Pakistan Changes E-Passport Launch Date

Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has revised the date for Pakistan's transition to e-passports, with the nationwide rollout now scheduled to commence on October 23 instead of October 15, 2026.

Key points

• The change has been confirmed in public notices issued by Pakistani diplomatic missions, including the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York.
• Under the revised policy, passport offices throughout Pakistan and Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad will problem only e-passports to applicants seeking new passports from October 23.
• Existing machine-readable passports issued before October 23 will remain valid until their respective expiry dates.

Under the revised policy, passport offices throughout Pakistan and Pakistani diplomatic missions abroad will problem only e-passports to applicants seeking new passports from October 23. Govt Announces E-Passport Fees in Pakistan.

For context, the change has been confirmed in public notices issued by Pakistani diplomatic missions, including the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York. It confirmed the revised date on October 14.

While continuing to matter machine-readable passports (MRPs) until October 22, the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha has additionally issued an updated schedule, stating that it will commence issuing e-passports on October 25. Islamabad Introduces Online Driving Licence Services.

Existing machine-readable passports issued before October 23 will remain valid until their respective expiry dates. Holders of valid MRPs do not need to replace them before expiry. The transition to e-passports is part of Pakistan's efforts to modernize passport services and improve the efficiency of travel documentation. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

For now, pakistan Changes E remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.