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Annex I Grant of Visa
AnnexII Business on Arrival
AnnexIII Tourist Friendly Countries
 
 
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.

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.

 

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)

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

NICOP

POC

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

Application Procedure (NICOP) Application Procedure (POC)
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 necessary.

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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