NADRA Registration Policy 2015 PDF
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This document is a registration policy from the National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) in Pakistan. It outlines the procedures for various identity document processes, including registering, changing, renewing, and receiving.
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Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 1 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION ...
Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 1 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................................ 5 Scope...................................................................................................................................................... 5 Special Cases and Exceptions.................................................................................................................. 5 Compliance and Enforcement................................................................................................................. 5 Acronym................................................................................................................................................. 5 Definitions.............................................................................................................................................. 6 Attestation/Verification of CNICF........................................................................................................... 7 Fresh / New Registration........................................................................................................................ 8 Minor’s (under 18) Registration.......................................................................................................... 9 18 or Above Registration.................................................................................................................. 10 Fresh Registration Remarks / Notes................................................................................................. 11 Change / Correction of Identity Document........................................................................................... 12 Name................................................................................................................................................ 13 Parent’s Info..................................................................................................................................... 13 Date of Birth..................................................................................................................................... 14 Present & Permanent Address.......................................................................................................... 14 Marital Status................................................................................................................................... 15 Religion............................................................................................................................................ 15 Gender............................................................................................................................................. 15 Add Relative..................................................................................................................................... 15 Place of Birth / Various other Fields.................................................................................................. 15 Conversion of Identity Document......................................................................................................... 17 Re-Print of Identity Document............................................................................................................. 17 Renewal of Identity Document............................................................................................................ 17 Office Mistake of Identity Document................................................................................................... 19 Family Registration Certificate.............................................................................................................. 19 Receiving of Identity Document........................................................................................................... 19 Pakistan Origian Card (POC).................................................................................................................. 20 Background...................................................................................................................................... 21 Benefits of POC holders.................................................................................................................... 21 Fresh / New Registration.................................................................................................................. 23 Office Mistake.................................................................................................................................. 26 Reprint............................................................................................................................................. 26 Renewal............................................................................................................................................ 26 Change / Correction.......................................................................................................................... 26 Receiving of POC............................................................................................................................... 26 Cancellation of Identity Document....................................................................................................... 27 Due to Death.................................................................................................................................... 