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The scheme of NICOP/POC was conceived and
launched as a result of repeated resolutions of Overseas Pakistanis
convention organized under auspicious of OPF, Ministry of Labour,
Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis and with the consultation of Interior
Division. Government of Pakistan has made this Card compulsory for all
Pakistanis not annulled Nationality for creation of comprehensive
database of Pakistanis working abroad or holding dual Nationality. They
have to present this Card at the time of arrival/ departure at all
international Airports/Boards.
Moreover, revival of link with Pakistan by such people was all the more
desirable. In view of the potential for prospective consideration and
benefits to the country by their involvement, Government of Pakistan has
decided to issue this card.
Under
NADRA Ordinance, NADRA
has been entrusted with the task of registering workers/emigrant of
Pakistan origin and Pakistanis with dual nationality and issuance of
NICOP/POCs to them.
REVISED NICOP / POC FEE
Definitions
Pakistan Origin Card
A person shall be an eligible
foreigner of Pakistan origin or eligible for Pakistan Origin Card if he
is a foreigner; and he had been a citizen of Pakistan at any time during
his life.
Among other cards, NADRA Ordinance
envisages issuance of cards to foreigners of Pakistani origin who have
got themselves registered under the NADRA Ordinance. This card is called
the Pakistan Origin Card. On account of its utility, it is an
identification document usable in place of NIC whenever required.
However POC is more than just an identification document.
Name, Color and
Design of POC
The POC should have the same design
and with blue colour as the NIC in English, bear a barcode, which should
be readable by a machine. It should be called the Pakistan Origin Card
(POC) and carry a printed statement in English to the effect that
applicant is entitled Visa free entry in to Pakistan specimen attached
at Annex A.
National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis
Among other cards, NADRA Ordinance
envisages issuance of cards to Pakistani workers/emigrants and citizens
/resident abroad and Pakistanis holding dual nationality who have got
themselves registered under the NADRA Ordinance. This card is known as
the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP). On account
of its utility, it is an identification document usable in place of NIC
whenever required. However NICOP is more than just an identification
document.
Name, Color and
Design of NICOP
The NICOP should have the same design
and colour as the NIC in English, bear a barcode, which should be
readable by a machine. It should be called the National Identity Card
for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) and carry a printed statement in English
to the effect that applicant is entitled Visa free entry in to Pakistan.
Aesthetics &
Security Features
POC includes a sophisticated array of
security features to safeguard against fraud and improper use. The POC
contains machine-readable information, which is used to facilitate
movement through immigration controls. The special characteristics of
the POC will protect is integrity. Some characteristics can be seen with
the naked eye and others will be verified using optical aids.
Aesthetics
The new POC Card design is based on
the ISO 7810 size, which is 85.6 MMX 54m. The cards are produced from a
substrate called Teslin, which is a flexible product and has been tested
for several bending, cracking and fatigue tests giving it high
durability characteristics. The card is blue in colour with the image of
the National Flag on both sides also printed through fine lines by a
security printer. The card carries all relevant information regarding
individuals name, father/husbands name, gender, date of birth, new and
old id card number, family registration number, permanent and present
addresses, nationality, images of signature, and photograph, date of
issue and expiry date as well as signature of an authorized signatory
from issuing authority.
BENEFITS TO
NICOP CARD HOLDERS
(1) Without prejudice to any other
rights, benefits, privileges or capacities enjoyed by or available to a
non-resident citizen who simultaneously holds the nationality or
citizenship of any other country or state together with his Pakistani
citizenship, such non-resident citizen shall, upon issuance of the card
to him and during the period of validity of his said card, have the
right to enter into Pakistan without a visa from such port or place, by
such route and in accordance with such conditions, if any, as are
prescribed pursuant to the Passport Act, 1974 (XX of 1974).
(2) A card validly issued to a
non-resident citizen shall be the conclusive proof of his being a
citizen of Pakistan for the purposes of availing protection of the
Government of Pakistan in any foreign country or state as a Pakistani
citizen. The Federal Government shall recognize, afford and ensure full
protection as citizens of Pakistan available under the law to all
cardholders abroad.
(3) The Authority may arrange for and
make available other lawful benefits, rights and privileges for holders
of the card, as it may deem fit, in association
with governmental or private organizations or entities in order to
incentivize registration of the citizens
under these rules.
Issuance of National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis
(NICOP).
Documents Required |
Remarks |
i) Filled in application forms English & Urdu.
ii) Copies of CNIC/Form “B”/Birth Registration.
iii) Copies of Pakistani Passports.
iv) Four photographs.
v) Bank draft for the amount of US$25/- per applicant in the name of
NADRA, Islamabad.
