DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
FOR OBTAINING NEW POC Pakistan Origin Card
1-POC Form Dully filled.
2-Two Blue background Passport size photographs.
3-Copy of self/parent Pakistani ID card, if any.
4-Copy of relative Pakistani ID/NICOP card
5-Copy of own Foreign valid passport
6-Renunciation Letter
7-Copy of marriage certificate in case your spouse is Pakistani National(For females only)
8-Fees for POC is US $100 above 18 years of age
9-Fees for POC is US $50 below 18 years of age
10-Applicant has to Fill POC application form again for any correction / Modification / renewal (with all relevant documents)
Note: - Please note that you have to provide the (valid) Blood relative’s documents showing your relation with him/her, such marriage certificate in case of Pakistani Spouse.
2-Two Blue background Passport size photographs.
3-Copy of self/parent Pakistani ID card, if any.
4-Copy of relative Pakistani ID/NICOP card
5-Copy of own Foreign valid passport
6-Renunciation Letter
7-Copy of marriage certificate in case your spouse is Pakistani National(For females only)
8-Fees for POC is US $100 above 18 years of age
9-Fees for POC is US $50 below 18 years of age
10-Applicant has to Fill POC application form again for any correction / Modification / renewal (with all relevant documents)
Note: - Please note that you have to provide the (valid) Blood relative’s documents showing your relation with him/her, such marriage certificate in case of Pakistani Spouse.
What is Maximum
length of Applicant Name?
As per business rules of NADRA, applicant's name should be
less than 27 characters including spaces.
What is Fee for POC?
1-
Fee for POC is United States Dollar One Hundred
(US $ 100) for a person 18 years of age or above .
2- United States Dollar Fifty ( US $ 50) for a person less than 18 years of age.
3- CNIC / NICOP cancellation fee = $ 120 US
4- Fee for POC modification / Correction / Renewal as under,
Below 18 years: $ 80
Above 18 years: $ 150.
2- United States Dollar Fifty ( US $ 50) for a person less than 18 years of age.
3- CNIC / NICOP cancellation fee = $ 120 US
4- Fee for POC modification / Correction / Renewal as under,
Below 18 years: $ 80
Above 18 years: $ 150.
What is validity Period
of POC?
POC shall be valid for a period of 7 years from the date of
issuance.
Who is eligible for
POC?
All Pakistan
Under the rules, following persons can apply for POC, namely:
People of Pakistani Origin: This includes three types of persons:
Former Pakistani Citizens:
- Any person who does not currently hold Pakistani citizenship
but has ever remained a Pakistani citizen in his/her lifetime.
Following persons are however, excluded from this category,
namely:
- Any person who was deprived of Pakistan citizenship by an order
passed by the Federal -Government under subsection (2) or
subsection (3) of section 16 of the Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951
(II of 1951).
- A person who ceased to be a Pakistani citizen upon creation of
Bangladesh
Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951 (II of 1951).
- A Pakistani citizen who was domiciled in the territories of the
hitherto Province of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) but who,
before 16 th December 1971, ceased to be a Pakistani citizen and
acquired the nationality or citizenship of a foreign country
(excluding India and Israel) unless he or she can prove at least
one of his living relatives to be presently a citizen of Pakistan.
- Any person currently holding citizenship or nationality ofIsrael
orIndia
Foreigners with links to Pakistan :
The following persons are eligible to apply for POC in this category, namely:
- A person who has never been a Pakistani citizen but any of whose
parents or grandparents is/was a citizen of Pakistan at any time
during his/her lifetime, provided that
- At least one of his living relatives is presently a Pakistani
citizen;
- He is not, and never was, a citizen or national of India or
Israel;
- None of his parents or grandparents has ever been a citizen or
national of India or Israel unless such parent after having
acquired Pakistani citizenship never acquired/re-acquired
citizenship or nationality of India or Israel.
Any person who has never been a Pakistani citizen but who either
himself, or any of whose parents or grandparents,
- Was born in the territories included in the Indo-Pak sub-continent;
- Was domiciled in the territories now included in Pakistan;
- Who acquired the citizenship or nationality of a foreign state or
country before the commencement of the Pakistan Citizenship Act,
1951 (II of 1951) i.e. 13 th April 1951. Such person shall have to
prove that at least one of his living relatives is presently a
Pakistani citizen. This category however, excludes all persons who
are, or have ever been, citizens or nationals ofIndia Israel
Pakistani citizens stranded inBangladesh Pakistan
NOTE:
Pakistani citizens who are holding dual nationality or are only on work or residence permit in a country outsidePakistan
Under the rules, following persons can apply for POC, namely:
People of Pakistani Origin: This includes three types of persons:
Former Pakistani Citizens:
- Any person who does not currently hold Pakistani citizenship
but has ever remained a Pakistani citizen in his/her lifetime.