28 Due to Renunciation of Citizenship/Nationality................................................................................. 28 Affidavit / Undertaking Format List of Dual National Countries............................................................................................................. 39 NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 2 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Document Information Category Information Document: Registration Policy for DAUs Version: RP-6.0.0 Identifier: NADRA-Reg-Policy-6.0.0 Status: Approved Total Pages: 40 Creation Date: 21 Oct 2024 Issue Date: 25 Oct 2024 Effective Date: 01 Nov 2024 Distribution: Ops Divisions, RHOs, Directorate and Departments Disclaimer: This policy is applicable on all DAUs across the country. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 3 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Revision History of Registration Policy Date Category Standard Mode O.S Description ERP/Signature Till 28-Jun-2013 General N/A N/A Registration Policy 1.1.4 29-Jun-2013 General Complete All Registration Policy 1.1.5 07-Oct-2013 General Complete All Registration Policy 2.0.0 10-Dec-2013 Modification in mother’s name Modification 6 Registration Policy 2.0.0 18-Jul-2014 Modification of marital status Modification 22 Registration Policy 2.0.0 23-Jul-2014 Modification of religion Modification 20 Registration Policy 2.0.0 Modification of 01-Nov-2014 Modification 14,15 Registration Policy 2.0.0 present/permanent address 26-Mar-2015 General Complete All Registration Policy 3.0.0 18-Nov-2015 General Complete All Registration Policy 4.0.0 Registration Policy 4.0.0 28-Dec-2015 General Minor changes All (1st Revision) Registration Policy 4.0.0 30-Aug-2016 General Minor changes All (2nd Revision) Registration Policy 4.0.0 25-Aug-2017 General Minor changes All (3rd Revision) 29-Jan-2018 General Minor changes All Registration Policy 4.0.1 23-Feb-2018 General Minor changes - Registration Policy 4.0.2 13-Dec-2018 General Religion - Registration Policy 4.1.0 19-Sep-2019 General Complete - Registration Policy 5.0.0 29-Oct-2019 General Minor changes - Registration Policy 5.0.1 06-Apr-2021 General Minor changes - Registration Policy 5.0.2 21-Nov-2022 General Minor changes - Registration Policy 5.0.3 25-Oct-2024 General Major changes - Registration Policy 6.0.0 NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 4 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Introduction: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is dedicated to maintaining a secure, reliable and user-friendly registration system for the citizens of Pakistan. For this purpose registration policy has been framed and it is updated from time to time. In this document, Birth certificate has been made the primary or breeder document for fresh / new registration in NADRA and in future any changes in identity document, will only be made on the basis of prior correction in Birth certificate (if birth record exists in CRMS / NADRA record). Policy document has been outlined by considering the various sections of Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951 and NADRA Ordinance 2000 and its relevant rules and regulations. Scope: This policy applies to all processes related to the new registration, renewal, change and verification of identity documents for citizens of Pakistan, whether applying from inland or abroad. Moreover, it also covers all the manners of submission of application by applicant i.e. NADRA registration center, Mobile van, Web poral, One App or Mobile App etc. One document for all platforms. It encompasses all segments of society, including provisions for handling exceptional cases. Special Cases and Exceptions: This policy also includes guidelines for processing applications for orphans, transgender, organ donors and exceptions. Exceptional cases will be referred to Regional DG/Director through DAU and Zonal board recommendations for approval. Compliance and Enforcement: Regular training of staff on policy and its compliance is mandatory. Strict enforcement of policy by all and with penalties for non-compliance be ensured. Periodic reviews and updates to the policy will be carried out. Acronym: Various acronyms used in this document are listed below along with their full form:- ACC: Afghan Citizen Card MNIC: Manual National Identity Card BC: Birth Certificate MOI: Ministry of Interior National Identity Card for Overseas CBRC: Computerize Birth Registration Certificate NICOP: Pakistani CNIC: Computerized National Identity Card NOC: No objection Certificate CNICF: Computerized National Identity Card Form OIC: Officer In-charge CRC: Child Registration Certificate PO: Proclaimed Offender CRMS: Civil Registration Management System POC: Pakistan Origin Card DAU: Data Acquisition Unit POR: Proof of Registration DG: Director General PRC: Permanent Residence Certificate DOB: Date of Birth RP: Registration Policy HOD: Head of Department RHO: Regional Head Office ID: Identity Document SNIC: SMART National Identity Card SMART National Identity Card for IMPASS: Immigration and Passport SNICOP: Overseas Pakistani IOOD: International and Online Operation Department SOP: Standing Operating Procedure KSA: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia SPOC: SMART Pakistan Origin Card M&E: Monitoring and Evaluation UC: Union Council MC: Marriage Certificate UV: Under Verification NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 5 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Definitions: Topic Definition Applicant: An individual applying for the NADRA’s registration services Application: A request submitted to NADRA through any platform i.e. DAU, Mobile App, Web portal etc. Biometric verification: Verification carried out under regulation 9 by parents or blood relatives during processing of an individual Breeder document: Primary document used to establish identity, such as a birth certificate or passport Citizen: A person who is or is deemed to be a citizen of Pakistan, under the Pakistan Citizenship Act, 1951 Citizenship by birth: As per Section 4 of Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951 Citizenship by descent: As Per Section 5 of Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951 Civil card: Identity card issued by the Foreign government Digitally impounded: Identity document marked digitally impounded under Section 18 of NADRA Ordinance Foreign detailed birth A document issued by concerned authority of a Foreign country having both parents’ certificate: information Guardianship certificate: A certificate issued by the court for the custody of minor Juvenile card: Identity card issued to minors (under 18) Manual birth certificate: Birth certificate issued before computerization of system Minor: A citizen under 18 years of age as per NADRA Ordinance 2000 Naturalization Certificate: A certificate granted under Pakistan Citizenship Act 1951 Non-Resident citizen: If a citizen is an emigrant or intending emigrant or intending to be resident abroad or holds resident visa or permit or status Regulations: Regulations made under Section 45 of NADRA Ordinance Renunciation certificate: A certificate issued by IMPASS upon surrender of Pakistani nationality Residence permit: Permission granted by the government to an individual for legal stay in that country Resident citizen: A citizen shall be resident citizen if he is not a non-resident citizen RGI, RGII, RGIII: Old registration forms used for new registration, B-form and control register respectively Rules: Rules made under Section 44 of NADRA Ordinance S1 Form: Abroad birth registration form of minor issued by Pakistani Embassy / Consulate / Mission System independent: An individual having no blood relative Verification Board: Board constituted at Regional or Zonal level for under verification cases and determination of citizen's correct credentials NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 6 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Attestation/Verification of CNICF WHO CAN VERIFY APPLICATION FORM (BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION) REGULATION 9(I) 1. Blood relatives (First priority): Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Son, Daughter 2. Immediate relatives (Second priority): Guardian, Paternal / Maternal (Grandfather / Grandmother), Spouse WHO CAN ATTEST APPLICATION FORM (CONVENTIONAL /OLD METHOD) REGULATION 9(a-h) 3. Attestation as per Regulation 9 of Following persons under Regulation 9 (a-h) of NADRA Ordinance can NADRA Ordinance (a-h): attest the Computerized National ID Card form (CNICF): - a. Member of the Senate, National / Provincial Assembly, Local Body, or Zakat Committee b. Officers of the Federal / Provincial Government in Basic Pay Scale 16 & above c. Commissioned officers of the armed forces and civil armed forces d. Officers of local bodies of status corresponding to officers in Basic Pay Scale 16 & above e. Officers of autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies f. Officers of Levies in Basic Pay Scale 16 and above g. Officers of Government bank and Government corporations h. Headmen (Lambardar) in respect of persons living in their village i. Any other person or officer who may be authorized in this behalf by the Federal government or the Authority j. Officers of NADRA in Basic Pay Scale / NPS / Contractual scale 16 and above k. Head of the family (of grade 16 and above) can attest the CNICF of his family members (except his / her own CNICF) l. Political agent (PA) or assistant political agent (APA) Note: The above mentioned persons may attest or verify the application forms only if they know the applicant personally Stamp of attester may not be by name instead of designation however attester may be contacted if any query arises A person verifying or attesting an application shall write or cause to be written his full name legibly under his signature or left thumb impression and shall also put his office stamp under it and write citizen number in the space specifically provided NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 7 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A FRESH / NEW REGISTRATION NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 8 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Minor’s (under 18 years of age) Registration Registration under 18 (Minor) citizens: New / Fresh registration of under 18 years citizen is carried out under Section 9 of NADRA Ordinance 2000, wherein every parent or guardian is bound to register the minor within one month of his/her birth. Child registration certificate: Under this Registration, minor is issued an ID number on a certificate as per schedule VI under Rule 18 (1) of NIC Rules 2002 called Child registration certificate. Same number will be later used to obtain identity card on attaining the age of 18 years by minor. Juvenile card: This is also a certificate issued to a citizen of below 18 years under Rule 18(1) in the form of a card. However, while registering through this certificate, minor has to be present or primary applicant. Requirements – Fresh / New Registration Under 18 years of age For Resident / Non- Resident and intending to be Non-Resident citizen CRC Juvenile Card 1. Application by any one of the parents or guardians with 1. Application by / on behalf of minor identity number 2. Identity document and presence of any one of parents or 2. Computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal guardians Committee / Cantonment or Foreign detailed Birth 3. Computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal certificate or S1 Form issued by Embassy or Citizenship / Committee / Cantonment or Foreign detailed Birth Naturalization certificate certificate or S1 Form issued by Embassy or Citizenship / 3. Biometric verification by second parent / guardian OR Naturalization certificate Attestation of CNICF as per Regulation 9 (a-h) OR 4. Biometric verification by parent / guardian OR Attestation Verification of application by an ID holder (For Non- of CNICF as per Regulation 9 (a-h) OR Verification of resident citizen only) application by any ID holder (For