In This Post:
Addresses for Islamabad’s passport offices
Timings for passport offices in Islamabad
Documents for passport application
Procedure for passport application
Passport application charges
We had recently shared a comprehensive guide to passport offices in major cities of Pakistan, including Lahore and Karachi. As promised in our previous posts, we’ll now take a look at the passport offices in Islamabad.
If you need a passport to travel [from Islamabad] internationally or to enter any country for business, education, or any other purposes, then this guide will help you out by ironing out a few details. We have reduced the legwork by putting everything together from the location of passport offices in Islamabad to the charges for the application process.
Let’s begin!
Location of Passport Offices in Islamabad
Under the Passport Act 1974, every Pakistani national is required to register at the passport office if they wish to travel outside the country. The federal government proactively understands the needs of the citizens; hence they have established passport offices in cities across the country.
In this section of the post, we will share the exact location of passport offices in Islamabad that have been authorised by the Directorate General Immigration and Passport.
Regional Passport Offices in Islamabad
| Region | Addresses for Islamabad’s Passport Offices | Contact Number for Islamabad’s Passport Offices |
| DGIP Headquarter | G-8/1 Mauve Area, Islamabad. | 051-111-344-777 |
Islamabad | 13-C, Al-Hussain Plaza, G-10 Markaz, Islamabad. | 051-9239308 |
EPO Islamabad | Regional Passport Office, Plot 19-A, Ground Floor, Pak Plaza, Fazal-e-Haq Road, Blue Area, Islamabad. | N/A |
Executive Passport Office in Islamabad
If you want your passport application process to complete without any hassles, we’d recommend visiting the executive passport office. We’ve shared the contact details of the executive passport office in Islamabad below:
Address: PAK Plaza, 22 Service Road, G 6/2 Blue Area, Islamabad.
Phone Number: 051-9202340
Timings of Passport Offices in Islamabad
The passport offices in Islamabad remain closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. On business days, the passport offices in Islamabad are operational at the timings mentioned below:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
| Note: As per the orders of the Directorate General Immigration and Passports, these timings are subject to change. Some offices operate for 24-hours as well on specific days. For further details, you can contact your nearest passport office by using the contact numbers shared above [in the location section]. |
What Should You Know Before Applying for a Passport in Islamabad?
We have listed all the branches of passport offices in Islamabad. However, there are a few things you should know about which branch you should visit [before you go to any of the branches listed above]. Let’s take a look:
- If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you must visit the Regional Passport Office of Islamabad that falls under the same region as mentioned in your CNIC.
- For passport renewal, you are free to visit any of the Regional Passport Offices in Pakistan. However, you must present the complete addresses [permanent and temporary] attested by a gazetted officer. Not to mention, the CNIC and phone numbers of the attester must also be mentioned right below the stamp.
- As per the law, some exceptions are made for members of the parliament, army personnel, and government and semi-government employees. As such, they can apply for a passport regardless of the region, along with their close family members, including spouses, children, and parents.
| Note: If you have any further queries on the subject, you can call the helpline for passport offices for details. |
Documents and Procedure for Passport Application in Islamabad
Three types of passports are issued in Pakistan, according to the Passport Act 1974. These include Ordinary Passport, Diplomatic Passport, and Official Passport. However, the procedure for passport application in Islamabad remains the same for all three categories.
Now, let’s take a look at the documentation and passport application process in Pakistan.
Required Documents for Passport Application
The documents required to apply for a passport in Pakistan are different for new applicants, both adults or minors. Similarly, the list of documents needed for passport renewal is also different. We have sectioned all the required information for all the respective categories.
