LAHORE –  The National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) is the competent authority to issue National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) to citizens of Pakistan, who lives abroad or intend to go to the foreign countries, including Norway, for employment or study.

It is mandatory for the applicant to provide the passport number while submitting an application for obtaining NICOP. The holder of their identity document can travel to Pakistan without any visa in case of dual nationality.

Where to Apply for NICOP

For inland applications, citizens are required to visit the Nadra Registration Center (NRC) and those who are in foreign countries can apply for it through Pak-Identity website.

Process to Apply for NICIOP at NADRA Registration Centers

You can apply for NICOP by going to the nearest NADRA Registration Center (NRC).

Following are the steps which you will be following at the NRC:

You will be issued a token

Your photograph will be captured

Your fingerprints and signature will be taken

Your required data entry will be done and form will be printed to be reviewed by yourself

You will be handed over a printed version of your application form.

How to Apply Through Pak Identity Website

You can apply for your Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP) by visiting Pak Identity website and have it delivered to your doorstep.

NADRA NICOP Fee for Norway in Pak Rupees

Nadra has two different fee structure for NICOP for Zone A and Zone B countries. As Norway is listed in Zone A, the normal fee for new NICOP stands at Rs11,340, urgent fee Rs16,589 and executive fee at Rs21,820.

NICOP Fee for Norway in US Dollars from Aug 2023

The applicant has to pay the fee for NICOP in dollars if he/she applying for NICOP online. The normal fee for NICOP for Norway stands at $39 while urgent fee is $57 and executive fee is $75.