LAHORE – The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is issued by NADRA to citizens of Pakistan, who lives abroad or intend to go to foreign country for employment of study.
The applicants are required 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
An applicant in Pakistan can apply for your NICOP by either visiting NADRA Registration Center (NRC) or through Pak-Identity website.
Process to Apply for NICIOP at NADRA Registration Centers
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
our 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
Pakistani citizens can also apply for your Smart National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (SNICOP) by visiting Pak Identity website and have it delivered to your doorstep.
NICOP Fee for Germany in Pak Rupees from November
Nadra has two different fee structure for NICOP as it has divided countries in two zones – A and B. The fee is different for both zones.
As Germany falls in Zone A, the normal fee for new NICOP in Pak rupee stands at Rs11,340, urgent fee Rs16,589 and executive fee at Rs21,820, as of November 2024.
