LAHORE – A large number of Pakistani citizens travel to Saudi Arabia every year for their jobs and it is necessary for them to get National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) from Nadra before travelling abroad.
NADRA holds the authority to manage, record, and issue NICOP to Pakistani diaspora living in Saudi Arabia or other 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.
For Pakistani residents in Saudi Arabia and other countries, obtaining the new Smart NICOP can be done by visiting any Nadra center at the respective embassies.
NADRA has different fee structures for Smart NICOP based on regions – Zone A and Zone B. Saudi Arabia fall sunder Zone B. Nadra offers three categories – Normal, Urgent and Executive – to issue NICOP for Saudi Arabia.
NICOP Fee in Rupees for Saudi Arabia
As of September 2024, the normal fee for NICOP for Saudi Arabia stands at Rs5,620 while urgent fee is Rs8,440. Nadra also offers executive category to the customers. The fee for executive category stands at Rs11,250.
NICOP Fee in Riyals for Saudi Arabia
Pakistani citizens living in Saudi Arabia can visit the Pakistan Embassy to get their NICOP by paying the fee in local currency, Riyal.
As of September 2024, the normal fee for NICOP in Saudi Arabia stands at 65 Riyals while urgent fee is 100 Riyals. Nadra also offers executive category with the fee standing at 140 Riyals.
NICOP Online Fee for Saudi Arabia
| NICOP Saudi Arabia Fee | Normal Fee | Urgent Fee | Executive Fee |
| Charges | $20 | $30 | $40 |
How to Apply for NICOP Online
To apply online for NICOP through NADRA platform, Click below:
http://id.nadra.gov.pk/new-nicop/
