Passport Renewal Online Pakistan 2026: Fee, Requirements & Step-by-Step Process
Quick answer
You can renew a Pakistani machine-readable passport online at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk if your details are unchanged and your old passport has expired or has less than a year of validity. A 36-page, 5-year passport costs Rs 4,500 (normal) or Rs 7,500 (urgent). Normal takes about 21 working days, urgent 5 and fast track 2, plus delivery.
Table of contents
- Who can renew a passport online?
- Passport renewal fee 2026
- Documents and things you need
- Passport renewal online: step by step
- How to track your passport
- Online renewal vs passport office
- Passport photo requirements for online renewal
- Common reasons for delay or rejection
- Related guides for passport applicants
- Related NADRA guides
- Urdu mein khulasa
- Frequently asked questions
With passport renewal online, Pakistanis no longer need to stand in long passport office queues just to renew a passport. The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P) runs an official online passport renewal portal at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk, available both inside Pakistan and abroad. This guide covers the latest passport renewal fee in Pakistan, who can apply online, the documents you need and each step of the process.
Who can renew a passport online?
According to DGI&P, you can use the online renewal service if:
- Your personal particulars are the same as in your previous passport and NADRA record, and
- You have your previous passport, and it has expired or has up to one year of validity left.
You must visit a Regional Passport Office instead if you are applying for your first passport, want to change your name, date of birth or other details, or your old passport is lost.
Passport renewal fee 2026
The table below lists the DGI&P fee for machine-readable passports issued in Pakistan. You can confirm the current schedule on the official DGI&P website.
| Passport type | Normal | Urgent | Fast track |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 pages – 5 years | Rs 4,500 | Rs 7,500 | Rs 12,500 |
| 36 pages – 10 years | Rs 6,700 | Rs 11,200 | Rs 16,200 |
| 72 pages – 5 years | Rs 8,200 | Rs 13,500 | Rs 18,500 |
| 72 pages – 10 years | Rs 12,400 | Rs 20,200 | Rs 25,200 |
| 100 pages – 5 years | Rs 9,000 | Rs 18,000 | Rs 23,000 |
| 100 pages – 10 years | Rs 13,500 | Rs 27,000 | Rs 32,000 |
Processing time: Normal about 21 working days, urgent about 5 working days and fast track about 2 working days, excluding courier delivery. Fees are non-refundable. E-passports have a separate, higher fee schedule, and overseas fees differ by country — check the fee shown on the portal before paying.
Documents and things you need
- Your previous passport (the number, and clear scans of its data page)
- A valid CNIC or NICOP — renew it first if it has expired
- A recent photograph that meets passport standards (white background, face straight, no glasses)
- Fingerprint verification, which the portal completes through its own process/app
- An active email address and mobile number
- A debit or credit card for payment
Passport renewal online: step by step
- Open the official portal — onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk — and create an account with your email address. Verify the email.
- Start a new application and choose the renewal category.
- Enter your details — name, date of birth, CNIC/NICOP number and old passport number — exactly as they appear on your previous passport.
- Choose passport type — pages (36/72/100), validity (5/10 years) and processing (normal/urgent/fast track).
- Upload your photograph and complete the fingerprint / signature steps shown on the portal.
- Review everything carefully. Mistakes after payment usually mean a fresh application and a new fee.
- Pay online by card and save the confirmation and tracking number sent to your email.
- Receive your passport by courier at your address, or collect it from the Regional Passport Office / mission if you selected that option.
How to track your passport
DGI&P sends updates by email and SMS (from 9988) to the contact details you gave in the application. You can also check the tracking section on the official DGI&P website with your tracking number.
Online renewal vs passport office
| Situation | Best option |
|---|---|
| Same details, old passport expired or expiring within a year | Online renewal |
| First passport | Regional Passport Office |
| Name change after marriage / data correction | Update your CNIC first, then passport office |
| Lost or damaged passport | Passport office (police report required) |
| Child's passport | Passport office with parents and the child's B-Form |
Passport photo requirements for online renewal
Photo rejection is the single biggest cause of delay. Follow these rules when you take the picture:
- Plain white background with no shadows behind your head
- Face centred, looking straight at the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed
- No glasses, caps or filters; religious head coverings are allowed if the face is fully visible
- Good even lighting — daylight facing a window works well
- Do not edit, beautify or crop the photo heavily
If the portal rejects your photo, you will be asked to upload a new one; this pauses processing until you do.
Common reasons for delay or rejection
- Photograph does not meet the standard (shadows, coloured background, glasses)
- Details differ from your NADRA record — for example a spelling change on your CNIC
- Expired CNIC at the time of application
- Choosing online renewal when your old passport is lost (lost passports need an office visit and a police report)
Tip: If you are travelling soon, choose urgent or fast track and apply at least two weeks before your travel date to allow for courier delivery.
Related guides for passport applicants
- NICOP fee and requirements — Pakistanis living abroad usually need a valid NICOP before renewing a passport from overseas.
- NADRA office timing — if your CNIC details must be corrected first, check NADRA centre hours.
- NADRA helpline number — for CNIC or NICOP problems that block your passport application.
Related NADRA guides
- Birth certificate online — needed for a child B-Form and first passport.
Urdu mein khulasa
Passport online renew karne ke liye onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk par account banayein, renewal select karein, purane passport ki details darj karein, photo upload karein aur card se fee pay karein. 36 page (5 saal) passport ki fee Normal Rs 4,500 aur Urgent Rs 7,500 hai. Normal mein taqreeban 21 working din, urgent mein 5 aur fast track mein 2 din lagte hain. Details tabdeel karni hon ya passport gum ho gaya ho to passport office jana hoga.
Frequently asked questions
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Accuracy note: Fees and procedures in this guide were checked on 27 September 2026. Government departments can change rules without notice — always confirm on the official portal before paying. Found something outdated? Tell us and we will correct it.
Written & reviewed by Faisal
Faisal writes practical guides on NADRA, passport, FBR and PTA procedures. Every guide is checked against the official government portal and updated when fees or rules change.