Passport Fee Challan in Pakistan – How to Generate and Pay It
Passport Fee Challan in Pakistan – How to Generate and Pay It
If you are applying for a Pakistani passport and need to pay the passport fee, you may come across terms such as passport fee challan, PSID, Passport Fee Asaan, 1BILL, QR payment, or online passport fee. These terms can be confusing because the passport fee-payment system has moved increasingly toward digital and cashless methods.
As of 2026, the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior, provides digital passport-fee payment facilities. Its current website states that passport fees can be paid online using a QR code, while the Passport Fee Asaan system uses a Payment Slip Identification (PSID) for digital payment. DGI&P also lists a Cashless Passport Fee Payment initiative dated July 1, 2026.
This guide explains what a passport fee challan means, how to generate the digital payment slip/PSID, how to pay it through available channels, how to check payment status, what documents and information you should keep ready, and what to do if the payment does not appear in the passport system.
Important: Passport-fee procedures can change. DGI&P's current website should always be checked before making a payment, particularly because the department has introduced cashless and QR-based payment arrangements in 2026.
What Is a Passport Fee Challan?
A passport fee challan is essentially the payment information used to deposit the government passport fee against a particular applicant and passport service.
In the older process, applicants commonly associated the term "challan" with a bank deposit slip used to pay the passport fee through an authorized bank branch. DGI&P still maintains an official page listing authorized National Bank of Pakistan branches for ordinary passport fee payments.
However, the digital Passport Fee Asaan system introduced another method. Instead of depending entirely on a physical bank challan, the applicant can generate a 17-digit Payment Slip Identification (PSID) and use it for digital payment through supported payment channels. DGI&P's published SOP explains that the PSID is generated through the Passport Fee Asaan mobile/web system and can then be used for payment and status checking.
Therefore, when people search for "passport fee challan online," they are often actually looking for the digital passport fee payment slip or PSID.
What Is PSID?
PSID stands for Payment Slip Identification.
Under the Passport Fee Asaan procedure, the system generates a 17-digit PSID for the passport-fee transaction. The official DGI&P SOP says the applicant is notified about the generated PSID through SMS/email and can use the PSID for payment and payment-status checking.
The PSID is important because it connects your payment with the passport-fee transaction.
Before making payment, carefully check the information entered into the system. DGI&P's published instructions specifically emphasize entering the applicant's original ID-card information correctly and warn that passport-fee payments are not refundable under the applicable online-payment policy.
Is a Physical Challan Still Required?
This is one of the most common sources of confusion.
DGI&P's website currently shows both traditional and digital payment-related information. Its authorized-bank page says ordinary passport applicants can submit the applicable passport fee through authorized National Bank of Pakistan branches.
At the same time, DGI&P's current homepage states that passport fees can be paid online using a QR code, and it lists "Passport Cashless Fee Payment" as an initiative dated July 1, 2026.
The practical lesson is that applicants should not automatically rely on an old passport challan form downloaded from an unofficial website. Check the current payment instructions applicable to your passport application and office.
For many digital transactions, the important identifier is now the PSID or QR-based payment reference, rather than a conventional paper bank challan.
What Is Passport Fee Asaan?
Passport Fee Asaan is a DGI&P digital initiative designed to facilitate passport-fee calculation and payment.
According to DGI&P's official documentation, Passport Fee Asaan can generate a 17-digit PSID. The system was designed to allow applicants to pay using channels connected to the 1LINK payment network, including internet banking, ATMs, JazzCash, Easypaisa and participating bank branches.
DGI&P's e-Passport information also states that e-Passport fees can be paid online through the Passport Fee Asaan App or e-Payment Web Portal.
How to Generate a Passport Fee Challan or PSID Online
The exact screen names may change when DGI&P updates its application or web portal, but the basic digital process is based on selecting the passport service, entering applicant information, calculating the applicable fee and generating the payment reference.
Step 1: Decide Which Passport Service You Need
First determine what you are applying for.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be applying for:
- A new passport
- Passport renewal
- An e-Passport
- A replacement for a damaged passport
- A replacement for a lost passport
- Additional passport pages or another applicable passport service
The fee depends on the service and passport category.