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Applications for NICOPs are sent to the concerned
authorities in Pakistan. The Cards will be delivered after receipt from Pakistan. |
Issuance of Pakistan Origin Card (POC).
Documents required |
Remarks |
i) Filled in application
form.
ii) Copies of foreign Passports/NICOP/CNIC.
iii) Two photographs.
iv) Bank draft for the amount of US$100/- for adult and US$ 50/- for under
the age of 18 years per applicant in the name of NADRA, Islamabad.
v) Marriage Certificate
vi) Copies of Form “B”/Birth Registration (for children)
vii) Copies of parents CNIC/ID(for children)
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Applications for POCs are sent to the concerned
authorities in Pakistan. The Cards will be delivered after receipt from Pakistan. |
NOTE: Pakistan Origin Card (POC) can also be issued
to the spouses of Pakistan Citizens other than of Pakistan Origin. |
Issuance of Remittance Card.
Documents Required |
Remarks |
i) Filled in application
form.
ii) Copy of Passport.
iii) Copy of NICOP/CNIC.
iv) Two photographs.
v) Remittance attested for the concerned Bank.
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Applications for Remittance Cards are sent to the
concerned authorities in Pakistan. The Cards will be delivered after receipt
from Pakistan. |
Note: Remittances should be sent
in Pak Rupees.
v US$ 2500/- in the past 12 months for issuance of Silver Card
v US$ 5000/- in the past 12 months for issuance of Silver Plus
Card.
v US$ 10000/- in the past 12 months for issuance of Golden Card.
v US$ 25000/- in the past 12 months for issuance of Golden Plus
Card.
v US$ 50000/- in the past 12 months for issuance of Platinum
Card.
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NICOP |
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POC |
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Fee of
NICOP
The Fee of National
Identity Card for Oversears Pakistanis (NICOP) is US $ 25 and
its validity for 7 years
List
of Dual National Countries
Following are the name of countries and
dates on which Pakistan have dual nationals with the countries.
Sr No Name Date
1 Switzerland 15-02-1988
2 Syria 13-03-1989
3 Netherlands 18-02-1993
4 France 01-12-1983
5 Belgium 01-12-1983
6 Iceland 01-12-1983
7 Italy 01-12-1983
8 New Zealand 01-12-1983
9 Jordan 27-02-1988
10 Australia 02-09-1974
11 Egypt 15-09-1990
12 Canada 17-05-1973
13 U.K
14 Sweden
15 USA |
Fee for POC
Details US$ Pound Euro
18 years and above 100 70 112 Below 18 years 50 35 56
Inland Bank Accounts (Same Accounts For NICOP)
1. Habib Bank Limited, Sattlite Town Rawalpindi. Account No
3291-06
2. Habib Bank Limited, Khyber Bazaar, Peshawar. Account No
2642-78
3. Habib Bank Limited, Arbab Road, Peshawar. Account No 2391-06
4. Habib Bank Limited, Shaheede Millat Road Karachi, Account No
4025-97
5. Habib Bank Limited, Liaqat Bazaar Quetta Account No 4902-37
6. Habib Bank Limited, Foreign office Branch, Islamabad Pak Rs
Account No 51010-8. DPS Model Town Habib Bank Limited Accout
No:4263-54
7. Habib Bank Limited, Foreign office Branch, Islamabad US $
Account No 60160-2
8. DPS Model Town Habib Bank Limited
Accout No:4263-54
Askari Commercial Bank
of Pakistan
Inside Pakistan (13 designated branches)
Abroad Bank
Accounts
Bank accounts have open with national bank of Pakistan/Habib
Bank of Pakistan Branches Abroad.
National Bank of Pakistan
New York, London, Frankfurt, Paris
Habib Bank Of Pakistan
Netherlands, Amstardam, Rotherdam,
The Hague |
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Application
Procedure (NICOP) |
Application Procedure (POC) |
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a. This forms is to be filled in by
all non-resident citizens residing/ settled abroad in different
categories. If the applicant is holding a Computerized National
Identity Card (CNIC), the main Application Form (Urdu) need not
to be filled in. However, if the applicant is not holding a
Computerized NIC, the applicant shall also fill in the main
Application Form in Urdu along with specified form in English
Language.
b. Please carefully fill
in all required information applicable in your case. Any
casualness or mistake in filling in the form or any inaccurate
information provided therein may result in delays or
non-delivery of the card.
