FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The NICOP Card is issued for 10 Years. If you are about 18 years old, you may find your card is valid for a short period. You would need to get your card reissued.


Application Categories

What categories of NICOP can I apply for? When is it possible for me to apply for a new NICOP?

Identity Holder: If you already have a 13-digit NADRA ID number, we will help you get your ID card converted to a NICOP.
No Previous Identity: If you do not have the 13-digit ID number from NADRA, we will assist you in getting your new NICOP as the first identity document.

When can I apply for a renewal of my NICOP?

You can apply for the renewal of your NICOP in case it has expired or if its expiration date is near.

When should I apply for modification in NICOP?

Modifications in NICOP can be made when you have a change in status. This changae of status can be a change of name, marital status and family head.

What is a POC?

Pakistan Origin Card (POC) program makes the foreigners eligible for unprecedented incentives of getting back to their roots and enjoy Visa free entry into Pakistan. If you have a Pakistani Spouse you are eligible to apply for a POC card. The POC card is Valid for 5 years.
If you are a national of the Following countries Spain , Denmark, Germany , Norway Portugal then you need to Cancel your NICOP if you already have a NICOP/CNIC issued and then apply for a POC.
If you are holding Nationalities from the above Countries and want to apply first time for a POC then you do not need to Cancel your NICOP/CNIC.

What categories of POC can I apply?