Pakistan Origin Card (POC)
پاکستان اوریجن کارڈ
The Pakistan Origin Card (POC) is for eligible foreigners of Pakistani origin, giving them benefits to keep ties with Pakistan. POC applications are made online only through NADRA's Pak Identity system at id.nadra.gov.pk; Pakistan missions no longer process POC directly, though some offer help by appointment.
پاکستان اوریجن کارڈ پاکستانی نژاد اہل غیر ملکیوں کے لیے ہے، جو انہیں پاکستان سے تعلق برقرار رکھنے کے لیے سہولیات دیتا ہے۔ اس کی درخواست صرف نادرا کے پاک آئیڈینٹیٹی سسٹم id.nadra.gov.pk کے ذریعے آن لائن دی جاتی ہے؛ پاکستانی مشن اب براہ راست کارروائی نہیں کرتے، البتہ کچھ مشن وقت لے کر رہنمائی فراہم کرتے ہیں۔
- Processing time
- Washington D.C. mission: POC Executive 2 weeks, POC Urgent 4 weeks (subject to NADRA HQ approval)
- Offices
- 6 listed
Who can apply
- Foreigners of Pakistani origin who can show at least one proof of Pakistani origin
Documents you need
Steps
- 1Go to https://id.nadra.gov.pk (Pak Identity) and create an account.https://id.nadra.gov.pk (پاک آئیڈینٹیٹی) پر جائیں اور اپنا اکاؤنٹ بنائیں۔
- 2Start a POC application and enter your details and family information.پی او سی کی نئی درخواست شروع کریں اور اپنی اور اپنے خاندان کی تفصیلات درج کریں۔
- 3Upload your photographs, foreign passport and proof of Pakistani origin.اپنی تصاویر، غیر ملکی پاسپورٹ اور پاکستانی نژاد ہونے کا ثبوت اپ لوڈ کریں۔
- 4Pay the fee online by debit/credit card.فیس ڈیبٹ یا کریڈٹ کارڈ کے ذریعے آن لائن ادا کریں۔
- 5If you need help, book an appointment with the NADRA facilitation desk at your Pakistan mission, or contact NADRA's Pak Identity support.مدد درکار ہو تو اپنے پاکستانی مشن کے نادرا سہولت ڈیسک سے وقت لیں یا نادرا پاک آئیڈینٹیٹی سپورٹ سے رابطہ کریں۔
Good to know
- • Per MOFA, POC and FRC can only be applied for online through NADRA's Pak Identity system (https://id.nadra.gov.pk/); POC services are no longer provided by the consulate.
- • The Washington D.C. mission charges an additional US$26 Embassy Service Charge per application handled at its NADRA desk (appointment only); fees are non-refundable and payable by debit/credit card.
- • Use only the official website https://id.nadra.gov.pk. MOFA warns that fake websites and agents process NICOP/POC applications and charge more than the notified fees.
- • Additional supporting documents may be demanded in case of doubt.
Where to go
- e-Khidmat Markaz, Lahore - ASTP (Arfa Software Technology Park)
ARFA Tower, Ferozepur Road, Nishter Town, Lahore
Morning: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 05:00 pm. Evening: Monday to Saturday 06:00 pm to 12:00 am (Lahore - ASTP and Lahore - Town Hall only). Closed 12:30 pm to 02:30 pm on Friday for Jummah. NADRA counters: Monday to Saturday 09:00 am to 04:00 pm, lunch/prayer break 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Services Hall
Consular Services Hall, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad.
Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed
- Foreign Affairs Liaison Office (Camp Office), Karachi
Main Shahrah-e-faisal, Adjacent To Ftc Building, Karachi
Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed
- Foreign Affairs Liaison Office (Camp Office), Lahore
43-N,Gulberg-III, Lahore
Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed
- Foreign Affairs Liaison Office (Camp Office), Peshawar
House No. 18-c/2, Gul Mohar Lane, University Town Peshawar
Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed
- Foreign Affairs Liaison Office (Camp Office), Quetta
Room 28, 2nd Floor, Block 07, Civil Secretariat Baluchistan, Quetta
Monday to Friday – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday closed
Questions people ask
›Can I apply for POC at the embassy?
POC is applied for online only via https://id.nadra.gov.pk. Some missions, like Washington D.C., offer a NADRA facilitation desk by appointment to help with online applications.
›Who do I contact for help?
NADRA Pak Identity support: info.pakid@nadra.gov.pk, support.pakid@nadra.gov.pk, phone 0092 51 111786100.
Contact
- Helpline: 0092 51 111786100
- Email: support.pakid@nadra.gov.pk
- Website: id.nadra.gov.pk