Pakistan Origin Card (POC) program endeavors to provide eligible foreigners with unprecedented incentives to get back to their roots; while ensuring that the motherland remains tightly integrated with expatriates worldwide which includes:
- Multiple visa-free entry in to Pakistan.
- Indefinite stay in Pakistan with exemption from reporting to police or foreigners’ registration offices, etc.
- Right to purchase, sell, own, deal with and dispose of movable and immovable property anywhere in Pakistan.
- Right to open and operate the bank accounts in Pakistan.
- Swift immigration into/from Pakistan at all designated routes, port and places.
- Proof of Identity in place of National Identity Card.
- May obtain Employment.
Eligibility for Smart POC
Pakistan Origin Card is issued to those applicants who themselves or their parents have renounced their Pakistani citizenship and have acquired the nationality of the country that has no dual nationality arrangement with Pakistan. Foreign spouse of the Pakistani origin can also obtain Smart POC. In the following scenarios, the applicant is eligible for the Smart POC: -- If applicant was a Pakistani national and has surrendered the Pakistani nationality and now holding a nationality of a country other than dual national country.
- If applicant is a foreign national, holding a nationality of a country other than dual national country and his/her parents or grandparents are or were Pakistani nationals.
- If applicant is a foreign national and any of his/her relatives (brother, sister, uncle, aunt) are or were Pakistani nationals.
- If applicant is a foreign national and married to a Pakistani/Ex-Pakistani citizen.
| Sr No. | Name of Country |
| 1 | Australia |
| 2 | Belgium |
| 3. | Canada |
| 4. | Egypt |
| 5. | France |
| 6. | Iceland |
| 7. | Ireland |
| 8. | Italy |
| 9. | Jordan |
| 10. | Netherland (Holland) |
| 11. | New Zealand |
| 12. | Sweden |
| 13. | Switzerland |
| 14. | Syria |
| 15. | United Kingdom |
| 16. | United State of America |
| 17. | Bahrain |
| 18. | Finland |
| 19. | Denmark |
| 20. | Germany* |
| 21. | Norway* |
*Children of Pakistani parents who have grown up in Germany and who have due to their birth in Germany acquired German nationality in addition to their parents’ nationality from the other state.
*Those Norwegian nationals who have previously renounced their Pakistani nationality are eligible to apply for Smart NICOP after acquiring the resumption certificate.
Categories of Smart POC Application
Smart POC can be applied in the following categories through Pak ID:- New/Fresh
- Renewal
- Modification
- Cancellation
Pakistan Origin Card (POC) program endeavors to provide eligible foreigners with unprecedented incentives to get back to their roots; while ensuring that the motherland remains tightly integrated with expatriates worldwide which includes:
- Multiple visa-free entry in to Pakistan.
- Indefinite stay in Pakistan with exemption from reporting to police or foreigners’ registration offices, etc.
- Right to purchase, sell, own, deal with and dispose of movable and immovable property anywhere in Pakistan.
- Right to open and operate the bank accounts in Pakistan.
- Swift immigration into/from Pakistan at all designated routes, port and places.
- Proof of Identity in place of National Identity Card.
- May obtain Employment.
Eligibility for Smart POC
Pakistan Origin Card is issued to those applicants who themselves or their parents have renounced their Pakistani citizenship and have acquired the nationality of the country that has no dual nationality arrangement with Pakistan. Foreign spouse of the Pakistani origin can also obtain Smart POC. In the following scenarios, the applicant is eligible for the Smart POC: -- If applicant was a Pakistani national and has surrendered the Pakistani nationality and now holding a nationality of a country other than dual national country.
- If applicant is a foreign national, holding a nationality of a country other than dual national country and his/her parents or grandparents are or were Pakistani nationals.
- If applicant is a foreign national and any of his/her relatives (brother, sister, uncle, aunt) are or were Pakistani nationals.
- If applicant is a foreign national and married to a Pakistani/Ex-Pakistani citizen.
| Sr No. | Name of Country |
| 1 | Australia |
| 2 | Belgium |
| 3. | Canada |
| 4. | Egypt |
| 5. | France |
| 6. | Iceland |
| 7. | Ireland |
| 8. | Italy |
| 9. | Jordan |
| 10. | Netherland (Holland) |
| 11. | New Zealand |
| 12. | Sweden |
| 13. | Switzerland |
| 14. | Syria |
| 15. | United Kingdom |
| 16. | United State of America |
| 17. | Bahrain |
| 18. | Finland |
| 19. | Denmark |
| 20. | Germany* |
| 21. | Norway* |
*Children of Pakistani parents who have grown up in Germany and who have due to their birth in Germany acquired German nationality in addition to their parents’ nationality from the other state.
*Those Norwegian nationals who have previously renounced their Pakistani nationality are eligible to apply for Smart NICOP after acquiring the resumption certificate.
Categories of Smart POC Application
Smart POC can be applied in the following categories through Pak ID:- New/Fresh
- Renewal
- Modification
- Cancellation
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible for POC?
You are eligible for POC if:
- You were a Pakistani national and have surrendered the nationality.
- You are a foreign national, married to a Pakistani citizen and your parents are of Pakistani origin or ever held Pakistani nationality.
- You are a foreign national and your parents or grandparents are or were Pakistani nationals.
- You are a foreign national and any of your relatives (brother, sister, uncle, aunt) are or were Pakistani nationals.
- A foreigner (not born from Pakistan national/citizen parents) who married to Pakistan National/Citizen are eligible for issuance of POC except the following:
- Is a citizen or national of India, Israel and Taiwan.
- Is a citizen or national of state or country not recognized by Pakistan; and
- Is a citizen of any enemy country.
How can I apply for POC?
You can apply for your Pakistan Origin Card (POC) by visiting Pak Identity website and have it delivered to your doorstep.
You can apply in following categories:
- New (applying for the first time)
- Modification (change in your existing POC data)
- Renewal (applying in case of expired POC)
- Cancellation (apply if you wish to surrender your POC)
Please visit Pak Identity website to apply and learn about the services.
How do I surrender/cancel my POC?
You can apply for cancellation of Pakistan Origin Card (POC) through Pak-Identity website.
Please visit Pak Identity website to apply and learn about the services.
Document Requirements
Downloads 
NICOP Complete Form with Application
Intruder Performa
Clearance Performa
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