ISLAMABAD: In a significant stride toward modernizing travel documentation, the Directorate General Immigration & Passports has unveiled the much-anticipated e-Passport facility across Pakistan.
This development comes after years of meticulous planning and aims to streamline the immigration process for travelers.
There are 29 new security features in e-Pasport. The e-Passport is not just a digital upgrade but a comprehensive enhancement of security features. The integration of 29 latest security elements, it marks the most significant advancement in Pakistani travel documents since 2004.
This move is aligned with global standards, ensuring the utmost security for travelers.
Fee structure for e-passport:
36-page E-Passport with 5-year validity:
Normal Fee: Rs9,000
Urgent Fee: Rs15,000
36-page e-passport with 10-year validity:
Normal Fee: Rs13,000
Urgent Fee: Rs22,000
72-page e-Passport with 5-year validity:
Normal Fee: Rs15,000
Urgent Fee: Rs27,000
72-page e-passport with 10-year validity:
Normal Fee: Rs24,750
Urgent Fee: Rs40,000
The accessible application process for the e-Passport is like, applicants eager to obtain the e-Passport can conveniently visit any passport office across the country.
Additionally, officials have disclosed plans to extend the e-passport service to Pakistani mission offices in Europe, the USA, and other international locations in the near future.
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