Pakistan jacks up Passport Fees to streamline Processing; Check Full Fee Structure here

ISLAMABAD – The government of Pakistan revised the fee structure for e-passports, machine-readable passports (MRPs), and passport replacements to streamline the passport issuance system.

The new charges were added to support more efficient services, and updated rates depend on the type of passport and processing speed selected by applicants.

E-Passports Fees

Passports	Normal Fee	Urgent Fee	Fast-Track Fee
36-page, 5-year e-passport	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 15,000	—
75-page, 10-year e-passport	Rs. 15,500	Rs. 27,000	—
36-page, 10-year e-passport	Rs. 13,500	Rs. 24,750	—
75-page, 10-year e-passport	Rs. 16,500	Rs. 27,000	Rs. 40,500

Machine-Readable Passports (MRPs)

Passports	Normal Fee	Urgent Fee	Fast-Track Fee
36-page, 5-year	Rs. 4,500	Rs. 7,500	Rs. 13,500
72-page, 10-year	Rs. 6,700	Rs. 11,200	Rs. 16,200
72-page, 5-year	Rs. 8,200	Rs. 13,500	Rs. 19,500
100-page, 5-year	Rs. 9,000	Rs. 18,000	Rs. 23,000
100-page, 10-year	Rs. 13,500	Rs. 17,000	Rs. 32,000

In addition to the updated fees for passport applications, the government has introduced new charges for replacing lost passports. The fee for replacing a lost passport for the first time is set at Rs. 54,000. However, the cost increases significantly for repeat losses, with the fee for a third-time loss now standing at Rs. 356,000.

The new changes aimed to enhance the passport issuance process and improve overall efficiency. Officials stated that the fee hikes are necessary to cover the costs associated with upgraded printing technologies and better services.

The revised fee structure is expected to impact a large number of citizens who are applying for or renewing their passports. Applicants will now have to consider the type of passport they need and how urgently they require it when determining the cost.