National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP)

 

Applying through NADRA Swift Registration Centre (NSRC)

 

There are five NADRA offices in UK; however Computerised NADRA Swift Registration (NSRC) facilities are available only in London, Birmingham and Manchester offices.

 

The NADRA Swift Registration Centres operate on the principal of live data capturing and require applicants' presence with their CNIC/old NIC/ and other related documentation to process the NICOP application.

 

At NSRC the applicants' data entry, photo, signature and thumb impression capturing are done by trained NADRA staff using latest technology.

Computerised NADRA Swift Registration (NSRC) facilities are available only in NADRA office London, Birmingham and Manchester.

 

Please Note: Personal appearance of all the applicants is compulsory to apply for NICOP via NSRC. Applicants do not need any application forms, photographs or photocopies to process their application. Only original documents will be required.

Also NO appointment is required for NICOP application, Applicants will be entertained on first come first served basis during application processing time.  

 

 

 

Procedure for applying through NSRC 

 

Following figure explains how your NICOP application will be processed by NSRC:

 

 

 

 

 

NICOP Application Types and Required Documents

 

Click the following link to view the information about different types of NICOP applications and relevant Required Documents. It is very important to choose the correct application type before visiting the NADRA. NICOP applications submitted in wrong category may result in rejection and loss of fee.

 

NICOP Application Types and Documents Required for Application

 

 

 

Processing Time and Delivery of your NICOP

 

Approximate processing time of a NICOP application is six (6) weeks. However delivery can be delayed due to incomplete/invalid information or verification problems.

 

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

 

 

 

What if you don’t receive your NICOP with in delivery time?

 

You can track the progress of your application by calling NSRC. Please provide your 10 digit Application Tracking Number located on the computer generated token receipt for your inquiry. Format of your application tracking number is like LC00012345* (NSRC London), BC00012345* (NSRC Birmingham) or MC00012345* (NSRC Manchester).

 

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

 

If you do not receive your card within six (6) weeks you can contact your respective NSRC through Phone or Fax.

 

Click here for NSRCs contact details

 

Note: NICOP applications processed through NADRA Swift Registration Centres (NSRC) cannot be tracked via NADRA website.

 

 

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Quick Links

 

NICOP Application Types and Required Documents 

NADRA Cards Fees

NADRA Timings 

NADRA Mobile Registration Team’s Visit Schedule 2012

Download Application Forms NICOP,  POC (Bradford & Glasgow Consulates only) 

Contact NADRA