ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced the fee schedule for Pakistani e-Passports, with charges varying according to the passport’s validity, number of pages and processing category.
Under the announced schedule, a five-year e-Passport with 36 pages costs Rs. 9,000 under normal processing, while the 72-page option carries a fee of Rs. 16,500.
For urgent processing, applicants must pay Rs. 15,000 for a 36-page passport and Rs. 27,000 for a 72-page passport.
The fees are higher for passports with a 10-year validity period. Applicants seeking a 36-page e-Passport under normal processing must pay Rs. 13,500, while the 72-page option costs Rs. 24,750.
For urgent processing, the fee for a 10-year, 36-page e-Passport is Rs. 22,500. The 72-page passport costs Rs. 40,500.
The fee structure allows citizens to choose an e-Passport according to their travel needs, preferred validity period and processing requirements. Applicants should confirm the applicable charges with the passport authorities before submitting their applications.
