Chiniot has one Regional Passport Office (RPO) to serve the residents of the city and nearby rural and urban areas. The office handles new passport applications, renewals, reissuance of lost passports, corrections in personal details, and urgent (tatkal) processing.
List of Passport Offices in Chiniot
Regional Passport Office, Chiniot
- Location: Near Civil Lines, close to DC Office, Chiniot, Punjab, Pakistan
- Type: Regional
- Services: New passports, renewals, reissuance of lost passports, correction of CNIC/personal details, urgent and normal processing
- Available Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Phone: (047) 6332955
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.dgip.gov.pk
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 remain closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all public holidays.
Services Available at Chiniot Passport Office
- Issuance of new passports
- Renewal of expired passports
- Reissuance of lost passports
- Correction or improvement of personal details (name, CNIC, DOB, etc.)
- Urgent (tatkal) and normal application processing
- Biometric data collection (fingerprints & photo)
- Passport tracking service (online & SMS)
Passport Fee in Chiniot (2025)
| Passport Type | Validity | Normal Fee | Urgent Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36-Page Passport | 5 Years | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 7,500 |
| 36-Page Passport | 10 Years | Rs. 6,700 | Rs. 11,200 |
| 72-Page Passport | 5 Years | Rs. 8,200 | Rs. 12,000 |
| 72-Page Passport | 10 Years | Rs. 12,000 | Rs. 18,200 |
| 100-Page Passport | 5 Years | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 15,000 |
| 100-Page Passport | 10 Years | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 21,000 |
Note: Passport fees are non-refundable and may change anytime. Please always confirm the latest fee on the official DGIP website before making payment.
Required Documents
For Adults (18+):
- Original CNIC + photocopy
- 2–4 passport-size photos (white background)
- Paid challan receipt (NBP Bank)
- Old passport (for renewal cases)
For Minors (Under 18):
- Original B-Form (Birth Certificate)
- CNIC copies of both parents
- Passport-size photos of the child
- Affidavit of parents (if required)
For Lost Passports:
- FIR from police station
- Copy of lost passport (if available)
- Affidavit of loss
How to Apply for a Passport in Chiniot
- Deposit the applicable passport fee at any National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) branch and keep the paid challan slip.
- Visit the Regional Passport Office, Chiniot with all required documents.
- Collect your token number from the counter.
- Complete biometric verification (fingerprints & photo) and submit your documents.
- Attend a short interview (if required).
- Receive a tracking ID to check your application status online or via SMS.
- Collect your passport from the office once you receive the SMS notification.
Helpful Tips
- Arrive early in the morning to avoid long queues.
- Always bring both original documents and photocopies.
- Urgent passport service is available depending on workload.
- Passport fee and requirements can change, so always verify with the official DGIP website or helpline.
