Government
E-passport Pakistan 2026: what it is, fee from Rs 9,000, and how to apply step by step
MRPs end within a month and every new passport will carry a chip. Here is what that means, what it costs and the exact steps to apply.
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Passport
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World
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia scrap visas, but only for diplomatic and official passports
Ishaq Dar and Prince Faisal bin Farhan signed the waiver in New York on Tuesday. If you hold a green passport, nothing changes: you still need a visa for Umrah, work or a visit.
22 Sept 2026
Pakistan
Pakistan's visa exemption list: 16 countries, and the passport type decides
Argentina to Thailand, stays of one to three months. The catch most searches miss: these agreements mainly cover diplomatic and official passports, not the ordinary green one.
19 Sept 2026
Government
Passport fee in Pakistan 2026: e-passport Rs 9,000 for 5 years, Rs 13,500 for 10 years, MRP Rs 4,500
The interior ministry says MRPs stop within a month, after which every new passport and renewal costs the e-passport fee. Every DGIP fee table, the online service charge, documents and the mistakes to avoid.
12 min read
Pakistan
Passport Control List: IHC strikes down rule used to stop travellers at airports
27 Sept 2026