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Requirements For Change or Correction NICOP

1. Original NICOP (Copies will not be accepted)

2. Completed NICOP application form: Please avoid cutting and crossing, leave a space between words, keep letters within the boxes and write neatly. Please make sure you fill out all the important portions such as:

a. Select “Change” in Column 1 (Type of Application)

b. Head of Family NIC (Shanakhati card) Number (Column 2): Head of Family is the father if applicant is unmarried and the husband is applicant is married. For men, it would be self if applicant is married.

c. Enter the NICOP number of your NICOP in Column 5 ( Applicant's NIC/CNIC/NICOP No.)

d. Father's/Mother's name and NIC numbers – column 7-11. If the father/mother is not alive, put “DECEASED” where it asks for their NIC/CNIC/NICOP number (Col 8 & 11).

e. Spouse name and Pakistan NIC/CNIC/NICOP No (Column 13 and 14 ) : Write husband/wife's full name as indicated in your documents. Do not put last name first. Put spaces between the names. In Column 14, write husband/wife's Pakistan ID card number (without the dashes). If the husband/wife is non-Pakistani, please indicate NON PAKISTANI in the boxes if the applicant is unmarried, write NOT APPLICABLE in Column 14.

f. Present address in USA - column 23

g. Permanent address in Pakistan - column 24 Complete Pakistan address with District and Tehsil (Q 24). If it is a Karachi address, please indicate which region of Karachi (north, south, east or west ) .4. Photocopy of page 1, 2 & 3 of current/valid Pakistani passport. (if Pakistani passport has been expired, please include a copy regardless but also make sure to include a copy of your valid/unexpired foreign passport)

h. Telephone number in the US (column 26 ) is required

i. Personal information, left thumb impression and signature (Column 28 ) are BOTH required. For children, left thumb impression is required. In place of their signature, just write their names.

j. Blood Relative Reference (Column 33) IS REQUIRED. Please provide name and 13 digit NICOP/CNIC number of a blood relative (mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, uncle, aunt etc) and indicate relation with relative

3. Photocopy of page 1, 2 & 3 of current/valid Pakistani passport and/or valid/unexpired foreign passport copy. (if Pakistani passport has been expired, please include a copy regardless but also make sure to include a copy of your valid/unexpired foreign passport to make sure that at least one valid/unexpired passport is provided with application) – Your Pakistani passport should preferably have the correct information (including the information you are trying to change or correct)

4. Photocopy of old NIC/CNIC With correct information OR Proof of of change/ correction (eg: for name change, include name change court order or if name changed because of marriage then marriage certificate OR for correction of Date of birth, include birth certificate copy)

5. Two (2) current photographs (passport size, light blue or white background, front facing ).

6. Copy of marriage certificate (in case change of marital status).

7. Money order or cashier's check for the fee ($55: $45 processing fee plus $10/person DHL home delivery fee) made payable to the Embassy of Pakistan.

8. One Self addressed prepaid envelope from the US Post Office if sending by mail (stamped and self-addressed). Please make sure to send a document-size envelop so we can send back portions of applications if so needed. This envelope will be used to send you back your receipt as well.

Requirements For Duplicate in Lieu of Lost NICOP

1. Completed NICOP application form: Please avoid cutting and crossing, leave a space between words, keep letters within the boxes and write neatly. Please make sure you fill out all the important portions such as:

a. Select “Duplicate” in Column 1 (Type of Application)

b. Head of Family NIC (Shanakhati card) Number (Column 2): Head of Family is the father if applicant is unmarried and the husband is applicant is married. For men, it would be self if applicant is married.

c. Enter the NICOP number of your lost NICOP in Column 5 ( Applicant's NIC/CNIC/NICOP No.)

d. Father's/Mother's name and NIC numbers – column 7-11. If the father/mother is not alive, put “DECEASED” where it asks for their NIC/CNIC/NICOP number (Col 8 & 11).

e. Spouse name and Pakistan NIC/CNIC/NICOP No (Column 13 and 14 ) : Write husband/wife's full name as indicated in your documents. Do not put last name first. Put spaces between the names. In Column 14, write husband/wife's Pakistan ID card number (without the dashes). If the husband/wife is non-Pakistani, please indicate NON PAKISTANI in the boxes if the applicant is unmarried, write NOT APPLICABLE in Col 14.

