Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) are issued in conformity with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards. Ever since the installation of Machine Readable Passport (MRP) facility at the High Commission in London and all its Consulates in the UK, issuance of manual passports has been phased out. Machine Readable Passport (MRP) are currently being issued from the Consulate General of Pakistan Manchester since 2015.

MRP office operates on the principal of live data capturing so applicants’ presence (with required documents) is compulsory to process the application.

Applicants’ data entry, photo, signature and thumb impression capturing are done by trained MRP staff using latest technology.

Applicants DO NOT need any application forms or photographs for MRP applications as it is done by MRP staff during application process.

MRP Services are appointment only and applicants visiting the Consulate General of Pakistan, Manchester will need a prior appointment for application processing. Consulate General of Pakistan, Manchester will not be able to serve the walk-in applicants for the MRP services. Please click the following link to book an appointment for MRP application:

Online Appointment Management System

Click the following links for information on MRP:

• Requirements for applying for a New MRP or Renewal of MRP
• MRP Appointments
• Application in the event of Loss of Passport
• MRP Process Flow
• MRP Fees & Processing Time
• MRP Office Opening Hours
• Collection / Delivery of your MRP
• Child Endorsement on MRP
• Validity of MRP

More information

For further information please visit Directorate General Immigration & Passports’ website: www.dgip.gov.pk