Machine Readable Passport (MRP)

• All Machine Readable Passports are issued and printed at Islamabad by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Government of Pakistan.

Requirements for First-time Issuance or Renewal of MRP

• Personal appearance of the passport applicant at the Embassy is mandatory for on-the-spot recording of biometric data (finger prints scanning), photographing etc.

• Original Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or NICOP along with its copy (both sides). In case the applicant does not have a valid original CNIC/NICOP, he will be required to first apply for NICOP. MRP is processed on the basis of valid CNIC/NICOP.

• In case of married ladies, the CNIC/NICOP must bear the name of husband along with its copy (both sides).

• In case of minor children up to the age of 14 years, their original Child Registration Certificate (CRC) issued from NADRA and NICOP are required along with one copy.

• Original Pakistani passport along with its copy.

• Original valid Azerbaijani/Georgian resident card along with its copy (both sides).

• To facilitate processing/decision, the Embassy may ask for fulfilment of additional requirements.

• The requirements for the renewal of a Machine Readable Passport are the same as those for its first time issuance.

• Applicants’ thumbs and index fingers of both right and left hands should be without any indelible colouring e.g. ink or henna (mehndi) for proper finger prints;
• It is mandatory that both ears of the applicants are visible at the time of taking photographs.

Issuance of Machine Readable Passport in lieu of Lost Passport

• In case of loss of passport, following requirements in addition to the above mentioned requirements of a new passport are mandatory:

• Lost Passport Report from the local Police authorities mentioning the name of applicant and number of previous passport and its translation in English.

• Written application addressed to Head of Chancery, Embassy of Pakistan, Baku for issuance of passport in lieu of lost passport.

• Photocopy of the lost passport, its number, date and place of issue and date of its expiry.

• English translation of any other supporting document not in English or Urdu.

• New passports in place of lost passports are issued only if the previous passport (s) are verified from the Issuing Authority.

• According to the instructions of the Government, Pakistan Missions abroad cannot extend passport facility to an applicant losing his passport for the third time.

• In case of third time loss, an Emergency Passport can be issued to the applicant only for repatriation to Pakistan.

 

Note:    Applicants are advised to keep their passports in safe custody so as to avoid loss of this important travel document. If the passport is lost for the third time, further renewal is subject to its approval from Directorate General Immigration and Passports, Islamabad.

Requirements for Issuance of MRP to a Newly-Born Baby/Children below 18 Years

• Before issuance of passport to a newly born baby/Child below 18 years, his/her NICOP must be obtained from NADRA.

• Once the NICOP is received from NADRA, the following requirements must be completed for applying MRP:

• Physical appearance of the child at the Embassy is mandatory for photographing.

• The father/mother/legal guardian will be required to sign a form which will be provided by the Embassy at the time of application. In case one of the parents is unable to come, the other should bring Authority Letter/No Objection Certificate (NOC) duly attested from Pakistan MOFA OR Pakistani Embassy abroad (where the applicant is residing) for issuance of Passport and original travel documents of absentee parent.

• Original National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) of baby along with its copy (both sides).

• Original Pakistani Passport and CNIC/NICOP of the Father.

• Mother’s Original Passport and CNIC/NICOP bearing husband’s name. In case husband’s name is not mentioned on the passport or NICOP, original NikahNama or Marriage Certificate duly attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan should be provided.

• Original Birth Certificate of the baby clearly stating baby’s name, gender, date of birth, place of birth and parents names.

• English translation of any document not in English or Urdu.

• To facilitate processing/, the Embassy may ask for fulfilment of additional requirements.

Note:    Children below the age of 15 Years are not entitled for Passport with 10 years validity. They can only be issued Machine Readable Passport (MRP) with 5 years validity.

Modification in a Machine Readable Passport

• The Machine Readable Passport is issued on the basis of the applicant’s CNIC/NICOP data.

• Thus, any modification (change in name, date of birth, place of birth) desired in the MRP would only be possible after desired change in the CNIC/NICOP.

• Processing of modification in the MRP is done after the receipt of the applicant’s modified CNIC/NICOP.

• No endorsement is permitted in the MRP. Therefore, for any change/modification, a new MRP is issued.
• Names of children cannot be included in parent’s passport.

Online Renewal of Machine Readable Passports (MRPs)

• Applicants can also renew their MRPs online at the following link:

                                                https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/

• Details regarding fee, requirements etc. are mentioned on the above quoted website.