A Pakistani passport application requires a valid CNIC, payment receipt, and for most applicants nothing else — exceptions include first-time applicants under 18 (parent's CNIC and B-Form), applicants with government jobs (NOC), and applicants in certain professions.

4 Steps to Prepare All Documents for Passport Application

Core: valid CNIC + photocopy, 2 white-background photos, DGIP form printout, payment receipt. First-time: father's CNIC photocopy. Renewal: old passport. Govt employees: NOC.

Step 1

Core Documents Required for All Passport Applicants

Regardless of whether you're applying for a new passport, renewing, or replacing a lost one, these documents are required at every passport appointment:

  • Original valid CNIC — must not be expired
  • CNIC photocopy — front and back, clearly readable
  • Two recent passport-size photographs — white background, full face visible, no glasses, taken within the last 3 months
  • DGIP application printout — the form generated after online submission
  • Payment challan/receipt — proof of fee payment
Step 2

Additional Documents for First-Time Applicants

For someone applying for their first Pakistani passport:

  • Father's CNIC photocopy
  • If married — Nikah Nama and spouse's CNIC (for women whose surname changed after marriage)
  • For minors (under 18) — B-Form and both parents' CNICs; parents must both be present or provide a signed consent letter if only one parent accompanies the child
Step 3

Documents for Renewal

For passport renewal:

  • Original old passport — bring it to the appointment; it's scanned and then returned to you when you collect the new passport
  • If old passport was lost: Affidavit of loss (notarised) and possibly a police report — contact DGIP for lost passport reissuance requirements
Step 4

Profession-Specific Additional Documents

Depending on your declared profession, DGIP may require supporting documents:

  • Government employee: NOC from your department
  • Student: Enrollment certificate from your institution
  • Overseas worker: Employment visa/contract if applying for a passport for the first time while abroad
  • Self-employed/businessperson: Business registration document (NTN, Chamber of Commerce membership, or similar)

These aren't always strictly enforced at every office, but having them prevents delays if the passport officer requests supporting documentation for your declared profession.

Passport Application Problems

Passport office rejecting photographs

Most common rejection reasons: coloured background (must be white), glasses on face, head covering other than religious coverings, photo too small or pixelated. Get photos taken at a professional photo studio that specialises in passport photos.

Government employee NOC not ready before appointment

The NOC requirement is usually enforced. If genuinely unavailable, bring a letter from your department confirming you've requested the NOC — the officer may allow temporary processing pending NOC submission.

Frequently Asked Questions

You upload a digital photograph during the online application. For the physical appointment, most offices capture a fresh digital photo on-site — the two printed photos are for the application form.

35mm × 45mm, white or light grey background, full face frontal view, no glasses, no head covering except for religious reasons, neutral expression, taken within the last 3 months.