ISLAMABAD – The government has introduced electronic passport facility across the country to make the immigration process easier at airports for traveller.
With more than 20 features, the e-passport will carry complete record of the passenger and its travel details. People will be able to apply for the e-passport at any passport office across the country.
Smart gates will be installed at all international airports across the Pakistan, reports said, adding that e-passport holders will use them for the immigration.
The Directorate General Immigration and Passports has also announced rates for the different categories of the e-passport. Following is the fee structure:
E-Passport with Five Years Validity
| Category | Fee |
| Normal (36 pages) | Rs9,000 |
| Urgent (36 pages) | Rs13,000 |
| Normal (72 pages) | Rs15,000 |
| Urgent (72 pages) | Rs27,000 |
E-Passport with 10 Years Validity
| Normal (36 pages) | Rs13,000 |
| Urgent (36 pages) | Rs22,000 |
| Normal (72 pages) | Rs24,750 |
| Urgent (72 pages) | Rs40,000 |
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