ISLAMABAD: After years of delay, the Directorate General Immigration & Passports has launched e-Passport facility across Pakistan.
Authorities said e-gate or smart gates will be installed at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and other international airports of the country.
Plans are underway to install smart gates, at major international airports like Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi. Passengers possessing e-passports will benefit from expedited immigration procedures by utilising these smart gates.
The pricing structure for these e-passports has also been outlined. A 36-page e-passport for a duration of five years will be available at a standard fee of Rs 9,000, while an urgent issuance will cost Rs 15,000.
Likewise, a ten-year e-passport will be priced at Rs13,500 under normal circumstances and Rs 22,500 for urgent processing.
For those requiring a 72-page e-passport, the fees stand at Rs 15,000 for a five-year period and Rs 27,000 for urgent issuance.
A ten-year 72-page e-passport will cost Rs 24,750 in regular circumstances and Rs 40,500 for expedited processing.
The convenience of obtaining an e-passport extends to all passport offices nationwide, ensuring accessibility to the travel document.
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Boasting over 20 advanced security features, the newly introduced e-passport encapsulates comprehensive records and travel details of the passport holder, enhancing security measures and data management.
Furthermore, plans are underway to expand the e-passport issuance process to Pakistani embassies worldwide, including those in Europe and America, in the near future.
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