Step 2: Select the Passport Type
You should identify whether you require an ordinary Machine Readable Passport (MRP) or an e-Passport.
DGI&P currently provides e-Passport issuance through its field offices, and its official e-Passport page confirms that e-Passport fees can be paid through Passport Fee Asaan or the e-Payment Web Portal.
Step 3: Select the Number of Pages
The passport fee varies according to the number of pages.
For an ordinary MRP, DGI&P currently lists 36-page, 72-page and 100-page categories. The fee also varies according to validity period and processing category.
Step 4: Select the Validity Period
For eligible applicants, passport validity may be selected according to the available options, such as five years or ten years.
Do not select a validity period simply because it has a lower or higher fee. Select the option that actually meets your requirements.
Step 5: Select the Processing Category
The fee depends on whether you select a normal, urgent or, where available, fast-track service.
DGI&P separately publishes fees for ordinary and fast-track services. Its current official fee information lists different charges according to passport pages and validity.
Step 6: Enter the Applicant's Identification Information
Enter the applicant's identification information exactly as required.
Pay particular attention to the CNIC/NICOP or other identification information requested by the system.
DGI&P's Passport Fee Asaan instructions specifically tell applicants to use the original ID-card information and avoid mistakes when entering the 13-digit number.
Step 7: Review the Information
Before generating the payment slip, carefully review:
- Applicant name
- CNIC/NICOP details
- Passport type
- Number of pages
- Validity
- Processing category
- Applicable fee
- Other information requested by the system
This review is extremely important because correcting a mistake after payment can be difficult.
Step 8: Generate the PSID
After the information has been entered and the fee has been calculated, use the option provided by the Passport Fee Asaan system to generate the payment reference.
The official DGI&P SOP describes this as a 17-digit PSID.
Save the PSID somewhere safe.
Step 9: Wait for the Payment Notification if Applicable
The DGI&P documentation states that the system can notify applicants through SMS/email after PSID generation.
If you do not receive a notification, do not immediately create multiple payment references. First check whether the PSID was successfully generated in the portal/app.
How to Pay the Passport Fee Using PSID
Once the PSID has been generated, you need to make the payment through a supported payment channel.
DGI&P's published Passport Fee Asaan procedure identifies several payment channels, including internet banking, ATM, JazzCash, Easypaisa and participating 1LINK member branches.
Payment Through Internet Banking
If your bank supports the required 1BILL/government-payment facility:
- Open your bank's official mobile or internet banking application.
- Go to the bill-payment or relevant payment section.
- Select the applicable 1BILL/government payment option.
- Enter the required passport payment reference/PSID.
- Review the displayed information.
- Confirm the amount.
- Authorize the payment.
- Save the transaction receipt.
The exact menu name varies from one bank to another, so follow the current instructions shown by your bank.
Payment Through ATM
Where supported, an ATM can also be used for the relevant 1LINK/1BILL payment.
The exact menu sequence depends on the bank and ATM.
Always verify the payment amount and reference before confirming.
Payment Through JazzCash or Easypaisa
DGI&P's published Passport Fee Asaan documentation includes JazzCash and Easypaisa among the payment channels for passport-fee payment through the digital system.
The exact menu options in these mobile-wallet applications may change, so applicants should use the current bill-payment instructions shown inside the official app.
Payment Through an Authorized Bank Branch
DGI&P maintains a list of authorized National Bank of Pakistan branches for ordinary passport-fee payments.
If you prefer a physical bank payment, confirm the currently applicable procedure and authorized branch before visiting.
Do not assume that every NBP branch processes passport fees.
What Is the 999999 Prefix?
DGI&P's published Passport Fee Asaan SOP states that when paying through the 1LINK mechanism, the six-digit prefix 999999 is used before the 17-digit PSID.
This is an important detail for applicants using a payment channel that specifically asks for the 1LINK/1BILL reference in this format.
However, do not manually alter a reference unless the payment channel's current instructions require it. If your banking application presents a dedicated passport or government-payment option, follow the instructions displayed there.
