National Identity Card Overseas
The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is issued to Pakistani citizens living abroad who hold dual nationality with a country that has a dual nationality agreement with Pakistan.
Smart NICOP holders can travel to Pakistan visa-free. It also acts as an official identity card for overseas Pakistanis.
It helps you access different services in Pakistan, like opening a bank account or getting a SIM card.
How to be Eligible for Smart NICOP
Pakistani citizens who have acquired the nationality of any of the following countries are eligible to apply for a Smart NICOP:
- Australia
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Canada
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Jordan
- Netherlands (Holland)
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
Important Notes for Germany and Norway Applicants
Germany: Children born in Germany to Pakistani parents who hold both German and Pakistani nationality are eligible to apply for a Smart NICOP.
Norway: Norwegian citizens who gave up their Pakistani nationality can apply for a Smart NICOP if they get a resumption certificate.
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Who Can Apply for a Smart NICOP
Pakistani citizens can apply for a Smart NICOP through Pak ID under the following categories:
- New/Fresh: For first-time applicants applying for a Smart NICOP.
- Renewal: To extend the validity of an existing Smart NICOP.
- Reprint: To get a duplicate card if the original is lost, stolen, or damaged.
- Modification: To update personal information printed on the card.
- Modification in Non-Printable Fields: To change details that are not shown on the card, like address or contact information.
- Cancellation: To cancel an already issued Smart NICOP.
Smart NICOP Fees
Zone-A
| Service Type | Normal (30 days) | Urgent (12 days) | Executive (7 days) |
| New / Renewal / Reprint / Update | $39 | $57 | $75 |
Zone-B
| Service Type | Normal | Urgent | Executive |
| New / Renewal / Reprint / Update | $20 | $30 | $40 |
Smart NICOP Benefits
- Proof of Identity
- Acts as a valid ID both in Pakistan and abroad.
- Acts as a valid ID both in Pakistan and abroad.
- Dual Nationality Recognition
- Confirms your status as a Pakistani with dual nationality.
- Confirms your status as a Pakistani with dual nationality.
- Open Bank Accounts in Pakistan
- Helps you open and manage accounts in Pakistani banks.
- Helps you open and manage accounts in Pakistani banks.
- Buy and Sell Property
- Needed for property transactions in Pakistan.
- Needed for property transactions in Pakistan.
- Get a Pakistani SIM Card
- Required for registering and activating mobile SIMs.
- Required for registering and activating mobile SIMs.
- Faster Airport Processing
- It may speed up immigration at Pakistani airports.
- It may speed up immigration at Pakistani airports.
- Access to Government Services
- Useful for NADRA services, family registration, and more.
- Useful for NADRA services, family registration, and more.
- Online Services Access
- Let you use online NADRA services (like Pak ID) from anywhere.
Summary
The Smart NICOP is an ID card for overseas Pakistanis with dual nationality. It allows visa-free travel to Pakistan. It helps you access services like opening bank accounts and buying property. The card is accepted as proof of identity both in Pakistan and abroad. You can apply for it online through Pak ID. It also speeds up immigration at Pakistani airports. Having a Smart NICOP makes managing your ties with Pakistan much simpler.
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