Track Pakistan Passport Application Status Online (2026)
Check the current status of your Pakistan passport application using your token number or CNIC. This guide covers the DGIP online tracking portal, step-by-step instructions, what each status means, and what to do if your application is delayed.
Track now: Visit track.dgip.gov.pk and enter your CNIC or token number to check your passport application status instantly.
How to Track Your Passport Online (Step by Step)
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Find your token number
Locate the receipt you received when you submitted your passport application. The token number is printed on this receipt. If you applied online via onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk, your token number was also sent to your registered email/SMS. -
Visit the DGIP tracking portal
Go to track.dgip.gov.pk in any web browser (works on mobile and desktop). -
Enter your details
You can search using either:- CNIC number — your 13-digit national identity card number (e.g. 35201-1234567-8)
- Token number — the unique reference from your application receipt
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View your status
The system will display your current application status along with the date of last update. See the status meanings table below.
What Each Status Means
| Status | Meaning | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Application Received | Your application has been logged in the DGIP system and is in the queue for processing. Documents and biometrics have been captured. | 1-3 days |
| Under Process | Your application is being verified — security checks, biometric data validation, and document verification are in progress. This is the longest stage. | 5-15 working days (normal) 2-4 days (urgent) |
| Sent for Printing | All verification is complete. Your passport has been forwarded to the printing facility in Islamabad. This is a positive sign. | 2-5 days |
| Printed | Your passport has been physically printed and is being prepared for dispatch to the issuing office or embassy. | 1-3 days |
| Dispatched | Your passport has left the printing facility and is in transit to the collection point (passport office or embassy). If sent abroad, allow extra transit time. | 1-7 days (domestic) 1-3 weeks (international) |
| Ready for Collection | Your passport has arrived and is ready to be picked up. Bring your original receipt, CNIC/NICOP, and a valid photo ID. | Collect within 30 days |
Alternative Tracking Methods
SMS Tracking
Some DGIP offices support SMS-based tracking. Send your token number to the SMS number printed on your receipt. You will receive an automated reply with your current status. Availability varies by location.
Embassy/Consulate Direct Contact
If you applied at a Pakistan embassy or consulate abroad, you can contact them directly with your receipt number for a status update:
- Email — send your full name, receipt number, and CNIC to the embassy email (find addresses on our embassy directory)
- Phone — call during office hours. Busy missions (London, Dubai, Riyadh) may take 2-3 days to respond
DGIP Helpline
Within Pakistan, call the DGIP helpline at 051-9208545 during office hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm PKT) for passport status enquiries.
Expected Processing Times
| Processing Type | Within Pakistan | At Embassy Abroad | Fee Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 21 working days | 4-6 weeks | Standard fee |
| Urgent | 5 working days | 2-3 weeks | Higher fee (see fee schedule) |
| Fast Track | 2 working days | Not available at all missions | Highest fee |
| Emergency Travel Document | Same day | 1-2 days | Separate fee |
Processing times are estimates from DGIP. Actual times may be longer during peak seasons (summer holidays, Eid, Hajj season). Source: dgip.gov.pk/faq
Passport Delayed? What to Do
If your application has exceeded the expected processing time:
- Check the online portal first — the status may have updated since your last check. Visit track.dgip.gov.pk.
- Contact the issuing office — bring your receipt/token number and visit in person (domestic) or email/call (embassy abroad).
- Request a written status update — ask the embassy to confirm the status and estimated completion date in writing.
- Check for additional requirements — sometimes applications are held because additional documents are needed. The system may not always reflect this clearly.
- Escalate if necessary — if significantly overdue, you can file a complaint via DGIP's website or contact the Ministry of Interior.
- Emergency travel? — if you have an urgent travel need (medical emergency, family bereavement, booked flight), ask the embassy about an Emergency Travel Document (ETD), which can be issued in 1-2 days.
Tip: Common delay causes include peak season backlogs, security verification queries, incomplete biometric data, or missing documents. Applications where the applicant's name has changed or where there is a previous passport discrepancy tend to take longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit track.dgip.gov.pk and enter your 13-digit CNIC number or token number (from your receipt). The system shows your current status. You can also track via SMS or by contacting the embassy where you applied.
Yes. The DGIP tracking portal at track.dgip.gov.pk is accessible worldwide. You can also contact the embassy where you applied by phone or email with your receipt number for a status update.
The token number is a unique reference printed on the receipt you receive when you submit your application. If you applied online via onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk, the token number is also emailed or sent via SMS to your registered contact details.
Within Pakistan: Normal = 21 working days, Urgent = 5 working days, Fast Track = 2 working days. At embassies abroad: Normal = 4-6 weeks, Urgent = 2-3 weeks. Peak season (summer, Eid, Hajj) may add extra time.
"Under Process" means your application is being verified — security checks, biometric validation, and document verification. This is the longest stage and typically takes 5-15 working days for normal processing.
"Sent for Printing" means all verification is complete and your passport has been forwarded to the printing facility in Islamabad. Your passport will typically be printed within a few days and then dispatched to your collection point.
Contact the office where you applied with your token/receipt number. For urgent travel, ask about an Emergency Travel Document (ETD). Common delay causes include peak season backlogs and additional security verification.
Last verified: April 2026 | Sources: dgip.gov.pk, track.dgip.gov.pk, DGIP FAQ
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Quick Reference
- Normal: 21 working days (domestic)
- Urgent: 5 working days
- Fast Track: 2 working days
- Embassy: 4-6 weeks (normal)
- DGIP helpline: 051-9208545