Pakistan to introduce new passport design that brings fresh visuals, updated security features, and digital readiness. The change is a major move by the government to modernize travel documents for Pakistani citizens and align them with global standards. DG Immigration & Passports (DGIP) has received approval from the Ministry of Interior to begin redesigning Pakistan’s passport.
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Why Pakistan Needs a New Passport Design
The current passports have served Pakistan for many years. However, with increasing security threats, global travel standards, and citizens’ expectations, there is a strong push to upgrade. Major reasons include:
- To improve security and prevent forgery and misuse.
- To include updated biometric / digital features such as chips and machine-readable data.
- To reflect Pakistan’s national heritage by adding imagery of landmarks from different provinces.
- To align with international/document standards such as ICAO guidelines.
The redesign is part of a wider reform of identity documents in Pakistan.
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Key Features of the New Passport
| Feature | Details |
| Images of Landmarks | Wild scenes and heritage motifs from Pakistan’s four provinces will be printed on visa pages. |
| Mother’s Name Included | All new and renewed passports will include the mother’s name alongside the father’s name. |
| Enhanced Security | Use of advanced security printing: invisible UV printing, microtext, holographic features, etc. |
| Biometric / Digital Chip | Embedded chip for biometric data (e-passport style), possibly RFID for verification and global compatibility. |
Expected Changes & Timeline
| Current Passport | New Passport (Expected) |
| Green cover with traditional format | Possible updated tone / modified cover design (green or navy) |
| Machine-readable passport or current e-passport | Full biometric e-passport with embedded chip for all users |
| Limited security features by older standards | Advanced security features: UV patterns, holograms, microtext |
| Old design layout on visa pages | New artistic layout showing cultural & historic sites |
What It Means for Pakistanis
For citizens this redesign has several impacts:
- More secure documentation reduces risks of forgery or identity theft abroad.
- Faster immigration checks & easier global travel, especially with updated biometric chips and machine readable data.
- Pride and identity: featuring Pakistan’s landmarks helps reinforce cultural heritage.
- The inclusion of mother’s name is socially significant and improves accuracy of identity.
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It also sends a message internationally that Pakistan is upgrading its digital-identity infrastructure, making travel documents safer, more modern, and better trusted by other countries.
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