LAHORE – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is the competent authority to issues new Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP) to the citizens living abroad.
Any citizen of Pakistan can apply for the document for the desired country and can travel to Pakistan without obtaining a visa in case of dual nationality. The passport number is a mandatory to obtain the smart NICOP.
Any citizen of Pakistan can apply for NICOP and can travel to Pakistan without requiring a visa.
NADRA offers two fee structures for Smart NICOP based on the region. Bahrain, which hosts number of Pakistanis, fall in Zone B.
Online Fee for NICOP for Bahrain April 2024
As of April 2024, the normal fee for new Smart NICOP stands at $20 while urgent fee is $30 and executive fee is $40.