Application & Renewal
Online Passport Renewal Pakistan: Who Can Apply
Written by M. Tayyab · Updated 9 October 2026
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Who can use the online portal
| Category | Inland | Overseas |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal (expired or <1 year left) | Yes | Yes |
| New passport for a newborn (up to 2 years) | Not stated | Yes |
| Reprint | Not stated | Yes |
| Minor modification (marital status, profession) | Not stated | Yes |
Anything else, such as a first passport or a name change, goes through a passport office or mission. See how to apply for a new passport.
Step-by-step
- Check eligibility. You need your old passport (expired or within a year of expiry), with details that match your NADRA record.
- Apply at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk in the renewal category.
- Pay by credit or debit card. DGIP says online fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. See our fee list.
- Watch your email. DGIP sends status updates to your registered email address.
- Receive the passport at home. Online applications are delivered to your doorstep.
If your details don't match your previous passport or NADRA record, or your passport has more than a year left, apply at a passport office or mission instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. DGIP's portal is for passports that have expired or have less than one year of validity left.
Yes. DGIP says both inland and overseas Pakistanis can renew through the online portal.
Through the status updates DGIP emails to your registered address. Online applications don't use a passport office token.
Related
Full renewal overview: Pakistan passport renewal. Applying from abroad? See overseas passport options.
Sources
Official sources checked 9 October 2026.