ISLAMABAD

Pakistan has approved sweeping reforms to its passport system, including a complete transition to e-passports and the introduction of a home delivery service aimed at modernising citizen services and improving convenience.

The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, where officials reviewed ongoing passport reforms and measures to enhance service delivery across the country.

As part of the overhaul, the government has decided to gradually move towards a fully digital e-passport regime, aligning Pakistan’s travel documentation system with international standards and strengthening security features.

In another major step, authorities will introduce a home delivery service for passports, allowing citizens to receive travel documents at their doorstep, reducing the need for repeated visits to passport offices.

The meeting also approved the implementation of a cashless payment system at all passport offices nationwide from July 1. Under the new arrangement, passport fees and related charges will be paid through digital channels, a move aimed at increasing transparency, improving efficiency and reducing cash handling.

Officials said the reforms are part of a broader effort to digitise public services and streamline administrative processes through technology-driven solutions.

The shift towards e-passports and cashless operations is expected to improve service delivery, enhance security and make passport-related procedures faster and more accessible for citizens both within Pakistan and abroad.

The latest initiative reflects the government’s push to accelerate digital transformation across key public institutions while modernising citizen-facing services.