Pakistani Passport Guide (New & Renewal)پاسپورٹ گائیڈ

About this passport guide

This guide explains how to apply for a new Pakistani passport or renew an existing one, using the official services of the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP). It covers both routes — the online passport service, which is popular for renewals and with overseas Pakistanis, and applying in person at a Regional Passport Office — along with a document checklist and practical tips.

It is written for first-time applicants, people renewing before travel, parents applying for children, and overseas Pakistanis. VIPTools.pk is an independent site, not a government service. Fees, processing categories and requirements are set by DGIP and change from time to time, so this guide links to the official sites and does not quote fees.

How does the passport process work?

Pakistani passports are issued by DGIP and are linked to your NADRA record. Your name, date of birth, parentage and other details come from your CNIC or NICOP, so the passport will match what NADRA holds. If something on your CNIC is wrong, it should be corrected with NADRA first.

There are two main ways to apply. Online, you create an account on DGIP’s official online passport service, choose the application type, validity and processing category, upload a photo and documents that meet DGIP’s specifications, pay the fee online and track delivery. In person, you visit a Regional Passport Office with your original CNIC (and old passport if renewing), pay the fee as instructed, then have your photo, fingerprints and details taken at the counter.

For children, the B-Form (Child Registration Certificate) and the parents’ CNICs are normally needed, and parents may have to be present. Processing time depends on the category you choose and the office, and both options let you track the application.

Practical examples

Renewing before a trip

Your passport expires in five months and you plan to travel abroad. Many countries require at least six months of validity, so you renew online now: create an account, choose renewal, upload a compliant photo, pay online and track delivery.

First passport for a teenager

A 15-year-old needs a first passport. Take the B-Form, both parents’ CNICs and the child to a Regional Passport Office. Check DGIP’s instructions in advance about which parent must attend and what documents are needed.

Overseas Pakistani renewing abroad

A Pakistani working in the Gulf renews through the online service with their NICOP or CNIC and existing passport details, choosing delivery as the site specifies. No agent is needed.

Details do not match

Your old passport has a spelling of your name that differs from your CNIC. The new passport follows your NADRA record, so decide which spelling is correct and, if needed, update your CNIC with NADRA before applying.

Common use cases

• First-time applicants understand the steps and documents before visiting an office.
• People renewing choose between the online service and an office visit.
• Parents prepare documents for children’s passports.
• Overseas Pakistanis renew without travelling to Pakistan.
• Travellers check validity requirements before booking tickets.

Accuracy, limitations and privacy

This guide summarises the general process as published by DGIP and is reviewed periodically; the date is shown on the page. Requirements, fees, processing categories, photo rules and delivery options are decided by DGIP and can change at any time, so always confirm on the official websites linked above before applying or paying.

The page contains no forms and collects no information. VIPTools.pk is not affiliated with DGIP, NADRA or any government department, and never charges for passport services.

• Fees and processing times are not listed because they change; check DGIP’s official website.
• Special cases such as name changes, dual nationality or lost passports may need extra documents.
• Visa requirements for other countries are separate from passport issuance.

Tips and best practices

• Use only DGIP’s official websites; ignore social-media pages or agents offering “quick passports”.
• Pay fees only through the official online payment or the bank or counter DGIP specifies, and keep receipts.
• Check every detail on the printed form or online summary before you submit or sign.
• Renew at least six to nine months before an important trip to allow for delays.
• Correct any CNIC errors with NADRA before applying; the passport follows your NADRA record.
• Keep a photocopy or scan of your passport’s data page in a safe place.
• For online applications, take the photo against a plain background with even lighting, exactly as DGIP’s photo instructions describe.

Related tools and next steps

Check your CNIC details and renewal options in the NADRA services guide, and set a reminder with the CNIC expiry reminder. Overseas Pakistanis can read the NICOP guide, and the official resources directory lists checked links to DGIP, NADRA and other departments.