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National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis or NICOP is
to facilitate the expatriate Pakistanis. This card is an
identification document usable in place of Computerised National Identity
Card (CNIC) or 
.
NICOP holders will enjoy all the benefits Pakistani
computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) holders do.
Benefits of NICOP
§
Visa free entry into
§
Cast vote as a Pakistani national
§
Protection
rights that all Pakistanis enjoy
§
Full
recognition as a regular Pakistani citizen
§
Open bank account in
§
Apply for Machine Readable Passport (MRP)
§
Substitute
for the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
§
Proof
of
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Permission
to buy and sell property
You can apply for NICOP if you are a Pakistani citizen and in one of the following
categories:
a.
An emigrant or employed abroad
b.
A dual nationality holder.
Click here to view the list of countries with whom Government of
Pakistan has dual nationality arrangement (when new page opens please scroll
down to “Dual Nationality” heading)
c.
Holding a resident or immigrant visa or equivalent visa /
authorization, permit or status of a foreign country.
d.
A resident or Intending to Reside Abroad for a period
exceeding six (6) months and not included in any of the categories defined in a,
b and c above. Following persons are also included in this category.
i.
Dependent: Dependents of emigrants / workers employed
abroad / accompanying them abroad.
ii.
OPF Members: Members of OPF (Overseas Pakistanis
Foundation) are also included in this category.
iii.
Others: All other persons proceeding or residing abroad
for business, visit or any other purpose.
Click here for eligibility details
Quick Links
Download Application Forms NICOP, POC
Modification/Correction in NICOP or POC
