In a major relief for passport applicants, the wait for normal passport delivery has been significantly reduced.
Citizens will now receive their normal passports within just 20 days, ending the prolonged delays that had plagued the process for months.
This improvement in delivery time comes after the installation of new printing machines, alongside increased manpower and a 24-hour printing schedule.
Speaking to SAMAA TV, Director of Immigration and Passports South Region Saeed Abbasi confirmed that the system overhaul had made it possible to deliver passports within the stipulated 20-day timeframe.
"For a long time, passport delivery was delayed for months, but thanks to these new developments, we are now able to provide passports on time," Abbasi said.
In addition to the standard 20-day delivery, Abbasi outlined the availability of expedited services.
Passports processed through the fast-track system will be delivered within just two days, while those using the urgent fee service will receive their documents within 10 days.
