Passport Fees & Processing Time

Urgent Passport Pakistan: Fee, Process & Cities Available

Q: What qualifies for urgent passport processing?

Urgent processing in Pakistan is generally available to any applicant who selects and pays the Urgent fee tier at application — it isn't restricted to emergency or hardship cases the way some countries' expedited services are. The main practical requirement is applying at an office that offers Urgent service and paying the higher associated fee.

Q: Can I convert a normal application to urgent after submitting?

This isn't a standard self-service option — once an application is submitted on the Normal tier, changing to Urgent typically requires visiting the Regional Passport Office in person to request the change and pay the fee difference, and isn't guaranteed depending on how far your application has already progressed.

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Quick answer: Pakistan's Urgent passport tier processes an application in roughly 5 working days, versus 21–28 days for Normal. It costs more — for example, around Rs. 7,500 for a 5-year, 36-page passport versus Rs. 4,500 Normal — and is selected at the time of application, not added afterward. It's distinct from the even-faster Fast Track service.

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 (around 2 working days, offered through Executive Passport Offices in select cities) is a separate, narrower service with its own fee and city limitations.

Tier	Typical processing time	Where available
Normal	~21–28 working days	All Regional Passport Offices
Urgent	~5 working days	Most Regional Passport Offices
Fast Track	~2 working days	Executive Passport Offices, select cities only

Citation block Pakistan's Urgent passport service tier reduces processing time to approximately five working days, for an additional fee over the Normal tier, and is available at most Regional Passport Offices rather than being limited to specialized Executive Passport Offices.

Urgent Fee vs. Normal Fee

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

Validity	Pages	Normal fee	Urgent fee
5 years	36	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 7,500
5 years	72	Rs. 8,200	Rs. 13,500
10 years	36	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 11,200
10 years	72	Rs. 12,400	Rs. 20,200
e-Passport, 5 years	36	Rs. 9,000	Rs. 15,000
e-Passport, 10 years	36	Rs. 13,500	Rs. 22,500

These figures are directional; DGIP fee schedules change periodically, so confirm the current table before paying. For the Normal-tier baseline and full renewal walkthrough, see Pakistan Passport Renewal.

How to Apply for Urgent Processing

Book your POS token and select the Urgent service option at the time of booking — this is a choice made upfront, not something applied retroactively.
Gather documents — the same document set as a Normal application (original CNIC/Smart Card, existing passport if renewing).
Attend your biometric appointment at the Regional Passport Office on your booked slot.
Pay the Urgent-tier fee at the counter — expect a noticeably higher amount than Normal, per the table above.
Track your application using your token number; Urgent applications should show movement through processing stages markedly faster than Normal.

Which Cities Support Urgent Processing

Urgent-tier service is available at most major Regional Passport Offices across Pakistan's provincial capitals and larger cities, though exact availability can vary by office capacity and current demand. If Urgent isn't available or is backlogged at your local office, Fast Track service through an Executive Passport Office — where one exists in your city — is the next option, though it's a narrower, separate service with its own eligibility and fee structure, not a substitute you can assume is always available.

Diagnostic: 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. Check your status by token number and, if significantly delayed past the ~5 working-day window, contact your Regional Passport Office directly.

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?

Not as a standard self-service action. You'd typically need to visit the Regional Passport Office in person to request the change and pay the fee difference, and it isn't guaranteed once processing has already started.

Is Urgent the same as Fast Track?

No. Urgent (~5 working days) is available at most Regional Passport Offices; Fast Track (~2 working days) is a separate, faster service offered only through Executive Passport Offices in select cities, with its own fee.