Passport Fees & Processing Time

Urgent Passport Pakistan: Fee, Process & Cities

Quick answer: DGIP issues an Urgent passport in 5 working days, against 21 working days for Normal. A 36-page, 5-year e-passport costs Rs. 15,000 Urgent versus Rs. 9,000 Normal (MRP: Rs. 7,500 vs Rs. 4,500, for applications up to 14 October 2026). The priority type is set when your token is issued. Fast Track (2 working days, in 47 cities) is a separate tier.

Written by M. Tayyab · Updated 9 October 2026

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Urgent vs. Fast Track vs. Normal: How to Choose

Pakistan's passport system offers three processing speeds, and it's easy to conflate them. This page covers the Urgent tier specifically — the mid-speed option available at standard Regional Passport Offices. If you need the fastest possible turnaround, Fast Track (2 working days, available in 47 cities) is a separate tier with its own fee. See our Fast Track guide.

Tier	Typical processing time	Where available
Normal	21 working days	All passport offices and missions
Urgent	5 working days	Passport offices and missions
Fast Track	2 working days	47 cities; DGIP says not available for e-passport delivery

According to DGIP's FAQ, an Urgent Pakistani passport is issued in 5 working days, against 21 working days for Normal and 2 working days for Fast Track.

Urgent Fee vs. Normal Fee

The Urgent surcharge scales with passport type, validity, and page count, roughly the same proportional jump across tiers:

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

These are DGIP's published fees, checked 9 October 2026. For the Normal-tier baseline and full renewal walkthrough, see Pakistan Passport Renewal.

How to Apply for Urgent Processing

Ask for Urgent at the token counter. The token shows your priority type, so check that it says urgent before you leave the counter.
Gather documents — the same document set as a Normal application (original CNIC/Smart Card, existing passport if renewing).
Complete fingerprints, data entry, the ECL/Black List check and the interview at the passport office.
Pay the Urgent fee by scanning the token's QR code with EasyPaisa, JazzCash or online banking.
Watch for 9988 SMS updates, and call the helpline (051-111-344-777) with your token if you need more detail.

Which Cities Support Urgent Processing

DGIP doesn't publish a separate list of offices offering Urgent; it lists Urgent as a standard priority type alongside Normal. If you need your passport even faster, Fast Track is available in 47 cities. See the city list.

Urgent tier not moving faster than expected

If an Urgent application hasn't progressed noticeably faster than the Normal timeline, it may have triggered additional background/Exit Control List verification, which applies regardless of service tier and can extend any application's timeline. If you're well past 5 working days, call the helpline with your token number or contact your passport office.

Urgent tier decision, at a glance

Choose Urgent if you need your passport within roughly two to three weeks and can't fit the Normal timeline, but don't need it within days. If your travel is imminent (days, not weeks), check whether Fast Track service is available in your city first — it's faster but more limited in where it's offered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies for urgent passport processing?

Generally, any applicant who selects and pays the Urgent fee at the time of application — it isn't restricted to emergencies. The requirement is mainly applying at an office offering Urgent service and paying the higher fee.

Can I convert a normal application to urgent after submitting?

DGIP doesn't describe a way to change priority after the token is issued, since the priority type is printed on the token at step 2. Ask the helpline or your passport office.

Is Urgent the same as Fast Track?

No. Urgent is issued in 5 working days. Fast Track is issued in 2 working days, is available in 47 cities, and has its own fee table.

Sources

Official sources checked 9 October 2026.