Passport Modification with Valid CNIC/NICOP

Required Documents

  • Modified Original valid NICOP / CNIC and copy
  • Copies of both parents’ CNIC / FRC
  • Last Original Passport and copy
  • Dual nationals: Original Australian Passport and copy
  • Copy of Visa Grant Notice
  • Copy of current Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO)
  • In case of applicants on Protection Visa, Form P duly filled in and signed
  • For Married Female Applicants: Original CNIC / NICOP bearing husband’s name is mandatory and copy
  • For Divorced Female Applicants:
    • Original CNIC / NICOP bearing father’s name and copy
    • Divorce Certificate and copy
  • For modification in Place or Date of Birth:
    • Revised CNIC / NICOP and copy
    • Revised Birth Certificate and copy
  • If the Employees of the Government of Pakistan wish to change category of passport from official to normal, they will be required to submit an NOC from their concerned department in Pakistan which will be verified by the High Commission through its own channel.
  • For mail delivery of passport, self-addressed Express Post / Registered Post Envelope.

Note: As per Rules, the Passport Officer while processing the application is required to personally satisfy himself about the national status / credibility of the applicant to confirm that the applicant is a bonafide citizen of Pakistan in terms of Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951. The Officer is authorized to ask for additional documents / evidence.

Note: It may take longer for Asylum seekers which will require verification from Pakistan.

Passport Fee

  • The Passport Fee (non refundable) varies according to the number of pages, validity period and processing category. Please see the Fee Structure for various categories of MRP
  • Fee is to be paid through EFTPOS (bank charges apply) – all credit / debit cards, except American Express, are accepted.
  • No cash payment is accepted.

Checklist before Visit

  • Prepare all required documents.

On the Visit Day

  • Provide all the required documents to Consular Officer.
  • Inform the Passport Officer of your choice of number of Passport pages, validity period and category (Normal or Urgent).
  • For applicant under 18 years of age:
    • Both the parents must be present, or
    • In case one of the parents is absent, a Letter of Consent for Passport signed by the absenting parent and attested by the Justice of the Peace (JP).

Passport Collection

  • Processing time at the High Commission is 1 business day after receipt of passport from Pakistan, which may take 2-3 weeks for urgent and 4-6 weeks for normal passport.

In case of any question related to renewal of passport, please contact at [email protected]

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