Pakistan e-passport fees range from Rs9,000 to Rs40,500 for 36-page and 72-page documents, according to the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports.
A 36-page e-passport valid for five years costs Rs9,000 under normal processing and Rs15,000 under urgent processing. The 10-year version costs Rs13,500 normally and Rs22,500 urgently.
For a 72-page e-passport valid for 5 years, applicants must pay Rs16,500 for the normal service or Rs27,000 for urgent processing.
The 10-year, 72-page document costs Rs24,750 for normal processing and Rs40,500 for urgent processing. Fast-track delivery is not available for e-passports.
The biometric passport contains a contactless NFC chip that stores the holder’s personal and biometric information. It also uses laser engraving and infrared and ultraviolet security features.
Read: Blue Passport Bill for Ex-Lawmakers’ Children Draws Fire
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports said the document complies with International Civil Aviation Organization standards and supports electronic identity checks and e-gate use at airports.
Applicants can generate a Payment Slip Identification number through the Passport Fee Asaan application or web portal. Payments can be made through internet banking, ATMs, JazzCash, Easypaisa and participating 1-Link bank branches.
The e-passport facility has been available at passport field offices across Pakistan since August 16, 2023.
