What is NADRA POC? Here’s the Data

Pakistan Origin Card (POC) is an identity card issued to citizens of Pakistani origin who have renounced their Pakistani nationality. Although a POC owner is not a Pakistani citizen, he or she is permitted to travel and stay in Pakistan without a visa as long as the POC card is valid. Individuals having dual nationality or on an employment or residency visa in a country other than Pakistan are not entitled to the Pakistan Origin Card (POC), however, they qualify for the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP).

Types of POC:

You can apply the following types of POC:

• New (applying for the first time)
• a change (change in your existing POC data)
• Renewal (in the case of an expired POC) 
• Cancellation (apply if you want to abandon your POC)

Some cheer ups of having NADRA POC:

• • Multiple visa-free entries into Pakistan.
  • Indefinite stay in Pakistan with exemption from reporting to police or foreigners’ registration offices, etc.
  • The right to buy, sell, own, deal with, and dispose of movable and immovable property across Pakistan.
  • Right to open and operate the bank accounts in Pakistan.
  • Swift immigration into/from Pakistan at all designated routes, ports and places.

• Proof of Identity in place of National Identity Card.

• May obtain Employment.

Are you eligible to get POC or not?

You are eligible for POC if:

You were a Pakistani national who renounced your citizenship or You are a foreign national, married to a Pakistani citizen, have Pakistani ancestors, or have ever held Pakistani nationality. You are a foreign national whose parents or grandparents are or were Pakistanis. If you are a foreign national with Pakistani relatives (brother, sister, uncle, aunt). Except for the following, a foreigner (not born of Pakistan national/citizen parents) who marries a Pakistan national/citizen is eligible for POC issuance:

• 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?

What do people often want to know?

• What is the difference between NICOP and POC?

NICOP stands for “National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis.” It is exclusively available to Pakistani citizens. POC stands for “Pakistan Origin Card,” and it is provided to people who were once Pakistani citizens but later lost their citizenship.

• Can you vote with a POC card?

A computerized national identity card (CNIC) is required to vote in Pakistani elections. Both NICOP and POC are intended to offer formal identity to overseas Pakistanis in order for them to vote.

• How to Renew POC?

We may renew your Pakistani Origin Card in 5 to 7 working days. Apply for a NADRA Card Renewal or renew Pakistani Origin Card online without the trouble of paperwork, waiting, stress, or melancholy. The NADRA Card UK offers the greatest services possible. The NADRA Card Center is here to assist Pakistanis living in other countries. If you live in the United Kingdom, POC Renewal is without a doubt the most extreme challenge. However, NADRA Card Center makes it easier and faster for its consumers.