The government recently announced a significant increase in the fees for machine-readable passports in Pakistan.
This decision affects both normal and urgent categories, placing an additional financial burden on the citizens of Pakistan who may already be facing financial challenges.
Let’s look at the details of the revised normal fees for different types of passports:
For a 36-page passport with a five-year validity, the normal fee has been raised to Rs4,500 from Rs3,000.
If you opt for a 72-page ordinary passport with a five-year validity, the new fee is Rs8,200. For a 100-page passport, the fee has increased to Rs 9,000.
For an ordinary passport with a ten-year validity, the normal fee is now Rs6,700, up from Rs4,500. If you choose the 72-page passport with a ten-year validity, the fee has been raised to Rs12,400.
Additionally, the normal fee for a 100-page passport with a ten-year validity has seen an increase to Rs13,500.
These changes in passport fees may impact the citizens of Pakistan, and it’s essential to be aware of the updated costs when planning to obtain or renew a passport.