Pakistan Origin Card (POC)

 

Applying Manually

 

Following chart explains the process of applying for POC 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 Form

 

Click here to download POC application form

 

Instructions on filling the form are included with it. Please carefully fill the form following these instructionss. 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 POC Application (Applying Manually)

 

1)      Two recent identical passport size photographs with light background

2)      Original Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) or Old National Identity Card (NIC / ) along with its photocopy (if held)

3)      Photocopy of Parents’/Husband’s NIC or CNIC or POC

4)      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

5)      Photocopy of Applicant’s/Parents’ Pakistani passport (if available)

6)      Photocopy of valid Foreign Passport

7)      Full Birth Certificate

8)      Photocopy of CNIC or NIC of blood relative living in Pakistan

9)      A stamped, self addressed return envelope for receipt/acknowledgement of POC 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.

 

 

 

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.

 

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

 

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 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.

 

Please note that 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

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Modification/Correction in NICOP or POC

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