How to Check Passport Fee Payment Status
After making payment, you should confirm that the transaction was successful.
The official Passport Fee Asaan documentation says that the PSID can be used to check whether the payment is successful or unsuccessful through the relevant mobile/web module.
Keep:
- PSID
- Bank transaction ID
- Payment receipt
- SMS confirmation
- Email confirmation, if received
- Screenshot of the successful transaction, if appropriate
These records can be useful if the payment does not immediately appear in the passport system.
What Happens After Successful Payment?
After successful payment, the passport office can verify the payment against the passport application.
DGI&P's published process for passport applications includes fee verification, photograph/token issuance, biometric capture, data entry, record verification and an interview/decision stage. The current process information also describes QR-based fee payment.
The exact sequence can depend on the passport office and payment method.
If the system has already confirmed your payment, take your payment evidence and the required passport documents with you when visiting the passport office.
Current Pakistani Passport Fees
Passport fees depend on several factors, including:
- Passport type
- Number of pages
- Validity period
- Normal or urgent processing
- Fast-track category where available
- e-Passport versus ordinary MRP
- Additional service charges in applicable offices
For example, DGI&P currently lists the following ordinary MRP fees:
| Passport | Validity | Normal | Urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 pages | 5 years | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 7,500 |
| 36 pages | 10 years | Rs. 6,700 | Rs. 11,200 |
| 72 pages | 5 years | Rs. 8,200 | Rs. 13,500 |
| 72 pages | 10 years | Rs. 12,400 | Rs. 20,200 |
| 100 pages | 5 years | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 18,000 |
| 100 pages | 10 years | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 27,000 |
These rates are the MRP fees currently displayed by DGI&P and are subject to official revision.
DGI&P also lists separate e-Passport fees. For example, its current page lists 36-page e-Passports at Rs. 9,000 normal/ Rs. 15,000 urgent for five years and Rs. 13,500 normal/ Rs. 22,500 urgent for ten years.
Executive Passport Offices and Passport Processing Counters may also have additional NADRA service charges payable separately, according to DGI&P.
Because passport fees can be revised, always confirm the amount on the official DGI&P fee page or payment system immediately before generating your payment slip.
What Documents Are Needed for Passport Fee Payment?
The documents required depend on the passport application itself.
For the fee-generation stage, you should normally have the applicant's relevant identification information available and know exactly which passport service you require.
For the passport-office application, DGI&P's process information states that applicants produce the original CNIC, Smart Card or NICOP, while applicants under 18 use the relevant CRC/B-Form documentation according to the applicable requirements.
The fee payment itself does not replace the passport-office documentation requirements.
Common Mistakes When Generating a Passport Challan
Entering the Wrong CNIC
A single incorrect digit can cause a serious payment or verification problem.
Always compare the number with the original identity document before generating or paying the PSID.
Selecting the Wrong Passport Category
Check whether you need an ordinary MRP or e-Passport and select the correct service.
Choosing the Wrong Validity
Confirm whether you need five-year or ten-year validity before making payment.
Choosing the Wrong Processing Category
Normal, urgent and fast-track services have different fees and availability.
Paying Before Checking the Details
Do not rush through the payment screen. Verify all displayed details before confirming.
Using an Unofficial Website
Avoid websites that ask for your CNIC, banking credentials, OTP or payment information without being an authorized service.
Start from the official DGI&P website and follow its current payment instructions.
Is Passport Fee Refundable?
Applicants should be particularly careful before making payment.
DGI&P's online passport service states that online passport fees once paid are not refundable or transferable from one person to another.
The Passport Fee Asaan SOP also instructs applicants to take extreme care when entering information because the online fee is non-refundable under the stated policy.
This is why checking the applicant's identity information, passport type, pages, validity and processing category before payment is so important.
What If the Passport Fee Payment Fails?
If your payment fails:
- Do not immediately make multiple payments.
- Check your bank/wallet transaction history.
- Check the Passport Fee Asaan payment status.
- Confirm whether money was actually deducted.
- Keep the transaction/reference number.
- Check whether the PSID is still shown as unpaid.
- Contact the relevant bank or payment provider if necessary.
