ISLAMABAD – Passports in Pakistan are issued by National Database and Registration Authority NADRA as document required for international travel, and it is issued against a specific fee you pay for the service.
Knowing applicable passport fees is essential before planning a trip abroad, as these fees are subject to change in months.
Pakistan Observer’s guide explains current passport fees in Pakistan, including charges for online applications, and provides details for different types of passport services. After latest revision, passport fees is being charged based on the number of pages, processing speed, and validity period.
What is Passport Fee in Pakistan?
For a 5-year passport, a 36-page passport costs Rs. 5,500 for normal processing and Rs. 8,500 for urgent service, a 72-page passport is Rs. 9,200 normally and Rs. 14,500 urgently, while a 100-page passport costs Rs. 10,000 for standard and Rs. 19,000 for urgent processing.
| Validity | Category | Pages | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Years | Normal | 36 | 5,500 |
| Normal | 72 | 9,200 | |
| Normal | 100 | 10,000 | |
| Urgent | 36 | 8,500 | |
| Urgent | 72 | 14,500 | |
| Urgent | 100 | 19,000 | |
| 10 Years | Normal | 36 | 7,700 |
| Normal | 72 | 13,400 | |
| Normal | 100 | 14,500 | |
| Urgent | 36 | 12,200 | |
| Urgent | 72 | 21,200 | |
| Urgent | 100 | 28,000 |
Passports valid for 10 years are more expensive, with a 36-page passport costing Rs. 7,700 normally and Rs. 12,200 urgently, a 72-page passport Rs. 13,400 normally and Rs. 21,200 urgently, and a 100-page passport Rs. 14,500 for normal and Rs. 28,000 for urgent service. All fees include applicable taxes and service charges, making it easier for travelers to plan their applications according to their needs, whether they want faster processing or a longer-validity passport.
Documents required for Pakistani passport
| Document | Details |
| Receipt of payment | Issued in the office, or certified cheque/bank draft/money order in original along with a photocopy |
| National ID Card | CNIC / NICOP / Smart NICOP |
| Previous Pakistani Passport | First four pages and visa sticker |
| Government Employee | No Objection Certificate (NOC) from respective Ministries / Divisions / Departments |
