Overseas Pakistanis can renew their passport through the Pakistani Embassy or High Commission in their country of residence using the DGIP portal for fee payment and document submission — collection is from the Embassy or by courier depending on the mission's policy.
Overseas Pakistanis Can Renew via Pakistan Embassies
Overseas Pakistanis can renew their passports at the Pakistan Embassy or High Commission in their country of residence without returning to Pakistan. The Embassy maintains a passport section that handles applications and forwards them to DGIP in Islamabad for processing, then ships the new passport back to the applicant.
Find the contact details for Pakistan's mission in your country at mofa.gov.pk — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists all Pakistani diplomatic missions. Each mission has its own appointment system — check the specific Embassy's website for their online appointment booking portal.
Apply Through the DGIP Portal From Abroad
Overseas Pakistanis can also submit applications directly through dgip.gov.pk — the same portal used within Pakistan. Select your country of residence in the application form. DGIP coordinates with your nearest Embassy for biometric capture and document verification.
Alternatively, NADRA's overseas identity portal at id.nadra.gov.pk handles CNIC and NICOP applications from abroad — for passport specifically, DGIP's portal is the primary channel.
Attend Biometric Appointment at Embassy
After submitting online and paying the fee, book an appointment at the relevant Embassy's passport section. Attend with your original current (or expired) passport, CNIC or NICOP, and two recent passport-size photos. The Embassy officer captures biometrics and forwards the application to DGIP Islamabad for processing.
Embassy processing timelines are typically longer than in-country timelines — allow 6–10 weeks for normal processing. Urgent processing may be available at some Embassies at higher fees.
Collect Your New Passport
The new passport is dispatched from DGIP Islamabad to your Embassy after processing. You then collect it from the Embassy's passport section, or the Embassy may offer courier delivery to your address in the country of residence.
If you're returning to Pakistan permanently, you may also choose to collect the new passport at a DGIP office in Pakistan — select this option during the application and collect upon return. This avoids international courier costs.
Passport Application Problems
Try the Pakistan Embassy in a neighbouring country if travel is feasible. Some high-traffic missions (UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia) are significantly busier than smaller missions. Urgent processing may have faster appointment availability.
Use the full international address format with postal/zip code. If the form still rejects it, email DGIP at overseas@dgip.gov.pk for technical assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — biometric capture at the Embassy is required. The online application pre-fills your form, but the physical appointment at the Embassy passport section is mandatory.
Renew your CNIC first through NADRA's overseas service (id.nadra.gov.pk or through the Embassy's NADRA facilitation desk if available). Without a valid CNIC, the passport application can't proceed.