- Use DGI&P's official complaint/support channels if the payment was deducted but is not reflected in the passport system.
DGI&P's published Passport Fee Asaan SOP specifically identifies complaints such as inability to generate a challan, challan not being available at banks, failure to receive the generation SMS, failure to receive payment confirmation SMS, and payment confirmation not being reported to DGI&P.
What If Money Is Deducted but Payment Is Not Showing?
This situation requires extra care.
Do not assume that a bank deduction automatically means the passport system has successfully received and reconciled the payment.
First check the payment status using the available PSID/status facility. Keep the bank transaction record and payment confirmation.
If the payment remains unresolved, contact DGI&P through its official support channels and provide the relevant transaction information.
DGI&P lists its national helpline as 051-111-344-777, international number as 0092-51-111-344-777, and official email as info@dgip.gov.pk.
Can You Pay Passport Fee at the Passport Office?
The answer depends on the current process being followed at the particular office.
DGI&P's current website says passport fees can be paid online using a QR code, and its application process describes QR-based payment after token generation.
The department also maintains information about authorized NBP branches for ordinary passport-fee payments.
Because DGI&P is transitioning toward cashless payment arrangements, applicants should check the current instructions for their office rather than relying on an old procedure.
Passport Fee Challan vs PSID
The terms can be summarized simply:
Traditional challan: A physical payment/deposit document associated with bank-based fee payment.
PSID: A digital payment reference generated through Passport Fee Asaan for the passport-fee transaction.
QR payment: A cashless method that DGI&P currently highlights for passport-fee payment.
Payment receipt: Evidence from the bank, wallet or payment platform showing that money was successfully paid.
These are related to the same overall purpose—paying and verifying the passport fee—but they are not necessarily the same document or reference.
Important Tips Before Paying Passport Fee
Always start from the official DGI&P website.
Check the current fee before generating the payment reference.
Use the applicant's correct identification details.
Check the passport type, pages and validity carefully.
Confirm whether you need normal, urgent or fast-track processing.
Do not share your banking password, PIN or OTP with anyone.
Do not give your payment reference to an unknown person who claims to be an agent.
Save your payment receipt until the passport application has been completed.
Do not make a second payment merely because the first payment is not immediately visible. First verify the transaction status.
If the rules shown in your Passport Fee Asaan app differ from an old article, video or social-media post, follow the current official instructions.
Official Source and Verification
The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P) is the main official authority for Pakistani passport services.
DGI&P's current website provides passport requirements, fee information, application procedures, office information and e-services. Its website currently highlights QR-based online fee payment and a cashless passport-fee initiative introduced in July 2026.
Applicants should verify the latest information before payment because fees, payment channels, office procedures and digital-payment arrangements may be updated.
Guide Information
Eligibility
Pakistani citizens who are applying for a passport, renewing a passport, replacing a lost or damaged passport, obtaining an e-Passport, or using another passport service for which a government fee is applicable can use the relevant passport fee payment method. The exact requirements depend on the applicant's age, passport category, service type and circumstances.
Required Documents
- Applicant's original CNIC, Smart Card or NICOP, where applicable.
- For applicants under 18, the relevant CRC/B-Form or other required identity document.
- Existing passport for renewal or applicable replacement cases, where required.
- Applicant's correct identification information for generating the digital payment reference.
- Passport fee PSID/payment reference, once generated.
- Bank, mobile-wallet or payment receipt after successful payment.
- Any additional documents required by DGI&P for the particular passport service.
Fees
Passport fees vary according to passport type, number of pages, validity period and processing category.Current DGI&P-listed ordinary MRP fees include:- 36 pages, 5 years: Rs. 4,500 normal / Rs. 7,500 urgent- 36 pages, 10 years: Rs. 6,700 normal / Rs. 11,200 urgent- 72 pages, 5 years: Rs. 8,200 normal / Rs. 13,500 urgent- 72 pages, 10 years: Rs. 12,400 normal / Rs. 20,200 urgent- 100 pages, 5 years: Rs. 9,000 normal / Rs. 18,000 urgent- 100 pages, 10 years: Rs. 13,500 normal / Rs. 27,000 urgentDGI&P also has separate e-Passport and Fast Track fee schedules. Additional NADRA service charges may apply at Executive Passport Offices or Passport Processing Counters. Always verify the latest official fee before payment.
