Govt has increased passport fees, particularly in the fast-track category. The fee hike affects various passport categories based on page count. Despite fee adjustments, delays in passport processing continue to frustrate many applicants. In a move aimed at addressing backlog issues and improving efficiency, the government has announced a significant increase in passport fees in … Read more
Due to a backlog in passport processing caused by a surge in applications and technical issues in the passport issuance system, authorities in Pakistan have decided to increase passport fees. Effective from May 8th (Wednesday), the fees for fast-track passport services have been raised for both 5-year and 10-year passports, as announced by the Office … Read more
The Pakistan government just changed how much it costs to get a passport that can be read by machines. These new prices apply to both regular and urgent passport applications starting in March 2024. The goal is to make getting a passport easier and better for people in Pakistan. Here is a breakdown of the … Read more
The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, part of the Ministry of Interior, is responsible for issuing or renewing passports for Pakistani citizens. If your passport has less than a year left before it expires, you can apply for renewal (whether you’re in Pakistan or abroad) and get a new machine-readable passport with a 5 … Read more
Lahore – Every Pakistani citizen has the right to obtain a machine-readable passport for international travel, provided they fulfill all necessary requirements. The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, an attached department of the Ministry of Interior, is responsible for issuing passports to Pakistani citizens. For those residing within Pakistan, they have the option to … Read more
