Regional Passport Offices in Pakistan – Complete Guide

If you need to apply for a Pakistani passport, renew an existing passport, replace a lost or damaged passport, or obtain another passport-related service, you may need to visit a Regional Passport Office (RPO) or another authorized passport facility.

The Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGI&P), Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, operates Regional Passport Offices and other passport service facilities across the country. The official directory includes offices and passport processing facilities in Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

An important point for applicants is that passport services are not restricted to the address written on the CNIC, NICOP or CRC. Under the revised provisions of Passport Rule 6, 2021, a Pakistani citizen may apply for passport services from any passport office, irrespective of the address recorded on the identity document.

This guide explains what Regional Passport Offices are, where they are located, what services they provide, how to select an office, what documents are generally required and what applicants should check before visiting.

What Is a Regional Passport Office?

A Regional Passport Office, commonly called an RPO, is a government passport service office operated under DGI&P.

RPOs process passport applications and provide services such as new passport applications, passport renewals and other passport-related requests according to the applicable rules and requirements.

In addition to conventional RPOs, DGI&P also operates Executive Passport Offices (EPOs), Passport Processing Counters (PPCs) located inside selected NADRA offices, and certain specialized counters.

The official DGI&P directory identifies these facilities separately, so applicants should check the type and location of the facility before travelling.

Can You Apply at Any Regional Passport Office in Pakistan?

Yes. This is one of the most important points for passport applicants.

DGI&P states that, under the revised Passport Rule 6, 2021, every Pakistani citizen may apply for passport services from any passport office regardless of the address recorded on their CNIC, NICOP or CRC.

For example, a person whose permanent or present address is in one district may be able to apply at an RPO in another city where they are currently living, working, studying or staying.

Therefore, applicants generally do not need to travel back to their home district simply because their CNIC address belongs to that district.

However, the applicant should still check the latest DGI&P requirements for the particular service before visiting.

Regional Passport Offices in Islamabad

The official DGI&P directory lists several passport facilities in Islamabad.

These include:

• Islamabad Headquarters, G-8/1

• Islamabad RPO G-10/4

• Islamabad Executive Passport Office

• Islamabad OPF facility for overseas-related services

• National Assembly passport facility

• Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Center

The G-10/4 Islamabad RPO is listed as a day-and-night 24/7 facility.

Not every facility listed in the directory is intended for the general public. For example, certain specialized facilities are associated with particular institutions or categories of applicants. Always check the official directory before selecting one.

Regional Passport Offices in Punjab

Punjab has one of the largest passport service networks in Pakistan.

The official directory lists RPOs, EPOs and other passport facilities in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Attock, Chakwal, Gujrat, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Jhang, Hafizabad, Okara, Kasur, Chiniot, Narowal, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Khushab, Toba Tek Singh, Multan and Khanewal, among other locations.

Lahore

Major passport facilities listed by DGI&P include:

• Lahore-I, Garden Town

• Lahore-II, Shalimar

• Lahore-III, Raiwind

• EPO Lahore, Defence

• Lahore Shahdara

• Lahore Punjab Bar Council

• Lahore Chamber of Commerce

• Lahore Punjab Assembly facility

The Garden Town RPO is among the offices listed for 24/7 passport processing.

Rawalpindi and Northern Punjab

The directory includes:

• Rawalpindi RPO

• EPO Rawalpindi

• Kahuta

• Gujar Khan

• Jhelum

• Pind Dadan Khan

• Attock

• Chakwal

Some facilities may be specialized or operate under particular arrangements, so applicants should verify the current status before visiting.

Central Punjab

Passport facilities are also listed in:

• Gujrat

• Mandi Bahauddin

• Gujranwala

• Sialkot

• Faisalabad

• Jaranwala

• Sargodha

• Bhalwal

• Hafizabad

• Okara

• Kasur

• Chiniot

• Narowal

• Sheikhupura

• Nankana Sahib

• Toba Tek Singh

The official directory should be used to confirm the exact address and telephone number of the facility you intend to visit.

