Name of the Organization : Embassy of Pakistan
Type of Facility : NICOP/POC Cards Application & Status
Location/Country : Washington, USA
Website : http://embassyofpakistanusa.org/
NICOP/POC Cards
A (NICOP)National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis is meant for all Pakistani citizens and Dual Nationality holders in the United States.
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It is now a mandatory requirement for all Pakistanis working/residing abroad and Pakistanis holding dual nationality. NICOP offers unique privileges and facilities to its holder. This card is obligatory for all members of the family, including children under the age of 18 years.
A (POC) Pakistan Origin Card is meant for US nationals of Pakistani origin. A Renunciation Letter must be provided for applicant’s holding old Pakistani passports and other Citizenship documents who are applying for POC. Furthermore, POC applicants must also surrender their Pakistan non-computerized National Identity Card (NIC), Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and/or NICOP. For Passport Renunciation Certificate, click here .
Important, Please Note:
1. The NICOP/POC processing timeline is 3-6 months. While NICOP and POC holders are entitled to Visa Free entry applying for the card is not an option for upcoming travel within the 3-6 months processing time. There is no urgent service available.
2. Applicant must provide a return envelope for return of documents or confirmation of documents received. Envelope must be a document sized, flat-rate USPS Flat Rate Express envelope which is self-addressed and pre-paid. Click here for image.
3. The applicant(s) who have applied for a NADRA card in Pakistan MUST mention their 13-Digit NADRA Card number on their NICOP form. Minors applying MUST mention their Child Registration Certificate (CRC) Number. Otherwise, their application will be rejected and they would be required to re-apply with a fresh fee.
4. For detailed information on National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis and the Pakistan Origin Card, please visit NADRA’s official website.
National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP):
** Dual Nationality Holder (Pakistan & USA)
** Unlimited Visa free entry into Pakistan on foreign passport
** Indefinite stay in Pakistan with exemption from reporting to police or foreigner’s registration officers, etc.
** Right to purchase, sell, own, deal with and dispose of movable and immovable property anywhere in Pakistan.
** Right to open and operate bank accounts in Pakistan
** Protection of rights that all Pakistanis enjoy
** Full recognition as a regular Pakistani citizen
** Apply for Machine Readable Passport (MRP) Substitute for the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
** Proof of Pakistan citizenship
Who can Apply:
Valid/legitimate citizens of Pakistan and their children.
Pakistan Origin Card (POC):
Consider only USA National (or Other Foreign National):
** Unlimited Visa free entry into Pakistan on foreign passport.
** Indefinite stay in Pakistan with exemption from reporting to police or foreigner’s registration officers, etc.
** Right to purchase, sell, own, deal with and dispose of movable and immovable property anywhere in Pakistan.
** Right to open and operate bank accounts in Pakistan.
Who can Apply:
** Pakistan origin USA Nationals who has surrendered their Pakistani Citizenship (Renunciation certificate required).
** Foreign spouse of CNIC/NICOP holder
Contacting the NADRA Department, Washington D.C.
Phone Number: 202-243-6500
E-mail: nadra AT embassyofpakistanusa.org