Passport Application Process
Pakistan Passport Renewal: Process & Fees 2026
Written by M. Tayyab · Updated 9 October 2026
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Who Needs to Renew (vs. Apply New)
You need renewal, not a new application, if you already hold a Pakistani passport that is expiring soon or has already expired — the process reuses your existing passport record rather than establishing a brand-new one. If you've never held a Pakistani passport before, or you're applying for a minor's first passport, that's a new application with a slightly different document set; renewal specifically applies when you have an existing MRP or e-Passport to replace.
It's worth renewing before expiry rather than after: many countries require six months or more of remaining validity for entry, so a passport that's technically "not expired yet" can still get you denied boarding or entry if it's close to its expiry date.
Step-by-Step Renewal Process
- Arrive at the customer service counter of a Regional Passport Office with your original CNIC (or the child's CRC/B-Form) and documents. See our documents checklist.
- Photograph and token. Your photo is taken and a QR-code token is issued; check the application type, priority (normal or urgent) and CNIC printed on it.
- Fingerprints are captured when your token number is called.
- Data entry. Check the printed form carefully and give a valid mobile number for 9988 status alerts.
- ECL / Black List check at the verification desk.
- Interview and decision by the Assistant Director, who allows "go ahead" or asks for more documents.
- Pay the fee by scanning the token's QR code with a digital payment app such as EasyPaisa, JazzCash or online banking. See our fee list.
- Collect your passport on the given date with the original token. Updates come by SMS from 9988; see our status guide.
Documents Required for Renewal
Original CNIC / Smart Card
Your current, valid national identity card — this is the primary document DGIP verifies your renewal application against.
Existing passport
Your current or most recently expired Pakistani passport, submitted as part of the renewal record.
Proof of changes
Supporting documents if your name, marital status, or other recorded details have changed since your last passport was issued.
Renewal Fees by Validity and Page Count
Fees depend on passport type, page count, validity and service tier. These are DGIP's published fees (MRP effective 7 March 2024), checked 9 October 2026. MRPs are reportedly issued only for applications up to 14 October 2026:
| Type | Pages | Validity | Normal fee | Urgent fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e-Passport | 36 | 5 years | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 15,000 |
| e-Passport | 36 | 10 years | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 22,500 |
| e-Passport | 72 | 5 years | Rs. 16,500 | Rs. 27,000 |
| e-Passport | 72 | 10 years | Rs. 24,750 | Rs. 40,500 |
| MRP (until 14 Oct 2026) | 36 | 5 years | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 7,500 |
| MRP (until 14 Oct 2026) | 36 | 10 years | Rs. 6,700 | Rs. 11,200 |
| MRP (until 14 Oct 2026) | 72 | 5 years | Rs. 8,200 | Rs. 13,500 |
| MRP (until 14 Oct 2026) | 72 | 10 years | Rs. 12,400 | Rs. 20,200 |
| MRP (until 14 Oct 2026) | 100 | 5 years | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 18,000 |
| MRP (until 14 Oct 2026) | 100 | 10 years | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 27,000 |
Need it fast? Our dedicated guide to Urgent Passport Pakistan covers the Urgent tier, and our fee page has a fee finder plus Fast Track prices.
How Long Renewal Actually Takes
These are working days, not calendar days. Add shipping time to your office, and more time if your case is deferred or referred for verification. Status updates come by SMS from 9988 to the number you give at data entry; see our status guide.
Renewing From Outside Pakistan
Overseas Pakistanis can also renew, but through a different channel — either a Pakistani mission/consulate abroad or, where available, DGIP's online e-Services renewal portal, rather than an inland Regional Passport Office. Document requirements and timelines differ from the inland process described above. See Overseas Pakistani Passport: How to Renew or Apply From Abroad for the full breakdown.
Renewal decision, at a glance
If your passport expires within the next 6–12 months and you have upcoming travel plans, renew now on the Normal tier to avoid the Urgent surcharge. If you need to travel within the next few weeks, the Urgent or Fast Track tier is worth the extra cost — see Urgent Passport Pakistan for exact pricing and eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — an expired passport is not valid for international travel, and many countries require six months or more of remaining validity even on a passport that hasn't technically expired yet. Renew well ahead of any travel date.
At a passport office, yes: both follow DGIP's 8 steps (token, fingerprints, data entry, ECL/Black List check, interview, fee payment and collection). For renewal you also bring your current passport.
DGIP's online portal accepts renewals once your passport has less than one year of validity left. For earlier renewal at a passport office, ask the office. Many countries require at least six months' validity for entry.
Sources
- DGIP: Passport Application Process
- DGIP: Ordinary Passport (fees and timings)
- DGIP: FAQs
- DGIP: Apply Online Passport
- The Nation: Pakistan to stop issuing machine-readable passports from October 15 (29 Sep 2026)
Official sources checked 9 October 2026.