This is a clean, practical guide for new passport issuance and renewal in Pakistan. No agents. No confusion. Just the correct process.

Who Can Apply for a Passport?

You can apply if you have:

• Valid CNIC / Smart CNIC (CRC for minors)

• NADRA-verified biometric record

Expired CNIC = application stops immediately.

Types of Pakistani Passports

Ordinary Passport

• Most common

• For general travel

Official / Diplomatic Passport

• Government-issued only

• Not for public applicants

Passport Categories

• 36 Pages – Normal travel

• 72 Pages – Frequent travelers

• 100 Pages – Heavy travel users

More pages = higher fee. Choose based on usage.

Passport Validity

• 5 Years

• 10 Years (adults only)

Minors cannot apply for 10-year passports.

Documents Required

For Adults

• Original CNIC / Smart CNIC

• CNIC copy

• Old passport (for renewal)

For Minors

• CRC / B-Form

• Parents’ CNIC

• Parents’ passport (if available)

Missing documents = wasted visit.

Passport Making (New Application)

Step 1: Visit Passport Office

• Go to Regional Passport Office

• Arrive early

Step 2: Token, Biometrics & Photo

• Token issued

• Photograph taken

• Fingerprints captured

Step 3: Data Verification

• Personal data verified

• Address confirmed

Check spellings carefully. Corrections later are painful.

Step 4: Fee Payment

• Normal / Urgent options

• Fee depends on pages & validity

Pay officially. Ignore agents.

Step 5: Passport Tracking & Delivery

• Track via SMS or portal

• Passport delivered by courier

Passport Renewal Process

Renewal is required if:

• Passport expired or expiring soon

• Pages finished

• Passport damaged

Process is same as new, with old passport submission.

Processing Time (General)

• Normal: 4–6 weeks

• Urgent: 2–3 weeks

Timelines vary by city.

Online Passport Renewal

Available for renewals only (limited cases):

• Upload documents

• Pay fee online

• Courier delivery

For first-time passports, physical visit is mandatory.

Common Reasons Applications Get Delayed

• CNIC expired

• Incorrect data

• Address mismatch

• Incomplete documents

Fix your records before applying.

Important Tips

• Apply before expiry

• Don’t wait till travel date

• Keep receipt & tracking SMS

• Avoid middlemen

Final Word

A passport is access, not paperwork.

If your documents are clean, the process is straightforward.

Rules, fees, and processing times may vary based on government policy.