The Pakistan Origin Card (POC) is an identity card provided to people of Pakistani background who have given up their Pakistani citizenship. Although a POC card owner is not a Pakistani citizen, he or she is allowed to travel and remain in Pakistan without a visa as long as the card is valid. In this blog, I’ll answer your questions concerning POC.
Who is eligible for POC?
A person who has never been a Pakistani citizen but whose parents or grandparents are or were Pakistani citizens at some stage during his or her lifetime, provided that at least one of his living relatives is presently a Pakistani citizen.
If you want to renew your POC?
Within 5 to 7 working days, we may renew your Pakistani origin card. Without the trouble of paperwork, waiting, worry, or despair, you may apply for a NADRA Card or a Renewal Pakistani Origin Card online. NADRA Card UK provides the best services available. The NADRA Card Center is available to assist Pakistanis who are residing in other countries. If you live in the United Kingdom, NADRA Card Renewal is without a doubt the most difficult task. Customers at NADRA Card Center, found it to be simpler and faster.
Required Documents for Renew POC:
Some documents will be required to you for renewing your POC;
- Passport size picture
- Picture of the front page of your passport
- Pakistani National’s ID Card and passport copy
- Marriage certificate (should be in English)
- Parents’ or siblings’ passport copies
Can POC holders open a bank account in Pakistan?
All banks in Pakistan accept POC for the establishment of bank accounts. NADRA has already ordered all stakeholders to use the NADRA Verification System to help applicants who are visiting Pakistan for a variety of reasons, such as purchasing a SIM card or opening a bank account.
What categories you can apply for POC?
You can apply in the following categories:
- 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 wish to surrender your POC)
What are the Benefits of NADRA POC?
- Multiple visa-free entries into 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 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.
What is the difference between a NICOP card and a POC card?
NICOP is given to nations that have signed a Dual Nationality Agreement with Pakistan. POC (Pakistan Origin Card) is for persons of Pakistanis who are citizens of nations that do not have a dual nationality agreement with Pakistan.
What you should do if you lost your POC?
Data is stamped into the card’s multiple layers and saved in the chip, preventing cards from being tampered with or used by others if they are lost or stolen. If you’ve misplaced your POC, please contact us. You can follow your POC by going to NADRA Card Center website. Our professionals will help you locate your missing POC in minutes if you go to the POC Tracking option on our website.
Required Documents:
The following documents will be required for you;
- Expired Pakistani passport copy (front page)
- Copies of ID Card
- Latest passport size picture
- Residence permit or foreign passport
- If the applicant is under 18 years of minors attestation form required
