Pakistani passport renewal in the USA is done online on the DGI&P portal at onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk if your passport has expired or has 7 months or less left, or in person at the embassy or a consulate. The fee published by Pakistan’s consulates in the US is US$70 normal or US$150 urgent for 5 years, and US$98 normal or US$225 urgent for 10 years. Since 15 October 2026 Pakistan issues only e-passports, so your renewed passport will be an e-passport.
Last checked: 20 October 2026. Sources are linked in the text.
What changed in October 2026: e-passports only
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) set 14 October 2026 as the last day to accept machine-readable passport (MRP) applications. From 15 October, passport offices in Pakistan and Pakistani missions abroad issue e-passports only, as reported by ProPakistani and Gulf News. The e-passport has a contactless chip holding your biodata and facial image.
Two points for Pakistani Americans:
- Your current MRP stays valid until the expiry date printed on it. You do not need to replace it early.
- When you renew, you get an e-passport. Fees and processing at US missions may be updated for the e-passport, so check the final amount on the portal or with your consulate before paying.
As of 20 October 2026, the US consulate websites still show MRP fees and have not posted e-passport fees in dollars. The fees below are the latest published figures.
Pakistani passport renewal fee in the USA
The Consulate General of Pakistan in Houston and the Consulate General in Los Angeles publish the same dollar fees:
| Application | Validity | Normal | Urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal / new / modification | 5 years | US$70 | US$150 |
| Renewal / new / modification | 10 years | US$98 | US$225 |
| Lost passport, first time | 5 years | US$140 | US$300 |
| Lost passport, first time | 10 years | US$196 | US$450 |
| Lost passport, second time | 5 years | US$280 | US$600 |
| Lost passport, second time | 10 years | US$392 | US$900 |
Neither consulate page lists 72-page or 100-page options in dollars. Inside Pakistan, DGI&P’s ordinary passport page lists 36, 72 and 100-page books, and the e-passport fee announced on 15 October 2026 starts at Rs. 9,000 for 36 pages and 5 years (Rs. 13,500 for 10 years), with 72 pages at Rs. 16,500 and Rs. 24,750. The DGI&P Fast Track service is listed only for cities in Pakistan, not for missions in the US. If you want more pages from the US, the portal fee screen or your consulate will show whether the option is available.
Online fees are paid by credit or debit card and DGI&P has a no-refund policy. At a consulate, payment rules differ: Houston takes debit and credit cards, while Los Angeles asks for a money order or cashier’s check.
Pakistani passport renewal online: who can use it
The online renewal page says you can apply if your passport has expired or has 7 months or less of validity left. You also need a valid NICOP or CNIC, because your passport data is linked to your NADRA record. If your NICOP has expired, renew it first using our NICOP renewal online guide.
You cannot use online renewal, and must visit the embassy or a consulate, if:
- You never had a machine-readable passport (only an old manual one).
- You want to change your name, father’s or spouse’s name, marital status, date of birth, profession, religion or dual nationality details.
- Your passport is lost or damaged.
- DGI&P refers your online application to a mission for verification.
- Your fingerprint form is rejected three times, after which DGI&P withholds the online application and you finish at a mission using a fee authorization for the amount you already paid.
How to renew a Pakistani passport online from the USA
The portal estimates about 17 minutes if you have everything ready. You need a scanner or a phone scanning app, a white background for the photo, and a card that works for international payments.
- Register on onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk with your email and verify the account.
- Prepare your photo and documents. The portal has photo and document guides at its supporting documents page. Minors need the Attestation Form for Minors; government employees need an NOC from their department.
- Create the renewal application and enter details exactly as on your NICOP and current passport.
- Enter delivery details. Use your full US address with ZIP code and a phone number the courier can reach.
- Pay the fee by credit or debit card.
- Download the fingerprint form, put your four fingerprints on it, scan it at 600 DPI in grayscale as a JPG, and upload it.
