Fast-Track Passport Processing Fee Rises In Pakistan

The Pakistani government has raised the fees for fast-track passport applications once again, with the new charges coming into effect from May 8.

This fee increase comes as the passport clearance process faces a backlog, attributed to a shortage of lamination paper. Consequently, the waiting period for passport issuance has stretched to several months. Despite the revenue generated, the passport department has struggled to clear the backlog, resulting in a pile-up of pending passports. Currently, only urgent and fast-track applicants are receiving passports.

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Here’s an update on the passport fees in Pakistan:

• The fee for a 36-page passport valid for 5 years has been set at Rs 12,500.
• The fee for a 10-year passport with the same page count has increased to Rs 16,200.
• For a 72-page travel document valid for 5 years, the fee is now Rs 18,500, while for a 10-year validity period, it stands at Rs 25,200.
• Additionally, a 100-page passport with a validity period of 10 years will cost Rs 32,000.

The fee adjustments, as announced by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, are part of a broader reform initiative aimed at enhancing passport services and introducing new security features.