Processing Time
Passport-fee payment itself is normally processed electronically after successful payment confirmation, but the overall passport processing time depends on the passport category and service selected.DGI&P currently states that a normal-fee passport is issued after 21 working days in its FAQ. Processing and delivery may vary by service, office and circumstances.WHEN TO APPLY:Generate and pay the passport fee when you are ready to submit the passport application and have confirmed the correct passport category, validity, number of pages and processing priority.Do not generate a payment reference until you have checked the applicant information and applicable fee.
Application Method
Passport fees can be paid through DGI&P's digital
Validity Period
The validity period relates to the passport selected during the application process rather than the
Step-by-Step Process
- Decide which passport service you need.
- Determine whether you need an ordinary MRP or e-Passport.
- Check the latest passport fee on the official DGI&P website.
- Confirm the number of passport pages you require.
- Confirm the available passport validity period.
- Decide whether you require normal, urgent or applicable fast-track processing.
- Check the current payment instructions before generating the fee reference.
- Open the official Passport Fee Asaan facility or relevant DGI&P e-payment facility.
- Make sure you are using an official DGI&P-linked payment service.
- Keep the applicant's original CNIC, Smart Card or NICOP information available.
- For a minor, keep the relevant CRC/B-Form information available.
- Enter the applicant's identification number carefully.
- Check every digit of the identification number.
- Select the correct passport type.
- Select the correct application/service category.
- Select the required passport validity.
- Select the required number of pages.
- Select the applicable processing priority.
- Review the fee calculated by the system.
- Check the applicant's details before continuing.
- Correct any mistake before generating the payment reference.
- Generate the passport fee PSID/payment reference.
- Save the generated PSID securely.
- Check for the system-generated SMS or email where applicable.
- Open your supported banking or payment application.
- Go to the applicable bill-payment or 1BILL/government-payment option.
- Enter the PSID/payment reference according to the payment channel's instructions.
- If the 1LINK method requires the six-digit prefix, use 999999 before the 17-digit PSID as specified by DGI&P.
- Check the displayed amount before confirming.
- Check the payment reference again.
- Authorize the payment through your bank or mobile wallet.
- Wait for the payment confirmation.
- Save the bank, wallet or payment receipt.
- Keep the transaction/reference number.
- Check the passport-fee payment status through the available DGI&P/Passport Fee Asaan facility.
- Confirm that the payment is shown as successful before proceeding.
- Keep a screenshot or electronic copy of the successful payment if useful.
- Prepare the documents required for the passport application.
- Visit the relevant passport office according to the applicable procedure.
- Present the required identification documents.
- Complete photograph and token-related processing as instructed by the passport office.
- Complete biometric/fingerprint processing where required.
- Complete the required data-entry stage.
- Review your entered passport information carefully.
- Complete verification and interview/decision stages as required.
- Follow the passport office's current instructions for delivery or collection.
- Keep your payment receipt until the passport process is completed.
- If payment is deducted but not reflected, do not immediately make another payment.
- Check the payment status and retain the transaction evidence.
- Contact the relevant bank/payment provider or DGI&P through official channels if the payment remains unresolved.
Official Information
Official Website: https://dgip.gov.pk/
Contact: Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P)Ministry of Interior, Government of PakistanNational/Mobile Helpline:051-111-344-777International:0092-51-111-344-777Official Email:info@dgip.gov.pk
Frequently Asked Questions
A passport fee challan is a payment document or payment reference used to deposit the government passport fee. In the current digital system, applicants may use a PSID or QR-based payment reference instead of relying on an old-style physical challan.
PSID means Payment Slip Identification. DGI&P's Passport Fee Asaan system uses a 17-digit PSID for passport-fee payment and status checking.
A PSID serves as the digital payment reference for the passport-fee transaction. It performs a similar practical function to the payment reference people traditionally associated with a challan.
