DGI&P currently lists fee-payment proof, original valid CNIC/NICOP with photocopy and previous passport where applicable for adult applications. Additional documents can apply to minors, government employees, dual nationals and lost passports.
Passport application issues we can help you prepare for
- New passport guidance
- Renewal preparation
- Lost/damaged passport guidance
- Minor passport checklist guidance
- Fee and process assistance
Documents to prepare for a passport application
Keep original valid CNIC/NICOP, photocopy, proof of prescribed fee payment and previous passport where applicable. Additional documents can apply by applicant category.
What the official passport process controls
DGI&P requirements vary by age and application type and can include identity documents, fee-payment evidence, previous passport and additional records for minors, government employees, dual nationals or lost passports. Applicants should use the latest official checklist for their category.
Official reference: Directorate General Immigration & Passports. Official requirements and legislation can change; check the current source before relying on a procedural checklist.
Possible next steps in the DGI&P process
After checking the correct adult, minor, renewal or special-category checklist, the applicant follows DGI&P fee and application procedures. Any identity-record inconsistency should be addressed before relying on conflicting documents.
Passport application questions
What documents are normally needed for an adult passport application?
DGI&P currently lists the original valid CNIC or NICOP with photocopy, prescribed fee-payment evidence and the previous passport where applicable. Additional documents may apply by category.
Are the requirements the same for minors and adults?
No. DGI&P publishes separate requirements for applicants under 18 and for certain special categories, so the correct checklist should be used.
Can a private service guarantee passport issuance?
No. Passport issuance is controlled by DGI&P and remains subject to the applicable legal and procedural requirements.
