{"id":1312,"date":"2025-06-30T16:40:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/30\/how-to-apply-for-a-poc-card\/"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:40:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:40:49","slug":"how-to-apply-for-a-poc-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/30\/how-to-apply-for-a-poc-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a POC card"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u2705 How to Apply for a Pakistan Origin Card (POC)<\/strong> \u2013 Updated 2025 Guide<\/h2>\n

The Pakistan Origin Card (POC) is a special identity card issued by NADRA to foreign nationals with Pakistani roots, allowing visa-free entry to Pakistan and other civil privileges. As per NADRA\u2019s latest policy, all POC applications must now be submitted through the official \u201cPak ID\u201d Mobile Application. Manual or website-based applications are no longer accepted. Step-by-step guide to applying for your POC card online through the Pak-ID app.<\/p>\n

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a legal overview and get assistance through this page:
\n\ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/paklawyer.com\/pakistan-origin-card-poc<\/a>
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\n\ud83d\udcf1 Step 1: Download the Official Pak ID Mobile Application:<\/strong><\/p>\n

You must start by downloading the \u201cPak ID\u201d App by NADRA<\/a> on your smartphone or tablet:<\/p>\n

\u2022 \ud83d\udcf2 For Android: Google Play Store \u2013 Pak ID App<\/p>\n

\u2022 \ud83d\udcf2 For iPhone\/iPad: Apple App Store \u2013 Pak ID App<\/p>\n

\u2757 You cannot apply via desktop browser or NADRA website anymore. The mobile app is now the only valid platform for submitting POC applications.
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\n\ud83d\udfe9 Step 2: Check Your Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

You are eligible to apply for a POC if:
\n\u2022 You were previously a Pakistani citizen and now hold a foreign nationality.
\n\u2022 You are a child, grandchild, or great-grandchild of a Pakistani national.
\n\u2022 You are a foreign spouse of a Pakistani citizen.
\n\u2022 You have Pakistani ancestry and can provide supporting documents.
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\n\ud83d\udcf2 Step 3: Create Your Account in the Pak ID App<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Open the Pak ID app and select \u201cCreate New Account.\u201d
\n2. Enter your:
\no Full name
\no Email address
\no Mobile number
\no Country of residence
\no Passport number or other ID details
\n3. Set your password and confirm.
\nAfter registration, log in to the app and select \u201cApply for POC\u201d.
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\n\ud83d\udcc4 Step 4: Gather and Upload Required Documents<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will need to upload high-quality scanned or photographed copies of the following documents, depending on your eligibility:
\nFor Former Pakistani Citizens:
\n\u2022 Copy of your Pakistani Passport (if available)
\n\u2022 Pakistani CNIC or NICOP (if available)
\n\u2022 Foreign Passport
\n\u2022 Recent photograph (blue\/white background)
\n\u2022 Proof of renunciation (if applicable)
\nFor Descendants of Pakistani Nationals:
\n\u2022 Parent\u2019s or grandparent\u2019s CNIC\/NICOP or Passport
\n\u2022 Your foreign passport and birth certificate
\n\u2022 Family registration documents (if applicable)
\nFor Foreign Spouses:
\n\u2022 Valid Marriage Certificate (English or Urdu)
\n\u2022 Spouse\u2019s CNIC\/NICOP
\n\u2022 Your Passport
\n\u2022 Passport-sized photo
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\n\u270d\ufe0f Step 5: Biometrics & Signature Capture<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Pak ID app allows you to provide:
\n\u2022 Live fingerprint scans using paper and ink (as per provided format)
\n\u2022 Digital signature capture within the app
\n\u2022 Facial photo using your mobile camera
\nFollow the instructions in the app carefully. The app provides guides for proper fingerprint and signature submission.
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\n\ud83d\udcb3 Step 6: Pay the Application Fee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fees must be paid online through the mobile app using a credit or debit card:
\nCategory Fee (in USD)
\nAdults $100
\nChildren (<18) $50
\nA digital payment receipt will be generated in the app after successful payment.
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\n\ud83d\udce4 Step 7: Submit Application Once:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 All documents are uploaded,
\n\u2022 Biometrics and signatures are submitted,
\n\u2022 Fee is paid,
\nThen click \u201cSubmit Application.\u201d
\nYou will receive a Tracking ID to monitor the status of your POC.
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\n\ud83d\udcec Step 8: Track and Receive POC<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Track your application status through the Pak ID app.
\n\u2022 Once approved, the card is dispatched to your given postal address (local or abroad).
\n\u2022 You may also opt to collect it from a NADRA Registration Centre in Pakistan (if visiting).
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\n\ud83d\udcdd Additional Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Validity: POC is valid for 7 years and is renewable.
\n\u2022 Benefits:
\no Visa-free entry into Pakistan
\no Right to purchase, sell, and own property
\no Open bank accounts in Pakistan
\no Access to basic civil services without a visa
\n\u2022 No need to renounce foreign nationality.
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\n\ud83d\udccc Need Assistance?<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you face any difficulties during the process, Pak-Lawyer Associates<\/strong><\/a> offers support for:
\n\u2022 Document preparation
\n\u2022 Biometric form assistance
\n\u2022 Legal affidavits for family linkage
\n\u2022 Spouse and child POC applications
\n\ud83d\udce7 Email: ask@paklawyer.com
\n\ud83d\udcde WhatsApp: +92 321 4610092<\/p>\n

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\u2705 How to Apply for a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) \u2013 Updated 2025 Guide The Pakistan Origin Card (POC) is a special identity card issued by NADRA to foreign nationals with Pakistani roots, allowing visa-free entry to Pakistan and other civil privileges. As per NADRA\u2019s latest policy, all POC applications must now be submitted through […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1313,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1312"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1312\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nrplegal.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}