks as the fourth worst passport with 32 destinations for international travel. Every year Henley Passport Index (HPI) reveals exclusive data provided by International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and features 277 travel places and 199 passports. The ranking is released in terms … Read more
The Government of Pakistan has introduced a new Online Passport renewal service a few months ago for the convenience of its people. The e-service allows the Pakistani people to renew their passport online by just following a few easy steps. However, this online facility is only available for Pakistani citizens around the world. Here is … Read more
Pakistani passport has been ranked at 192nd spot in the Individual Passport Power Ranking (IPPR) 2020. The list has been issued by The Passport Index, the world’s leading real-time passport ranking website. Pakistani passport has made noticeable improvement as it was ranked at 198th position in 2019. According to details, the ranks are given by … Read more
Pakistani password ranks 104th among 107 countries in the powerful passport list. The Henley Passport Index has recently issued the global ranking of 107 countries. The Henley Passport Index has issued the ranking as per the number of countries or places a passport holder can visit without a prior visa. Pakistani passport beats passports of … Read more
