LAHORE MIRROR — The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, operating under the Ministry of Interior, has initiated the issuance of e-passports from all passport offices nationwide, following their successful launch in Islamabad earlier this year.
The commencement of e-passport issuance in the federal capital occurred in June. During the event, the then-interior minister, Rana Sanaullah, unveiled the extension of this facility, which was initially restricted to diplomatic and government officials. This service was first made available to residents of Islamabad and was subsequently planned for expansion to other regions.
On July 25, the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports utilized the platform X, previously known as Twitter, to announce a significant milestone – the printing and dispatch of the first-ever passport application submitted through the Inland Online Application process.
After inauguration of Inland Online Passport Renewal facility in Pakistan, Directorate General Immigration and Passports has started processing of online applications, the first ever Passport applied through Inland Online Application is printed and shipped today. pic.twitter.com/m35EQ0IZMH
— Directorate General Immigration & Passports (@DGIPofficial) July 25, 2023
In a recent update, the directorate has publicized the fee structure for e-passports:
The regular fee for a 5-year e-passport with 36 pages stands at Rs 9,000.
An expedited processing fee for a 5-year e-passport with 36 pages has been established at Rs 15,000.
For a 72-page e-passport, the standard fee is Rs 16,500.
Urgent issuance of a 72-page e-passport incurs a fee of Rs 27,000.
A 10-year passport containing 36 pages carries a normal fee of Rs 13,500.
If expedited service is required for a 10-year passport with 36 pages, the fee is Rs 22,500.
The regular fee for a 72-page ten-year passport is set at Rs 24,750.
Urgent processing of a 72-page ten-year passport is subject to a fee of Rs 40,500.
The standard fees for regular passports, as per the schedule, will remain unchanged. The newly announced fee structure takes effect from August 16, as stated in the released schedule.
