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ssport fees | SEO_TITLE: Pakistan E-Passport Fees: DGIP Announces New Rates | META: DGIP has announced Pakistan e-passport fees: Rs9,000 to Rs16,500 for five years and Rs13,500 to Rs24,750 for ten years, with urgent options. | IMG: hourly-1433-pakistan-e-passport-fees-announced.webp | CREDIT: Image: ProPakistani –>
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has announced the official Pakistan e-passport fees, setting charges that vary by validity period, page count and processing speed.
For a five-year e-passport, the normal fee is Rs9,000 for a 36-page booklet and Rs16,500 for a 72-page booklet. Applicants who need their passport urgently will pay Rs15,000 for 36 pages and Rs27,000 for 72 pages.
A ten-year e-passport costs Rs13,500 for 36 pages and Rs24,750 for 72 pages under normal processing. Urgent processing for the ten-year document raises the price to Rs22,500 for 36 pages and Rs40,500 for 72 pages.
The announcement gives travellers a clear fee schedule for the chip-enabled document, which Pakistan has been rolling out as part of its passport modernisation drive. For background on the rollout, see our guides on e-passports in Pakistan and the earlier passport processing delays.
Pakistan e-passport fees: full schedule
Five-year validity
| Pages | Normal | Urgent |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Rs9,000 | Rs15,000 |
| 72 | Rs16,500 | Rs27,000 |
Ten-year validity
| Pages | Normal | Urgent |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Rs13,500 | Rs22,500 |
| 72 | Rs24,750 | Rs40,500 |
The ten-year option works out cheaper per year of validity than two consecutive five-year passports, making it the economical choice for regular travellers. The 72-page booklets suit frequent flyers who fill passport pages with visas and stamps.
What an e-passport is
An e-passport carries a small electronic chip embedded in the cover that stores the holder’s biometric data, including fingerprints and a digital photograph. Immigration systems at airports read the chip and match it against the traveller, making forgery harder and clearance faster.
Pakistan joined the e-passport system to meet international aviation standards and to cut down on identity fraud. The chip does not change the application process for citizens, who still apply through DGIP offices or the online portal.
Who should pick which option
Most applicants will find the five-year, 36-page passport enough. The ten-year, 36-page booklet costs only Rs13,500, just Rs4,500 more than its five-year counterpart, which makes it good value for anyone who travels even occasionally.
The 72-page versions are meant for business travellers and overseas workers who cross borders often. Frequent travellers should also remember that many countries require at least six months of passport validity for entry, so renewing early avoids last-minute urgent fees. Pakistan’s travel-document standing has been tracked in our coverage of the global passport rankings for 2026 and the Pakistan passport index.
Applicants can also get travel and education documents verified online, a service ProPakistani reported alongside the fee announcement.
Frequently asked questions
What are the normal Pakistan e-passport fees?
Rs9,000 for a five-year, 36-page e-passport and Rs13,500 for a ten-year, 36-page one. A 72-page booklet costs Rs16,500 for five years and Rs24,750 for ten years.
How much does an urgent e-passport cost?
Urgent processing costs Rs15,000 (five-year, 36 pages), Rs27,000 (five-year, 72 pages), Rs22,500 (ten-year, 36 pages) or Rs40,500 (ten-year, 72 pages).
What is the difference between an e-passport and a normal passport?
An e-passport has an electronic chip storing the holder’s biometric data, making it harder to forge and faster to process at automated immigration counters.
Where are e-passport fees paid?
Fees are paid through the DGIP’s designated channels at the time of application, at passport offices or through the online application system.
