Consular Services

Pakistan ID Card/NICOP/POC

National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is offering two types of identity cards to facilitate the Pakistani community living abroad. These cards offer valuable benefits and incentives to the card holders. Following section will help you to choose the right Identity Card for you and follow the procedure to apply for this card.

  • Smart National Identity Card for overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP)

Apply for this card if you are a Pakistani citizen living abroad or a dual nationality holder. Children of Pakistani nationals or dual-nationality holders are also eligible for applying this card.

Click the following links for more information on Smart National Identity Card for overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP)

Smart National Identity Card for overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP)

  • Pakistan Origin Card (POC)

Apply for this card if you have renounced Pakistani nationality or born to parents who had previously held Pakistani nationality. Your family members can also apply for POC.

Click the following links for more information on POC

POC Applying Online

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