Pakistan Passport Online Application: Step-by-Step Guide
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP Pakistan) now allows Pakistani citizens to apply or renew passports online, eliminating long in-person queues and providing a fully digitized process. The service, available within Pakistan and for overseas Pakistanis, enables users to submit biometric details, documents, and fees through a seamless web system.
Here is the latest 2025 step-by-step guide to completing your Pakistan passport application online.
1. Create an Account on the Official Passport Portal
Visit the DGIP Online Passport Portal and create an account using:
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Full name
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CNIC/NICOP number
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Mobile number
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Email verification
You must verify both email and phone to proceed.
2. Log In and Select Your Application Type
Choose the correct category based on your need:
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New Passport
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Passport Renewal
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Reprint (Lost/Stolen)
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Modification (Correction)
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Executive or Normal service
3. Fill Out the Application Form
Enter:
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Personal details (name, date of birth, parents’ names)
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CNIC/NICOP details
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Address and district of domicile
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Passport delivery address
Make sure all information matches NADRA records to avoid rejection.
4. Upload Required Documents
The system will ask for scanned copies of mandatory documents, usually:
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CNIC or NICOP (front + back)
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Previous passport (for renewals)
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Photograph (if prompted; usually captured later)
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Guardian’s CNIC for minors
All uploads must be clear and in the required file format.
5. Pay the Passport Fee Online
The portal supports multiple payment methods including:
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Credit/Debit Card
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Bank transfer
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Mobile wallets (where applicable)
Fee varies by:
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Validity: 5 or 10 years
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Pages: 36, 72, 100
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Service Type: Normal or Executive
6. Submit Photograph, Fingerprints & Signature
Applicants within Pakistan may need to visit the nearest passport office for biometric capture unless the system already accepts digital uploads.
Overseas Pakistanis can upload:
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Fingerprint form (printed & scanned)
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High-resolution biometrics
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Signature file
Follow the portal’s exact specifications.
7. Review and Submit the Application
Double-check:
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Personal details
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Uploaded documents
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Biometrics and signatures
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Fee confirmation
Once submitted, the application enters verification and processing.
8. Track Your Passport Status
You can track progress through:
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Online application dashboard
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SMS updates
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DGIP helpline
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Courier tracking (after dispatch)
9. Passport Delivery
After approval, your passport will be:
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Delivered via courier to your selected address, or
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Available for pickup at the designated passport office/mission
Delivery time depends on service type and location.
Conclusion
The DGIP’s online passport system offers a streamlined solution for millions of Pakistanis, reducing paperwork, office visits, and waiting times. With digital submissions and doorstep delivery options, applying for or renewing a passport has become faster and more convenient than ever.
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