Track Status of Pakistani Passport Online
Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Government of Pakistan has launched a system for online tracking of the status of a passport application. This passport tracking system is free of cost.
This service has been initiated for the welfare of passport seekers. This service will now eliminate unnecessary delays, repeated visits to the passport offices and involvement of agents/ touts. This service will save time and money and give access to information at the grass root level.
This new online tracking system is in addition to the existing system for tracking through SMS.
How to Track Passport Status Online?
- First of all, you have to get registered on the DGIP website at this URL tracking.dgip.gov.pk/CreateUser.aspx . It is very simple to make an account there.
- Now log on at tracking.dgip.gov.pk
- Here you can check the status of Machine Readable Passport (MRP) processed within the last three months, just by entering 11 digits token number/ tracking code.
- Every successful logged-in user can track passport status for only 3 times per day.
- This is a free service. If any person is asking for money for using this tracking service may be reported to Directorate General of Immigration and Passports Office at opts@dgip.gov.pk
How to Track Passport Status through SMS?
Alternatively, there is also a simple SMS system to track the status of your passport.
- Write your 11 digits token number/ tracking code in "Write Message" section of your mobile and send it to 9988. This unique tracking code can be found printed on your token which you got while applying for a passport.
- The automated system is programmed to respond in four different scenarios;
- An applicant would be informed about the box id and shipment date for collection of passport, if passport has been prepared.
- Status of passport if it is still in process.
- Passport office requires more verification.
- An invalid token id has been entered.
