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Machine Readable Passport (MRP)

The Government of Pakistan has introduced Machine Readable Passport (MRP) for Pakistani Nationals at home and abroad which is as per ICAO Standards (please visit www.dgip.gov.pk for details). The Consulate General of Pakistan, Los Angeles has started issuing MRPs from February 2006, being one of the nine Pakistani Missions abroad issuing MRPs. All persons possessing valid or expired Pakistani passports can apply for MRP.

MRP applicants must possess computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) / National Identity card for Overseas Pakistani (NICOP) issued by National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA). Applicants below 18 years should hold either NICOP or RG-2 Form / CRC (Child Registration Certificate) issued by NADRA. (Visit NICOP page)

If there is discrepancy between the information provided by the applicant and the data in NADRA's database, the applicant can rectify the data in the NICOP before applying for MRP. In case it is not possible due to any reason, the applicant will be required to produce documents like birth certificate, matriculation certificate, valid passport, or valid visa to proof or justify the change noticed in data fetched from NADRA warehouse. In case of change of a woman's name due to marriage, the applicant should have her NICOP/CNIC card changed to the married name before applying for MRP showing the marital status.

All applicants are required to apply in person for MRP at the Consulate. Processing of MRP application includes recording of biometric data (finger print scanning), photographing, taking the applicant's personal data and interview for which personal attendance is mandatory at the Consulate Concerned.

The passports are being printed in Pakistan and are sent back to the Consulates. Thereafter, the applicants can either pick the passports from their Consulates or can have them mailed for which they have to provide prepaid certified mailing envelopes.

Requirement for Ordinary Passport for applicants: 18 years of age and above

· Fee US $ 46 as Money Order or Cashier's Cheques payable to Pakistan Consulate, Los Angeles.

· Documents: Original NADRA ID card or NICOP and photocopies from front & back

· NOC in case of a Government Servant

· Old Passport and its photocopy (1^st four pages) either Machine Readable Passport or manual passport

· Foreign Passport along with its copies for dual nationality holders only

· Proof of residence in the US (copy of green card / visa / work authorization)

· Any other documentary evidence required in certain cases for processing of MRP.

Requirement for Urgent passport for applicants: 18 years of age and above

· Fee US $ 120

· Documents: Same documents as required in Ordinary Passport

Requirement for Ordinary Passport for applicants: below 18 years of age

· Fee US $ 46

· Documents: Original Computerized Registration Certificate (CRC) issued by NADRA and two photocopies or NICOP and its copies

· Parents NADRA ID Card and its photocopy

· Foreign Passport along with its copies for dual nationality holders only

Requirement for Urgent Passport for applicants: Below 18 years of age

· Fee US $ 120

· Documents: Same as for ordinary new passport

Requirement for Lost Passport:

Lost Passport applications are also accepted. However, passports are issued after confirmation of particulars of lost passport by the passport issuing authority, whether within US or Pakistan or any other place.

· Form-D along with 2"x2" photograph (2)

· Police Report

· Affidavit

Fee structure for MRPs against lost passports:

· First Time Loss (Normal): Double fee will be charged (US $ 92)

· First time Loss (Urgent): Double fee will be charges (US $ 240)

· Second Time Loss (Normal): Quadruple fee will be charged (US $ 185)

· Second Time Loss (Urgent): Quadruple fee will be charges (US $ 480)

· Third Time Loss: Pakistan Mission abroad will issue emergency passport for return to Pakistan with an intimation to Directorate General Immigration & Passport of Pakistan.

Delivery of MRPs

· Ordinary MRPs shall be delivered 15 business days after the booking date.

· Urgent MRPs shall be delivered 6 business days after the booking date.

· MRPs against lost passport shall be issued after the receipt of confirmative particulars from the initial issuing authority irrespective of the booking date.

· Passports can be collected in person between 4:00 to 5:00 PM from the consulate. Otherwise certified prepaid self addressed return envelopes may be provided at the booking time for delivery through mail.