Documents Required for Pakistan Passport
For a standard adult passport renewal, you need: valid Smart CNIC, previous passport, 2 photographs (white background), and fee payment receipt. New applications additionally require educational certificates and a police verification form. Government employees need an NOC from their department.
Complete Passport Document Checklist
Missing even one document means your appointment is wasted — you'll be sent home and need to rebook. Pakistani passport offices are strict about documentation, and the requirements vary between renewals, new applications, minors, and special categories (government employees, dual nationals). Getting the paperwork right the first time saves weeks of delay.
Ready to apply? Online renewal process. Need child-specific documents? Child passport guide. Government employee? Check the NOC section below carefully.
Special Cases Requiring Extra Paperwork
Passport Document Checklist — By Application Type
| Document | New Passport | Renewal | Child (under 18) | Name Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNIC / B-Form | ✓ Original | ✓ Original | ✓ B-Form (child) | ✓ Original |
| Old passport | — | ✓ Original | — | ✓ Original |
| Photographs | ✓ 4 photos | ✓ 2 photos | ✓ 4 photos | ✓ 4 photos |
| Father's CNIC | If under 18 | — | ✓ Required | — |
| Mother's CNIC | If under 18 | — | ✓ Required | — |
| Consent form | — | — | ✓ Both parents | — |
| Fee receipt | ✓ Passport Asaan | ✓ Passport Asaan | ✓ Passport Asaan | ✓ + Gazette notification |
| Court order / Gazette | — | — | — | ✓ For name change |
Pay fees: Passport Asaan app. Track status: tracking guide. E-passport option: e-passport. Child passport: detailed guide. Overseas: overseas application.
Photo specifications: 35mm × 45mm, white background, recent (within 6 months), without glasses, head centered and filling 70-80% of frame. Studios near passport offices charge Rs. 100-200 for compliant photos. Digital passport photos submitted through Passport Asaan app must meet additional specifications — the app will reject non-compliant photos during upload.
Practical Tips for This Service
Before visiting the passport office, prepare all documents the night before and organize them in a clear folder. Arrive early — offices start getting crowded after 10 AM, and token distribution has a daily cutoff (typically 2 PM on regular days, 11 AM on Fridays). Bring a photocopy of every original document you carry — offices charge Rs. 10-20 per copy, but having your own saves time in queue.
The Passport Asaan app has streamlined the process significantly — applicants who use the app spend 30-45 minutes at the office compared to 2-3 hours for walk-in applicants. Download the app, fill in your details at home, pay the fee, and arrive with the generated token number. The app handles form validation, which means fewer rejections at the counter for incomplete applications.
For urgent travel situations: fast track processing (3 business days) is available at all passport offices for an additional fee. However, this timeline starts AFTER your application is accepted — if documents are incomplete, the clock doesn't start until you resolve the issue. Always verify your application is complete and accepted before counting on the fast track timeline for travel planning.
International travel tip: many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates. If your passport expires within 8-9 months, renew NOW rather than risk visa rejection or immigration issues. Renewing early doesn't forfeit the remaining validity — the new passport starts a fresh 5-year or 10-year term regardless of when the old one was due to expire.
Verify current fees and timelines. DGIP updates passport fees and processing times periodically. The figures in this guide are based on the latest available information — always confirm on the DGIP portal or Passport Asaan App before paying.
Document Preparation Tips
- White background photos — NOT blue. DGIP and NADRA have different photo requirements. Blue background photos from NADRA are rejected at passport offices.
- Bringing old-format CNIC — Smart CNIC is mandatory. Paper-laminated CNICs are not accepted.
- Government employees without NOC — your application will be rejected outright. Get the NOC before booking the appointment.
- Incomplete fee payment — the full fee must be paid before the appointment. Partial payments aren't accepted.
Passport Documents — What You Need
Valid Smart CNIC (original), previous passport (even if expired), 2 passport-size photographs (white background), and fee payment receipt (via Passport Asaan App or bank challan).
Only if you're a government employee. Private sector workers, self-employed individuals, students, and homemakers don't need an NOC. The NOC must be from your department head and is valid for 90 days.
White background, recent (within 3 months), passport-size (35×45mm), neutral expression, no glasses, face centered and clearly visible. This is different from NADRA CNIC photos which require blue background.
No. A valid (non-expired) Smart CNIC is mandatory for passport applications. Renew your CNIC at NADRA before applying for a passport.