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Updated August 2025
Key takeaways:
Track with your 11 digit token: send SMS to 9988 in Pakistan or use your embassy or consulate tracking page overseas.
Statuses explained: under process, printing, printed, dispatched, ready for collection.
Keep your token private; fix issues by resending, removing spaces, or calling your office.
How to track your Pakistan passport
What you’ll need
- Your 11-digit token number.
- Your registered mobile number (for SMS tracking).
- Access to your embassy/consulate site if you applied overseas.
Track via SMS (inside Pakistan)
- Open your SMS app.
- Type your 11-digit token number only (no spaces).
- Send to 9988.
- You’ll receive a reply with the latest status.
Track online (overseas applicants)
- Go to your embassy/consulate’s passport tracking page.
- Enter your 11-digit token number.
- Submit to view your current status (e.g., under process, printed, dispatched).
Here are some of the mission portals you can use if you applied there (use your own mission’s site if different):
Keep your token private. Only enter it on official DGIP or embassy sites or send it to 9988. Do not share it on social media or with third parties.
What your passport status means
- Under process: Application accepted and under review.
- Sent for printing: Approved and queued for printing.
- Printed: Booklet printed and pending dispatch.
- Dispatched: Sent to the office/mission where you applied.
- Ready for collection: Bring your receipt and ID to collect.
Troubleshooting
- No SMS reply from 9988: Wait a few minutes and resend; check signal/credit; try again later.
- “Invalid token” error: Confirm all 11 digits; remove spaces; match the token on your receipt.
- Lost token number: Visit/call the office or mission where you applied to retrieve your token.
- Status stuck for several days: This can be normal at busy times; contact your office/mission if urgent travel is near.
Common mistakes and quick fixes
- Extra spaces or dashes in the token: Remove them and resend.
- Using CNIC or application ID instead of token: Use the token from your receipt.
- International roaming issues: Try the online portal instead.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can I track without the token number?
No. You’ll need the 11-digit token from your receipt. If you lost it, contact the office/mission where you applied.
How long does passport printing take?
Timelines vary by application type and volume.
Can someone else collect my passport?
Check your office/mission’s rules on authorization letters.
