KARACHI – The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is a vital document given by the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) to Pakistanis living outside of Pakistan.
The registration authority holds the authority to manage, record, and issue NICOP to Pakistani diaspora living in UAE, Saudi Arabia or other foreign countries.
Citizens living abroad can easily obtain an NICOP card, which allows them to travel to Pakistan without needing a visa if they have dual nationality.
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Pakistani residents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can apply for the new Smart NICOP by visiting Nadra center at the Pakistan embassy. Those in the UAE specifically can use the Pak Identity app to renew their NICOP online.
NADRA has different fees for Smart NICOP based on regions. For the UAE, which is in Zone B, the fees for getting a new or renewing a Smart NICOP are listed below.
NICOP Online Fee for UAE from July 2024
NICOP UAE Fee | Normal Fee | Urgent Fee | Executive Fee |
Charges | $20 | $30 | $40 |