South Punjab

Important passport offices and facilities listed in the official directory include:

• Multan RPO

• Multan Jalalpur-Pirwala

• Multan Qadirpur Rawan

• EPO Multan

• Multan Bar Council

• Khanewal

The official DGI&P directory also lists passport processing counters in several other South Punjab locations, including Kabirwala and facilities in neighboring districts.

Multan RPO is also included among the locations where DGI&P currently lists extended passport processing shifts.

Regional Passport Offices in Sindh

Sindh has passport offices in Karachi and several other major cities.

The official directory lists:

• Karachi-I (South)

• Karachi-II (Central)

• Karachi-III (West)

• Karachi-IV (East)

• Karachi-V, Awami Markaz

• EPO Karachi

• Provincial Assembly of Sindh facility

• Sukkur

• Hyderabad

• Larkana

The Karachi Awami Markaz RPO is listed among the facilities providing 24/7 passport processing.

The DGI&P directory and zones information also identify additional passport facilities across Sindh. Because office availability and specialized counters can change, applicants should confirm the latest listing before travelling.

Regional Passport Offices in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has passport offices in Peshawar and various districts.

The DGI&P zones information identifies facilities including:

• Peshawar

• EPO Peshawar

• Abbottabad

• Battkhela

• Charsadda

• Chitral

• Daso

• Haripur

• Mansehra

• Mardan

• Nowshera

• Swabi

• Battagram

• Buner

• Shangla

• Swat

• Timergara

• Upper Dir

• D.I. Khan

• Lakki Marwat

• Tank

• Bannu

• Wana

• Miranshah

• Sadda

• Parachinar

• Karak

• Hangu

• Kohat

• Khar Bajaur

• Khyber

• Ghalanai

DGI&P also lists Passport Processing Counters in selected NADRA facilities in areas such as Khawaza Khela, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Shergarh, Lower Kohistan and other locations.

Regional Passport Offices in Balochistan

Passport facilities are available across Balochistan.

The DGI&P information identifies facilities including:

• Quetta

• EPO Quetta

• Zhob

• Gwadar

• Kech/Turbat

• Khuzdar

• Qilla Saifullah

• Sibi

• Kharan

• Qilla Abdullah

• Pishin

• Loralai

• Ziarat

• Noshki

• Panjgur

• Jhal Magsi

• Nasirabad

• Barkhan

• Musa Khel

• Harnai

• Dalbandin

• Kalat

• Dadar

• Mastung

• Awaran

• Kohlu

• Lasbela

• Washuk

• Sherani

• Dera Bugti

• Sohbatpur

The exact availability and address of an office should be confirmed from the current DGI&P directory before travelling.

Regional Passport Offices in Gilgit-Baltistan

The official directory lists passport offices in several areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, including:

• Gilgit

• Skardu

• Chilas

• Hunza

• Astore

• Ghanche

• Ghizer

• Nagar

• Shigar

Addresses and telephone numbers are provided in the official DGI&P directory.

Regional Passport Offices in Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Passport facilities are also listed across Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

The current DGI&P directory includes:

• Muzaffarabad

• Mirpur

• Kotli

• Rawalakot

• Bagh/Arja

• Hattian

• Neelam

• Sudhnoti

• Bhimber

• Haveli

Applicants should confirm the current address and operating arrangements before visiting.

RPO, EPO and Passport Processing Counter – What Is the Difference?

Applicants often see terms such as RPO, EPO and PPC and assume they are identical. They are related passport service facilities, but the official directory identifies them separately.

Regional Passport Office (RPO)

An RPO is a standard regional passport office operated by DGI&P. It provides passport services according to the services available at that particular location.

Executive Passport Office (EPO)

An EPO is an Executive Passport Office. DGI&P lists EPOs separately from ordinary RPOs.

Examples include EPO Lahore, EPO Rawalpindi, EPO Gujrat, EPO Faisalabad, EPO Sargodha, EPO Sahiwal and EPO Multan.

Passport Processing Counter (PPC)

A PPC can be located inside a NADRA office or Mega Center. DGI&P's directory separately lists these counters.

Examples include passport processing counters in areas such as Daska, Pasrur, Sambrial, Samundri, Kabirwala, Burewala, Mailsi, Depalpur, Pattoki and other locations.

