Passport Renewal Online: Fees by Category, No Padding

Updated August 2026Government Services

Passport renewal starts online through the passport portal, but biometrics and document checks still happen in person at a Regional Passport Office for most applicants. Here's the fee table and the actual sequence.

Step by step

1. Register on the online passport portal with your CNIC.
2. Fill the renewal form. Make sure every field matches your current CNIC exactly, mismatches are the single biggest cause of delay.
3. Pick validity, page count and processing speed.
4. Pay online or generate a bank deposit slip.
5. Book your RPO appointment. Bring your existing passport, CNIC, and payment receipt.
6. Complete biometrics at the RPO.
7. Track and collect. Online or by SMS; collection method varies by city.

Why online submission doesn't eliminate the in-person visit entirely

Submitting your application online through the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports portal streamlines the paperwork stage, but biometric verification, your photograph and fingerprints, still requires an in-person visit to a designated passport office, understand this as a two-stage process rather than a fully remote one.

What actually determines your specific processing timeline

Beyond the processing tier you select (normal, urgent, or fast-track), your specific application's timeline can be affected by document completeness, any name or detail discrepancy against your CNIC record, and current office workload at your specific submission location, a complete, consistent application the first time is the most reliable way to stay within your chosen tier's expected timeline.

Renewing well before expiry versus waiting until the last moment

Many countries require a passport to have a minimum remaining validity, often six months, beyond your actual travel dates for entry, renewing well ahead of your passport's actual expiry date avoids this specific complication and gives you genuine buffer time if your application encounters any unexpected delay.

What actually happens if your CNIC and existing passport details don't match

Any inconsistency between your current CNIC and your existing passport, a name spelling difference, an address change, needs resolving before or during your renewal application, since passport issuance relies on your CNIC as the primary identity verification source, an unresolved mismatch is a common, avoidable cause of application delay or rejection.

Why children's passport applications follow a distinct process

A minor's passport application requires additional documentation beyond what an adult renewal needs, typically both parents' CNICs and the child's birth certificate or Form-B, and in some cases requires both parents' consent or presence, confirm the current specific requirements if you're applying on behalf of a child rather than assuming the standard adult process applies directly.

What to do if your passport application is rejected or returned

A returned application typically comes with a specific reason, a document discrepancy, an incomplete form, or a photo not meeting current specifications, address the specific issue flagged rather than resubmitting without changes, since resubmitting an uncorrected application simply repeats the same delay.

Understanding the difference between passport renewal and reissuance after loss

A standard renewal for an expiring or expired passport follows a more straightforward process than reissuance following a lost or damaged passport, which typically requires an additional police report or affidavit documenting the loss, confirm which specific process applies to your situation before beginning your application.

Tracking your application status after submission

Use your application tracking number through the official portal to check current status rather than assuming a fixed timeline, this gives you the most accurate, current picture of where your specific application stands.

Straight answers to common questions