Machine Readable Passports (MRPs)

Important notice:

Any applicant can apply directly for renewal of an existing passport with the Directorate General of Immigration and Passport through its online facility, i.e. http://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk. However, this facility is not currently available for a passport in lieu of a lost passport, first passport for a new born baby, any kind of modification in a current passport and expired existing passport.

If an applicant wishes to apply for a MRP with the High Commission in Wellington, following requirements must be noted:

Requirements for New/ Renewal/Modification of MRP Machine Readable Passport (MRP) application processing requirements are different for adults and children and dual nationals. Please go through the relevant section carefully before visiting the High Commission of Pakistan, Wellington for applying your MRP application since all documents listed under each category are mandatory and our staff will not be able to process your application if the requirements are not fully met.

Requirement for Adult applicants (18 years of Age and above) 1) Personal presence of the applicant at the Pakistan High Commission, Wellington.

2) Applicants aged between 18-63 years must produce any one of the following:

Original Valid NADRA Cards along with its photocopy (front & back)

1. Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) OR

2. National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) OR

3. Smart National ID Card (SNIC)

3) Original previous Passport with photocopy of its bio-pages (first four pages)

4) Proof of legal residence status in the New Zealand (New Zealand Passport/ visa/ work authorization).

5) Appropriate fee in the form of Postal Money Order/Certified Bank Cheque/Bank Draft, in favour of the High Commission of Pakistan, Wellington. An applicant may also deposit fee direct in bank account given on our website (ANZ Bank, 011823-0019313-00). Kindly insert your full name as a reference.

6) Pre-paid self-addressed envelope, registered post or courier satchel, unless collecting up personally.

Note:

1. Senior Citizens (64 years and above) may present their expired (but original) CNIC / NICOP / Smart National ID Card along with its photocopy (front & back).

2. Dual national applicants must also present their original foreign passport along with its photocopy. MRP will be issued to dual nationals aged between 18-59 years after necessary clearance from Pakistan.

3. If applicants are Pakistan Government employees, they will be required to produce original No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued within last ninety (90) days by their respective Ministries / Divisions / Departments.

Requirement for Minor applicants (below 18 years of age)

1) Personal Presence of the applicant at the High Commission accompanied by at least one of the parents.

2) Applicants must present original & valid NICOP along with its photocopy (front & Back) OR NADRA Child Registration Certificate (CRC)/ Rg-2 Form (B-Form) and its photocopy.

3) Original previous Passport with photocopy of its bio-pages (first four pages) (incase of renewal of passport).

4) Applicants Original Birth Certificate containing both parents’ names and its photocopy.

5) Father’s Pakistani Passport/NADRA Card and its photocopy.

6) Proof of applicant’s legal residence status in New Zealand (New Zealand Passport/visa/ work authorization- if applicable).

Note:

1. In case parents are separated or divorced, the custodian father or mother is required to produce court orders confirming his/her legal right of custody of the child.

2. Children below 15 years of age are issued only 5 year a valid MRP.

3. Dual national applicants must also present their original foreign passport along with its photocopy.

Requirements for Issuance of new MRP in lieu of Lost Passport

1) Personal Presence of the applicant at the Pakistan High Commission, Wellington  (to be accompanied by Father/ Mother if applicant is below 18).

2) Applicants aged between 18-63 years must produce any one of the following Original & Valid NADRA Cards along with its photocopy (front & back):

1. Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) OR

2. National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) OR

3. Smart National ID Card (SNIC).

3) Photocopy of lost passport.

4) Proof of legal residence status in the New Zealand (copy of New Zealand Passport/ visa/ work authorization).

5) Appropriate fee in the form of Postal Money Order/Certified Bank Cheque/Bank Draft, in favour of the High Commission for Pakistan, Wellington. You may also deposit fee directly in bank account given on our website (ANZ Bank, 011823-0019313-00). Insert your full name as a reference please.

6) Pre-paid self-addressed envelope, registered post or courier satchel, unless collecting personally.

Note:

1. Applicants below 18 must present original & valid NICOP along with its photocopy (front & Back) OR NADRA Child Registration Certificate (CRC)/ Rg-2 Form (B-Form) and its photocopy.

Fee Structure for a New PassportNormal Fee for 05 years validity passportS.No.          (NZ$)                      Remarks 1       75.00 36 Pages Passport2        150.00 Re-issuance of (First Time) Lost Passport (36 pages)3        300.00 Re-issuance of (Second  Time) Lost Passport (36 pages)4        125.00 New MRP/Renewal/Modification of MRP (72 pages)5        150.00 New MRP/Renewal/Modification of MRP (100 pages)

Urgent Fee for 05 years validity passportS.No.  (NZ$)                      Remarks  1        160.00  36 Pages Passport2        320.00  Re-issuance of (First Time) Lost Passport (36 pages)3        640.00  Re-issuance of (Second  Time) Lost Passport (36 pages)4        225.00  New MRP/Renewal/Modification of MRP (72 pages)5        275.00 New MRP/Renewal/Modification of MRP (100 pages)

Normal Fee for 10 years validity passportS.No. (NZ$)                      Remarks 1        125.00  36 Pages Passport2        250.00  Re-issuance of (First Time) Lost Passport (36 pages)3        500.00  Re-issuance of (Second  Time) Lost Passport (36 pages)4        200.00  New MRP/Renewal/Modification of MRP (72 pages)5        250.00 New MRP/Renewal/Modification of MRP (100 pages)

Urgent Fee for 10 years validity passportS.No. (NZ$)                      Remarks 1        225.00  36 Pages Passport2        450.00  Re-issuance of (First Time) Lost Passport (36 pages)3        900.00  Re-issuance of (Second  Time) Lost Passport (36 pages)4        325.00  New MRP/Renewal/Modification of MRP (72 pages)5        400.00 New MRP/Renewal/Modification of MRP (100 pages)

Note: 

1. An applicant can deposit fee directly in High Commission’s bank account.  (High Commission of Pakistan, ANZ Bank, 01-1823-0019313-00). Kindly insert your full name as a Reference.

Machine Readable Passports (MRP) Processing Time:

Ordinary MRPApplication TypeProcessing TimeNew MRP / Renewal / Modification of MRP4-6 weeksIn lieu of Lost PassportOnly after the verification of Lost Passport from the Issuing authority in Pakistan or abroad.

Urgent MRPApplication TypeProcessing TimeNew MRP / Renewal / Modification of MRP2-3 Weeks