Applicants planning to visit NADRA offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Bradford need to book an appointment prior to their visit for processing of NICOP applications and other NADRA services. NADRA staff will not be able to serve the walk-in applicants without appointment. Click the following link for further information:
NADRA appointments
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.
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.
Applicants applying for NICOP at NADRA offices in LONDON, BIRMINGHAM, BRADFORD and MANCHESTER need to BOOK AN APPOINTMENT before visiting for thier application processing. No appointment is required at other NADRA offices. Applicants will be entertained on first come first served basis during application processing time.
Click the following links for information on applying NICOP through NADRA Swift Registration Centre (NSRC) or use Quick Links menu on right side of this page for more information on NICOP and other NADRA services:
Following figure explains how your NICOP application will be processed by NSRC:
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 Required Documents
Approximate processing time of a NICOP application is two to three weeks. However delivery can be delayed due to incomplete/invalid information or verification problems.
Approximate processing time of a NICOP application is six to eight 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.
You can track the progress of your application by calling* at NADRA headquarters Islamabad at +92 51 111 786 100.
Please provide your 10 digit Application Tracking ID located on the computer generated token receipt for your inquiry.
Format of your application tracking number** is as following:
NICOP applications processed through NADRA Swift Registration Centres (NSRC) cannot be tracked via NADRA website.
*ISD call charges apply.
**Sample numbers.