NICOP/POC CARDS

National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is meant for all Pakistani citizens and Dual Nationality holders in the United States. 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.

Pakistan Origin Card (POC) 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 . For NIC/CNIC/NICOP surrender, click here.

NICOP and POC HOLDERS ARE ENTITLED VISA-FREE ENTRY TO PAKISTAN.

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 E-mail: nadra@embassyofpakistanusa.org

Mahwish Chaudhry (NICOP/POC CARDS) - 202-243-6500 extension 2012

Important: 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.

For detailed information on National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis and the Pakistan Origin Card, please visit NADRA's official website .

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