With effect from May 8, the Pakistani government has increased the cost of expedited passport applications once more.
The cost increase coincides with a delay in passport approval. The lack of lamination paper was the cause of the delayed passport issuing. The waiting period is now months long. Even with income generation, the department had trouble reducing its backlog. There are currently thousands of waiting passport applications, and passports are only granted to those who can afford the fast-track and urgent payments.
Pakistan’s most recent information on passport fees
The current cost of a 36-page passport that is good for five years is Rs 12,500, while the cost of a passport that is valid for ten years is now Rs 16,200.
The cost is Rs 18,500 for a 72-page travel document valid for five years. The cost for a 10-year validity is Rs 25,200.
In the meantime, the current cost of a 100-page passport with a 10-year validity term is Rs 32,000.
According to reports, the rise of DGI&P is one of several changes meant to enhance passport security and services.
