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Last updated: August 2026

NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis)

Visa-free entry into Pakistan and legal identification for expatriates and dual nationals.

Where

NADRA / OPF

Time

7–10 days (Urgent) / 20 days (Normal)

Biometric

Via Pak-ID mobile app or Embassy

Required documents

Pakistani Origin

Foreign Born (Children)

Foreign Passport

Step by step

  1. 1

    Apply Online via Pak-ID

    Create account on id.nadra.gov.pk or download the Pak-ID app.

  2. 2

    Upload Documents & Photo

    Capture passport-standard photo with white background using smartphone camera.

  3. 3

    Digital Fingerprint Capture

    Use Pak-ID mobile app's optical finger-scanner on your phone camera.

  4. 4

    International Payment & Delivery

    Pay via credit/debit card. Card is delivered via DHL to your overseas residential address.

Common mistakes

  • ×Submitting foreign birth certificates without English translation or apostille
  • ×Using low-light mobile photos rejected by NADRA automated ICAO validation
Disclaimer: This is guidance only. Fees, requirements, and processes change. Always confirm the latest rules from the official department or portal.