How to apply for a Pakistani passport — book an online appointment, pay the fee, visit the passport office for biometrics, and track delivery.
Pakistani passports are issued by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP). You can book an online appointment and pay the fee on the DGIP portal, then visit the passport office for photo and biometrics — which cuts waiting time a lot. Overseas Pakistanis apply for machine-readable/e-passports through the online portal or their consulate.
You need a valid CNIC (or NICOP for overseas). Choose normal or urgent processing when you pay. Bring your original documents to the appointment.
Make sure your CNIC (or NICOP for overseas Pakistanis) is valid and its details are correct before you apply.
Go to the DGIP online portal (onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk / e-passport site), create the application and pick an appointment slot and processing speed.
Pay the passport fee online (card) or at the designated bank, and choose normal or urgent processing.
Attend your appointment for document verification, photograph and biometrics (fingerprints).
A quick verification of your details is done by the officer.
Track the status online or by the token/receipt you receive.
Collect it from the office or have it delivered once printed, per the option you chose.
Use the DGIP online portal to fill the application, pay the fee and book an appointment, then visit the passport office for photo and biometrics. The e-passport portal serves overseas Pakistanis.
It depends on whether you choose normal or urgent processing — urgent is faster. The exact timelines are shown when you pay and on your receipt.
A valid CNIC (or NICOP for overseas Pakistanis) is the main requirement. Bring the original to your appointment; minors need additional documents.