Rs 13,500 buys a 10-year, 36-page e-passport on normal processing, while two 5-year ones cost Rs 18,000 in total. That gap is one reason to read the fee table before you start your passport online renewal in 2026. Since 23 October 2026 every new passport DGIP issues is an e-passport, so the old machine-readable (MRP) rates no longer apply.
Written by: Asim Shahzad | Last updated: 10 November 2026
The e-passport fees, delivery times, online-renewal conditions and document list were checked against DGIP’s passport, e-Services, e-Passport and FAQ pages, the online portal’s document list, ARY News, The Nation and The News on 10 November 2026. Confirm final details on the official portal.
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What the 23 October switch changed
The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP) first planned to stop issuing MRPs on 15 October 2026, then moved the date. ARY News and PhoneWorld both report the new date as 23 October, with MRPs issued and renewed until 22 October. From 23 October, passport offices in Pakistan and missions abroad issue only e-passports.
| Area | Before | Now | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport type | Citizens could choose an MRP or an e-passport (since August 2023) | e-passport only, at home and abroad, from 23 October 2026 | The Nation, 24 Oct 2026; ARY News, 22 Oct 2026 |
| Cut-off date | 15 October 2026 announced | Moved to 23 October; MRPs issued until 22 October | ARY News; PhoneWorld, 23 Oct 2026 |
| Existing MRP | Valid until expiry | Still valid until expiry; after that it is replaced by an e-passport, not renewed as an MRP | The News, 24 Oct 2026 |
As of 10 November 2026.
Current situation: what is confirmed and what to check
DGIP’s e-Services page confirms that online passport renewal is open to both inland and overseas Pakistanis. It also confirms card payment and email status updates. Some DGIP pages, such as the document list on the online portal, are still worded for machine-readable passport renewal. DGIP’s e-Services page does not carry a separate online fee table for e-passports.
So treat the schedule fee below as the base, and read the final amount on the portal’s payment screen before you pay. Online fees are not refundable or transferable, according to DGIP.
Who can renew online
- Your passport has expired, or less than one year of validity is left.
- Your details match your previous passport and your NADRA record, and you still hold the previous passport.
- You are in Pakistan or abroad; DGIP says the service is open to both.
Renewing earlier is possible at a passport office. DGIP says its rules place no restriction on renewal before expiry, though you may be asked for a statement giving the reason. If your CNIC details are out of date, sort out your CNIC renewal first.
Documents to scan
The online portal lists these supporting documents:
- A copy of your CNIC.
- A copy of the first two pages of your old passport.
- The attestation form for minors, if the applicant is a minor.
- A no-objection certificate (NOC) for employees of the government, armed forces or autonomous bodies.
Applicants under 18 may also need a NICOP or Family Registration Certificate, the parents’ ID cards, a computerised B-form, a death certificate or a guardianship certificate, depending on the case. For its online categories DGIP describes the photo as colour, on a white background, 350 by 467 pixels, JPEG or JPG, up to 3 MB; confirm the exact rule on your application screen.
Fees, and what they work out to
| Pages | Validity | Normal | Urgent | Normal, per year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 5 years | Rs 9,000 | Rs 15,000 | Rs 1,800 | DGIP |
| 36 | 10 years | Rs 13,500 | Rs 22,500 | Rs 1,350 | DGIP |
| 72 | 5 years | Rs 16,500 | Rs 27,000 | Rs 3,300 | DGIP |
| 72 | 10 years | Rs 24,750 | Rs 40,500 | Rs 2,475 | DGIP |
As of 10 November 2026; DGIP page last modified 23 October 2026. The per-year column is our own division of DGIP’s normal fee by the validity. Online applications also carry a service charge on DGIP’s online fee page (Rs 1,000 for inland applicants in its older machine-readable table), so check the payment screen.
The 5-versus-10-year sum. Using DGIP’s 36-page fees: two 5-year passports on normal processing cost 2 × Rs 9,000 = Rs 18,000, against Rs 13,500 for one 10-year passport, a saving of Rs 4,500. On urgent processing it is 2 × Rs 15,000 = Rs 30,000 against Rs 22,500, a saving of Rs 7,500. Children under 15 can only get a 5-year passport, says DGIP, so the comparison does not apply to them.
