ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) - The Directorate of Immigration and Passport has denied the rumors about the increase in passport fees.
The spokesperson confirmed that there was no truth to meaningless claims of the increase in the passport fee and the increase was made last time on March 7, 2024.
The fee for a 36-page passport valid for 5 years in the normal category is Rs4,500.
The fee is fixed at Rs7,500 For the urgent category and it is Rs12,500 for the fast track category. The fee for a passport in normal category for a 72-page with 5-year validity is Rs8,200.
It is Rs13,50 for urgent processing and Rs18,500 for fast track. In case of a first-time loss, the normal category fee is Rs9,000, with the fee being double or triple for a second or third loss.
He explained that passport fees are determined based on the category and validity period, with separate fees for 36-page, 72-page and 100-page passports. The spokesperson advised citizens to ignore news of any increase in passport fees.