Following persons are however, excluded from this category,
namely:
- Any person who was deprived of Pakistan citizenship by an order
passed by the Federal -Government under subsection (2) or
subsection (3) of section 16 of the Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951
(II of 1951).
- A person who ceased to be a Pakistani citizen upon creation of
Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951 (II of 1951).
- A Pakistani citizen who was domiciled in the territories of the
hitherto Province of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) but who,
before 16 th December 1971, ceased to be a Pakistani citizen and
acquired the nationality or citizenship of a foreign country
(excluding India and Israel) unless he or she can prove at least
one of his living relatives to be presently a citizen of Pakistan.
- Any person currently holding citizenship or nationality of
or
Foreigners with links to Pakistan :
The following persons are eligible to apply for POC in this category, namely:
- A person who has never been a Pakistani citizen but any of whose
parents or grandparents is/was a citizen of Pakistan at any time
during his/her lifetime, provided that
- At least one of his living relatives is presently a Pakistani
citizen;
- He is not, and never was, a citizen or national of India or
Israel;
- None of his parents or grandparents has ever been a citizen or
national of India or Israel unless such parent after having
acquired Pakistani citizenship never acquired/re-acquired
citizenship or nationality of India or Israel.
Any person who has never been a Pakistani citizen but who either
himself, or any of whose parents or grandparents,
- Was born in the territories included in the Indo-Pak sub-continent;
- Was domiciled in the territories now included in Pakistan;
- Who acquired the citizenship or nationality of a foreign state or
country before the commencement of the Pakistan Citizenship Act,
1951 (II of 1951) i.e. 13 th April 1951. Such person shall have to
prove that at least one of his living relatives is presently a
Pakistani citizen. This category however, excludes all persons who
are, or have ever been, citizens or nationals of
Pakistani citizens stranded in
NOTE:
Pakistani citizens who are holding dual nationality or are only on work or residence permit in a country outside
What are Benefits
for POC holders?
Visa-free entry into Pakistan
• Indefinite stay inPakistan
• Exemption from foreigner registration requirements
• Permission to purchase and sell property
• Right to open and operate bank accounts
• Substitute for the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
where proof of identity is required
• Indefinite stay in
• Exemption from foreigner registration requirements
• Permission to purchase and sell property
• Right to open and operate bank accounts
• Substitute for the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
where proof of identity is required
Where can I get the
application form for the POC?
1-You can get the application form from the Pakistan Embassy
of
Pakistan if you are abroad.
2-From any of the NADRA Swift Registration Centers (SRCs) if you are
inPakistan
3-You can also download it from the NADRA website.
Pakistan if you are abroad.
2-From any of the NADRA Swift Registration Centers (SRCs) if you are
in
3-You can also download it from the NADRA website.
Is it advisable to
travel through POC or through visa on foreign passport?
Traveling to your motherland through POC is a hassle-free
journey every time, as you don’t require visa on your foreign passport any
more.
You also save time and money by not having to go to the embassy.
You also save time and money by not having to go to the embassy.
I have a NICOP. Do I
also need a POC?
You
do not need a POC if you have a NICOP. Possession of NICOP means
that you have dual nationality.
- The POC would be required if you had a single, non-Pakistani
nationality.
that you have dual nationality.
- The POC would be required if you had a single, non-Pakistani
nationality.
Do I need a personal
reference for the POC?
-You need a reference from any of your Pakistani blood
relatives who
reside inPakistan
-Your relation to your relative should be verifiable through
documentation such as your relative’s NIC.
reside in
-Your relation to your relative should be verifiable through
documentation such as your relative’s NIC.
Where can I collect
my POC card?
-If you are in Pakistan
-If you reside abroad, you can collect your card from the Pakistan Embassy.
-You can also select Foreign home delivery for POC.
-If you reside abroad, you can collect your card from the Pakistan Embassy.
-You can also select Foreign home delivery for POC.
In case NICOP / POC
has been lost during shipment ?
If NICOP / POC has been lost during Shipment (From DHL)
applicant is requested to please contact nearest DHL office for "Shipment
/ Card lost letter" and apply for reprint of said card through concerned
Embassy / Consulate General of Pakistan.
Fee for Cancellation
of NICs / CNICs / NICOPs
Fee for Cancellation of NICs / CNICs / NICOPs respecting
those Pakistanis who have renounced Pakistani Nationality is : US $ 120/-
Fee for cancellation
of POC
Fee for cancellation of POC in case of aquiring Pakistani
nationality or Nationality of Dual National Country is: US $ 200/-
List of B Countries
S.No. Name of Country
1Bangladesh
2Bhutan
3India
4Israel
5Nigeria
6 P.L.O
7Serbia
8Somalia
9Sudan
10Uganda
1
2
3
4
5
6 P.L.O
7
8
9
10
Which are the Dual
National Countries?
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Egypt, France,
Holland/Netherland, Iceland, Italy, Jordan, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland,
Syria, UK, USA, Ireland
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