The government of Pakistan has temporarily ceased the issuance of 100-page passports, according to official confirmation from the Passport Office.
E-Passports Across Country
The Passport Office apologized for any inconvenience this temporary suspension may have caused. Notably, this action aligns with the Directorate General (DG) of Immigration and Passports’ initiative to roll out electronic passports (e-passports) across the country.
After the federal government introduced e-passports in June, this transition began in Islamabad and was later extended to all passport offices across the country.
Passports Different Sizes & Fees
A standard 36-page passport valid for 5 years costs Rs. 9,000 under the new fee schedule, with an urgent e-passport option available for Rs. 15,000.
Meanwhile, a 72-page e-passport will cost Rs. 16,500 for regular processing, and Rs. 27,500 for urgent processing.
The normal fee for a 36-page passport with a 10-year validity period is Rs. 13,500, and the urgent service costs Rs. 22,500.
Furthermore, a 72-page passport valid for ten years will cost Rs. 24,750, with an urgent processing fee of Rs. 40,500.
These fee increases took effect on August 16, 2023, and apply only to e-passports; standard passport fees will remain unchanged.
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