Before visiting a PPC, applicants should verify what passport services are currently available there.

What Passport Services Can You Get at an RPO?

Depending on the facility and application type, passport offices handle services such as:

• New passport applications

• Passport renewal

• Passport modification

• Replacement of lost passports

• Replacement of damaged passports

• Replacement where passport pages have been exhausted

• Other passport-related services permitted under DGI&P rules

The exact documentation depends on the applicant's circumstances.

For example, an adult applicant generally needs an original valid CNIC or NICOP and a photocopy. If a previous passport was issued, the previous passport and its photocopy may also be required. Additional documents can apply to government employees, dual nationals and applicants whose passport has been lost.

Documents You Should Check Before Visiting

For an adult applicant, DGI&P's general requirements include the original valid CNIC/NICOP and a photocopy. A previous passport is also relevant where one has already been issued.

Additional requirements can apply in special cases.

For minors, requirements can include the relevant CRC or Juvenile Card, parents' identity documents and other documents depending on age, custody arrangements, guardianship or the circumstances of the application.

If a passport has been lost, a police report mentioning the previous passport number is required according to the general requirements published by DGI&P.

Applicants should therefore check the official requirements for their exact case rather than relying only on a general checklist.

Passport Office Timings

DGI&P publishes general office timings of Monday to Thursday and Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, with a prayer/lunch break from 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Public holidays are excluded.

However, DGI&P also lists selected locations with extended or 24/7 passport processing arrangements.

The listed 24/7 locations include selected facilities in:

• Islamabad

• Lahore

• Karachi

Extended-shift RPOs include locations such as Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad and Quetta.

Applicants should check the latest public-dealing and token issuance arrangements before visiting because the general office hours do not necessarily mean that every service is available throughout those hours.

How to Find the Nearest Regional Passport Office

The safest way to find a current passport office is to use the official DGI&P Regional Passport Office directory.

The directory provides the city, office name, address and, where available, telephone number. It also provides links associated with office locations.

When choosing an office, consider:

1. Your current location.

2. The distance to the office.

3. Whether it is an RPO, EPO or PPC.

4. Whether your required service is available there.

5. The current public-dealing/token timings.

6. Whether the facility has extended or 24/7 processing.

7. Whether you have all required documents.

Can You Apply Outside Your Home District?

Yes.

The current DGI&P jurisdiction rule specifically allows Pakistani citizens to apply for passport services from any passport office regardless of the address recorded on the CNIC, NICOP or CRC.

This means that a person from one district can generally use a passport office in another city without changing the permanent address on their CNIC merely for passport purposes.

For example, someone whose CNIC address is in a district of South Punjab may use an appropriate passport facility in another Pakistani city if it is more convenient.

Do You Need to Change Your CNIC Address to Use Another RPO?

No general change of address is required merely because you want to apply at another passport office.

The current DGI&P jurisdiction provision specifically removes the restriction based on the address recorded on CNIC, NICOP or CRC.

However, changes to your identity information can have separate requirements. If you need to change your name, father's name, date of birth or another identity detail, DGI&P advises applicants to update or modify the CNIC/NICOP first where applicable.

Passport Office Selection for Renewal

Passport renewal applicants can also use passport facilities according to the current DGI&P jurisdiction rules.

The important point is that the applicant should select a facility that provides the required service and verify the latest procedure before visiting.

DGI&P also provides an online passport renewal facility for eligible applicants, including inland and overseas Pakistanis.

Therefore, an applicant should determine whether an in-person visit is actually required before travelling to an RPO.

How to Avoid Problems at a Passport Office

A few simple checks can prevent unnecessary visits.

First, verify the office address from the official DGI&P directory. Office locations can change.

Second, check the latest requirements for your particular application type.

Third, take original documents as well as photocopies where required.

Fourth, check whether your selected office provides the service you need.

Fifth, check token/public-dealing timings rather than relying only on general office hours.

Finally, keep your contact information accurate during the application process so that you can receive passport status notifications where applicable.

