KARACHI – National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is an important document issued by National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) to Pakistanis who are living abroad.
The registration authority holds the authority to manage, record, and issue NICOP to Pakistani diaspora living in UAE, Saudi Arabia or other foreign countries.
All citizens living abroad can get an NICOP card by following an hassle-free process as it allows visa-free travel to Pakistan in the case of dual nationality.
Pakistani residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can apply for the new Smart NICOP by visiting Nadra center at the Pakistan embassy. Those in the UAE specifically can use the Pak Identity app to renew their NICOP online.
NADRA has different fee structures for Smart NICOP based on regions, and the UAE falls under Zone B. The fee for obtaining new or renewing the Smart NICOP in this region is as follows:
NICOP Online Fee for UAE from July 2024
| NICOP UAE Fee | Normal Fee | Urgent Fee | Executive Fee |
| Charges | $20 | $30 | $40 |
