Pakistan Passport Types 2026 -- Complete Guide
Pakistan issues four categories of passport through the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP). Since August 2023, all new passports are biometric e-passports with embedded microchips.
Four Passport Categories
| Type | Cover Colour | Issued To | E-Passport? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Passport | Green | General public for personal travel | Yes (since Aug 2023) |
| Diplomatic Passport | Red | Diplomats and high-ranking officials | Yes (since 2022) |
| Official Passport | Blue | Government employees on official business | Yes (since 2022) |
| Executive Passport | Maroon | Senior officials and their families | Yes |
Page Options & Validity
Page Options
- 36 pages: Standard for regular travellers
- 72 pages: For frequent travellers with many visa stamps
- 100 pages: For very frequent travellers or business professionals
Validity
- 5 years: Available for all age groups
- 10 years: Available for adults only
Children under 18 can only get 5-year passports.
E-Passport (Biometric) Features
Since August 16, 2023, all new Pakistan passports are biometric e-passports featuring:
- Contactless embedded microchip with biometric data (fingerprints, facial photograph)
- Polycarbonate data page with laser-engraved photograph
- Machine-readable zone (MRZ) compliant with ICAO 9303
- Approximately 29 advanced security features (microtext, holograms, UV/IR elements, relief printing)
- QR codes for verification
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) encryption
Existing Machine Readable Passports (MRP) remain valid until their printed expiry date. No need to replace early -- you will receive an e-passport on next renewal.
Fees by Passport Type
| Pages | Validity | Normal (PKR) | Urgent (PKR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 5 years | Rs 5,500 | Rs 8,500 |
| 72 | 5 years | Rs 9,200 | Rs 14,500 |
| 100 | 5 years | Rs 10,000 | Rs 19,000 |
| 36 | 10 years | Rs 7,700 | Rs 12,200 |
| 72 | 10 years | Rs 13,400 | Rs 21,200 |
| 100 | 10 years | Rs 14,500 | Rs 28,000 |
All fees include Rs 1,000 service charge. At embassies abroad, a consular surcharge applies and fees are charged in local currency.
FAQ
Yes. Since August 16, 2023, all new passports are biometric e-passports with embedded microchip.
No. Your existing MRP passport remains valid until its expiry date. You will receive an e-passport automatically on next renewal.
Only the number of blank pages for visa stamps. Choose based on how frequently you travel: 36 pages for occasional travel, 72 for regular travel, 100 for very frequent international travel.
Quick Facts
- Types: 4 categories
- Pages: 36, 72, 100
- Validity: 5 or 10 years
- Biometric: Since Aug 2023
- Issuing body: DGIP