Non- resident citizen only) NICOP / SMART NICOP: NICOP is issued under Section 12 of NADRA Ordinance 2000. A minor whether living abroad or intending to live abroad has an option to get registration through NICOP. Requirements – Fresh / New Registration of under 18 years of age (NICOP / SMART NICOP) For Non-Resident For Intending to be non-Resident Citizen 1. Application by / on behalf of minor 1. Application by / on behalf of minor 2. Identity document or presence of any one of the parents 2. Identity document and presence of any one of parents or or guardian guardian 3. Foreign detailed Birth certificate or S1 Form issued by 3. Computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal Embassy or Citizenship / Naturalization certificate Committee / Cantonment or Citizenship / Naturalization AND certificate Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence Permit or 4. Biometric verification by parent / guardian Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by OR Pakistan Embassy / Mission Attestation of CNICF as per Regulation 9 (a-h) 4. Biometric verification by parent / guardian OR Verification of application by any ID holder NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 9 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A 18 years or above Registration Registration of citizen of 18 years or above: New / fresh registration of citizens of 18 years or above is carried out under Section 9 of NADRA Ordinance 2000, wherein every citizen is bound to get registration with NADRA within three months after attaining the age of 18 years. National identity card: is issued to all citizen under Section 10 of NADRA Ordinance, who have got themselves registered under Section 9 of Ordinance in the form of CNIC or SMART CNIC. Requirements for resident, Non-resident or intending to be Non-resident citizen for identity card are mentioned below: Requirements – Fresh / New Registration of 18 years or above (CNIC or SMART CNIC) Resident Citizen ONLY Having Blood Relative Having no Blood Relative (System Independent) 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 2. Identity document of parent(s) or blood relative(s) 2. Computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal 3. Computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal Committee / Cantonment or Citizenship / Naturalization Committee / Cantonment or Citizenship / Naturalization certificate certificate 3. Biometric witness by an ID holder along with affidavit “B” (as 4. Biometric verification of Parent or Blood relative OR per format) Attestation of CNICF as per Regulation 9 (a-h) 4. Attestation of CNICF as per Regulation 9 (a-h) 5. Any other document (if any) Note: Such cases may requires extra verification / scrutiny and time to process. Moreover, witness priority shall be as under: First: Paternal / maternal relatives i.e. uncle / aunt / cousin / nephew / niece etc. Second: If relatives are not alive, any CNIC / NICOP holder personally knowing applicant and of same area / locality NICOP / SMART NICOP: is issued under Section 12 of NADRA Ordinance 2000. A citizen whether living abroad or intending to live abroad has an option to get registration through NICOP. Requirements - Fresh/New Registration of 18 Years or above (NICOP or SMART NICOP) Non-resident Citizen Intending to be Non-resident Citizen 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 2. Identity document of parent(s) or blood relative(s) 2. Identity document of parent(s) or blood relative(s) OR OR Biometric witness by an ID holder along with undertaking Biometric witness by an ID holder along with affidavit “B” (as “B” (as per format) if applicant has no blood relative (for per format) if applicant has no blood relative (for System System Independent cases only) Independent cases only) 3. Foreign detailed Birth certificate or manual Birth certificate 3. Computerized Birth Certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal or S1 form issued by Embassy or Citizenship or Committee / Cantonment or Citizenship or Naturalization Naturalization certificate certificate 4. Biometric verification by Parent or Blood relative 4. Pakistani / Foreign passport or residence permit or Travel OR document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan Attestation of CNICF as per Regulation 9 (a-h) Embassy / Mission Refer clauses (d & e) of Rule 8 (4) Note: SI cases may requires extra verification/scrutiny and time to process. Moreover, witness priority shall be as under: 5. Biometric verification by Parent or Blood relative First: Paternal / maternal relatives i.e. uncle / aunt / cousin / OR nephew / niece etc. Verification of application form by any ID holder Second: When relatives are not alive, any CNIC / NICOP holder personally knowing applicant and of same area / locality NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 10 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Fresh / New Registration Remarks / Notes Applicable to all types of Fresh / New registration of below and above 18 years of age mentioned above I. Applicant can apply from anywhere in Pakistan/abroad. II. All applicants shall be processed through UV checklist. III. OIC shall interview each applicant / parent and verifier / witness using available tools and information provided by applicant. Evaluate through cross questioning and endorse findings, recommendations and observations of interview and signature on CNICF. Applicant shall not be denied for processing and any exception on above mentioned requirements must be mentioned on CNICF. IV. If any one of the parents is registered with NADRA and his/her card is not digitally impounded, then children of such parents be registered without any hindrance. (Ref: MOI letter no 8/37/2016-NADRA of 6 June 2018). Cogent reason must be mentioned for marking record as UV i.e. contradiction in family information etc. Family of proclaimed offender (PO) may also be processed without any hindrance. V. If D.O.B. of applicant (parent not ID holder) is after the commencement of Citizenship Act 13 April, 