New fees for Pakistani e-passports announced; details regarding 5-year and 10-year passports revealed
Published 1 hour ago | By Nouman Shakeel
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has released the complete fee schedule for e-passports for Pakistani citizens. The new details outline fees based on the passport's validity period, the number of pages, and the processing category (normal or urgent).
When applying, citizens can choose between a 5-year or 10-year e-passport according to their requirements. Fees will also vary based on whether the passport contains 36 or 72 pages, as well as the chosen processing category.
Fees for 5-Year E-Passports
For a 5-year e-passport with 36 pages, the normal processing fee is set at 9,000 rupees, while the fee for a 72-page passport is 16,500 rupees.
Under the urgent category, the fee is 15,000 rupees for a 36-page e-passport and 27,000 rupees for a 72-page e-passport.
Fees for 10-Year E-Passports
For a 10-year e-passport, the normal fee for a 36-page version is 13,500 rupees, while the fee for a 72-page version is set at 24,750 rupees.
Citizens opting for urgent processing will be required to pay 22,500 rupees for a 36-page passport and 40,500 rupees for a 72-page passport.
Complete Fee Schedule for E-Passports
| Passport Validity | Pages | Normal Fee (PKR) | Urgent Fee (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Years | 36 | 9,000 | 15,000 |
| 5 Years | 72 | 16,500 | 27,000 |
| 10 Years | 36 | 13,500 | 22,500 |
| 10 Years | 72 | 24,750 | 40,500 |
Before submitting an application, citizens should select the fee corresponding to their desired duration, number of pages, and processing category.
