The federal government has confirmed that there is currently no proposal under consideration to reduce passport fees in Pakistan, ending expectations of possible relief for citizens facing the cost of obtaining or renewing travel documents.
The Ministry of Interior shared this position in a written response submitted to the Senate in reply to a question raised by Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood. The response also revealed that Pakistan collected Rs. 219.93 billion in passport fees over the past five fiscal years.
According to the figures presented by the ministry, passport fee collections increased significantly between fiscal years 2021-22 and 2024-25 before recording a decline in the latest reported financial year.
Pakistan collected Rs. 21.618 billion in passport fees during FY2021-22. The amount increased to Rs. 34.495 billion in FY2022-23, reflecting a substantial rise in government revenue from passport-related services.
The upward trend continued in FY2023-24, when collections reached Rs. 50.906 billion. Revenue increased further to Rs. 64.392 billion in FY2024-25, marking the highest annual collection among the figures provided.
However, passport fee collections declined to Rs. 48.52 billion in FY2025-26. Despite this decrease, the overall revenue generated through passport fees during the five-year period remained substantial.
The ministry’s response also addressed the possibility of reducing passport charges. It made clear that no such proposal was currently being considered, meaning citizens should not expect an immediate reduction in the existing fee structure based on the information shared with the Senate.
Passport fees are an important source of revenue associated with government travel-document services. Pakistani citizens pay different charges depending on the passport category, number of pages, validity period and processing speed.
The government’s latest position is particularly relevant for people planning international travel, applying for new passports or renewing expired documents. Applicants hoping for lower charges may need to continue following the existing fee structure until an official change is announced.
The figures presented in the Senate also provide an overview of how passport-related revenue has changed over recent years. The steady increase recorded between FY2021-22 and FY2024-25 was followed by a noticeable decline in FY2025-26.
However, the reported collection figures alone do not explain the reasons behind these changes. Factors such as application volumes, passport demand and the applicable fee structure can influence annual revenue.
For now, the Ministry of Interior has maintained its position that passport fee reductions are not under consideration. Citizens are therefore advised to check the latest official passport fee schedule before submitting applications or making payments.
The announcement provides clarity on the government’s current position while keeping the issue of passport affordability relevant for Pakistani citizens, particularly those who regularly require travel documents for employment, education and international journeys.