The Directorate of Passport and Immigration in Pakistan has refuted recent media claims of increased passport fees, clarifying that the most recent adjustment occurred on March 7, 2024. A spokesperson emphasized that no new fee hike has been implemented, and the current rates, set in March, remain in effect.
For a standard 36-page passport valid for five years, the fees are Rs4,500 for normal processing, Rs7,500 for urgent service, and Rs12,500 for fast-track processing. For 72-page passports, the fees are Rs8,200 for normal processing, Rs13,500 for urgent service, and Rs18,500 for fast-track processing, all valid for five years. Replacement of lost passports also follows a set fee structure, with a reissue of a 36-page passport costing Rs9,000 for the first loss, with charges doubling or tripling for subsequent losses.
The spokesperson urged the public to disregard false claims of a fee increase, confirming that passport fees are based on the number of pages and the service category. Fees vary for 36-page, 72-page, and 100-page passports and apply to both standard and e-passports.
In response to misinformation, the Directorate confirmed there is no revised fee structure for machine-readable passports (MRPs) or e-passports. A 72-page e-passport currently costs Rs9,000 for normal processing and Rs15,000 for urgent service, with a five-year validity. Meanwhile, a 36-page MRP costs Rs4,500 for regular processing and Rs7,500 for urgent service, with an additional Rs1,000 service fee. A 72-page MRP with a 10-year validity is set at Rs8,200 for normal processing and Rs13,500 for urgent service.