Use the official Passport Fee Asaan facility or DGI&P e-payment facility, enter the required applicant and passport information, review the calculated fee and generate the payment reference.
Yes. DGI&P provides digital passport-fee payment facilities and currently highlights cashless and QR-based payment.
DGI&P's Passport Fee Asaan documentation includes internet banking among the supported payment channels.
DGI&P's Passport Fee Asaan documentation includes JazzCash as a payment channel.
DGI&P's published Passport Fee Asaan procedure includes Easypaisa among supported payment channels.
DGI&P's Passport Fee Asaan documentation includes ATM payment through the relevant 1LINK mechanism.
DGI&P's published Passport Fee Asaan SOP states that the six-digit prefix 999999 is used before the 17-digit PSID for the specified 1LINK payment process.
Not necessarily. Use it when the applicable 1LINK/1BILL payment instructions require it. Follow the current instructions displayed by your payment provider.
You use the PSID through a supported payment channel to pay the passport fee and then check the payment status.
Yes. DGI&P's Passport Fee Asaan documentation states that the PSID can be used to check successful or unsuccessful payment status.
Keep the transaction receipt and reference number, check the payment status again, and contact the relevant payment provider or DGI&P through official channels if the problem continues.
Do not immediately make another payment. First verify whether the first transaction was successful and whether the payment has reached the passport system.
DGI&P states that online passport fees once paid are not refundable or transferable from one person to another.
Correct the information before generating or paying the fee. Carefully verify the identification number before completing the transaction.
Because passport-fee payments are subject to non-refund rules, contact DGI&P through official channels and provide the payment details rather than assuming the payment can be transferred or refunded.
DGI&P maintains an official list of authorized National Bank of Pakistan branches for ordinary passport-fee payments. Confirm the current applicable procedure before visiting.
No. DGI&P publishes a list of authorized branches, so applicants should check the official list rather than assuming every branch provides the service.
It may relate to traditional bank-based payment procedures, but DGI&P now provides digital and cashless payment arrangements. Applicants should follow the current procedure applicable to their application.
Yes. DGI&P's current website states that passport fees can be paid online using QR code.
DGI&P lists its Passport Cashless Fee Payment initiative with a date of July 1, 2026.
Yes. DGI&P states that e-Passport fees can be paid online through Passport Fee Asaan or the e-Payment Web Portal.
No. DGI&P publishes separate fee schedules for ordinary Machine Readable Passports and e-Passports.
Yes. DGI&P publishes different fees for 36-page, 72-page and 100-page ordinary MRP categories.
Yes. Fees can vary according to whether the passport has five-year or ten-year validity.
Yes. DGI&P's fee tables show separate normal and urgent fees.
No. DGI&P publishes a separate Fast Track fee category. Applicants should check the current official availability and fee schedule.
DGI&P states that additional NADRA service charges may apply separately at Executive Passport Offices and Passport Processing Counters.
Not necessarily. Depending on the available payment method, applicants may use supported mobile wallets, banking channels, ATM facilities or other authorized payment channels.
Not necessarily. The Passport Fee Asaan system was designed to allow digital payment through supported channels. DGI&P also currently promotes cashless passport-fee payment.
Save the PSID, payment receipt, transaction number, confirmation SMS/email and, where useful, a screenshot of the successful transaction.
Check the Passport Fee Asaan/app or web portal for the generated payment reference and verify whether the PSID was successfully created. If the issue continues, use the official support/complaint channel.
Check the transaction status directly through the relevant payment provider and Passport Fee Asaan facility. Keep your transaction reference and contact official support if necessary.
Check your internet connection and entered information, then retry through the official facility. If the problem continues, use DGI&P's official complaint/support procedure.
The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports website at https://dgip.gov.pk/ is the primary official source for Pakistani passport information.
DGI&P lists 051-111-344-777 as its national/mobile helpline and 0092-51-111-344-777 for international users.
DGI&P lists info@dgip.gov.pk as its official email contact.
Social-media information may become outdated. Use the official DGI&P website to verify current fees, payment methods and procedures before making a payment.
Yes. Payment methods and passport-service procedures can change, so applicants should verify the latest official information before generating or paying a fee.