What a loss costs. DGIP charges double the fee for a first-time loss. For a 36-page, 5-year normal passport that is 2 × Rs 9,000 = Rs 18,000.
Applying, step by step
- Open DGIP’s e-Services page and follow its link to the online passport portal.
- Create a login and verify it. You can save the application at any stage.
- Choose the renewal category, then work through the wizard: personal details, biometric data and supporting documents.
- Review everything. DGIP’s revamped portal puts fee payment at the last step so you can check first.
- Pay by credit or debit card. Keep the receipt.
- DGIP headquarters reviews the documents and either approves the application for printing and dispatch or sends it to the nearest mission or passport office for further verification.
- Watch your registered email for status updates. Overseas applicants can convert a normal application to urgent by paying the fee difference online.
A worked timeline
Suppose DGIP finishes processing your application on Monday, 16 November 2026. DGIP’s application-priority table gives 5 working days for urgent and 21 for normal, after successful processing. A separate guideline on the same DGIP page says 4 and 10 working days. Counting weekdays only, the two readings land like this.
| Category | Priority table | Date | Guideline text | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent | 5 working days | Mon, 23 Nov 2026 | 4 working days | Fri, 20 Nov 2026 | DGIP |
| Normal | 21 working days | Tue, 15 Dec 2026 | 10 working days | Mon, 30 Nov 2026 | DGIP |
As of 10 November 2026. Courier time to remote areas and missions abroad is not included, and a public holiday would add a day. Plan around the later date.
Why applications stall, and the fix
| Cause | Fix | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Details differ from the old passport or NADRA record | Correct the CNIC or NICOP first, then apply | DGIP FAQs; DGIP passport page |
| More than a year of validity left | Wait for the online window, or visit a passport office | DGIP e-Services |
| Old passport not in your hands | Online renewal needs it; for a loss, follow the lost-passport route with a police report | DGIP FAQs; DGIP passport page |
| Government employee without an NOC | Obtain the NOC before applying | DGIP online portal |
| Wrong or false declarations | Enter only correct details; misdeclaration is punishable under section 6 of the Passport Act | DGIP e-Services |
As of 10 November 2026. Use only DGIP’s own pages to apply.
Official links and helplines
- DGIP e-Services: online passport and renewal
- DGIP general requirements and e-passport fee
- DGIP helpline: 051-111-344-777 (from abroad 0092-51-111-344-777), Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:30; email info@dgip.gov.pk
- Online passport section: mrponline@dgip.gov.pk, 0092-51-8482202; delivery issues: onlinedelivery@dgip.gov.pk
- Status messages arrive from 9988 if you give your mobile number at the data-entry stage.
FAQs
Is my machine-readable passport still valid?
Yes. Reports based on DGIP say existing MRPs remain valid until their expiry date; after that you apply for an e-passport.
Can overseas Pakistanis renew online?
Yes. DGIP’s FAQs say they can renew through the online portal or at the nearest Pakistani embassy.
Can I get my fee back if I choose the wrong option?
DGIP says an online fee, once paid, is not refundable or transferable. Check page count and validity before you pay.
Do I have to visit an office at all?
Not for eligible renewals, which DGIP handles through the online portal. A first-time adult passport still goes through a passport office or mission.
Which number do I call?
DGIP’s helpline is 051-111-344-777. For problems with an online application, email the online passport section.
Also read
- NADRA Pak Identity app 2026: how it works
- NADRA birth certificate online 2026
- How to check CNIC status online
Sources
- DGIP: General Requirements for Passport, e-passport fee (official; last modified 23 October 2026)
- DGIP: e-Services, online passport and renewal (official; last modified 23 October 2026)
- DGIP: e-Passport (official; last modified 23 October 2026)
- DGIP: FAQs (official; undated page)
- DGIP online portal: supporting documents (official; undated page)
- DGIP online portal: application fee (official; undated page)
- ARY News: Pakistan to stop issuing machine-readable passports (22 October 2026)
- PhoneWorld: Pakistan to Issue Only E-Passports from October 23, 2026 (23 October 2026)
- The Nation: Pakistan ends issuance of machine-readable passports (24 October 2026)
- The News: Pakistan switches to e-passports (24 October 2026)
Disclaimer: PakAlerts360 is an unofficial blog and is not affiliated with any government body. This post is for information only. Please confirm final details on the official portal before you apply or pay.
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