For Adults
If you are an individual of 18 years or above, you have to show up at the office with the below-mentioned documents:
- 2 photocopies of CNIC or NICOP
- Bank receipt of the prescribed fee deposit
- Foreign passport and its photocopy in case of dual nationality
- A No-Objection Certificate (NOC) [ if you are a government employee]
- Original CNIC or NICOP
For Minors
For people under the age of 18, the required documents for passport application in Pakistan are listed below:
- 2 photocopies of birth certificate from NADRA
- 2 photocopies of parents’ CNICs
- Bank receipt of the prescribed fee deposit
- The Computerised Registration Certificate (CRC) issued by NADRA
- Original and photocopy of foreign passport [for dual citizens]
For Passport Renewal
If you want to renew your existing passport, the documents required for the procedure are:
- Bank receipt of the renewal fee deposit
- Original CNIC and CRC (for minors)
- Old Passport and its photocopy
Procedure for Passport Application in Islamabad
The passport application process in Islamabad is quick and straightforward, provided you have all the documents together in one place. Right after that, show up at the passport office, and you will be guided through these steps:
- Step 1: Submit the passport fee at the National Bank Counter and acquire the proof of receiving, i.e., the receipt. Next, visit the Customer Service Counter, and they will issue you an application form for Pakistani passport. Fill the form before moving to the second step.
| Note: The departments at regional passport offices are divided as per districts. So, you will have to visit the district office you are living in as per your CNIC. |
- Step 2: Next, an officer will capture a photograph and issue a unique token number.
| Note: Keep your token always with you and wait for your turn patiently. Wherever your token number shows up, move on to the respective counter. |
- Step 3: You will now be asked to submit your digital profile at the counter, such as your fingerprints.
- Step 4: Next, you will be called to enter your bio-data into the system, including your full name, date of birth, address, profession, etc. If you are renewing your passport, the officers will already have your information in place, and they will issue you a form to recheck.
| Note: It is recommended to double-check all the spellings of your name, your address, and other data that has been entered into the system. If there are any errors, get it corrected by the officer to avoid any inconvenience later when you are applying for a visa. Individuals applying for immigration and student visa are advised to cross-check the spellings as per official documents such as mark sheets, CNIC, etc. |
- Step 5: Now, your provided details will be cross-checked with the existing records in the Exit Control List (ECL) and Black List (BL).
- Step 6: If you have cleared step 5, the Assistant Director of the Regional Passport Office will call you for a final interview. Afterwards, the director will issue a receipt with the passport tracking number for your application and delivery date.
| Note: They will ask a few general questions, so do not panic or prepare for this interview in advance. |
Procedure for Collecting Your Passport
You have to collect your passport from the same office from where you have processed the application. For passport collection, you will need to:
- Show up at the Passport Collection Counter at the given date along with the receipt you received from the assistant director.
- You can also get your passport delivered at the doorstep, but you will be charged extra for this additional service.
For further details and online passport application, take a look at our recent post where we have mentioned the passport application process in Pakistan, and all the essential information.
Fee Structure for Passport Application in Islamabad
Based on certain requirements, passports in Pakistan are also issued on an urgent basis. For an ordinary passport, the procedure takes up to 15 days, while an urgent passport can be collected within 4 days. Moreover, passports are either valid for 5 or 10 years, and the charges vary accordingly.
Now, let’s take a look at passport charges as per their validity period.
Charges for Passport with 5 Years Validity
| Category of Passport | Pages in Passport | Charges in PKR |
| Normal | 36 | 3,000 |
| Urgent | 36 | 5,000 |
| Normal | 72 | 5,500 |
| Urgent | 72 | 9,000 |
| Normal | 100 | 6,000 |
| Urgent | 100 | 12,000 |
Charges for Passport with 10 Years Validity
| Category of Passport | Pages in Passport | Charges in PKR |
| Normal | 36 | 5,400 |
| Urgent | 36 | 9,000 |
| Normal | 72 | 9,000 |
| Urgent | 72 | 16,200 |
| Normal | 100 | 10,800 |
| Urgent | 100 | 21,600 |
So, this was all you need to know about the procedure of passport application in Pakistan. We have mentioned all the essential information, including the location of passport offices in Islamabad. If you are planning to travel and need some help with shortlisting a destination, take a look at our travel guides for Egypt, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.
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Disclaimer: The information in this blog has been taken from the official government website for the Directorate General for Immigration and Passports. Zameen.com doesn’t take responsibility if the information on the official website changes or alters. However, we will update our blog as soon as the information on the official sources updates.
