Applying for a Pakistani passport is a crucial step for many citizens, whether for travel, work, or study abroad. Understanding the associated costs is essential for proper budgeting. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of passport prices in Pakistan, including factors that may influence the fees.
Factors Affecting Passport Prices
Several factors can influence the cost of obtaining a Pakistani passport:
Type of Passport:
- Ordinary Passport: This is the most common type for general travel.
- Diplomatic Passport: Issued to government officials and diplomats.
- Official Passport: Issued to government employees on official travel.
- Service Passport: Issued to government officials and their families for personal travel
Processing Time.
- Normal Processing: Standard processing time with regular fees.
- Urgent Processing: Expedited processing available at an additional cost.
The following table outlines the passport pricing involved in applying for your passport online:
Fees for Processing of Machine Readable Passport;
Getting a passport in Pakistan involves choosing between different page counts (36, 72, or 100) and validity periods (5 or 10 years). Prices were recently updated in 2024 and remain the standard for 2026.
Here is the current fee schedule for Machine Readable Passports (MRP) applied for within Pakistan:
5-Year Validity Passport
| Pages | Normal (21 Working Days) | Urgent (5 Working Days) | Fast Track (2 Working Days) |
| 36 Pages | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 7,500 | Rs. 12,500 |
| 72 Pages | Rs. 8,200 | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 18,500 |
| 100 Pages | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 18,000 | Rs. 23,000 |
10-Year Validity Passport
| Pages | Normal (21 Working Days) | Urgent (5 Working Days) | Fast Track (2 Working Days) |
| 36 Pages | Rs. 6,700 | Rs. 11,200 | Rs. 16,200 |
| 72 Pages | Rs. 12,400 | Rs. 20,200 | Rs. 25,200 |
| 100 Pages | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 27,000 | Rs. 32,000 |
Important Notes
- E-Passports: If you are applying for the newer E-Passport (currently available in major cities like Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore), the fees are higher. A 36-page, 5-year E-Passport starts at approximately Rs. 9,000 for normal processing.
- Lost Passports: Fees for a lost passport are doubled for the first loss and quadrupled for the second loss.
- How to Pay: You can pay via the “Passport Fee Asaan” mobile app (available on Play Store/App Store) or at any National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) branch.
Pro-tip: The “Fast Track” service is surprisingly efficient if you’re in a rush—you can often get your passport in just 2 business days.