- Pakistani citizens can now apply for passports at any passport office nationwide, regardless of the address on their ID documents.
- The policy update to Rule 6 of the Passport Rules 2021, approved by the Federal Cabinet, removes address-based restrictions for passport applications.
- All passport offices are mandated to accept applications from any citizen, enhancing convenience, especially for those outside their registered area.
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has introduced a new policy that allows Pakistani citizens to apply for passports at any passport office across the country, without being restricted by the address on their identification documents.
This change, an update to Rule 6 of the Passport Rules 2021, aims to simplify the application process, especially for those needing to apply outside their registered area.
After review by the Law Division, the proposal was approved by the Ministry of Interior and endorsed by the Federal Cabinet.
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Under the new rule, all passport-issuing offices must accept applications from citizens, regardless of the address listed on their Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC), National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), or Child Registration Certificate (CRC).
To ensure smooth implementation, zonal heads have been instructed to implement this change, making passport services accessible nationwide. This policy shift means that applications can no longer be declined based on address or jurisdiction, offering increased convenience, especially for those living or working away from their registered address.
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