Pakistan Passport Number: How to Find & Read It

Quick answer: Your Pakistani passport number is printed on the biographical data page (photo page), typically in the top right corner and within the machine-readable zone at the bottom. It's distinct from your CNIC number, token number, and application form reference.

Written by M. Junaid Masood · Updated 9 October 2026

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Where to Find It

Open your passport to the photo page — the passport number is one of the first pieces of information printed there, clearly separated from your name, date of birth, and other biographical details. It also appears encoded in the machine-readable lines at the bottom of that same page.

A Pakistani passport number is printed on the biographical data page, typically in the top right corner and within the machine-readable zone, and is distinct from the applicant's CNIC number, token number, or application form reference.

Passport Number vs Other Identifiers

Identifier	Where Found	Purpose
Passport Number	Photo page of the issued passport	Identifies the specific passport booklet
CNIC Number	Your CNIC card	National identity; quote it to the helpline if you lose your token
Token Number	QR-code slip issued with your photo (step 2)	Fee payment, helpline queries and collection

Does It Ever Change?

Yes — each time you receive a new passport, whether through renewal, replacement, or a fresh application, you're issued a new booklet with a new passport number. It's not carried over from your previous document, even if your CNIC number stays the same for life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is the passport number printed?

On the biographical data page, usually top right, and also within the machine-readable zone at the bottom of that page.

Does my passport number change when I renew?

Yes, typically — a renewed passport is a new document with a new passport number.

Can I track my application using my old passport number?

No. For a pending application, quote your token number (or CNIC) to the DGIP helpline. Your old passport number belongs to the previous document.

Back to the Pakistani passport overview. Tracking a new application? See our status tracking guide.

Sources

DGIP: Passport Application Process

Official sources checked 9 October 2026.