How to Get a Passport for a Child in Pakistan
A child passport needs the B-Form, one parent and both parents' CNICs. Children under 15 get 5 years. DGIP rules for divorce, fees and timing.
To get a passport for a child in Pakistan, take the child, one parent, both parents' original CNICs or passports, and the child's B-Form to any passport office. A child aged 10 or over needs an updated B-Form with photo and fingerprints, or a Juvenile Card. A child under 15 gets a 5 year passport only. A 5 year, 36 page e-passport costs Rs 9,000 normal or Rs 15,000 urgent.
The requirements below are DGIP's own, under the Passport Rules 2021.
The documents DGIP asks for a minor
- Proof of fee payment: the bank paid challan, or the e-payment confirmation with the PSID number.
- The child's NADRA record:
- Under 10: the original B-Form (CRC) or a Family Registration Certificate, with one photocopy.
- 10 or over: an original updated B-Form with fingerprints and photograph, or a Juvenile Card, with one photocopy.
- Both parents' original valid CNICs or passports, with photocopies.
- The previous passport, if the child had one.
- The foreign passport and a photocopy, for a dual national child.
- A police report giving the old passport number, if the previous passport was lost.
NADRA's FAQ agrees: "a valid CRC with picture (B-Form) / Juvenile is required" for a minor's passport. If the B-Form is missing, old or wrong, fix it first through the B-Form guide. If there is no registered birth, start with the birth certificate. The full adult and minor lists are in passport documents required in Pakistan.
One parent must come, and both parents' cards are needed
DGIP says a minor "shall be accompanied by either of the parents or legal guardian, appointed by the court of law", with the original CNICs or passports of both parents or of the guardian. So one parent can attend, but they bring both parents' cards.
| Situation | What DGIP asks for |
|---|---|
| Parents separated or divorced | Custody papers from the court, plus the other parent's permission: either in person, or consent on an attested non-judicial stamp paper |
| A guardian applies | A guardianship certificate from the court. The guardian attends with the child and their own CNIC and copy |
| A parent has died | The original death certificate and a photocopy |
| Doubt about status or particulars | DGIP may ask for more documents |
The custody and consent steps for separated parents are in a child's passport when parents are divorced or separated.
Check the B-Form against the parents' cards
A spelling that differs from the parents' CNICs, or a date of birth that differs from the birth certificate, stops the application at the counter.
| Check on the B-Form | Compare it against |
|---|---|
| Child's name spelling | Birth certificate and how you want the passport to read |
| Date of birth | The union council birth certificate |
| Father's and mother's names | Both parents' CNICs, letter for letter |
| Parents' CNIC numbers | The actual cards, not memory |
| Photograph, for a child of 10 or over | That the B-Form has one at all |
Validity is 5 years for any child under 15
DGIP says "children under 15 years of age will be issued Passport having 05 years validity only". So there is no point choosing 10 years for a younger child. These are DGIP's e-passport fees:
| Booklet | Validity | Normal fee | Urgent fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 pages | 5 years | Rs 9,000 | Rs 15,000 |
| 72 pages | 5 years | Rs 16,500 | Rs 27,000 |
| 36 pages | 10 years, age 15 and over | Rs 13,500 | Rs 22,500 |
| 72 pages | 10 years, age 15 and over | Rs 24,750 | Rs 40,500 |
The machine readable passport and other rates are in official passport fees. Children of some senior office holders get an Official Passport instead, as set out in who gets a blue passport. You can apply at any passport office, whatever address is on the CNIC, under Passport Rule 6.
Delivery takes 21 working days normal, 5 urgent
DGIP gives these times after the application is processed: normal 21 working days, urgent 5 working days, and fast track 2 working days in 47 cities. Fast track is not available for the e-passport. Courier time to remote areas and missions abroad is extra. Keep the receipt and track the passport with our passport tracking guide.
Book a morning slot when the child is rested. The photograph is taken at the office to a standard, and a tired child makes that harder.
From abroad, only a baby under 2 can apply online
DGIP's online passport service lets overseas parents apply for a new passport for a newborn up to 2 years of age. For a minor over 2, "you have to visit at concerned Foreign Mission along with supporting documents". The online newborn application asks for the parents' NICOPs or CNICs and passports, both parents' fingerprint forms, a birth certificate from NADRA or the foreign authority attested by the mission, a 350 by 467 pixel photo, the parents' visa or residence card, and the "form for minor" signed by both parents. Renewal rules for adults and children are in passport renewal online and at NADRA centres.
Common questions about a child's passport
Can I apply without a B-Form?
No. DGIP asks for the original B-Form or an FRC for a child under 10, and an updated B-Form with photo and fingerprints, or a Juvenile Card, from age 10.
Do both parents have to come?
No. DGIP says either parent or a court appointed guardian may accompany the child, with both parents' original CNICs or passports.
What if the parents are divorced?
Bring the court's custody papers and the other parent's permission, in person or on an attested non-judicial stamp paper.
Does the child have to attend?
Yes. The photograph and biometrics are taken at the office.
How long is a child's passport valid?
5 years for any child under 15. DGIP does not issue 10 year passports to them.
How much is a child's passport?
A 5 year, 36 page e-passport costs Rs 9,000 normal or Rs 15,000 urgent.
Can I do it online?
Only from abroad, and only for a baby up to 2 years old. Older children apply at the passport office or the mission in person.
How we verified this
What we checked and where we read it.
We read the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) ordinary passport page and online passport page, and NADRA's B-Form page, on 8 November 2026.
Last checked 8 November 2026. We read the DGIP ordinary passport page for minors' documents, consent, validity, delivery times and e-passport fees, the DGIP online passport page for the newborn rule, and NADRA's CRC page FAQ.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
