FAQs Regarding Machine Readable Passports

Is it mandatory requirement to produce original Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Smart ID Card for a Machine Readable Passport (MRP) application?

Yes, Machine Readable Passport system uses the data from NADRA's system and application can only processed if applicant has a valid original Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Smart ID Card. Only exception is the children having Computerized Child Registration Certificate (CRC/Form B) issued by NADRA from Pakistan. Children applications can be processed without CNIC or NICOP if they have original CRC/Form B.

Is it compulsory that one of the parents should accompany the child for processing the machine readable passport application?

Yes, one of the parents (father and mother) should accompany the child for processing the machine readable passport application with identity documents of both the parents.

Are both mother and father's ID cards required in case of children's passport application?

Yes, both mother and father's Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Smart ID Card are required in case of children's passport application.

Is it Possible to process child's Machine Readable Passport (MRP) with Computerized Child Registration Certificate (CRC/Form B) issued by NADRA in Pakistan?

Yes, child's (upto the age of 18 years) Machine Readable Passport (MRP) application can be processed on the basis of Computerized Child Registration Certificate (CRC/Form B) issued by NADRA from Pakistan even if they don't have National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP).

I have an old National Identity Card (handwritten Shanakhti card / ) which was issued before the NADRA cards were issued. Can I apply for Machine Readable Passport (MRP)?

No. Machine Readable Passport system uses the data from NADRA's system and application can only be processed if applicant has a valid original Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Smart ID Card. You need to get a one of these NADRA cards before applying for Machine Readable Passport (MRP).

Can female applicants having Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) without their photo on it apply for Machine Readable Passport (MRP) ?

No. Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) with photo is required for Machine Readable Passport (MRP) application processing.

I have dual nationality; do I need to declare it for Machine Readable Passport (MRP) application?

Yes. Government of Pakistan has dual nationality agreement with Sweden and Finland. Applicants having any other nationality along with Pakistani nationality need to declare it for Machine Readable Passport (MRP) application and must have to bring their Swedish or Finnish passport.

My child already has National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), does he/she still need Computerized Child Registration Certificate (CRC/Form B) issued by NADRA from Pakistan for Machine Readable Passport (MRP) application?

No. Children who already possess a valid National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) can apply for Machine Readable Passport without Computerized Child Registration Certificate (CRC/Form B) issued by NADRA from Pakistan.

I want to change my name, date of birth, father's name or place of birth on my Machine Readable Passport (MRP), what will be the procedure for this?

For any of above-mentioned changes you will first need to update your Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) or Smart ID Card. MRP uses the data from NADRA's system and modification will only be possible when your details are updated in NADRA's system.

Can I apply for a new passport before the expiry of my current passport?

Yes, you can apply for a new passport through online, if your passport is still valid for 12 months (a year). If your passport is valid for more than a 12 months/a year and still you want to renew it, then you have to visit the Embassy for renewal.