LAHORE – National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) is the competent authority to issue National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) to Pakistani nationals who are planning to travel abroad or settle in foreign countries.

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.

The applicants can visit the any nearby office of Nadra in Pakistan while overseas can visit the relevant consulate or apply online for the identity document.

NADRA has divided the world countries in two categories – Zone A and Zone B. There is also different fee structure for both zones. Various European and Western countries  including Canada fall in Zone A while Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, fall in Zone B.

Nadra NICOP Fee for Zone A Countries

As of November 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.

Nadra NICOP Fee for Zone B Countries

The normal fee for new Smart NICOP stands at $20 while urgent fee is $30 and executive fee is $40 when you apply for the document through mobile app or online.

As of November 2024, the NICOP fee in Pakistan stands at Rs5,620 for normal category while urgent fee is Rs8,440. Nadra also offers executive category to the customers. The fee for executive category stands at Rs11,250.