Passport Delivery Time Estimator Pakistan
Plan your travel around realistic passport delivery dates. Pick the passport category and your application date, and the estimator below adds the typical processing days (weekends excluded) to show an expected delivery window. All values are editable so you can match the timelines quoted at your local office.
Delivery date estimator
Select the category, enter your application date, and adjust the working days if your office quoted different timelines.
Estimates only. Weekends are excluded; public holidays are not counted, so add your buffer during Eid, Muharram and other holiday periods. First-time applicants may need extra days for police verification.
Fee reference table
Indicative 5-year passport fees in PKR. Fees change over time, so confirm at the counter or the official portal before paying. You can type the quoted fee into the fields above and recalculate.
| Category | 36 pages (5 years) | 72 pages (5 years) | 100 pages (5 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | PKR 4,500 | PKR 8,250 | PKR 11,250 |
| Urgent | PKR 7,500 | PKR 13,500 | PKR 18,000 |
10-year validity options cost more. Fees are paid via the designated banks, e-Sahulat or the online payment channel shown on your application token.
How to apply
| Channel | How it works |
|---|---|
| DGIP passport offices | Visit the regional passport office for your district with CNIC, photographs and fee proof. Biometrics and the application form are completed on the spot; a token is issued for tracking. |
| NADRA e-Sahulat centres | Many e-Sahulat outlets accept passport applications and fee payments, useful if the nearest passport office is far. |
| Online portal | Fill the form on the official passport application portal, upload documents and pay online, then visit the office for biometrics on the scheduled slot. |
Documents checklist
- Original CNIC and a photocopy
- Recent passport-size photographs (white background)
- Fee payment receipt or bank slip
- Old passport (for renewals), plus NICOP or B-Form for minors where applicable
- Parents CNIC copies for applicants under 18
Tracking steps
- Keep the token or receipt number from the application day.
- Check the status on the official DGIP tracking portal with your token number and date of birth.
- Use the DGIP helpline or SMS tracking service if the online portal is not updating.
- If the status stays on the same stage beyond the expected days, visit the same office with your token and ask for the file status.
- On delivery day, bring your original CNIC and the token to collect the passport.