The Directorate General (DG) Passport and Immigration has ordered to create an online appointment booking system for citizens applying for passports, as reported by ARY News on Friday.Under the leadership of DG Mustafa Jamal, this directive marks a step forward in enhancing the convenience of passport applicants across zonal offices.
Jamal highlighted that the need for an online appointment booking system to serve citizens better. He proposed a notification system through SMS alerts for further improve the applicant experience.
This move comes on the heels of the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports rolling out an e-passport facility at passport offices nationwide. The introduction of e-passports in June by the federal government is aimed at modernizing passport services.
Ad powered by Please note that regular passport fees for non-e-passports will remain unchanged. This digital shift is expected to expedite passport issuance and provide citizens with a more user-friendly experience.
Here is the fee structure for e-passports:
| Passport Type | Validity | Normal ProcessingFee (Rs) | Urgent ProcessingFee (Rs) |
| 36-Page (5-Year Validity) | 5 years | 9,000 | 15,000 |
| 72-Page (5-Year Validity) | 5 years | 16,500 | 27,000 |
| 36-Page (10-Year Validity) | 10 years | 13,500 | 22,500 |
| 72-Page (10-Year Validity) | 10 years | 24,750 |
