According to 24 News, after approving the issuance of Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) in Pakistan, the federal government has set a schedule for fee submission.
A pricing schedule has been released for diplomatic, government, and general groups. MRPs will also be issued to ordinary citizens when their existing passports expire.
In the initial phase, MRPs are being issued only from Islamabad. The timing of introducing the service from additional cities across the country will be revealed later.
Fees can be paid through the Pakistan Passport e-payment service portal, using the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), mobile app, MobiCash, or EasyPaisa.
Following are the registration fees for different categories.
- The normal fee is Rs 13,500 for a 36-page normal e-passport with a validity of 10 years and Rs 22,500 for immediate.
- The normal fee for a normal 36-page e-passport is Rs.9000 with a validity of 5 years and Rs.15000 for immediate.
- The normal fee for a normal 72-page e-passport is Rs 16,500 with a validity of 5 years and Rs 27,500 for immediate.
- The normal fee is Rs 24,750 for a normal 72-page e-passport with a validity of 10 years and Rs 40,500 for immediate.
Registration Fee in Details
Normal Registration Fee of e-passport
| Validity | 36 pages | 72 pages | 100 pages |
| 5 Years | Rs. 3,000 | Rs. 5,500 | Rs. 6,000 |
| 10 Years | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 8,250 | Rs. 9,000 |
Urgent Registration Fee for e-passport
| Validity | 36 pages | 72 pages | 100 pages |
| 5 Years | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 12,000 |
| 10 Years | Rs. 7,500 | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 18,000 |
Fast Track Registration Fee for e-passport
| Validity | 36 pages | 72 pages | 100 pages |
| 5 Years | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 14,000 | Rs. 17,000 |
| 10 Years | Rs. 12,500 | Rs. 18,500 | Rs. 23,000 |
What is an e-passport?
An e-passport, also known as an electronic passport, is a type of passport that has a microprocessor chip embedded in the cover. The chip stores the passport holder’s biometric information, such as digital photographs and fingerprints, as well as the holder’s personal information, which is printed on the data page of the passport. E-Passports are designed to enhance security and prevent identity fraud. They use biometric technology including facial recognition and fingerprint scanning to verify the identity of the passport holder. Some countries have been issuing e-passports since late 2006.