The Directorate General (DG) of Immigration and Passports has recently issued an official notification regarding the reduction of passport delivery times. The notification states that the delivery times for normal, urgent, and fast-track passport services have been reduced to 10 days, 4 days, and 2 days, respectively.
This reduction in delivery times is expected to provide significant relief to passport applicants who were previously facing delays in receiving their passports.
Previous Delivery Times
Before the issuance of this notification, the delivery times for normal, urgent, and fast-track passport services were 21 days, 7 days, and 4 days, respectively. This means that the new delivery times are almost half of the previous times, which is a significant improvement. The DG of Immigration and Passports has taken this step to improve the efficiency of the passport delivery system and to reduce the backlog of pending applications.
Reasons for Reduction in Delivery Times
The decision to lower the delivery times is believed to have been taken due to the increased number of passport applicants in recent times. The DG of Immigration and Passports has been receiving a large number of applications for passports, and the new delivery times are aimed at improving the efficiency of the passport delivery system and reducing the backlog of pending applications. This step will also help individuals who require passports on an urgent basis, such as those who need to travel for work or medical reasons.
Applicant’s Obligations
The DG of Immigration and Passports has advised applicants to follow the prescribed procedures and provide all the necessary documents to ensure a smooth and hassle-free application process. In addition, applicants should submit their applications well before their intended travel dates to avoid any inconvenience. The Directorate General has also urged applicants to refrain from using any unauthorized agents or middlemen for submitting their applications. This will not only ensure a smooth application process but will also help in reducing the workload of the DG Immigration and Passports.
Conclusion
The reduction in passport delivery times by DG Immigration and Passports is a positive step towards improving the efficiency of the passport delivery system in Pakistan. The new delivery times will provide significant relief to passport applicants who were previously facing delays in receiving their passports.
It will also help individuals who require passports on an urgent basis, such as those who need to travel for work or medical reasons. However, it is essential for applicants to follow the prescribed procedures and provide all the necessary documents to ensure a smooth and hassle-free application process.
