Are you tired of your regular and boring routine?
Do you want to explore the world?
If yes, then grab your bags and hit the roads. There are many visa-free countries on a Pakistani passport.
But wait.
Apart from your personal belongings, you also need to have a valid passport with you. Without a passport, you will not be able to enter any country. If you have an invalid passport, do not worry. Now, the government of Pakistan is providing an online passport renewal service to its citizens.
With easy steps, you can get your new passport from the comfort of your house.
To know more about the online passport renewal service, keep on reading.
If the passport has not yet expired but has 7 months or less validity, the applicant can still apply in the renewal category to acquire a machine-readable passport with the extended validity of the passport. You can get a new passport with a duration of either 5 years or 10 years.
To get your new passport at home, you need to login into the e-portal. It was launched by the Pakistani government to help Pakistani citizens across the globe.
E-Services Portal acts as a channel to Directorate General Immigration and Passports’ online services for Pakistani citizens around the world. The portal can be used by Pakistani citizens for passport renewal. So, if your passport is expired or you want to extend the duration of your passport, login to the portal today. You can get your passport from passport offices.
Thanks to advancements in science and technology, the process of renewal of passports have also been improved by leaps and bounds. People now prefer e-portal because:
With the help of the e-portal, you can easily get your new passport. Just follow the below-mentioned steps and you are good to go.
First of all, you need to register an account on the e-Services Portal. You can get access to the portal by clicking on the Get Started button on the homepage. To gain access, you need to give a valid mobile number and email address for account verification. Once you verify your details, your account will be active.
In this step, you will have to make an online payment. Instead of waiting hours in banks for your turn, you can easily submit the payment online. They accept all major Credit Cards/Debit Cards.
After the fee submission process, you have to complete your online application. For that, add all your credentials in the application and make sure all provided information is correct. You will have to add your photo, fingerprints, and all the other supporting documents.
This is the last step. After submitting your information, sit back and relax. Your Application will be processed by Directorate General Immigration and Passports and your renewed passport will be delivered to you through your chosen delivery option.
Note:
The applicant may be required to visit the nearest passport office if the authorities require to conduct an applicant’s interview. The applicant is required to select the nearest passport office while filling in the application.
The following documents are required while applying for renewal of Machine Readable Passport through online passport service.
The following documents are pre-requisite for issuance of passport to minors below 18 years of age:
If the applicant is an employee of the Government of Pakistan, the following documents will be required:-
The fee structure for the renewal of the passport is given below in great detail.
Fee for 05 Years Validity | |||
Category | Fee | Service Charges | Total(excl. taxes) |
Normal (36-Pages) | Rs.3,000/- | Rs.2500 ( + Applicable taxes) | Rs.5,500/- |
Urgent (36-Pages) | Rs.5,000/- | Rs.7,500/- | |
Normal (72-Pages) | Rs.5,500/- | Rs.8,000/- | |
Urgent (72-Pages) | Rs.9,000/- | Rs.11,500/- | |
Normal (100-Pages) | Rs.6,000/- | Rs.8,500/- | |
Urgent (100-Pages) | Rs.12,000/- | Rs.14,500/- | |
Fee for 10 Years Validity | |||
Category | Fee | Service Charges | Total(excl. taxes) |
Normal (36-Pages) | Rs.5,400/- | Rs.2500 ( + Applicable taxes) | Rs.7,900/- |
Urgent (36-Pages) | Rs.9,000/- | Rs.11,500/- | |
Normal (72-Pages) | Rs.9,900/- | Rs.12,400/- | |
Urgent (72-Pages) | Rs.16,200/- | Rs.18,700/- | |
Normal (100-Pages) | Rs.10,800/- | Rs.13,300/- | |
Urgent (100-Pages) | Rs.21,600/- | Rs.24,100/- |
The online renewal system requires less time. To help you understand the total time required for the renewal of passports, the government of Pakistan has given a complete breakdown of the total time.
Estimated Completion Time | ||
Sr # | Activities | Renewal |
1. | Register user | 2 min |
2. | Select the application category | 1 min |
3. | Give passport delivery details | 1 min |
4. | Pay fee | 2 min |
5. | Provide personal information | 1 min |
6. | Provide Address details | 2 min |
7. | Upload photograph | 1 min |
8. | Upload supporting documents | 1 min |
9. | Print, scan and upload fingerprint form | 5 min |
10. | Review and Submit application | 0.5 min |
Total estimated time | 16.5 min |
So, these were some of the information that you need for online passport renewal. No doubt, the process will make your life easier. The process is especially beneficial for people residing outside Pakistan.
Go through these steps and let us know if you have any suggestions or queries. We would love to help you out.
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