How to Renew Pakistan Passport Online — DGIP Portal
Apply online through the DGIP portal at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk. Fill in personal details, upload your photograph, pay the fee via the Passport Asaan App or bank challan, and book an appointment at your nearest passport office. Bring your CNIC and old passport to the appointment. Processing: 21-30 days (normal), 7-12 days (urgent), 3-5 days (fast track).
Online Passport Renewal Through DGIP
Pakistan's Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP) handles all passport services. The online system lets you complete most of the application from home — only the biometric verification (fingerprints and photograph) requires a physical visit to the passport office. This is a significant improvement over the old system where you'd spend an entire day at the passport office just for form submission.
Step-by-Step Online Renewal Process
- Visit onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk and create an account or log in.
- Select "Passport Renewal" and enter your current passport number and CNIC.
- Fill in personal details — name, parentage, address, profession, travel purpose. Ensure everything matches your CNIC exactly.
- Upload photograph — white background, recent, meeting DGIP specifications. The portal specifies exact dimensions.
- Choose passport type — 36 or 72 pages, normal/urgent/fast track processing.
- Pay the fee — through the Passport Asaan App (recommended), bank challan, or online payment.
- Book appointment — select your preferred passport office and available date/time slot.
- Visit the passport office on your appointment date with: printed application form, original CNIC, old passport, fee receipt, and photographs.
- Biometric capture — fingerprints and digital photograph taken at the office.
- Passport processed — track status online and collect or receive via courier.
Passport Fees and Processing Times
| Passport Type | Fee | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Pages — Normal | Rs. 3,600 | 21-30 working days |
| 36 Pages — Urgent | Rs. 5,400 | 7-12 working days |
| 36 Pages — Fast Track | Rs. 9,000 | 3-5 working days |
| 72 Pages — Normal | Rs. 5,400 | 21-30 working days |
| 72 Pages — Urgent | Rs. 8,100 | 7-12 working days |
| 72 Pages — Fast Track | Rs. 13,500 | 3-5 working days |
Fees are set by DGIP and updated periodically. The above are approximate — verify current fees on the DGIP website or Passport Asaan App before paying. Additional charges may apply for delivery via courier.
Need to pay the fee? Passport Asaan App payment guide covers the easiest method. For document requirements, see complete passport documents list. To track after applying, check passport tracking guide.
Renewal vs New Passport — Which Process Applies?
If you have a previous passport (even expired), this is a renewal. The process is simpler because DGIP already has your data in the system. If you've never had a passport, you need a new issuance — the process is similar but requires additional document verification and may take slightly longer.
Key difference: renewals can often skip some verification steps since your biometrics and identity are already in DGIP's database. New applications undergo full verification including background checks.
Common Renewal Mistakes That Cause Delays
- Name mismatch between CNIC and passport. Your passport name must match your CNIC exactly. If you changed your name on CNIC (marriage, correction), update the CNIC first, then renew the passport.
- Expired CNIC. A valid Smart CNIC is mandatory. Expired CNICs block passport processing. Renew at NADRA first.
- Wrong photograph specifications. White background (not blue — NADRA is blue, passport is white), neutral expression, no glasses, specific dimensions. Rejection of photos is the most common application error.
- Missing appointment. If you miss your booked appointment, you'll need to reschedule — which can delay the process by days or weeks depending on slot availability.
- Not bringing the old passport. Even if expired, your previous passport must be presented at the office. If it's lost, you need a replacement process instead — see replacing lost passport.
Plan ahead for travel. Even "fast track" takes 3-5 working days — and that's if everything goes perfectly. Add document preparation, appointment booking, and potential delays: start the renewal at least 2 months before your travel date. For normal processing, start 3-4 months early. See normal vs urgent vs fast track comparison for detailed timeline guidance.
Passport Renewal — Applicant Questions
Partially. You fill the application and pay fees online, but a physical visit to the passport office is required for biometric verification (fingerprints). The online system reduces the visit to a quick biometric session rather than a full-day ordeal.
Normal: 21-30 working days. Urgent: 7-12 working days. Fast Track: 3-5 working days. These are from the date of successful biometric submission, not from the online application date.
36-page passport: Rs. 3,600 (normal) to Rs. 9,000 (fast track). 72-page passport: Rs. 5,400 (normal) to Rs. 13,500 (fast track). Fees are set by DGIP and may be updated periodically.
Yes. Bring the original previous passport to the office appointment, even if it's expired. If your old passport is lost, you need the replacement process instead, which requires an FIR.
Yes. During the online application, you select your preferred passport office and appointment slot. Choose the office closest to you with the earliest available appointment.