How to Renew Pakistani Passport 2026 — Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Your Pakistani passport is the single most important document you will ever own as an international traveller. Without a valid passport, you cannot apply for a visa, cannot board an international flight, and cannot even check into a foreign hotel. Yet most Pakistanis treat passport renewal as an afterthought — they remember only when an embassy or airline tells them their passport is "too close to expiry" to proceed. Many countries require at least 6 months of passport validity beyond your date of entry. Some require 6 months beyond your date of exit. Get either wrong and your visa application is rejected, your flight is denied, or you are turned away at immigration.
This guide covers the complete Pakistani passport renewal process in 2026 — both online via Pak-Identity and in-person at regional passport offices — with current fees, processing times, and the practical tips that the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) does not publish on its website. For help with renewal queries, message us on WhatsApp.
Online Passport Renewal via Pak-Identity
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) launched the online renewal portal in 2019, and by 2026 it has become genuinely reliable. Most renewals can be done entirely online without visiting a passport office. The portal is at onlinedgip.gov.pk and the Pak-Identity mobile app is available on iOS and Android. The process is straightforward:
- Create an account on the DGIP portal using your CNIC and a valid mobile number
- Select "Passport Renewal" from the available services
- Choose your category (Normal, Urgent, or Fast Track)
- Choose your passport type (ordinary 36 pages, ordinary 72 pages, official)
- Upload required documents: scanned old passport, scanned CNIC, passport-size photograph with white background, paid fee challan
- Pay the fee online via debit card, credit card, or HBL/Ubl branches
- Submit and wait — you receive a tracking number to monitor status
- Receive your new passport by courier at your registered address
Delivery time after submission is 7 to 15 working days for Normal, 2 to 4 working days for Urgent, and 24 to 48 hours for Fast Track (where available).
Passport Fees 2026 — Current Official Rates
The DGIP updated passport fees in 2024. Current rates as of 2026 are:
- Normal (36 pages) — 3,000 PKR — delivery in 7 to 15 working days
- Urgent (36 pages) — 5,000 PKR — delivery in 2 to 4 working days
- Normal (72 pages, Jumbo) — 5,500 PKR — delivery in 7 to 15 working days
- Urgent (72 pages, Jumbo) — 8,000 PKR — delivery in 2 to 4 working days
- Normal (100 pages, for frequent travellers) — 6,500 PKR
- Urgent (100 pages) — 10,000 PKR
Note that 100-page passports are only available at major regional passport offices (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta), not via online renewal.
In-Person Renewal at Regional Passport Offices
If you prefer to renew in person — sometimes faster for urgent cases — visit your nearest regional passport office. The process:
- Bring your old passport, original CNIC, photocopies of both, and two passport photographs
- Arrive early — passport offices open at 8:00 AM, and queues form by 7:00 AM
- Take a token from the front counter
- Submit documents at the verification counter
- Pay the fee at the designated bank counter (National Bank or Habib Bank inside the office)
- Get biometrics done (fingerprints and photograph)
- Collect your passport on the date printed on your receipt
Major regional passport offices are in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Sargodha, and Hyderabad.
The 6-Month Validity Rule — Why You Should Renew Now
The single most common reason Pakistani travellers get visas rejected or flights denied is that their passport has less than 6 months of validity remaining. Many travellers assume "valid until expiry date" is sufficient — it is not. Here is the actual rule for major destinations:
- Schengen visa: passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned exit date from Schengen
- UK visa: passport must be valid for the entire duration of your stay
- USA B1/B2 visa: passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your period of stay
- Saudi Arabia Umrah visa: passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of visa application
- UAE visa: passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of travel
The practical implication: if your passport expires in less than 9 months, renew it now. Visa processing time plus trip duration can push you past the 6-month threshold even if your trip itself ends before expiry.
Lost or Damaged Passports — The Complicated Case
If your passport is lost, stolen, or significantly damaged, the renewal process is more complex. You must:
- File a First Information Report (FIR) at the nearest police station — this is mandatory
- Bring the FIR and a copy to the regional passport office
- Submit a "lost passport" application with a written statement explaining the loss
- Pay an additional lost-document fee of 5,000 PKR
- Processing time is 4 to 8 weeks (longer than normal renewal)
If your passport is lost or stolen abroad, contact the nearest Pakistani embassy or consulate immediately. They can issue an Emergency Travel Document (out-pass) for return to Pakistan within 24 to 72 hours, or a full passport replacement in 4 to 6 weeks.
The Pakistan Passport Ranking Context
The Pakistani passport is currently ranked among the weakest globally for visa-free travel — see our complete 2026 passport ranking guide for context. A clean travel history in your passport (multiple used visas, especially Schengen, UK, or USA) genuinely helps with future visa applications. Each used visa in your passport is evidence that another country trusted you enough to let you in — and that you returned as planned. Treat your passport as a credit history document, not just an ID.
For the broader visa-free context, our complete visa-free travel list for Pakistanis covers all destinations accessible without a traditional embassy visa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How long does passport renewal take?
A: Normal: 7 to 15 working days. Urgent: 2 to 4 working days. Fast Track (where available): 24 to 48 hours.
Q: Can I renew online?
A: Yes, through the Pak-Identity portal at onlinedgip.gov.pk. Most ordinary renewals are eligible for online processing.
Q: Can I travel while my passport is being renewed?
A: No — your old passport is cancelled when the renewal application is submitted. Do not book flights until your new passport is in hand.
Q: What if my passport has only 2 blank pages left?
A: Some countries require 2 blank pages per visa stamp. If you have fewer than 4 blank pages, renew before applying for a new visa.