NICOP is a basic ID document for Pakistani diaspora who are living or working in any foreign country. National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) holds the authority to issue NICOP to all workers, immigrants, or dual nationals.
In parts of the world including the US, NICOP remains a requisite for Pakistanis who are planning to stay for more than 180 days. NICOP is also compulsory for family members, including children who are under the age of 18 years.
Millions of Pakistanis living in foreign countries have registered with NADRA using Overseas Pakistanis NICOP.
The ID document helped all Pakistanis to travel homeland without undergoing any visa process and for bank transactions and for other basic services.
NICOP Fee 2024
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has two types of fee structures for NICOP. The fee is based on the country you reside in.
NICOP Fee for Zone A countries
| NICOP Zone A | Normal Service | Urgent Service | Executive Service |
| New Smart NICOP | $39 | $57 | $75 |
| Smart NICOP Modification | $39 | $57 | $75 |
| Smart NICOP Duplicate | $39 | $57 | $75 |
| Smart NICOP Renewal | $39 | $57 | $75 |
NICOP Fee for Zone B countries
| NICOP Zone B | Normal Service | Urgent Service | Executive Service |
| New Smart NICOP | $20 | $30 | $40 |
| Smart NICOP Modification | $20 | $30 | $40 |
| Smart NICOP Duplicate | $20 | $30 | $40 |
| Smart NICOP Renewal | $20 | $30 | $40 |
