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A Guide to Passport Offices in Lahore

A Guide to Passport Offices in Lahore

If you’re a resident of Lahore and need to get your passport, here's a comprehensive guide to the passport offices in the city, including their locations, timings, application procedures, required documents, and fee structures.

Locations of Passport Offices in Lahore

Lahore has several passport offices, including regional and executive branches to facilitate citizens:

Regional Passport Offices

  1. Shadman: Located at 8-A, Shahrah-e-Awan Tijarat.
  2. Garden Town: Located at 4-A, Sher Shah Block.
  3. Bar Council: Inside the Lahore High Court Bar Association.
  4. Shahdara: Located at Zain Park.
  5. Raiwind Road: Near the 14Km Stop.

Executive Passport Office

  1. DHA Phase 3: Sector 10

Office Timings

Passport offices in Lahore operate on the following schedule:

  • Monday to Thursday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  • Closed: Saturdays and Sundays

Application Procedure

Applying for a passport in Lahore involves several steps:

  1. Fee Submission: Pay the application fee at the designated National Bank counter.
  2. Form Collection: Obtain the application form from the Customer Service Counter.
  3. Photo and Token: Have your photograph taken and receive a token number.
  4. Biometric Data: Provide biometric data including fingerprints.
  5. Data Entry: Your personal details will be entered into the system.
  6. Data Verification: Cross-check your entered data with official records.
  7. Interview: Attend a brief interview with the passport officer.
  8. Collection: Pick up your passport on the specified date or opt for home delivery.

Required Documents

The documents required vary slightly for adults and minors:

For Adults

  • Copy of CNIC/NICOP
  • Original fee payment receipt
  • Foreign passport (if applicable)
  • NOC (for government employees)

For Minors

  • Original fee payment receipt
  • Child Registration Certificate (CRC)
  • Copies of parents' CNICs
  • Birth certificate
  • Foreign passport (if applicable)

Fee Structure

The passport fee depends on the number of pages and the validity period:

5-Year Validity

  • 36 pages: PKR 3,000 (Normal), PKR 5,000 (Urgent)
  • 72 pages: PKR 5,500 (Normal), PKR 9,000 (Urgent)
  • 100 pages: PKR 6,000 (Normal), PKR 12,000 (Urgent)

10-Year Validity

  • 36 pages: PKR 5,400 (Normal), PKR 9,000 (Urgent)
  • 72 pages: PKR 9,000 (Normal), PKR 16,200 (Urgent)
  • 100 pages: PKR 10,800 (Normal), PKR 21,600 (Urgent)

FAQs

What are the working hours of the Passport Offices in Lahore?

The working hours of the Passport Offices in Lahore are from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.

 

What documents are required for a new passport application?

To apply for a new passport, the following documents are required: 
  • Form B with applicant's signature and ID proof 
  • Proof of Pakistani nationality (national ID card, foreign nationality document, or birth certificate) 
  • Proof of age (birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or any other government-issued document) 
  • Recent passport-sized photographs
  • No-objection certificate from the employer/competent authority (if the applicant is an employee)



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