In a major relief for passport applicants, the wait for normal passport delivery has been significantly reduced. Citizens can now expect to receive their passports within just 20 days, addressing the prolonged delays that had plagued the process for months.
This improvement follows the installation of new printing machines, the addition of more staff, and the implementation of a 24-hour printing schedule. Director of Immigration and Passports South Region, Saeed Abbasi, confirmed the system overhaul, stating that these changes have made it possible to meet the 20-day delivery timeframe.
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“For a long time, passport delivery was delayed for months, but thanks to these new developments, we are now able to provide passports on time,” Abbasi said in an interview with SAMAA TV.
In addition to the standard 20-day delivery, the department has introduced expedited services. Passports processed through the fast-track system will be delivered within two days, while those using the urgent fee service will receive their documents within 10 days.
