Pakistan Consular Services / U.S. Travel Considerations
Pakistani Passport Renewal in USA 2026 (DGIP Online / Pakistan Mission)
Country-specific renewal information, document guidance, fees, processing considerations, and U.S.-based consular submission information.
Consular Authority Info
Official Processing Authority:Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan / Embassy and Consulates of Pakistan in the United States
Note on Terminology: Pakistan's passport system historically used the term Machine Readable Passport (MRP). The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports announced that e-Passport replaces the ordinary passport effective July 1, 2026. The Washington Embassy's publicly displayed passport page still uses MRP terminology, so this guide distinguishes the legacy/current mission terminology from the federal 2026 e-Passport policy.
2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule
| Booklet Type / Validity | Normal Processing (3-4 wks) | Urgent Processing (2-3 wks) | Lost Passport (1st Loss) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36-Page Booklet (10-Year Validity) | $98.00 USD | $225.00 USD | $196.00 USD (Normal) / $450.00 USD (Urgent) |
| 36-Page Booklet (5-Year Validity) | $70.00 USD | $150.00 USD | $140.00 USD (Normal) / $300.00 USD (Urgent) |
• Payment Methods: Debit Card, Credit Card. Cash and personal checks are strictly prohibited at U.S. missions.
• Online vs In-Person: Online renewal via DGIP portal (onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk) or in-person at Embassy Washington DC / Consulates (LA, NY, Chicago, Houston).
🚀 Step-by-Step Application Process
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Choose Online or In-Person RouteIf you have an unexpired/recently expired passport with no name changes and a valid NICOP/CNIC, use onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk; otherwise, visit a Pakistani mission.
2
Verify NADRA Identity RecordEnsure your CNIC/NICOP is valid. Married female applicants must have their marital status and husband's name updated in NADRA records.
3
Gather Required Original DocumentsAssemble your CNIC/NICOP, old passport, U.S. legal status document (Green Card/visa), and proof of U.S. residence.
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Create DGI&P Account / Book VisitRegister on onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk for online filing or check walk-in/appointment hours at your nearest Pakistan Consulate.
5
Submit Biometrics & PhotoFollow the online fingerprint acquisition workflow or provide digital live photos, fingerprints, and signature on-site at the mission.
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Pay Consular / Online FeePay $70 (5-Yr) / $98 (10-Yr) for normal processing, or $150 / $225 for urgent processing via Credit/Debit card.
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Central Production in IslamabadApplications are verified by DGI&P Headquarters and manufactured at the central printing facility in Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Receive Passport via Trackable MailYour new passport is delivered to your U.S. address via trackable courier or collected from the mission with original receipt.
📋 Document Checklist
The following documents are required for this country's renewal application. Confirm specific requirements before submitting originals.
Original Valid CNIC / NICOP / Smart National ID (Mandatory)Original Pakistani identity card plus color copies of front and back. Identity data must match NADRA records exactly.
Latest Physical Pakistani Passport (Mandatory)Original previous Machine Readable Passport plus photocopy of data page and observation pages.
Proof of Lawful U.S. Legal Status (Mandatory)Valid U.S. Green Card, valid U.S. visa, or U.S. Passport (for dual nationals).
Proof of U.S. Residential Address (Mandatory)U.S. Driver's License, State ID card, utility bill, or residential lease agreement.
Compliant Digital / Printed Photograph (Mandatory)Digital photo on white background (under 5MB) for online portal, or taken on-site during in-person consular visit.
Prepaid Return Envelope (Mandatory for Mail Return)Self-addressed prepaid trackable envelope (preferably USPS Priority Mail Express) if passport is to be mailed.
Critical Consular Guidelines & Warnings
- Current Washington Embassy fees are $70 (5-Yr) / $98 (10-Yr) for normal 36-page passports, and $150 / $225 for urgent — old $75/$105 figures are outdated.
- Online renewal is available 100% online via onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk without visiting a consulate if particulars match NADRA records.
- Embassy and Consulates in the USA accept credit/debit card payments only — cash and personal checks are strictly not accepted.
- Passports are printed in Islamabad, Pakistan; allow 3 to 4 weeks for regular or 2 to 3 weeks for urgent processing.
- Lost passports require a police report and carry significantly higher replacement fees ($140 normal / $300 urgent for 5-Yr; $196 normal / $450 urgent for 10-Yr).
- Married female applicants must ensure their marital status is updated with NADRA prior to passport renewal if taking their spouse's name.
Safe Filing Guidelines
Before submitting a physical passport, keep secure copies of your passport identification page, relevant U.S. immigration documents and any visa pages that you may need for your records.
Use only the payment method, payee name and payment instructions specified by the issuing government's official embassy, consulate or authorized service provider for the particular application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
At the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C., the currently published fee for a 36-page passport is $70.00 USD for normal 5-year validity and $98.00 USD for normal 10-year validity. Urgent fees are $150.00 USD for 5 years and $225.00 USD for 10 years.
Yes, when you qualify for DGI&P's online renewal category. The previous passport must be available, expired or have less than one year remaining, and the particulars must match the previous passport and NADRA record. DGI&P can refer an application to a Pakistani mission if additional verification is required.
The online application generally requires a valid CNIC, NICOP or Smart National ID, the previous passport, proof of U.S. legal status, a compliant digital photograph, biometric/fingerprint information and the supporting documents requested by the portal.
The Washington Embassy currently publishes approximately 3 to 4 weeks for regular passport processing and 2 to 3 weeks for urgent processing. Delivery can take longer because passports are printed and dispatched from Pakistan.
Yes. The Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, D.C. and other Pakistani missions in the United States provide in-person passport services. In-person processing includes photograph, fingerprint/thumb-impression and personal-data capture.
A lost passport is not treated as a routine renewal. A police report is required, and the replacement fee depends on whether it is the first or second loss and whether the new passport is normal or urgent. At Washington, the first-loss 36-page fee is $140 normal for 5 years or $196 normal for 10 years, with higher urgent and second-loss fees.
Have questions about valid U.S. visas in expired passports, postal safety, or state DMV rules?
⬆️ Refer to FAQ Section Above Official Reference Portals
- https://www.dgip.gov.pk/eServices/online-passport.php
- https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/
- https://www.dgip.gov.pk/faq/faq.php
- https://www.dgip.gov.pk/passport/ordinary-passport.php
- https://www.dgip.gov.pk/passport/process.php
- https://www.dgip.gov.pk/updates/online-passport-renewal.php
- https://embassyofpakistanusa.org/
- https://pakconsulatela.org/
- https://pakconsulateny.org/
- https://pakistanconsulatehouston.org/
- https://pakistanconsulatechicago.org/
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Guide At-A-Glance
Listed Fees$98.00 USD (10-Yr Normal) | $70.00 USD (5-Yr Normal) | Urgent: $225.00 USD
Listed Processing TimeApproximately 3 to 4 weeks (Regular) | 2 to 3 weeks (Urgent)
Listed Submission MethodDGI&P Online Portal (onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk) or Embassy / Consulates General (In-Person)
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