How much passport in Pakistan costs?
Pakistan
Backlog and delay in processing still persist
- The prices vary on the basis of number of pages
- Complaints of delay continue to pour in
LAHORE (Dunya News) - The government has announced a significant increase in passport fees, particularly in the fast-track category.
According to the recent media reports, the revised fee structure reveals substantial increases across various passport categories on the basis of page counts.
As of May 8, the fee for a machine-readable passport (MRP) with 36 pages and a validity of 5 years stands at Rs12,500. For those opting for a higher page count, the fees escalate to Rs18,000 for 72 pages and a staggering Rs23,000 for 100 pages.
For individuals seeking a longer validity period of 10 years, the fees have surged even further. A 10-year MRP with 36 pages now costs Rs16,200, while the rates for 72 and 100 pages soar to Rs25,200 and Rs32,000 respectively.
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On May 6, the Directorate General of Passports and Immigration increased the passport processing fees in normal and urgent categories.
Despite the uptick in fees, the backlog issues and delays in processing passport applications persist, leaving many applicants frustrated with the system's efficiency.
Round-the-clock service
Providing greater flexibility and convenience, the Interior Ministry decided to keep at least one passport office operational 24 hours a day in both Lahore and Karachi.
The minister shared this development on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday last.
Earlier, Mohsin Naqvi visited the passport office in Lahore's Garden Town where he suspended the director and assistant director. He also directed stern action against the wrongdoers.
