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Wednesday 22 March 2023

New NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis)



The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis, or NICOP, is an important document that is issued to Pakistani citizens living outside of Pakistan. The card serves as a form of identification and enables overseas Pakistanis to access a wide range of services, including banking, voting, and obtaining visas.

It is important to note that NICOP is only issued to overseas Pakistanis and not to those who reside within Pakistan. The process of obtaining a NICOP is relatively simple and can be done online or in person at the Pakistani embassy or consulate in the country of residence.

For Pakistani emigrant workers, who are working abroad, the government of Pakistan has abolished the requirement of having a NICOP. This means that these workers can continue to live and work abroad without the need to obtain a NICOP.

Overall, the NICOP is an important document for overseas Pakistanis and plays a crucial role in enabling them to access a range of services while living outside of Pakistan. If you are an overseas Pakistani, it is highly recommended that you obtain a NICOP to ensure that you have access to all the benefits and services that you are entitled to.

NADRA Office Timings:

CentersDaysTimings
Mega Registration Centers7 Days a week24 Hours
Normal BranchesMonday to Friday09:00 AM to 05:00 PM


Centers / Branches:

To find nearest NADRA Center / Branch, Click the link below:



Fee Structure:

NICOP TypeFor Zone A CountriesFor Zone B CountriesDelivery
NormalUS$ 36US$ 1730 Days
UrgentUS$ 54US$ 2715 Days
ExecutiveUS$ 72US$ 3707 Days



Documents Required:

  • Original NIC of a Parent (father OR mother)
  • Original Child Registration Certificate (B-Form) OR Original Matric Certificate OR Original Matric Marks-Sheet OR Original Domicile OR Original Passport

Procedures:

  • Goto NADRA office with your husband/ wife/ father/ mother/ brother/ sister/ son/ daughter, with their NIC/ NICOP
  • Fingerprints of your any above relative will also to be taken
  • For fingerprints, avoid dust, mehendi or oil on fingers
  • When NICOP is ready, NADRA will inform you by SMS on your mobile phone
  • Get your NICOP personally from NADRA Centre on time

Apply Online:

To apply online for NICOP through NADRA, Click below:

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