Nawabshah has one Regional Passport Office (RPO) that provides passport services to residents of the city and surrounding areas. This office operates under the Directorate General of Immigration & Passports (DGIP) and facilitates citizens with new passports, renewals, urgent processing, and other passport-related matters.
Passport Offices in Nawabshah
Regional Passport Office – Nawabshah
- Address: House No. 1-A, Sachal Sarmast Colony, Nawabshah, Sindh
- Type: Regional Passport Office (RPO)
- Contact Number: (0244) 362542
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.dgip.gov.pk
Services Offered:
- New passport issuance
- Renewal of expired passports
- Urgent and normal passport processing
- Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) service
- Data correction and modification
- Lost passport replacement
- Biometric verification & photographs
Working Days & Timings
| Day | Public Dealing Hours | Office Hours | Prayer/Lunch Break |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM | 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM | 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM | 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM |
| Thursday | 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM | 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM |
| Friday | 09:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 08:30 AM – 04:30 PM | 01:00 PM – 01:30 PM |
Note: Offices closed on Saturday and Sundays, and all public holidays.
Passport Fee in Nawabshah (2025 MRP Rates)
| Category | 36 Pages | 72 Pages | 100 Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal (5 years) | PKR 4,500 | PKR 8,200 | PKR 9,000 |
| Urgent (5 years) | PKR 7,500 | PKR 13,500 | PKR 18,000 |
| Normal (10 years) | PKR 6,700 | PKR 12,400 | PKR 13,500 |
| Urgent (10 years) | PKR 11,200 | PKR 20,200 | PKR 27,000 |
Documents Required
For Adults (18+):
- Original CNIC with photocopy
- Old passport (if applicable)
- Paid bank challan or PSID receipt
- Two recent passport-size photographs
For Minors (<18):
- B-Form / Child Registration Certificate (CRC)
- CNIC copies of both parents
- Old passport (if applicable)
- Paid bank challan slip
- Two passport-size photographs
For Lost Passport Cases:
- Original CNIC
- Police FIR of lost passport
- Copy of lost passport (if available)
- Paid bank challan slip
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Visit the Regional Passport Office Nawabshah during working hours.
- Pay the passport fee at designated banks or using PSID via online channels.
- Get a token at the counter and submit your documents.
- Undergo biometric verification and have your photograph taken.
- Wait for document verification and processing.
- Collect your passport on the delivery date mentioned in your receipt or via courier (if available).
Important Tips Before Visiting
- Arrive early to avoid long queues.
- Keep all original documents and photocopies ready.
- For minors, CNIC copies of both parents are mandatory.
- If you need faster service, consider applying for the urgent (Tatkal) option.
- Always confirm current fees and timings via official DGIP sources before visiting.