f. Present address in USA - column 23

g. Permanent address in Pakistan - column 24 Complete Pakistan address with District and Tehsil (Q 24). If it is a Karachi address, please indicate which region of Karachi (north, south, east or west ) .4. Photocopy of page 1, 2 & 3 of current/valid Pakistani passport. (if Pakistani passport has been expired, please include a copy regardless but also make sure to include a copy of your valid/unexpired foreign passport)

h. Telephone number in the US (column 26 ) is required

i. Personal information, left thumb impression and signature (Column 28 ) are BOTH required. For children, left thumb impression is required. In place of their signature, just write their names.

j. Blood Relative Reference (Column 33) IS REQUIRED. Please provide name and 13 digit NICOP/CNIC number of a blood relative (mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, uncle, aunt etc) and indicate relation with relative

2. Photocopy of page 1, 2 & 3 of current/valid Pakistani passport and/or valid/unexpired foreign passport copy. (if Pakistani passport has been expired, please include a copy regardless but also make sure to include a copy of your valid/unexpired foreign passport to make sure that at least one valid/unexpired passport is provided with application)

3. Photocopy of old NIC/CNIC or lost NICOP (front and back). If none are available, include photocopy of the NICOP Receipt or online status or a letter with the Receipt number.

4. Two (2) current photographs (passport size, light blue or white background, front facing ).

5. Copy of marriage certificate (in case change of marital status).

6. Money order or cashier's check for the fee ($55: $45 processing fee plus $10/person DHL home delivery fee) made payable to the Embassy of Pakistan.

7. You must fill an affidavit No.2 - Click for affidavit No.2

8. One Self addressed prepaid envelope from the US Post Office if sending by mail (stamped and self-addressed). Please make sure to send a document-size envelop so we can send back portions of applications if so needed. This envelope will be used to send you back your receipt as well.

Requirements For Renewal of NICOP

1. Expired NICOP in Original (Copies will not be accepted)

2. Completed NICOP application form: Please avoid cutting and crossing, leave a space between words, keep letters within the boxes and write neatly. Please make sure you fill out all the important portions such as:

a. Select “Renewal” in Column 1 (Type of Application)

b. Head of Family NIC (Shanakhati card) Number (Column 2): Head of Family is the father if applicant is unmarried and the husband is applicant is married. For men, it would be self if applicant is married.

c. Enter the NICOP number of your NICOP in Column 5 ( Applicant's NIC/CNIC/NICOP No.)

d. Father's/Mother's name and NIC numbers – column 7-11. If the father/mother is not alive, put “DECEASED” where it asks for their NIC/CNIC/NICOP number (Col 8 & 11).

e. Spouse name and Pakistan NIC/CNIC/NICOP No (Column 13 and 14 ) : Write husband/wife's full name as indicated in your documents. Do not put last name first. Put spaces between the names. In Column 14, write husband/wife's Pakistan ID card number (without the dashes). If the husband/wife is non-Pakistani, please indicate NON PAKISTANI in the boxes if the applicant is unmarried, write NOT APPLICABLE in Col 14.

f. Present address in USA - column 23

g. Permanent address in Pakistan - column 24 Complete Pakistan address with District and Tehsil (Q 24). If it is a Karachi address, please indicate which region of Karachi (north, south, east or west ) .4. Photocopy of page 1, 2 & 3 of current/valid Pakistani passport. (if Pakistani passport has been expired, please include a copy regardless but also make sure to include a copy of your valid/unexpired foreign passport)

h. Telephone number in the US (column 26 ) is required

i. Personal information, left thumb impression and signature (Column 28 ) are BOTH required. For children, left thumb impression is required. In place of their signature, just write their names.

j. Blood Relative Reference (Column 33) IS REQUIRED. Please provide name and 13 digit NICOP/CNIC number of a blood relative (mother, father, sister, brother, son, daughter, uncle, aunt etc) and indicate relation with relative

3. Photocopy of page 1, 2 & 3 of current/valid Pakistani passport and/or valid/unexpired foreign passport copy. (if Pakistani passport has been expired, please include a copy regardless but also make sure to include a copy of your valid/unexpired foreign passport to make sure that at least one valid/unexpired passport is provided with application)

4. Two (2) current photographs (passport size, light blue or white background, front facing ).

5. Money order or cashier's check for the fee ($55: $45 processing fee plus $10/person DHL home delivery fee) made payable to the Embassy of Pakistan.

6. One Self addressed prepaid envelope from the US Post Office if sending by mail (stamped and self-addressed). Please make sure to send a document-size envelop so we can send back portions of applications if so needed. This envelope will be used to send you back your receipt as well.

Note: Requirement for non-receipt of NICOP card

1. You must fill NICOP form and attach all relevant documents.

2. You must fill an affidavit No.3 (click for affidavit No.3)

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