How to Apply for a Passport Online in Pakistan: Step-by-Step (2026)
Can you apply for a passport online in Pakistan? Yes — and in 2026 the process is fully digital, from registration to payment. Whether you are applying for the first time or from abroad, this guide walks you through every step on DGIP’s official portal.
Quick answer: Yes, you can apply for a passport online in Pakistan at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk. Register with SMS/email verification, fill the application, upload your photo, CNIC and fingerprint form, pay by Visa/Mastercard, and submit. Overseas applicants get home delivery; inland applicants collect from their chosen Regional Passport Office.
Who Can Apply Online
The DGIP e-services portal serves both inland and overseas Pakistanis. First-time applicants, renewals, reprints for damage or exhausted pages, and even new passports for newborns (under 2 years, overseas) are all handled online. Users already registered in NADRA’s Pak-identity system can log in with their existing username and password.
Documents You Need Ready
- CNIC/NICOP copy (parents’ CNIC + B-Form for minors under 18)
- Old passport — first two pages (for renewals)
- Digital photograph — under 5 MB, taken per the portal’s photo tutorial
- Fingerprint form — download from the portal, capture 4 fingerprints, scan at 600 DPI, JPEG, greyscale
- NOC — if you are a government employee
- Valid debit/credit card (Visa/Mastercard) for the online fee payment
Step-by-Step Application
- Go to onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk and click Get Started.
- Register your account. Inside Pakistan you receive verification codes by SMS and email; abroad, by email only.
- Create your application — choose new, renewal or reprint — and enter your personal details.
- Enter present and permanent addresses and select your delivery preference (home delivery is currently for overseas applicants; inland applicants pick an RPO/EPO for collection).
- Upload your photograph, CNIC, old passport pages and the scanned fingerprint form.
- Pay the fee with your card. Remember DGIP’s no-refund policy — review everything before paying.
- Review, sign the declaration and submit. DGIP says the whole process takes about 15–16 minutes.
After You Submit
You receive a token number — keep it safe. Track progress by SMSing the token to 9988 or via the portal (see our DGIP helpline & tracking guide). Normal processing takes a few weeks; urgent is faster. Inland applicants collect the printed passport from their selected office within 30 days of the ready notice.
For fees, see our e-passport Pakistan complete guide and how to pay the passport fee online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for a passport online in Pakistan?
Yes. Both inland and overseas Pakistanis can apply online at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk — register, fill the form, upload documents, pay by card and submit. Home delivery is currently available for overseas applicants.
What documents are required for an online passport application?
You need your CNIC/NICOP, a digital photo under 5 MB, a scanned fingerprint form (600 DPI, greyscale), your old passport’s first two pages (for renewals), and a Visa/Mastercard for payment. Minors need parents’ CNIC and B-Form; government employees need an NOC.
How long does online passport processing take?
The online form itself takes about 15–16 minutes. Printing and delivery depend on the service tier: normal applications take a few weeks, urgent applications are processed much faster. Track yours by SMSing your token number to 9988.
