Very briefly, NICOP is meant for all Pakistani citizens residing in the United States and dual nationals. It replaces the National Identity Card or NIC and is valid for 10 years.
POC is meant for US nationals of Pakistani origin
NICOP (National ID Card for Overseas Pakistanis)
NICOP is now a mandatory requirement for all Pakistanis working/residing abroad for more than six months 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 who are under the age of 18 years.
Requirements:
- Complete NICOP application form. Please fill the application form with black ink and clearly print or type in CAPITAL letters. Please do not leave any column blank)
- Please fill English and Urdu fields
- Photocopy of current valid Pakistani passport
- Proof of residence in US (copy of green card/visa/work authorization/driving license)
- Copy of valid US passport for dual nationals
- Photocopy of the old NIC
- Two(2)current passport size photographs with front view and white background
- Copy of marriage certificate (in case change of marital status of women)
- Copy of Form 'B' (RG-II) for children born in Pakistan .
- Father's/Mother's name - column 8-10
- Present address in USA - column 23
- Permanent address in Pakistan - column 24
- Have the form attested by any CNIC/NICOP holder – columns 28-30
- Fee for NICOP is (US$ 25 + 10.00) Home delivery charges (valid for 10 years). Please make money order or cashier's check payable to the Consulate General of Pakistan. Please make separate money order or cashier’s check for NICOP.
Children Born in USA
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of USA valid passport
- Copy of Registration of birth (S-1 Form) issued by Consulate/ Embassy abroad.
- Copies of father and mother NIC/CNIC/NICOP
Applications are forwarded to NADRA, Islamabad and their processing time is 12-16 weeks.
Status of your NICOP/POC applications can be checked on NADRA website www.nadra.gov.pk after four (4) weeks of issuance of receipt.
POC ( Pakistan Origin Card)
Requirements:
- Complete POC application form.
- 2 current photographs passport size front view with white background.
- Fee for POC is (US $100 + 10.00 Home delivery charges) for persons above 18 years and US $50 for persons below 18 years. Please make separate money order or cashier’s check for POC payable to the Consulate General of Pakistan.
- Copy of American/Foreign passport.
- At least 1 proof of Pakistani origin, preferably copy of Pakistani passport or NIC.
- Copy of Pakistani passport (whenever held)
- Copy of National ID Card (NIC)
- Proof of relationship with a Pakistani living in Pakistan e.g. copy of passport or CNIC. pes for applications sent by mail (one for receipt of the application and second for mailing the card). US Postal Service with tracking number is preferable.
Note: Please surrender original CNIC card issued by NADRA if you are applying for a POC |
