
What is poc?
Pakistan Origin Card or POC is to facilitate the former Pakistani citizens who currently do not hold Pakistani nationality but have ever remained a Pakistani citizen in their lifetime. POC holders enjoy visa free entry into Pakistan; can buy property in Pakistan.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF POC?
- Visa-free entry to Pakistan
- Indefinite stay in Pakistan
- Exemption from foreigner registration requirements
- Permission to purchase and sell property
- Right to open and operate bank accounts
- Substitute for the Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) where proof of identity is required.
- Seven years card validity (except foreign spouse)
WHAT TYPE OF NADRA CARD APPLICATIONS CAN I APPLY?
- New POC for Adults and Children
- Renwal of POC
- Lost , Stolen or Destroyed POC
- Modification of data on POC ie Change of Name, Religion, Status
- Cancellation of POC ie Death




New POC on basis of Pakistani Parents
- Passport Size Picture
- Copy of Present/Previous NICOP/POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of CNIC/NICOP/POC of Parents/Grand-Parents
- Birth Certificate with Parents Name
- CNIC/NICOP of relative uncle/aunt/sibling/cousin
- Signed Statement from said relative
New POC on basis of Pakistani Spouse
- Passport Size Picture
- Copy of Present/Previous NICOP/POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of NICOP/POC/CNIC of Spouse
- Marriage Certificate
- Affidavit from Spouse
- Copy of Death Certificate if spouse if dead
- Police Clearance Report
New POC on basis of Ex-Pakistani
- Passport Size Picture
- Copy of Present/Previous NICOP/POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of Renunciation Certificate
- Copies of Parents CNIC/NICOP/POC
- Copy of Citizenship Certificate (if held)
New POC on basis of Foreign Of Pakistani Origin
- Passport Size Picture
- Copy of Present/Previous NICOP/POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
Requirements for New POC (Under 18) are
- Passport Size Picture
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Birth Certificate copy (If born outside Pakistan)
- Copies of both Parents NICOP/POC
Requirements for ReNew POC (Adult) are
- Passport Size Picture
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
Requirements for ReNew POC (Under 18) are
- Passport Size Picture
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copies of both Parents NICOP/POC
Requirements for Modification In Name are
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Provide signed and Attested Undertaking (See attached form)
- Name Change Deed
Requirements for Modification In Date Of Birth
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Educational Document ie Matric of Univresity Degree copy
Requirements for Modification In Address
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of tenancy agreement or property document
Requirements for Modification In Marital Status in case of Marriage
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of Marriage Certificate
Requirements for Modification In Marital Status in case of Death of Husband
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of Death Certificate of Husband
- Signed Affidavit by Applicant (see Attached Form)
Requirements for Modification In Marital Status in case of Remarriage
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of New Marriage Certificate
Requirements for Modification In Marital Status in case of Divorce
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of Divorce Certificate
Requirements for Modification In Marital Status in case of Divorce and Remarriage
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Valid Foreign Passport
- Copy of Divorce Certificate
- Copy of New Marriage Certificate
Cancellation of POC
- Copy of Present POC
- Copy of Foreign Passport
- Signed Undertaking
Lost / Stolen NICOP
- Copy of Present NICOP
- Copy of Foreign Passport