KARACHI – Pakistani citizens traveling to or residing in any foreign country for study or employment need to have National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), which is issued by NADRA by paying a specific fee.
NICOP allows Pakistanis to travel to Pakistan without a visa in case of dual nationality. Applicants must provide their passport number when applying. Citizens can also apply for a NICOP for other countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
NADRA has divided countries into two zones for NICOP applications:
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Zone A: Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, United States
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Zone B: Saudi Arabia, UAE
NICOP Fee Update
The fees for NICOP vary depending on the country and processing time. For Zone A countries, a standard application costs $39, urgent processing $57 , and executive service $75. For Zone B countries, the charges are $20, $30, and $40, respectively.
Smart NICOP Fees (New/Modification/Duplicate/Renewal)
| Zone | Service Type | Normal (30 days) | Urgent (12 days) | Executive (7 days) |
| A | Smart NICOP | $39 / Rs10,978.50 | $57 / Rs16,045.50 | $75 / Rs21,112.50 |
| B | Smart NICOP | $20 / Rs5,630 | $30 / Rs8,445 | $40 / Rs11,260 |
| – | Non-Printable Field Mod (PAK ID) | – | – | $5 / Rs.1,407.50 |
Clearance of Multiple/Duplicate Records
| Case Type | Zone | Fee (USD) | Fee (Rupee) | Region |
| Similar or slightly different details | B | $10 | 2,815 | Zone A & B |
| Different details | A | $250 | 70,375 | Zone A countries |
| Different details | B | $120 | 33,780 | Zone B countries |
| Similar or slightly different details | – | – | 1,000 | Inland |
| Different details | – | – | 10,000 | Inland |
Age Modification Fees (Executive)
| Age Difference | Fee (USD) | Fee (PKR) |
| ≤ 1 year | $5 | 1,407.50 |
| >1 year & ≤2 years | $25 | 7,037.50 |
| >2 years & ≤3 years | $40 | 11,260 |
| >3 years | $65 | 18,297.50 |
| Second time modification | $125 | 35,187.50 |
NADRA has also specified fees for resolving duplicate or multiple records and for age corrections in NICOP. Age modifications range from $5 USD for differences up to one year to $125 USD for second-time modifications. Fees for clearing duplicate records vary based on the similarity or difference of particulars and whether the applicant is applying from abroad or inland.
Officials urge all Pakistani citizens intending to travel to Canada or other countries listed in Zone A or B to apply for NICOP well in advance to avoid delays.
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