The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is an identification card issued by the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for Pakistani citizens residing abroad. This card allows holders to travel to Pakistan without a visa and provides proof of identity as a Pakistani national.
Eligibility for NICOP
Pakistani citizens who have acquired dual nationality with countries that have a dual nationality arrangement with Pakistan are eligible for NICOP. The list of eligible countries includes, but is not limited to:
| Sr. No. | Country | Date of Notification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | September 15, 1990 |
| 2 | Belgium | December 01, 1983 |
| 3 | Canada | May 17, 1973 |
| 4 | Egypt | September 17, 1990 |
| 5 | France | December 01, 1983 |
| 6 | Iceland | December 01, 1983 |
| 7 | Ireland | April 09, 2005 |
| 8 | Italy | December 01, 1983 |
| 9 | Jordan | February 27, 1988 |
| 10 | Netherlands (Holland) | February 18, 1993 |
| 11 | New Zealand | December 01, 1983 |
| 12 | Sweden | August 29, 2002 |
| 13 | Switzerland | February 15, 1988 |
| 14 | Syria | March 13, 1989 |
| 15 | United Kingdom | Citizenship Act 1972 |
| 16 | United States of America | August 29, 2002 |
| 17 | Bahrain | June 2015 |
| 18 | Finland | September 23, 2015 |
| 19 | Denmark | October 31, 2017 |
| 20 | Germany* | December 3, 2019 |
| 21 | Norway** | December 29, 2020 |
*Children of Pakistani nationals/origin born in Germany who acquired German nationality are eligible.
Applying for NICOP Urgent
You can apply for NICOP through two primary methods:
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Online Application via Pak-Identity Website:
- Account Creation: Visit the Pak-Identity website and click on “Apply Now.” Register for an account by providing your personal details, including forename, surname, country, email address, and password. Ensure your password meets the required criteria.
- Email Verification: After registration, you’ll receive a PIN via email. Use this PIN to verify your account.
- Application Submission: Log in to your account, select the relevant application type (e.g., New NICOP), and follow the guided steps to provide necessary information, upload required documents, and submit your application.
For detailed guidelines on capturing fingerprints and uploading documents, refer to NADRA’s Fingerprint Guidelines and Document Upload Guide.
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In-Person Application at NADRA Registration Center (NRC):
- Visit NRC: Go to the nearest NRC.
- Token Issuance: Obtain a token upon arrival.
- Biometric Data Collection: Your photograph, fingerprints, and signature will be captured.
- Data Entry and Form Review: Provide the required information, which will be entered into the system. A form will be printed for your review.
- Form Submission: After reviewing, submit the form. If a blood relative (father, mother, brother, sister, son, or daughter) is present, their biometrics can be captured, eliminating the need for attestation by a gazetted officer.