Pakistan Embassy in Qatar to Launch E-Passport Services From October 15; MRP Applications to Stop
Machine Readable Passports issued before October 15 stay valid until their expiry date, but new applications for them will no longer be accepted at Pakistani missions abroad.
The Pakistan Embassy in Qatar starts e-passport services on October 15. MRP applications will no longer be accepted at missions abroad, and existing MRPs stay valid until expiry.
The Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar has announced that it will start offering e-passport services from October 15. The e-passport is a secure and modern biometric travel document that complies with international standards and includes advanced security features designed to make international travel more secure and efficient.
What Changes on October 15
From October 15, applications for Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) will no longer be accepted or processed at Pakistani diplomatic missions, including the embassy in Doha.
Existing Passports Stay Valid
The embassy clarified that MRPs issued before October 15 remain valid and usable under existing rules and regulations until their date of expiry.
What Overseas Pakistanis Should Do
If your passport is due for renewal, plan to apply for an e-passport after October 15.
If your current MRP is still valid, you can continue to use it until it expires.
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