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Pakistan stops issuing machine-readable passports from October 15: what e-passport switch means for you
From 15 October 2026, Pakistan's passport offices and missions abroad issue only chip-based e-passports; 14 October was the last day to apply for a machine-readable passport (MRP). Existing MRPs stay valid until the expiry date printed on them, so travellers do not need to replace a valid passport now.