Visa-free entry into Pakistan.
Indefinite stay in Pakistan.
Exemption from foreigner registration requirements.
Permission to purchase and sell property.
Right to open and operate bank accounts.
Documentation Requirements
Complete POC Form.
2 photographs . (ICAO Standard).
Bank Draft/Bank Receipts for Fees payment on account of POC processing and CNIC/NICOP Cancellation(if applicable)
Renunciation letter/Affidavit of Ex-Pakistani having CNIC/NICOP(renunciation letter in case of dual status country)
Copy of Foreign passport (non-expired)
Marriage Certificate of Married Applicants attested by Pak Mission /Foreign Office
At least 1 proof of Pakistani origin:
Copy of self CNIC/NICOP/MNIC/Pakistani Passport
2 photographs . (ICAO Standard).
Bank Draft/Bank Receipts for Fees payment on account of POC processing and CNIC/NICOP Cancellation(if applicable)
Renunciation letter/Affidavit of Ex-Pakistani having CNIC/NICOP(renunciation letter in case of dual status country)
Copy of Foreign passport (non-expired)
Marriage Certificate of Married Applicants attested by Pak Mission /Foreign Office
At least 1 proof of Pakistani origin:
Copy of self CNIC/NICOP/MNIC/Pakistani Passport
OR
CNIC/NICOP copy of any of living relative (parents/grandparents/spouse) and a document to show link with that relative like copy of birth certificate, marriage certificate, property document or educational documents. Copy of MNIC/POC/Pakistani Passport is also acceptable for cases wherein eligibility of applicant is proved through.
Note: English translation will be required if document is not in English/Urdu In case of doubt, any supporting document may be demanded.
Note
If you reside abroad, you can collect your card from the Pakistan Mission.
You can also select home delivery option.
If you are in Pakistan, you can collect your card from your local NADRA Central Distribution Point (CDC).
NICOP
NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) is a registration document to be issued to a valid/legitimate citizen of Pakistan. Previously it was issued to overseas Pakistanis working/living/staying/studying abroad for consecutive time period of six months or possessing dual nationalities but now it can be issued to any citizen of Pakistan.
Documentation Requirements
A NICOP applicant is required to produce the following documents at the time of application:
Birth Certificate or
Old NIC or
Matriculation Certificate or
CNICs of immediate relatives or
Passport (mandatory in case of new)
Note
For further details please refer to the checklist in related downloads or call us on our UAN 111-786-100.
