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Pakistan Passport Processing Time by Service Tier

Quick answer: DGIP's FAQ says a Normal passport is issued after 21 working days, an Urgent passport in 5 working days, and a Fast Track passport in 2 working days (Fast Track runs in 47 cities). Allow extra shipping time for the passport to reach your office or mission, plus more time if your case is deferred or sent for verification.

Written by M. Tayyab · Updated 9 October 2026

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Issue time by tier

TierDGIP issue timeWhereFee from
Normal21 working daysAll passport offices and missionsRs. 9,000 (e-passport, 36 pages, 5 years)
Urgent5 working daysPassport offices and missionsRs. 15,000 (e-passport, 36 pages, 5 years)
Fast Track2 working days47 citiesRs. 12,500 (MRP, 36 pages, 5 years)

One caution: DGIP's fee page also gives older collection guidelines of "four working days" (Urgent) and "ten working days" (Normal), and doesn't reconcile the two. We follow the FAQ figures above because they're the ones DGIP repeats in its processing-time answer. Full fees are on our fee page.

When the clock starts, and what adds time

  1. Interview and "go ahead". Your case moves forward once the Assistant Director approves it at step 6.
  2. Fee payment. DGIP says the passport goes to production after successful fee payment through the token's QR code.
  3. Production and dispatch. The passport is printed and dispatched to your Regional Passport Office or mission.
  4. Shipping. DGIP notes dispatched passports "may take some shipment time" to reach the office or mission.

What can delay your passport

Documents

Deferred case

The Assistant Director asks for more documents before allowing "go ahead".

Under 18

Minor's attestation

A child's data form must be attested by a government gazetted officer before the token proceeds.

Verification

Security referral

The case is referred for national-status verification; DGIP informs you by phone once cleared.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a normal passport take in Pakistan?

DGIP's FAQ says 21 working days, plus shipping time to your passport office or mission.

Is Fast Track available for e-passports?

DGIP's fee page says Fast Track service is not available for e-passport delivery. With e-passports reportedly the only type from 15 October 2026, check with the helpline before planning around Fast Track.

Do weekends count?

No. DGIP quotes working days, and offices are closed on public holidays.

Sources

Official sources checked 9 October 2026.