ISLAMABAD: The National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) is the authorized body to issue National Identity Card (NICOP) to Overseas Pakistanis.
This NADRA NICOP is designed for Pakistani citizens who intend to travel abroad or settle in foreign countries. Any citizen of Pakistan is eligible to apply for NADRA NICOP, which enables dual citizens to enter Pakistan without a visa. To apply for Smart NICOP, a valid passport number is mandatory.
Applications can be submitted at any NADRA office within Pakistan, while overseas Pakistanis can visit their respective consulates or apply online.
NADRA has divided countries into two categories: Zone A and Zone B. Zone A includes European and Western countries such as Canada, while Zone B includes Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
As of November 2024, there has been no change in NADRA NICOP fees. For Zone A countries, the NADRA NICOP fee for the new Smart NICOP is $39 for normal processing, $57 for urgent, and $75 for executive. In Pakistani rupees, the charges are Rs 11,340, Rs 16,589, and Rs 21,820, respectively. For Zone B countries, the normal processing fee is $20, urgent $30, and executive $40. In Pakistan, the respective fees are Rs 5,620 for normal, Rs 8,440 for urgent, and Rs 11,250 for executive processing.
An application for additional convenience can also be submitted through NADRA’s online platform or mobile app.
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