ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Pakistan has introduced new security enhancements and minor modifications to the design of the country’s passports. In an official statement, the department announced that the latest passports will now include the mother’s name in addition to the father’s name for added identification accuracy.
The department clarified that the core features of the existing passport remain unchanged, but the visa pages will now showcase images of iconic landmarks from various provinces across Pakistan. The statement emphasized that every Pakistani citizen is eligible for a passport, which facilitates international travel and provides protection through Pakistan’s diplomatic missions abroad. It also serves as the primary official document to verify identity internationally, enabling citizens to leave and re-enter the country.
To apply for an ordinary passport, first-time applicants must visit their local Passport Office or Pakistan’s diplomatic missions abroad with the following documents:
- Proof of fee payment via original Bank Paid Fee Challan or e-Payment confirmation (receipt, SMS, or email along with PSID number)
- Original CNIC or NICOP, along with a photocopy
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the relevant department for government, semi-government, or autonomous employees
- For dual nationals, the current foreign passport and its photocopy
Updated Passport Fee Structure (Effective October 2025):
- 36-page passport: Rs. 4,500 (5-year, standard), Rs. 6,700 (10-year, standard)
- Urgent processing: Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 11,200 respectively
- 72-page passport: Rs. 8,200 (5-year), Rs. 12,400 (10-year)
- Urgent processing for 72-page: Rs. 13,500 and Rs. 20,200
- 100-page passport: Rs. 9,000 (5-year), Rs. 13,500 (10-year)
- Urgent processing for 100-page: Rs. 18,000 and Rs. 27,000
Additionally, the government has approved a complete redesign of the passport. The new design, authorized by the Interior Ministry, will incorporate the updated security features and will also include the mother’s name alongside the father’s name, reflecting a move towards more comprehensive identification documentation.
