Special Cases

Damaged Passport Replacement Pakistan: Reprint Process & Fees

Q: What counts as passport 'damage' for replacement purposes?

Torn or missing pages, water damage that obscures details, a damaged chip on an e-passport, or any condition that makes the passport unreadable or unusable at border control typically qualifies for replacement.

Q: Do I need a police FIR to replace a damaged passport?

Generally no, since you still have the physical passport to submit — unlike a lost or stolen passport, an FIR is not typically required for damage-based replacement.

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Quick answer: A damaged Pakistani passport — torn, water-damaged, or with an unreadable chip — can be replaced by applying at your Regional Passport Office with your CNIC and the damaged passport itself, unlike a lost passport which requires a police FIR instead.

Damaged vs Lost: A Key Distinction

Since you still physically possess a damaged passport, the replacement process skips the police FIR step required for lost or stolen documents — you simply submit the damaged booklet itself as evidence, alongside your CNIC.

Citation block Replacing a damaged Pakistani passport requires submitting the damaged booklet itself along with the applicant's CNIC at a Regional Passport Office, without needing the police FIR required for lost or stolen passport cases.

What Counts as "Damage"

Physical

Torn or Missing Pages

Any tearing or missing pages that affect the document's readability or completeness.

Water

Water Damage

Water exposure that blurs or obscures printed details or the photo page.

Chip

Damaged E-Passport Chip

A malfunctioning embedded chip that fails electronic verification at borders.

Step-by-Step: Replacing a Damaged Passport

Assess the damage to confirm it genuinely affects the document's usability.
Gather your CNIC and the damaged passport to submit together.
Apply for replacement at your Regional Passport Office.
Pay the applicable fee for reprint/replacement.
Track and collect your new passport via our status tracking guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as passport "damage" for replacement purposes?

Torn/missing pages, water damage obscuring details, a damaged e-passport chip, or anything making the document unusable at border control.

Do I need a police FIR to replace a damaged passport?

Generally no — since you still have the physical document, an FIR isn't typically required, unlike lost/stolen cases.

Can I still travel with a slightly damaged passport?

This depends on the severity and the specific airline/immigration authority's judgment — minor cosmetic wear may be fine, but damage affecting readability or the chip can cause travel issues. Replace it before any planned travel if in doubt.

Passport lost instead of damaged? See our lost passport guide. See fees in our fee guide.