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**Pakistani Passport: Age Modification Process and Fee Update**
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Need to change the age listed on your Pakistani passport? The government has a clear process for making this update, but it requires some specific steps and documentation.
Pakistani passports are essential for international travel, providing citizens with both travel authorization and protection abroad through Pakistan’s diplomatic missions. Holding a valid passport entitles you to support from Pakistani representatives in foreign countries.
**Here’s the Key Process for Age Modification:**
The most important thing to know is that you *must* update your CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) or NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) *before* you can change your passport’s age. Your passport reflects the information on these primary identification documents.
1. **Update your CNIC/NICOP:** Start by correcting your date of birth on your CNIC or NICOP.
2. **Visit the Passport Office:** Once your CNIC/NICOP is updated, take the revised documents to your nearest passport office.
3. **Submit Your Application:** Fill out the necessary application for the passport correction.
4. **Verification:** Passport authorities will verify your documents. Be prepared to provide additional evidence, such as a birth certificate or matriculation record, if requested.
**Fee Structure for Age Modification (New Passport):**
Because you’ll essentially be getting a new passport with the corrected age, you’ll need to pay the standard passport fees. These fees depend on the passport’s validity period (5 or 10 years) and the number of pages:
* **5-Year Passport:**
* Normal (36 Pages): Rs. 4,500
* Urgent (36 Pages): Rs. 7,500
* Normal (72 Pages): Rs. 8,200
* Urgent (72 Pages): Rs. 13,500
* Normal (100 Pages): Rs. 9,000
* Urgent (100 Pages): Rs. 18,000
* 10 Year passport option is not listed but can be added, if needed.
**Additional Passport Office Information:**
A new 24/7 passport office has been inaugurated at the NADRA Mega Centre in Nazimabad, Karachi. Operating in three shifts, this facility allows citizens to apply for passports at any time. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized smooth operations and citizen satisfaction at this and other passport facilities. He has also addressed challenges faced by women undergoing biometric verification for the Benazir Income Support Program, showcasing a commitment to improved accessibility.