Travelling to Pakistan with expired NICOP

FIA (Federal Immigration Agency) has issued an advice for those who want to travel to Pakistan with expired NICOP OR P-ORIGIN card. All those travelling with expired Nicop or any other overseas card for Pakistanis are entitled to enter into Pakistan.

1. Can we travel to Pakistan with expired Nicop?
2. Can I travel to Pakistan without Nicop?
3. Can you travel to Pakistan with expired Pakistani passport?
4. How long Nicop is valid for?
5. What documents are required for Nicop renewal?
6. Can I travel to Pakistan if my passport expires in 3 months?
7. Can a child travel to Pakistan without Nicop?
8. Is dual nationality allowed in Pakistan?
9. Can I have both CNIC and Nicop?
10. Can I travel to Pakistan with two passports?
11. How much does it cost to renew Pakistani passport?
12. Can Pakistani passport be renewed before expiration?

Can we travel to Pakistan with expired Nicop?

According to the Federal Immigration Authority Pakistan, it's possible for dual citizens to travel to Pakistan with an expired NICOP.

Can I travel to Pakistan without Nicop?

The federal government has decided to abolish the condition of having a National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) for expatriates living abroad, who wish to travel to Pakistan. Now, overseas Pakistanis will not require any such document to travel to Pakistan without a visa.

Can you travel to Pakistan with expired Pakistani passport?

However, getting to Pakistan will be a problem. Without a valid passport, no airline will allow you to board the flight. ... So, in short, while you could technically enter Pakistan, you can't get there, so you will have to renew your passport.

How long Nicop is valid for?

According to the High Commission for Pakistan in London, a NICOP is valid for seven years, "irrespective of age of applicant" (Pakistan n.d.k).

What documents are required for Nicop renewal?

Renewal of NICOP

• Original NICOP / CNIC.
• Valid Pakistani Passport or valid Foreign Passport.
• Nikkah Nama / Marriage paper only for married applicants and where applicable divorce/death certificate of spouse to change marital status to Divorced/Widowed.

Can I travel to Pakistan if my passport expires in 3 months?

Yes. Your passport is valid till the midnight of the date of expiry; and as long as you pass immigration control (at Pakistan) before that, you are okay. Pakistan will not deny you entry even if your passport expires while you are waiting in line for immigration - as you are Pakistani citizen.

Can a child travel to Pakistan without Nicop?

Visa required, except for Passengers with an expired Pakistan Origin Card (POC) or an expired National ID Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) can obtain a 72 hours landing permit on arrival. As for your child, they will need a NICOP, or else a visa.

Is dual nationality allowed in Pakistan?

Government of Pakistan has dual nationality arrangements with following 21 countries.
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Dual Nationality.

Can I have both CNIC and Nicop?

Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) is an identity card for Pakistani citizens living in Pakistan. Please note that CNIC and NICOP both are national ID cards.
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NADRA ID cards.

Can I travel to Pakistan with two passports?

4) Pakistanis holding dual nationality may enter Pakistan by offering their Pakistani passport OR their foreign passport with a visa to enter Pakistan OR an Overseas Pakistanis' Identity Card (NICOP); Page 10 5) If a Pakistani origin passenger desires to enter the country without a valid visa on a foreign country ...

How much does it cost to renew Pakistani passport?

Fees for Renewal of Passport

Can Pakistani passport be renewed before expiration?

Under Passport & Visa Manual 2006, there is no restriction for renewal of passport before its expiry. Passport having full validity of 5/10 years can be issued to the applicants even if existing passport has not completed its validity. ... The existing passport may be cancelled and returned to the applicant.