Passport NOC PDF Download

What is a Passport NOC for government employees?

A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is a signed declaration by an employee's department stating that it has no objection to the employee obtaining or renewing a passport. Because public servants handle official and sometimes sensitive information, the passport authority requires this certificate to process their application, making the NOC a mandatory accompanying document.

Who needs to obtain a Passport NOC?

The NOC is mandatory for serving employees of the government and related bodies who fall under conduct or security rules. In practice this covers:

• Serving federal government employees
• Serving provincial government employees, including Punjab
• Uniformed services and law enforcement personnel where required
• Employees of autonomous and semi autonomous bodies where an NOC is mandated
• Officers proceeding on foreign tour, training, or deputation

When is the Passport NOC required?

The certificate is required at several points in an employee's service where international travel or identity documentation is involved. The most common occasions are:

• First-time application for a Pakistani passport
• Renewal of an existing passport
• Applying for a visa for official or personal foreign travel
• Adding or changing the national identity details linked to the passport

What information does the NOC contain?

The NOC records the employee's service identity so the passport authority can verify the applicant against the departmental record. Expect the form to capture:

• Employee's full name, designation, and BPS / pay scale
• CNIC number and personal / office number
• Office and department with location
• Purpose (new passport, renewal, or travel)
• Competent authority's signature, stamp, and date

How do I obtain the Passport NOC?

Follow these steps to get the NOC issued without avoidable delay:

1. Download the Passport NOC and Memorandum forms from this page.
2. Fill in your personal and service particulars accurately.
3. Apply through your immediate superior or Drawing and Disbursing Officer (DDO).
4. Route the application to the competent authority for approval.
5. On approval, collect the signed and stamped NOC and memorandum.
6. Attach the NOC to your passport application at the passport office.

Where do I submit the NOC?

Once issued by your department, the signed NOC is submitted to the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (passport office) along with the standard passport application and fee. Within the department, the request travels from your immediate superior to the competent authority designated to grant no objection certificates.

Important tips to avoid rejection or delay

NOC cases are most often returned for avoidable reasons. Keep these points in mind before submission:

• Apply well before your travel date, as the NOC and passport together take time.
• Ensure your designation, BPS, and CNIC match your service record exactly.
• Do not apply for a passport before the NOC is issued.
• Use the official memorandum form alongside the NOC where required.
• All signatures and departmental stamps must be present and legible.