Pakistan Emergency Travel Document Guide 2026

If your passport is lost or stolen, immediately file a police report with the local authorities in the country where the incident occurred. You will need:

• Details of where and when the passport was lost/stolen
• Your full name and any identification you have
• A copy of the police report (FIR/complaint number) -- this is essential for the embassy

Contact the nearest Pakistan embassy, high commission, or consulate. Key numbers:

An Emergency Travel Document (ETD) is a temporary travel document issued by Pakistan embassies abroad. It allows you to make a single journey back to Pakistan or to your country of residence.

Required Documents for ETD

• Police report from local authorities
• Any photocopy of lost passport (if available)
• NICOP or CNIC (if available)
• Two passport-size photographs (35x45mm, white background)
• Sworn affidavit about circumstances of loss
• ETD application fee

Processing Time

• Emergency (life-threatening, medical): 24-48 hours
• Standard ETD: 1-3 working days

ETD Validity

An ETD is valid for a single journey only and typically valid for 30 days. Upon return, you must apply for a new passport through normal channels.

Foreign nationals who need to travel to Pakistan urgently (e.g., death of family member, medical emergency) can request an emergency visa:

• Contact the nearest Pakistan embassy or consulate
• Explain the emergency and provide supporting documentation
• Emergency visas may be processed within 24-48 hours
• Standard visa fees apply, but the processing is expedited

Pakistan embassies can also assist with:

• Arrest/Detention: Consular access and legal guidance
• Medical emergency: Hospital referrals and liaison with local authorities
• Death abroad: Repatriation of remains, death certificates
• Natural disaster/conflict: Evacuation coordination
• Destitution: Temporary financial assistance in extreme cases

• Lost Passport Guide
• Emergency Contacts
• E-Passport Guide
• All Embassies