- Review, sign the declaration and submit. Track progress by email; DGI&P also sends SMS updates.
DGI&P headquarters reviews the documents and either approves the application or refers it to the nearest mission. To change a normal application to urgent, you can pay the difference online.
Delivery to a US address
DGI&P says online passports can be delivered to your doorstep so you do not need to visit a mission. The Houston consulate notes passports are printed and dispatched from Pakistan, so delivery can take longer than the processing time. For delivery problems, DGI&P lists onlinedelivery@dgip.gov.pk.
Pakistan’s embassy and consulates in the USA
If you must apply in person, go to the mission whose jurisdiction covers your state. Most work by appointment, so book first.
| Mission | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Embassy of Pakistan, Washington, DC | embassyofpakistanusa.org | Consular section: 202-243-6500 |
| Consulate General, New York | pakistanconsulateny.org | 12 East 65 Street, New York, NY 10065; 212-879-5800 |
| Consulate General, Chicago | pakconchicago.org | Check the site for jurisdiction and appointments |
| Consulate General, Houston | pakistanconsulatehouston.org | 11850 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77070; +1 281-890-2223; appointments only |
| Consulate General, Los Angeles | pakconsulatela.org | 310-441-0167; passport applicants attend in person |
What to bring to a consulate
Houston’s list is typical: original valid NICOP or CNIC (married women need the husband’s name on it), your latest Pakistani passport, proof of legal status in the US (US passport, green card or valid visa), proof of residence such as a driver’s license or lease, and photocopies of each. Dual nationals bring their US passport too. For a mailed return, bring a prepaid, self-addressed envelope. Minors need both parents present or a notarized consent from the absent parent.
Common mistakes
- Applying with an expired NICOP, which stops the application at the NADRA verification stage.
- Smudged or light fingerprints on the form. Use a proper ink pad and scan at 600 DPI.
- A photo with shadows, glasses or a non-white background.
- Renewing a passport with more than 7 months left online. Wait until you are inside the window.
- Paying through an “agent” website. The only official portal is onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk.
Travelling on a US passport instead? You need a visa unless you hold a NICOP; see Pakistan visa for US citizens.
For readers in the UK
The Pakistan High Commission in London offers online renewal through the same DGI&P e-service, and in-person applications by appointment only. Bring your UK immigration status page and share code plus your existing passport; staff capture your photo and fingerprints at the counter, so no form or photographs are needed. The e-passport switch from 15 October 2026 applies to UK missions too.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Pakistani passport renewal in the USA?
US consulates list US$70 normal and US$150 urgent for a 5-year passport, and US$98 and US$225 for 10 years. Confirm the final amount on the portal, since e-passport fees for missions may be updated.
Can I renew my Pakistani passport online from America?
Yes, on onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk, if your passport has expired or has 7 months or less left and you have a valid NICOP or CNIC.
Is my machine-readable passport still valid after October 2026?
Yes. Existing MRPs remain valid until their printed expiry date. Your next passport will be an e-passport.
How long does Pakistani passport renewal take in the USA?
Los Angeles quotes about 4 weeks for normal and 2 weeks for urgent at the consulate. Online renewals also depend on DGI&P review and international delivery from Pakistan.
Can I change my name during online renewal?
No. Any change to name, marital status, date of birth or similar details needs an in-person application at the embassy or a consulate.
What happens if my fingerprints are rejected?
DGI&P emails you up to three times for a new form. After a third rejection, you complete the application at a mission or passport office using a fee authorization for what you already paid.
Sources
- DGI&P online passport renewal
- DGI&P: Online passport e-service
- DGI&P: Ordinary passport fees (Pakistan)
- Consulate General of Pakistan, Houston: Passports
- Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles: Passports
- ProPakistani: E-passport fees (15 October 2026)
- Gulf News: Pakistan ends machine-readable passports
- Pakistan High Commission, London: Passports
