Pakistani passport fees are structured on two variables: validity (5 year or 10 year) and processing speed (normal 30 days, urgent 7 days, executive 2 days) — a 36-page 5-year normal passport costs Rs. 3,000, with fees rising to Rs. 12,000 for a 72-page executive passport.
Current Passport Fee Structure
Pakistani passport fees as of 2026 — verify current fees at dgip.gov.pk before applying as they're revised periodically:
| Type | Pages | Validity | Normal Fee | Urgent Fee | Executive Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 36 | 5 years | ~Rs. 4,500 | ~Rs. 8,000 | ~Rs. 12,000 |
| Regular | 36 | 10 years | ~Rs. 8,500 | ~Rs. 15,000 | ~Rs. 22,000 |
| Regular | 72 | 5 years | ~Rs. 6,500 | ~Rs. 11,500 | ~Rs. 17,000 |
| Regular | 72 | 10 years | ~Rs. 12,000 | ~Rs. 20,000 | ~Rs. 30,000 |
All figures approximate — verify at dgip.gov.pk for the exact current amounts before submitting your challan.
Processing Speed Definitions
Normal (15–30 working days): Standard processing — best value if you're not travelling soon.
Urgent (7 working days): Roughly double the normal fee. Use this when you've a confirmed trip within 4–6 weeks or an upcoming visa appointment that requires the passport.
Executive (3 working days): Available at designated Executive Passport Centres (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, and some other major cities) — requires booking an executive appointment slot, which is limited. Significantly higher fee. For genuine time-critical situations only.
Payment Methods
Passport fees are paid after submitting the online application form on the DGIP portal. Payment options:
- Online by credit/debit card: Instant confirmation
- Bank branch (HBL, MCB, UBL, NBP): Pay the generated challan at the teller — posts to DGIP within 24 hours
- 1Link ATM: Challan payment at any 1Link-enabled ATM
After payment, log back into the DGIP portal to confirm the payment has been received. The biometric appointment booking option becomes available only after payment confirmation.
Home Delivery and Other Add-On Costs
Optional TCS home delivery: Rs. 400–600 additional for delivery within Pakistan. Delivery to your registered home address via TCS courier — typically adds 2–3 days to your collection time after the passport is ready.
For passports being sent to overseas Pakistani missions (for applicants outside Pakistan), courier charges to the foreign address vary by country — check with the specific Pakistan Embassy or High Commission.
Passport Application Problems
Bank challan payments can take up to 48 hours during high-traffic periods. Call DGIP helpline 051-9205736 with your payment reference to manually confirm. Don't pay again — double payment requires a refund claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
DGIP doesn't have published fee waivers for senior citizens or students. Children's passports (under 18) may have different fee tiers — check dgip.gov.pk for child-specific fees.
You may be able to upgrade by paying the fee difference and requesting an upgrade at the passport office. Call DGIP to confirm if this is possible for your specific application.