FAQ - Nadra Card

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Currently the Consulate General has no operations for Nadra or MRP however, you can apply for a POC (Pakistan Origin Card) through the following link: https://id.nadra.gov.pk/pakistan-origin-card/.

There are several private parking lots near the Consulate General of Pakistan in Guangzhou.

NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) as the name suggests is issued to Pakistani nationals who live overseas. POC (Pakistan Origin Card) is for individuals of Pakistani origin who hold nationality from countries not included in the dual nationality agreement with Pakistan. For further details, visit: https://id.nadra.gov.pk/pakistan-origin-card.

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Guangzhou does not currently have a NADRA setup.

Foreign spouses are only eligible for a NADRA POC (Pakistan Origin Card) after meeting the requirements for issuance of such cards.

Yes, you can apply for a NADRA card online from your residence. Please visit http://id.nadra.gov.pk.

Note: This service is independently run by NADRA. It is free of charge and available to every individual. Charging money for this service is illegal. The consulate does not have any involvement with this service. If you encounter any issues while processing your card online, please use the helpline provided on the website. The consulate cannot assist with queries related to the online process.

If the head of the family is deceased, the applicant must first cancel the deceased person’s NADRA card before applying for the renewal of their own cards.

However, if the head of the family’s card has expired, both the head of the family and the applicant can apply for the renewal of their cards simultaneously.If the head of the family is deceased, the applicant must first cancel the deceased person’s NADRA card before applying for the renewal of their own cards. However, if the head of the family’s card has expired, both the head of the family and the applicant can apply for the renewal of their cards simultaneously.

Any child, spouse, or sibling of a deceased person can cancel the deceased person’s NADRA card if the applicant is in the same family tree. The applicant must provide the original death certificate of the deceased, the deceased’s original NADRA card, and the applicant’s valid NADRA card. If the applicant’s NADRA card is expired, they must first renew their card before canceling their deceased relative's card.

No, you cannot. If a parent’s or head of the family’s NICOP has expired, that card must be renewed first. Once the head of the family’s card is renewed, the applicant can then renew or apply for new NADRA cards for their children, spouse, or siblings. Both the head of the family and the applicant can apply for their cards at the same time.