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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there any special requirement for married female applicants?

Yes.

The applicants are required to bring original CNIC / NICOP card which should have their husband’s name. If the husband’s name does not appear in the card, the applicant is required to approach the NADRA for modification in accordance with her marital status before applying for passport. In case of divorces, same procedure of modification in CNIC / NICOP is required for substituting father’s name in place of husband’s name.

Is it possible to rectify or make changes in the name spelling in passport after submission of data?

No.

Applicant applying in new category (first-time Machine-Readable Passport after manual passport) or modifying name spelling etc, must carefully read DATA FORM especially name spelling. After signing declaration in data form, the applicant will be responsible for any mistake. If any applicant desires to make changes after submission of data, he / she will be required to repeat the complete process and pay fee afresh.

Is it possible to include surname or family name in Passport?

Yes.

If the applicant does not have a surname or family name to modify or add his / her surname / family name, he / she will be required to approach NADRA for modification of his / her CNIC / NICOP first before incorporating changes in passport.

Is it possible to get the place of birth changed?

No.

For change of birthplace, please contact NADRA for necessary change before getting the passport processed.

Is there any special requirement for applicants from Fiji, PNG?

Applicant living in Fiji or PNG can get passport issued from the High Commission for Pakistan in Canberra or Consulate General of Pakistan, Sydney. For passport delivery by post, please provide Australian post international registered post envelope.

Is applicant's presence a mandatory requirement for issuance of passport?
Yes.

Personal presence is mandatory for issuance of passport.

Fee for issuance of passport?
The fee for issuance of passport depends upon number of pages, validity (5 or 10 years) and status of passport/s lost.
What is the mode of payment?
Fee is required to be paid through EftPOS. All Credit / Debit Cards are accepted except American Express.
Do I need to bring copies of parents' IDs (CNIC/Passport)?
Yes.

In some cases, verification of parents’ IDs is also required. Alternatively, you can bring the Family Registration Certificate (FRC) for the purpose.

Can I get the passport renewed online?
Yes,

Please visit https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk

I applied online for renewal of passport. However, I am facing difficulty in uploading / updating of the data in the system. Can I get any assistance from the Consulate in uploading of data or processing of the case?
No.

All correspondence related to online cases are dealt by IMPASS.

I applied for online passport and I am directed to visit Consulate for interview and documents verification. What should be the way forward?
You can book an appointment and visit the Consulate along with your passport, visa, CNIC and other documents in original.
Can NICOP and passport be processed simultaneously?
No.

It is not possible that NICOP and passport are processed at the same time.

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