Passport Renewal Online: Fees, Documents and Processing Time
Passport renewal in Pakistan runs through the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports, with the application startable online through the Pak-ID/Passport portal but final biometrics and document verification requiring a visit to a Regional Passport Office (RPO) for most applicants.
Apply online, choose Normal, Urgent, or Fast Track processing, pay the fee based on validity (5 or 10 years) and page count (36 or 72 pages), then visit your RPO for biometrics. Normal processing typically takes three to four weeks, Urgent about a week to ten days, and Fast Track a few working days.
Fee structure by category
| Category | 5-year validity | 10-year validity | Typical processing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 6,500 | 3–4 weeks |
| Urgent | Rs. 7,500 | Rs. 12,000 | ~1–2 weeks |
| Fast Track | Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 22,000 | A few working days |
Step-by-step: renewing your passport
- Register or log in on the online passport portal. Use your CNIC to start a new application.
- Fill the renewal form. Confirm your details match your current CNIC exactly, mismatches are one of the most common causes of delay.
- Choose validity, page count, and processing speed. This determines your fee.
- Pay the fee online or generate a payment slip for bank deposit.
- Book an appointment at your Regional Passport Office. Bring your existing passport, CNIC, and the payment receipt.
- Complete biometrics at the RPO. Photograph and fingerprints captured on-site.
- Track and collect. Track status online or by SMS; passports are typically collected in person or, in some cities, delivered by courier.
Renewing while abroad as an overseas Pakistani
Overseas Pakistanis can generally renew through the Pakistani embassy or consulate in their country of residence rather than needing to travel back to Pakistan specifically for passport renewal, the online portal registration process is largely similar, but the biometric appointment and collection happen at the embassy or consulate rather than a domestic Regional Passport Office. Processing timelines can differ from domestic renewal, check with your specific embassy or consulate for current timelines rather than assuming domestic processing times apply.
If your passport is needed urgently for a specific travel date, factor in buffer time beyond the stated processing period for your chosen tier, unexpected delays do occur, and having a passport ready well before an actual travel date is much less stressful than cutting it close.
What happens if your application has an error after submission
If you notice an error in your submitted application, name spelling, date of birth, or another detail, contact the RPO as early as possible rather than waiting until your biometric appointment, some corrections can be made before the passport enters production, while errors caught after printing require a more involved correction process, treating this proactively saves considerable time and hassle later. This pairs naturally with our separate guide on CNIC Renewal Online. Our guide on Driving License Apply Online covers a closely related question, worth checking if it applies to your situation.
For families renewing multiple passports at once, scheduling appointments back to back at the same RPO, where possible, reduces total time spent compared to separate visits spread across different days.
If you're renewing well ahead of any specific deadline, the Normal tier is generally the most economical choice, reserve Urgent or Fast Track specifically for genuine time pressure.
Bring extra passport-size photos meeting the current official specification even if the portal handles photo capture digitally, some RPO visits still require physical copies as backup.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can renew before expiry, many people do so a few months ahead of a planned trip to avoid the requirement some countries have for six months' remaining validity on entry.
Lost or damaged passport replacement follows a similar process but typically requires an additional affidavit or police report depending on the circumstances, and may take slightly longer to process.
Yes, the online portal typically provides a tracking feature using your application reference number, check periodically rather than assuming no news means a problem, standard processing simply takes the stated timeframe.
Generally biometrics are recaptured at each renewal appointment rather than reused indefinitely from a much earlier application, this ensures current, accurate biometric data is on file.
No, a renewed passport is issued with a new passport number, this is worth remembering if you need to update any records, visas, or accounts that reference your passport number specifically.
No, the full fee for your chosen category is due at the time of application, there's no installment option through the standard process.