National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)

 

Applying Manually

 

Important: Manual applications are only being processed at NADRA offices in Bradford and Glasgow.

 

Following chart explains the process of applying for NICOP manually. See the proceeding section for details on How to Download From(s) and get information on Required Documents, Submission of Forms and Processing Time & Delivery

 

 

 

 

 

Download Forms

 

Click here to download the NICOP application form

 

Instructions on filling the form are included with it. Please fill the form carefully following these instructions. Incomplete forms will not be accepted and may cause delay in processing of your application.

 

Also attach all required documents with your form for smooth processing of your application.

 

 

 

Documents required for NICOP Application (Applying Manually)

 

1)      Two recent identical passport size photographs with light background

2)      Original Pakistani passport with valid visa or valid Foreign Passport (for dual Nationals only) Click here to view the list of countries with whom Government of Pakistan has dual nationality arrangements (when new page opens please scroll down to “Dual Nationality” heading)   

3)      Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or Old National Identity Card (NIC / )

4)      Parents’ National Identity Cards' Photocopies

5)      Fee payment receipt - when applying by hand (fee is deposited in the bank located inside the High Commission building and mode of payment is cash only)
or Bank Draft/Postal order in favour of “NADRA” when applying through post.
Click here to view the fee

6)      Husband’s CNIC/Old NIC/NICOP photocopy (if husband is a family head or applicant is a married female)

7)      In case of British born children, if child is already registered with NADRA (using or has Pakistani passport) photocopies of parents' ID cards or passports will be required to make a family link.

British born children who are not registered with NADRA will need to provide photocopy of full British birth certificate with parents’ names in addition to other documents.  

Please note, in case of unavailability of the above mentioned references, card may be blocked in verification process temporarily or its delivery may be delayed.

8)      Family head’s ID Card copy

9)      A stamped, self addressed return envelope for delivery of receipt/acknowledgement of your NICOP application when applying through post.

 

 

 

Note: Applicants are advised to provide a landline or mobile contact number so that NADRA staff can contact them in case of any problem with their application. Unavailability of a valid contact number may cause indefinite delay in processing application.

 

 

 

Documents required for modification or correction in NICOP/POC

 

1)    Change of Name

Name change deed from solicitor

 

2)    Change of Name (husband’s name)

Marriage certificate

 

3)    Change of address

Proof of new address - Any authentic document containing the name and new address of the applicant (driving license, utility bills or bank statement)

             

 

 

Submitting Forms (By Hand or By Post)

 

Important: Please DO NOT send your original documents BY POST with your application as we don’t need any original documents to process your application. High Commission or Pakistan Consulates will not be responsible for loss of any original document sent via post. Also note that Manual applications are only being processed at NADRA offices in Bradford and Glasgow.

 

You may submit your manual application along with required documents “By Hand” or “By Post” at NADRA offices in Bradford or Glasgow.

 

Click here to view the contacts details of NADRA offices in the UK

 

 

 

Processing Time and Delivery of your manual form based application (NICOP / POC)

 

Approximate processing time of a NICOP / POC application is three (3) months for manual applications. 

 

You will receive your NICOP/POC by post (recorded delivery or by DHL) at your UK address, mentioned in the NICOP/POC application form.

 

You can track the status of your NICOP/POC application on NADRA’s website www.nadra.gov.pk using the tracking number (printed on top right corner of your bank receipt).

 

You can also call NADRA Call Centre Islamabad directly at +92 51 111 786 100 to check the status of your application.

 

Delivery of your card can be delayed due to incomplete/invalid information, missing documents or verification problems. If you do not receive your card within three (3) months you can contact your respective NADRA office through Phone or Fax. Please provide the tracking number of your application for inquiries. 

 

 

 

Quick Links

 

How to apply for NADRA Cards 

Download Application Forms NICOP,  POC 

NADRA Cards Fees

NADRA Timings 

Modification/Correction in NICOP or POC

Contact NADRA