Passport Directorate Clarifies Misleading Reports on Fee Increase

Pakistan’s Directorate of Passport and Immigration has officially refuted recent media reports suggesting an increase in passport fees, confirming that the current fee structure has remained steady since the last adjustment on March 7.

A spokesperson from the directorate called the rumors baseless and reassured citizens that no new changes in passport fees have been made.

According to the directorate’s fee structure, a standard 36-page passport valid for five years costs Rs. 4,500 for regular issuance, Rs. 7,500 for urgent processing, and Rs. 12,500 for fast-track services.

For the 72-page passport, the fees are Rs. 8,200 for the standard issuance, Rs. 13,500 for urgent issuance, and Rs. 18,500 for fast-track. In the case of lost passports, the re-issue fee starts at Rs. 9,000 for the first replacement, with incremental increases for repeated instances.

The directorate urged citizens to disregard any claims of a recent hike, explaining that passport fees vary by page count and service urgency, with dedicated rates for 36-page, 72-page, and 100-page passports.

Contrary to recent reports, the authority also confirmed that there has been no change to the existing fees for e-passports and machine-readable passports (MRPs). Officials reaffirmed that the previously announced rates remain in effect across all passport categories, dispelling any confusion about recent fee adjustments.