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DGIP Pakistan: Role, Functions and How to Contact

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Quick answer: DGIP — the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports — is the federal agency under Pakistan's Ministry of Interior responsible for issuing passports, managing exit/entry immigration control, and maintaining the Passport Control List (PCL). It operates through Regional Passport Offices nationwide and Pakistani missions abroad.

What DGIP Does

DGIP's mandate spans two connected areas: passport issuance (new applications, renewals, replacements) and immigration control at Pakistan's borders and airports. This dual role is why the same agency that prints your passport also oversees exit control processes and maintains watchlists used at immigration checkpoints.

Citation block The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) is Pakistan's federal authority under the Ministry of Interior responsible for passport issuance and immigration control, operating through Regional Passport Offices and overseas missions.

DGIP's Core Functions

Function

Passport Issuance

Processing new applications, renewals, and replacements for ordinary, official, and diplomatic passports.

Function

Immigration Control

Managing exit and entry checkpoints at airports and land borders across Pakistan.

Function

Passport Control List

Maintaining the PCL, which can restrict travel for individuals under certain legal or court orders.

Function

Overseas Services

Coordinating passport services for overseas Pakistanis through embassies and consulates.

How DGIP Is Structured

DGIP operates a headquarters in Islamabad along with a network of Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) in major cities, Executive Passport Offices (EPOs) offering expedited services, and passport-issuing sections within Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad. See our full list of passport offices for city-specific details.

How to Contact DGIP

ChannelBest For
Official website (dgip.gov.pk)Tracking, fee schedules, general information
Regional Passport Office (in person)Application submission, document verification, urgent issues
Pakistani embassy/consulateOverseas applicants and renewals
SMS shortcode 9988Quick status checks without internet

Frequently Asked Questions

What does DGIP stand for?

Directorate General of Immigration and Passports — the federal body issuing Pakistani passports and managing immigration functions.

Is DGIP the same as NADRA?

No — NADRA handles CNICs and identity records, while DGIP handles passports and immigration. They're separate agencies that coordinate on identity data.

Can I resolve a passport issue by contacting DGIP headquarters directly?

For most applicant-level issues, your Regional Passport Office or the embassy/consulate where you applied is the faster and more appropriate first point of contact.

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