c. In case of any of family members (spouse, parents,
grandparents, real or grandchildren, etc.) are also applying for
NICOP, the separate form may be used by them for processing of
applications and delivery of NICOPs of your entire family.
d. Multiple photocopies of form may be made and used and
sent along with the all-necessary documents.
e. IMPORTANT: Family members applying together will get
their cards at the address in their forms.
f. Please fill in the form in BLACK ink.
g. Please clearly print or type ONLY in CAPITAL letters
and avoid contact with the edges of the box. The following
should prove as an example:
h. A block may be left empty wherever a word ends and a
new word begins in the same line or where nothing further is to
be written.
i. Avoid any over-writing and other mistakes while
filling in the form. Please make sure that the form is filled in
as neatly as possible. If there are too many mistakes in the
form, fill in a new form. Exact photocopies of the form (on A4
size paper ONLY) are acceptable.
j. Wherever small choice field boxes " " are provided in
the form (e.g. in respect of type of application, gender,
marital status, etc), the box adjacent to the appropriate answer
is to be SHADED i.e. "¦ " and NOT to be ticked or checked.
k. Names in full are to be written in the order of first,
middle and then last name.
l. Spaces provided for dates are to be filled in from the
left in the order of, firstly, Day (DD); secondly, Month (MM);
and, lastly, Year (YYYY) in four digits.
m. "NIC" stands for National Identity Card issued by GOP
to Pakistani citizens who are 18 years of age or above.
n. Information required in respect of NIC or Pakistani
passport may only be provided by persons holding Pakistani
citizenship/nationality.
o. Details of foreign/non-Pakistani passport held by a
person are to be compulsorily provided wherever required in the
form (for dual Nationals only).
p. Application form has numbered items. All applicable
items have to be answered/responded to. Most of the items are
self-explanatory. However, item-wise description and
instructions for guidance have been provided below where felt
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Item No. Description &
Instructions
1. Application may be made for a new card or for renewal of a
card, Renewal is needed upon expiry of the validity period of
the old card or Duplicate in case of misplace or lost or Change
in case of any change in card or cancellation in case of death
of applicant.
2. This is applicable only to a person not holding Pakistani NIC
or passport. The details of applicable ground on the basis of
which you are applying for NICOP must be specified that
applicant is whether by birth or by relation or having any
immoveable property in Pakistan or any other ground (Please
specify any other ground on extra page on which applicant is
applying for Pakistan Origin Card)
3. Full name must be mentioned in block letters (First, Middle,
Last).
4. Please mention Place of Birth in this sequence City or Town,
State/ Province /Country
5. NIC/ NICOP/POC NO. if any
6. Present nationality (other than Pakistani
nationality/citizenship)
7. Provide required details of Pakistani passport and Foreign
passport.
8. Father's Full name must be mentioned in block letters (First,
Middle, Last)
9. Father's Present nationality
10 Father's NIC/ NICOP/POC NO. if any
11. Enter your mother's name. (First, Middle, Last)
12. Enter your mother's nationality
13. Mother's NIC/ NICOP/POC NO. if any
14. Married person should write their spouse's name.(First,
Middle, Last)
15. Spouse's Present nationality
16. Spouse's NIC/ NICOP/POC NO. if any
17. Carefully enter your present address on which you can be
contacted and your card may be delivered. Mistake or
incomplete/inaccurate information provided here may result in
delays or non-delivery of the card.
18. Enter your permanent address in Pakistan, if any. Foreigner
spouses of Pakistani citizens may mention the permanent address
of their spouses in Pakistan.
19. Please shade on which addresses you want to be delivered a
card?
20. Please mention information about children if space is
insufficient then use extra sheet for more children
21. Give all information about relative, relationship with
Applicant, his NIC and NICOP No, Present Address and Telephone
No
22. Kashmiries will fill this information
23. If you have ever been deprived of Pakistani citizenship by
an order of the Government of Pakistan passed under subsection
(2) or subsection (3) of section 16 of the Pakistan Citizenship
Act, 1951 (II of 1951), please shade the applicable box
23- 25 The box adjacent to the appropriate answer is to be
ticked or checked
26. Select the appropriate answer and shade the box adjacent to
the choice field that applies to you. In respect of Education,
select only the highest level of education applicable in your
case. Profession may be identified even if unemployed.
27. It is mandatory to fill in this block. Unanswered will be
treated as incomplete from and will be rejected.
28. Paste your picture with blue background in the respective
block. And signatures and thumb impression must be clearly
affixed in Black ink only. |
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