The Pakistani government has raised fees once again for fast-track passport applications, effective as of May 8.
This fee adjustment comes amidst a backlog in passport clearances, stemming from a shortage of lamination paper. The waiting period has been extended to several months. Despite revenue generation, the department has struggled to clear the backlog. Presently, passports are only being issued to those paying urgent and fast-track fees, leading to a significant accumulation of pending passports.
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Update on Passport Fees in Pakistan:
- The new fee for a 36-page passport valid for 5 years is set at Rs 12,500, while the fee for a 10-year passport has been increased to Rs 16,200.
- For a 5-year, 72-page travel document, the fee is now Rs 18,500, and for a 10-year validity, it’s priced at Rs 25,200.
- Additionally, a 100-page passport with a 10-year validity period will now cost Rs 32,000.
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Reports suggest that this increase from the DGI&P is part of a series of reforms aimed at enhancing passport services and security features.
