DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OBTAINING NEW POC Pakistan Origin Card

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.

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.

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 origin immigrants, foreigners and their family members with annulled nationality. 
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 pursuant to subsection (1) of section 16-A of the 
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 Israel 
or India .

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 India or Israel. 

Pakistani citizens stranded in Bangladesh, i.e. those who continue to be citizens of Pakistan pursuant to the first proviso to subsection (1) of section 16-A of the Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951 (II of 1951), may not apply for POC.

NOTE:
Pakistani citizens who are holding dual nationality or are only on work or residence permit in a country outside Pakistan, are not eligible for Pakistan Origin Card (POC) but eligible for National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP).

What are Benefits for POC holders?

Visa-free entry into Pakistan 
• Indefinite stay in Pakistan 
• 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 
in Pakistan.
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.

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.

Do I need a personal reference for the POC?

-You need a reference from any of your Pakistani blood relatives who 
reside in Pakistan.
-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, you can collect your card from your local NADRA Central Distribution Point (CDC). 
-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
1 Bangladesh
2 Bhutan
3 India
4 Israel
5 Nigeria
6 P.L.O
7 Serbia
8 Somalia
9 Sudan
10 Uganda

 

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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information about Computerized National Identity Card

Computerized National Identity Card

Before accessing formal or semi-formal financial services there are some documents that will be demanded as proof of identity. The most important is the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC). The CNIC is a very important card which can be issued to all Pakistani citizens who are aged 18 and above. The CNIC marks adult men and women as citizens of the country and is mandatory for electoral registration as well as access to formal services such as passports, travel documents, licenses, bank accounts etc. It is used to verify your identity, your residence and (if applicable) your employment – to see that you really are the person you claim you are. How to get a CNIC The CNIC is issued by National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) and every Pakistani citizen who is 18 years of age or older should have one. You can get a CNIC made at Nadra Centers (sometimes Nadra Swift Registration Centers or NSRCs) which provide the following CNIC-related services: Issuance of new CNIC Modification or Correction of CNIC Duplicate of CNIC Cancellation of CNIC (in case of death)  The Process Step by Step Procedure at NADRA Center: You will receive a token when you walk in, and pay for the service you require. This token ensures that you get called when it is your turn When you get called, it will be to have your photo taken by the photographer there Soon you will be called to get your thumb print and signatures A NADRA representative will then call your name to get your data, such as your address, your birth date, marital status etc The forms will be printed, attested and submitted You will be issued a receipt which will be stamped. This serves as a receipt for payment and when you come back to the NADRA center you can use this receipt to pick up your card A CNIC applicant is required to produce the following documents at the time of application: Birth Certificate or Matriculation Certificate or CNICs of immediate/blood relatives Citizenship certificate issued by MOI Note: No documents are demanded from non-literate applicants for age verification for first time Residents of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA) will only be entertained at their native Data Acquisition Units and their forms will be attested by concerned Political Agent (PA) or APA. For different delivery durations, applicable fees and locations of NSRCs, you can access NADRA’s website: http://www.nadra.gov.pk/

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