ROME – The Embassy of Pakistan in Italy has announced that it will discontinue the issuance of Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) from 15 October 2026, replacing them with electronic passports (e-passports).
A public notice shared by the embassy on Facebook said all passport applications processed from the effective date will be for e-passports, and MRPs will no longer be issued.
The embassy has clarified that existing valid passports will remain valid until their respective expiry dates. Holders will not be required to replace their passports immediately solely because of the change in policy.
Applicants seeking e-passports have been advised to submit the required application forms and supporting documents in accordance with the embassy’s applicable procedures.
The notice also states that applicants must complete the required biometric verification and fulfil all relevant e-passport requirements.
The embassy has urged Pakistani citizens to follow its official instructions when applying for passports and to ensure they meet the necessary requirements before submitting their applications.
The new arrangement will take effect at the Embassy of Pakistan in Rome on October 15, 2026.
E-Passport Fee in Italy
The e-passport fee schedule lists charges based on passport validity, page count and processing category. For a 5-year e-passport, the fee is €55 for a normal 36-page passport and €90 for urgent processing. A 72-page passport costs €90 under normal processing and €150 under the urgent category.
For a 10-year e-passport, applicants will pay €85 for a normal 36-page passport and €135 for urgent processing. The fee for a 72-page passport is €135 under normal processing and €225 for urgent processing.
