LAHORE – National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) is the competent authority to issue National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) to Pakistani nationals who lives abroad, including Canada, or planning to go there.
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 apply for the smart NICOP.
Benefits of NICOP for Pakistanis in UAE
The NICOP provides following benefits to its holder:
Can enter Pakistan on a foreign passport without requiring a visa
NICOP holder is also recognised as Pakistani citizen
Can buy and sell properties
Can open a bank account in Pakistan
Can get Pakistani Passport
NICOP holder has the voting rights while in Pakistan
NADRA has divided the world countries in two categories – Zone A and Zone B. There is also different fee structure for both zones. Various countries including Canada fall in Zone A.
NICOP Fee in Rupees, Dollars for Canada
As of December 2024, there is no change in online fee structure for NICOP for Canada. The normal fee for new Smart NICOP stands at $39 while urgent fee $57 and executive fee $75.
The normal fee for new NICOP for zone A countries in Pakistani rupees stands at Rs11,340, urgent fee Rs16,589 and executive fee at Rs21,820.
