Lost Machine Readable Passport

Lost Machine Readable Passport

Requirements for issuance of new MRP in lieu of Lost Passport

1) Personal Presence of the applicant at the Consulate General (to be accompanied by Father/ Mother if applicant is below 18)
2) Applicants aged between 18-63 years must produce any one of the following Original & Valid NADRA Cards along with its photocopy (front & back):

  • Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) OR
  • National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) OR
  • Smart National ID Card (SNIC)

Note:

Senior Citizens (64 years and above) may present their expired (but original) CNIC / NICOP / Smart National ID Card along with its photocopy (front & back).

Applicants below 18 must present original & valid NICOP along with its photocopy (front & Back) OR NADRA Child Registration Certificate (CRC)/ Rg-2 Form (B-Form) and its photocopy.

3) Photocopy of lost passport.
4) Police Report containing lost passport number.
5) Proof of legal residence status in the US (copy of Green Card / US Passport/ visa/ work authorization).
6) Proof of applicant’s legal residence status in the US (copy of Green Card / US Passport/ visa/ work authorization- if applicable).
7) Fees payable to Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles ONLY IN THE FORM OF MONEY ORDER OR CASHIER’S CHECK.
8) Self-addressed, prepaid, certified mailing envelope (except FedEx) if the applicant desires delivery of passport via post.

Note:

  • For third time lost passport, approval from Directorate General Immigration and Passports will be obtained.
  • Passport will be issued only after confirmation of lost Passport from its issuing authority.
  • Dual national applicants must also present their original foreign passport along with its photocopy. The applications of dual national aged between 18-59 will be subject to clearance from Pakistan.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Question: Should I seek an appointment to come to the Consulate for processing of MRP?

Answer: Applicants are not required to have an appointment before coming to this Consulate. we operate on a walk-in system and applicants are severed on the first come first served basis. Usually the processing is done within one hour of your arrival at the Consulate.

2. Question: I live at a long distance from LA. Is there any way that I can get MRP by sending my documents by post, without appearing in person?

Answer:No. Applicants have to come in person to get MRP processed as it involves taking of the finger prints and photographs. Once your process is done . You may provide us a prepaid return envelope (except FedEx) so the passport is posted to your given address to save you another trip to the consulate.

3. Question: I have a CNIC/NICOP but it is expired. Can I get a MRP?

Answer: No. MRP can be processed only on the biases of a valid NICOP/CNIC

4. Question: How much time I will have to spend in consulate for completion of my process?

Answer: Generally the process is completed within one hour after your arrival the consulate.

5. Question: Why have I not got my passport even after several months/weeks of the given delivery time?

Answer:The most probable reason is that you are a dual national and required verification report in your case has not yet been received from Pakistan. Please check whether you had correctly provided your address in Pakistan and the correct information (address telephone/mobile numbers) of two individuals residing in Pakistan who can verify your credentials. The officials of relevant department in Pakistan may ask for photocopies of your documents when they go for verification on your given address in Pakistan Please ensure that copies of these documents are available with your reference/contact person in Pakistan. Another reason may be that your case was deferred and you were asked to provide further documents or get your CNIC revised and you have not done any of required action. If this is the case please do the needful as early as possible.

For any further questions or queries related to Machine Readable Passport, Kindly send email at this address: passport@pakconsulatela.org
the Consulate discourage telephone calls as they result in disruption of service to the individuals visiting the consulate. However on a issue which cannot be explained in email you may call at: 310-441-0167 extension 1007″