The Immigration and Passport department in Pakistan has started issuing e-passports, which are very secure travel documents, to Pakistani citizens.
These passports have a special electronic chip embedded in them, storing important information like the person’s fingerprints and other personal details.
E-passports are already used in over 150 countries because they make border security more efficient. Pakistani e-passport holders can use special e-gates at airports worldwide, making travel easier.
This new system replaces the old manual one and allows people to apply for passports online, making the process more convenient.
How to Get E-Passport?
The application process for the e-Passport is similar to acquiring a Machine Readable Passport (MRP).
The following conditions are mandatory for applying the e-Passport at RPOs :
First Name and Last Name are Required
First Name allowed up to 50 characters
Last Name allowed up to 40 characters
Relative (Father/Husband/Guardian) Name allowed up to 40 characters
New E-Passport Fee in Pakistan
The fee for the newly introduced Ordinary e-Passport is given below :| Sno. | Category | Period | Normal Fee | Urgent Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 Pages | 5 Years | Rs.9,000/- | Rs.15,000/- |
| 10 Years | Rs.13,500/- | Rs.22,500/- | ||
| 2 | 72 Pages | 5 Years | Rs.16,500/- | Rs.27,000/- |
| 10 Years | Rs.24,750/- | Rs.40,500/- |
