Pakistani Passport Renewal Online

As Pakistan continues to modernize its bureaucratic processes; now there’s an option to renew your passport online if all the required conditions are fulfilled. Check the detailed guideline below!

Can I renew my Pakistani passport online?
How to apply for a Pakistani passport online?
What documents are required for a Pakistani passport renewal?
Pakistani passport photo specifications
Online Pakistani passport photo tool
Pakistani passport renewal online processing time
How to check Pakistani passport renewal status online?
Pakistani passport renewal fee

Can I renew my Pakistani passport online?

Yes, you can renew your passport via Internet if yours is a machine readable passport that has expired or its validity is less than 12 months. Because this renewal happens online, you can access the service worldwide.

How to apply for a Pakistani passport online?

To apply for a Pakistani passport online, visit the online passport service website here.

Here are the steps to apply:

On the page, click on "Get Started";
Register your account and confirm your identity using the code sent by SMS (only if you’re in Pakistan) and email;
Create an application;
Input your delivery address;
Pay the application fee by credit or debit card;
Fill out other required personal details;
Upload your Pakistani passport application photo;
Upload your documents;
Download the fingerprint form, capture your fingerprints as instructed, then upload the form after scanning it;
Review your information and submit it.

What documents are required for a Pakistani passport renewal?

Here are the documents needed for Pakistani passport renewal:

Color scanned copies of both sides of your valid CNIC or NICOP or Smart CNIC or NICOP;
Color scanned copies of your current passport (first two pages and one random page asked by the system).
Color scanned copy of a valid visa, Aqama, residence permit, asylum card, or another nationality passport.

For minors, here are the additional documents needed:

Color scanned copies of both sides of valid NICOP or Smart card or Computerized B-Form or Family Registration Certificate;
Color scanned copies of mother and father valid National ID Cards (both sides);
Guardianship certificate or court decision in case of separation;
Color scanned copy of minor’s attestation form;
Color scanned copy of Death Certificate if the mother or father has passed away;
Color scanned copy of a valid visa, Aqama, residence permit, asylum card, or another nationality passport.

Pakistani passport photo specifications

Make sure your photo fulfils these requirements:

The image must be in colour;
The Pakistani passport photo size must be 35 mm in width and 45 mm in height;
The maximum file size is 5 MB;
The height of your head in the picture must be between 25 to 35 mm, while the space above your head from 3 to 5 mm;
The picture must be no older than six months;
The background must be plain white;
Glasses are allowed. The frame must not cover any part of your eyes. There must be no glare on the lenses. Dark glasses are not permitted;
You can wear a head covering for religious or medical reasons. Your full facial features must be visible. You cannot wear head accessories for any other reason;
Your photo must be in focus. Balance the lighting and colour, not too dark or too light;
There must not be any shadows on your face or behind your head;
'Red eye' in photographs is not acceptable;
Keep your facial expression neutral and look straight into the camera.

Here is an example of a Pakistan passport photo:

Online Pakistani passport photo tool

Depending on your location, you can use services provided by photo studios in your area. However, you must also ensure that they can process your photo to make it fully compliant with the detailed technical specifications of the Pakistani Ministry of Interior. Applying online doesn’t make this less true.

Or you can also take a picture yourself and use a professional online service such as Visafoto to get your Pakistani passport photo done. Visafoto can turn your homemade portrait of any size and background into a fully compliant photo: it changes the background, adjusts the sizes, and even fixes red eyes. Make sure to take your picture in good lighting and according to dress code guidelines.

Take an image with a smartphone or camera against any background, upload it here and instantly get a professional photo for your visa, passport or ID.

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Result

First, take an original photo like this one:

Just take a portrait of yourself in good lighting and upload it to our tool below. You will get two files from Visafoto: a digital photo and a template ready for printing!