How to Apply for Passport in Sargodha: Complete 2026 Guide
Applying for a new passport or renewal in Sargodha? This comprehensive guide covers the complete process at the Regional Passport Office.
Apply at Passport Office Sargodha (Near Sessions Court) with CNIC and photos. Fee: Rs. 3,600 (36 pages/5 years) to Rs. 17,550 (72 pages/10 years urgent). Processing: 15-21 days.
Estimated Time: 15-21 working days (normal), 7 days (urgent)
Estimated Cost: Rs. 3,600 - Rs. 17,550 depending on validity and urgency
- Original valid CNIC
- Old passport (if renewal)
- 2 passport photos (white background)
- NADRA Family Registration Certificate (new applicants)
- NOC from employer (government employees)
- Online token printout
Step-by-Step Guide
Visit pakpassport.dgip.gov.pk and create an account. Fill application form online. Book appointment slot. Print the token - you cannot enter without it.
Pro Tip: Book appointments 3-5 days in advance. Morning slots (9-11 AM) have shorter wait times.
Original CNIC (valid). Old passport (if renewal). NADRA family registration certificate (for first-time). Proof of profession (government employees need NOC). 2 passport photos (white background).
Regional Passport Office Sargodha, near Sessions Court. Operating hours: 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Mon-Fri), 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Sat). Arrive 30 minutes before your token time.
Counter staff verify your documents. Your biometrics (fingerprints, photo, signature) are captured digitally. Verify all personal details on screen before signing.
Pro Tip: Wear formal/presentable clothes for the passport photo. No head covering except for religious reasons.
Pay at designated bank counter (usually HBL inside passport office). Fee depends on validity period and pages. Keep receipt - passport cannot be collected without it.
Track status via SMS to 8500 or website. Normal passports: 15-21 working days. Urgent: 7 working days. Collect from same office with fee receipt and CNIC.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Going without online appointment
Walk-ins not allowed. Book token online at pakpassport.dgip.gov.pk at least 2 days before.
Wrong photo specifications
Photos must be: white background, no glasses, no smile, face covering 70-80% of frame, recent (within 6 months).
Government employees without NOC
Get departmental NOC before applying. Without NOC, application is rejected.
Incorrect CNIC information
Passport details are pulled from NADRA. If CNIC has errors, fix them at NADRA first before passport application.
Frequently Asked Questions
36 pages normal: Rs. 8,100. 36 pages urgent: Rs. 13,500. 72 pages normal: Rs. 12,150. 72 pages urgent: Rs. 17,550.
Yes. SMS your token number to 8500, or check online at pakpassport.dgip.gov.pk/AppStatusInfo.
File police report (FIR), bring FIR copy to passport office. Additional verification may delay processing by 1-2 weeks.
No. Fastest is 'urgent' processing which takes 7 working days. Executive/same-day service not available.
Yes. Children must have their own passport. Parent's CNIC and child's B-Form required for child passport.
Important Contacts
Passport Office Sargodha
048-3720555
8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
DGIP Helpline
051-9208891
9 AM - 5 PM
SMS Tracking
8500
24/7