Passport Fee and Payment

Passport fees depend on the passport type, number of pages, validity period, priority and other applicable service characteristics.

Applicants should not assume that the fee is the same for every passport application.

DGI&P publishes official fee information and payment procedures. For ordinary passport applications, DGI&P also maintains information about authorized National Bank of Pakistan branches for depositing the applicable passport fee before visiting an RPO under the relevant procedure.

Always check the latest official fee schedule before making payment because government fees and payment procedures can change.

What If the Passport Office Is Far Away?

Because applicants can use passport offices irrespective of the address recorded on their CNIC/NICOP/CRC, they can generally select a more convenient passport facility rather than being restricted to their home district.

In areas where a Passport Processing Counter is available inside a NADRA facility, applicants may also find a closer passport service point.

However, the availability of a particular service at a PPC should be confirmed before visiting.

Official DGI&P Office Directory

The official Regional Passport Office directory is the most useful source for checking:

• Current office names

• Office addresses

• Telephone numbers where listed

• RPOs

• EPOs

• Passport Processing Counters

• Selected specialized facilities

The directory is maintained by the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports and was listed as last modified on 20 July 2026 at the time of checking this guide.

Because passport office locations, telephone numbers, timings and service arrangements can change, applicants should verify the information immediately before travelling.

Final Advice for Passport Applicants

Regional Passport Offices provide an important network for Pakistani citizens who need passport services. Major facilities are available throughout Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Islamabad.

The most important current rule is that a Pakistani citizen is not generally restricted to the passport office associated with the address on their CNIC, NICOP or CRC. DGI&P states that passport services may be obtained from any passport office under the revised Passport Rule 6, 2021.

Before travelling, check the official DGI&P directory, confirm the office address, verify the service you require, review the latest document requirements and check current token/public-dealing timings.

For the latest official information, applicants should rely on the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports rather than old social-media posts, outdated articles or unofficial lists.

Guide Information

Step-by-Step Process

1. Identify the passport service you need.

2. Determine whether you need a new passport, renewal, modification or replacement.

3. Check the latest DGI&P requirements for your service.

4. Confirm whether you are eligible for the required service.

5. Check whether you can complete the service online.

6. If an in-person visit is required, locate a suitable passport office.

7. Open the official DGI&P Regional Passport Office directory.

8. Search the directory for your preferred city.

9. Check whether the facility is an RPO, EPO or PPC.

10. Check the complete address of the selected facility.

11. Check the telephone number where one is published.

12. Confirm that the facility is currently operational.

13. Check the current public-dealing and token timings.

14. Check whether the selected facility has extended or 24/7 processing.

15. Review the document requirements for your application type.

16. Check your original CNIC, NICOP or CRC.

17. Make photocopies of documents required by DGI&P.

18. Locate your previous passport if you are applying for renewal or replacement.

19. Prepare additional documents required for your particular circumstances.

20. Obtain an NOC if your employment category requires one.

21. Obtain a police report if you are applying for a lost-passport replacement and DGI&P requires it.

22. Check that your identity information is correct.

23. If identity information needs modification, review the applicable CNIC/NICOP requirements first.

24. Check the current passport fee.

25. Follow the current official payment procedure.

26. Keep the payment evidence required under the current procedure.

27. Visit the selected passport facility if an in-person application is required.

28. Follow the customer-service or token instructions at the facility.

29. Present your original documents for verification.

30. Complete the required photograph process.

31. Complete biometric verification where required.

32. Review the data entered by the passport office staff.

33. Report any error in your application data immediately.

34. Complete the interview or verification stage where required.

35. Provide any additional document requested by the authorized officer.

36. Complete the applicable fee/payment procedure.

37. Keep your receipt or application information safely.

38. Check passport application status using the official DGI&P status facility where available.

39. Follow any SMS or email notification received from DGI&P.

40. Collect or receive the passport according to the applicable delivery procedure.

41. Check the passport details immediately after receiving it.

42. Report any apparent discrepancy to the relevant passport authority.

43. Keep the passport securely after collection.

44. Check passport expiry before future international travel.

45. Verify visa and destination-country entry requirements separately before travelling.