For Pakistani Citizens MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS (MRPs), Pakistan Embassy Damascus is processing Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) for Pakistani citizens residing in Syrian Arab Republic on Wednesday during office hours subject to the following:-

1. Physical presence is mandatory to apply for first-time Machine Readable Passport. Processing of MRP application includes; recording of biometric data (finger print scanning), taking applicant’s photograph, taking the applicant’s personal data and interview for which personal attendance is mandatory at the Embassy.
2. MRP applicants must possess valid computerized CNIC / NICOP issued by NADRA, as well as current passport and a valid residence permit.
3. The applicant will be required to produce documents like birth certificate, matriculation certificate, valid passport, or valid visa to prove or justify the change noticed in data fetched from NADRA warehouse. Renewal of Machine Readable Passports (MRPs), may also be applied online at https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk

In case of change of a female applicant’s name due to marriage, the applicant should have her NICOP/CNIC card changed to the married name, before applying for MRP, showing the marital status on the Marriage Certificate.

NICOPs/POCs

Pakistani Embassy Damascus is authorized by NADRA to process smart NICOPs/POCs for Pakistani citizens residing in Syria through manual forms. Pakistan Embassy Damascus is 01 out of 09 Pak Embassies who are providing Smart NICOP services to Pak Community through manual forms. Applicants must bring all original documents including ID cards and Passports for themselves, their parents and siblings with 03 latest photographs. The applicant must bring IDs of 02 Pakistani verifiers along with their contact numbers for verification by NADRA. SOPs for Smart NICOPs/POCs for Smart NICOPs are attached in separate pdf. Forms are available in separate pdf. The applicants may also apply for their NICOPs online from NADRA’s website: http://www.nadra.gov.pk.