Today, we bring you all the details of getting a new passport or renewing an existing one in Islamabad. From locations to passport requirements to pricing, we have got you covered.
So, let’s begin.
Starting from the basics…
A passport is a travel document issued by a country’s government to its citizens that verifies the identity and nationality of the holder for the purpose of international travel.
In short, if you want to travel outside your country, you need your passport otherwise you will not be able to enter that specific country.
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A typical passport contains the following information:
There are three basic types of passports that the Pakistani government issues to its citizens.
Ordinary Machine Readable Passport is issued to all citizens of Pakistan. They can use it to apply for international visas.
Also, read visa-free countries for Pakistani citizens.
Diplomatic passports are issued to the Diplomats and other entitled categories.
Official passports are issued to Pakistani Nationals who are Senators, MNAs, Provincial Ministers, Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan/High Courts, Officers serving with the Government, and proceeding abroad on official assignments, etc.
If you are a resident of Islamabad and wish to know about the passport office locations, then keep on reading.
| Region | Address | Contact Details |
| DGIP Headquarter | G-8/1 Mauve Area, Islamabad | 051-111-344-777 |
| Islamabad | 13-C, Al-Hussain Plaza, G-10 Markaz, Islamabad. | 051-9239308 |
| EPO Islamabad | Regional Passport Office plot 19-a ground floor, Pak Plaza, Fazal-e-Haq Road Blue Area, Islamabad. | – |
Step 1 – Arrival of Applicant at Customer Service Counter
For this step, the applicant has to go to the customer service counter at the Regional Passport Office. If you have all the required documents with you, you will be taken to the token counter.
Step 2 – Token Counter and Capturing of Photograph
The applicant will produce the original CNIC/Smart-Card/NICOP or Children Registration Certificate (CRC), in case of below 18 years of age, along with its copies and bank challan form.
Also, the camera operator will take pictures of the applicant. Then, a token will be issued to the applicant.
Step 3 – Biometric Data Capture
The applicant after obtaining a token will approach the Biometric Counter as soon as his token appears at Biometric Capturing Counter. Data Entry Operator (DEO) at the Counter will capture his right thumb, right index finger, Left Thumb, and Left index finger impressions.
Step 4 – Data Entry
The Applicant will move to the Data Entry Counters as soon as his token number appears on the Counter. The Data Entry Operator will enter all the required data of the Applicant while the data entry screen will also be visible to the Applicant so that he or she can guide the Data Entry Operator accordingly.
After the data entry is completed Data Entry Form will be printed by the operator and will be presented to the Applicant for verification. The Applicant will verify all its contents by signing the form. The applicant will be asked to collect duplicate tokens from the data entry counter.
Step 5 – Verification as per Office Record (ECL/BL)
The verification against office records will be carried out. Verification against Exit Control List (ECL) and Black List (BL) will also be carried out to make sure that the applicant has a clean history.
In case of slightest doubt about the National Status of the applicant, the case may be referred to Special Branch/IB for confirmation.
Step 6 – Interview & Decision by Assistant Director
Finally, the applicant will appear before the Assistant Director when his token appears on the AD counter along with all the original documents.
The Assistant Director will interview the Applicant and declare his verdict to the applicant whether his case is to be allowed go-ahead or overruled.
Assistant Director will defer the case of Applicant below 18 years of age and will handover the printed form to the applicant for attestation of his photograph from a Class 1 Govt. officer. The attester will have to write his/her CNIC/Contact No. along with the official stamp on the form.
On production of data form (duly attested) the deferred Token will be allowed go-ahead.
To get your machine-readable passport at the office, make sure you carry the following documents with you.
The government of Pakistan issues two kinds of passports.
The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports will issue the Machine Readable Passport (MRP) valid for five years & Ten years subject to fee deposit.
However, you must remember that a passport having validity of 05 years cannot be converted into validity for 10 years. Also, children under 15 years of age will be issued Passport having 05 years’ validity.
– Normal/Urgent (18 & Above)
– Normal/Urgent (Under 18)
Pakistani passport comes with two durations: 5 years and 10 years validity. The pricing of each category differs accordingly. Get to know best universities in Islamabad.
Here is a table of passport fees so that you can have a fair idea about the pricing model of different kinds of passports.
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| Category | Fee |
| Normal (36-Pages) | Rs.3,000/- |
| Urgent (36-Pages) | Rs.5,000/- |
| Normal (72-Pages) | Rs.55,00/- |
| Urgent (72-Pages) | Rs.9,000/- |
| Normal (100-Pages) | Rs.6,000/- |
| Urgent (100-Pages) | Rs.12,000/- |
| Category | Fee |
| Normal (36-Pages) | Rs.5,400/- |
| Urgent (36-Pages) | Rs.9,000/- |
| Normal (72-Pages) | Rs.9,900/- |
| Urgent (72-Pages) | Rs.16,200/- |
| Normal (100-Pages) | Rs.10,800/- |
| Urgent (100-Pages) | Rs.21,600/- |
This was all you need to know about a Pakistani passport and how to get it from passport offices in Islamabad. We hope this article will help you a lot. If you have any more questions, please leave a comment in the comment section below. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Get to know online vehicle registration in Islamabad
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