1951 and place of birth is not Pakistan OR D.O.B. of applicant is after 16 December 1971 and place of birth is Bangladesh, record shall be handled through UV policy. VI. Particulars of applicant should be as per Birth certificate. VII. For marital status as married / divorced / widow, documentary requirement as per relevant standard will be applicable. VIII. Temporary and permanent address will be applicable as per relevant standard. IX. In case of unknown parentage, parents’ name will be randomly selected by system (For Orphanages and transgender only). Necessary affidavit(s) as per specimen along with primary requirement shall be fulfilled. X. For Disability logo, certificate issued by CRPD (Council on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities) / PCRDP (Provincial Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons) / Social welfare AJK / GB / Foreign institute will be required. Disability certificate is mandatory for Illiterate applicant having Hearing & Intellectual impairment (where interview not possible). XI. Case of Indian held Kashmiri (IHK), holding State Subject certificate, will be processed after verification from issuing authority; attestation of CNICF will be carried out as per attestation standard. XII. Naturalization/Citizenship certificate shall be verified from IMPASS. XIII. Guardian is authorized to process through guardianship certificate issued by court of competent jurisdiction. XIV. Approval be sought from Regional DG for any other exception(s) after evaluation and interview of case at Zonal or Regional Board. XV. Cases of applicants who previously registered on the basis of witness (as System Independent) and are now registering parents / siblings, shall be referred to Zonal Verification Board for extra scrutiny as UV. XVI. Preference of Biometric verification shall be given to parent(s). If parents are not alive / available then verification from sibling(s) will be carried out. If both parents or siblings are not alive / available then reasoning from child shall be acquired. However, in such cases, child cannot be declared as head of the family. Reason of non-availability of parents or siblings should be mentioned on CNCIF. XVII. Spouse shall not be verifier in fresh cases. XVIII. Birth proof for Ex-POC (less spouse) will be optional for CNIC / NICOP processing. XIX. Fresh NICOP applications from KSA having late registration, expired parents’ or siblings’ id cards and holding manual passports will be referred to Pak Mission Jeddah. XX. If applicant’s (Non-resident citizen) age is less than 10 years and has provided S-1 form or Foreign Birth certificate, then passport or any other document is optional. XXI. Original document must be seen and scanned. However, NADRA’s issued documents (ID cards / certificate) are not required to be scanned. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 11 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A CHANGE / CORRECTION IN IDENTITY DOCUMENTS NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 12 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Change / Correction in Card / Certificate: Change / correction in identity documents is carried out under Rule 13 (1) of NIC Rule 2002. Requirement(s) in change of identity documents for a resident citizen or non-resident citizen or intending to be non-resident are mentioned below:- Name Change Requirements Definition: Change means name is being changed from “A” to “B”. Example: “Nusrat Jehan” to “Adeela Kousar” Resident Citizens Non-resident Citizens 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 2. Computerized Birth Certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal 2. S1 Form issued by Embassy or Name change deed (notarized / Committee / Cantonment or Declaration on stamp paper duly attested) or Undertaking (attested by Pak Embassy / Mission) notarized / attested as per format “C1 or C2”or Certificate from AND Dar-Ul-Afta (due to religion change) 3. Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence permit or Work permit or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan Embassy / Mission Remarks: I. Documents mentioned are for name change only, no document(s) will be required for name correction. II. Applicant can neither revert to their previous name nor can change name for 2nd time except for female applicant (modified name with husband/father), however, If birth certificate exists in NADRA or CRMS data then change in name shall only be carried out after the correction of name in Birth certificate. III. Once applicants change their name, all dependents may / can also change their ID document (if required). Parent’s name Correction Requirements Parents Alive Parents not Alive 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 2. Parent(s) identity number 2. Presence of one of the parent having same spouse info as 3. Presence of Father or Mother whose name is being corrected as Biometric witness AND one sibling having same parent’s info in Biometric witness identity document as Biometric witness or Undertaking by any 4. Presence of any one sibling having same parent’s info in identity one sibling having same parent’s info in identity document document as Biometric witness OR Presence of two siblings having same parent’s info in identity document as Biometric witness For Non-resident Citizens 1. Application by applicant 2. Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence permit or Work permit or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan Embassy / Mission 3. Undertaking by the parent(s) whose name is / are being entered / corrected (if parent is alive) OR Undertaking by the second parent having same spouse info attested by Pak Mission / duly notarized (if parent is deceased) AND 4. Undertaking by any one sibling having same parent’s info in identity document (if parent is alive) OR Undertaking by two siblings having same parent’s info in identity document attested by Pak Mission / duly notarized (if parents are deceased) Remarks: I. If one or no sibling is present then any one of irrefutable documentary evidence will be required, e.g. Birth certificate or RG1 or old B Form or RG III or old Passport or CNICF or verified matric / equivalent certificate. II. Parent’s info can be corrected only once. III. Cases where applicant’s identity document has been issued on the basis of Biometric verification/witness (by any one of the parents), shall only be entertained on the recommendations of Zonal Verification Board after ascertaining the facts/reasons and duly approved by RHO Ops or on the recommendations of M&E (Pak ID only). IV. If applicant has / had multiple spouses before registration of minor, and any one of the parent’s name is mentioned incorrectly then correction of parent’s info can be made in identity document. V. CRC cases where minor of an individual is registered with issueless blood / immediate relatives then such cases may be entertained. In such cases biological and adoptee parent’s presence will be mandatory. VI. If birth certificate exists in NADRA or CRMS data then change in parent’s name shall only be carried out after the correction in Birth certificate. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 13 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A D.O.B. Change Requirements For Resident & Non-resident Citizen Up to 5 years More than 5 years 1. Application by applicant 1. Any one of the documentary “requirement of up to 5 years” 2. Computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal 2. DG Ops / HOD IOOD or regional DG approval Committee / Cantonment OR Any one of following documents:- Matric / Equivalent certificate OR Mark sheet of 9th/10th (pass / fail, pass valid for 3 years from date of issuance) OR Valid Passport (Pakistani / Foreign) OR Verified Govt / Semi Govt service record & NOC OR any other document issued by Govt having DOB i.e. Verified MNIC, Registered Nikkahnama, verified Government school leaving certificate (SLC), verified Domicile / Local certificate OR Residence permit / work permit / S1 Form issued by Embassy / Driving license / Civil card 3. Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence permit or Work permit or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan Embassy / Mission (for Non-resident citizen only) Remarks: I.If Birth certificate exists in NADRA or CRMS data then change in D.O.B shall only be carried out after the correction in computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal Committee / Cantonment. II.2nd time age change is allowed, if applicant possesses computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal Committee / Cantonment. However, approval from regional DG / HOD IOOD will be required. III.Downward domain (Above 18 years of age as per NADRA record to CRC / Juvenile) change is allowed if applicant possesses computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal Committee / Cantonment. IV.If D.O.B being modified is after the date of first time registration then applicant has to appear in front of Zonal verification Board for provision of Computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal Committee / Cantonment and cogent reason. Case will be processed on the recommendations of board. V.If applicant is unaware of day and month then 01 July be entered. VI.No document is required for addition of day and month only in D.O.B. VII.No document is required, when applicant wants to change D.O.B on S/CNIC / CRC as per D.O.B on S/NICOP & vice versa. VIII.Unrealistic age change (10 or more years) cases shall be processed with DG approval and reasoning / justification / documents (if any). IX.Document previously provided as age proof having different D.O.B shall be corrected or cancelled by applicant. X.If applicant is matriculate and possesses any other document (except birth certificate) with different D.O.B then preference will be given to matric certificate. Address Change Requirements For Resident & Non-resident Citizen For Temporary Address For Permanent Address 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 2. As per permanent address of self or Blood relatives or 2. Blood relatives (less married sibling having spouse’ address) / spouse’s ID OR computerized utility bill (electricity, gas or spouse’s identity document with same address OR computerized water) on self / parent / spouse name and address OR any utility bill (electricity, gas or water) with self/parent name and residential property document of applicant / parent / spouse address OR any residential property document of applicant / OR verified Local / Domicile / PRC OR Affidavit / Rent Deed parent/spouse OR verified Local/ Domicile/PRC OR Society / Govt (notarized) from/with house owner OR Society / Govt Allotment letter (allotted at least 3 years earlier ) OR Affidavit along Allotment letter with ID card & original property document from house owner 3. Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence permit or Work 3. Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence permit or Work permit permit or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan by Pakistan Embassy / Mission (for Non-resident citizen only) Embassy / Mission (for Non-resident citizen only) Remarks: I. No document is required for Foreign addresses. Marital Status Change Requirements NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 14 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A For Resident & Non-resident Citizen Marriage Divorce Widow/Widower 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 2. Marriage certificate from UC / Municipal 2. Divorce certificate from UC / 2. Death certificate from UC / Municipal Committee / Cantonment / Foreign Municipal Committee / Committee / Cantonment / Foreign death 3. Spouse ID (if available) Cantonment / Foreign Divorce certificate OR certificate / Affidavit or Passport / POC / POR / ACC / Residence Undertaking (for non-Muslim) permit (in case of Foreign spouse) Remarks: I. No document is required if applicant has already been updated by spouse / shown in spouse’ family tree. II. Marriageable age for Female is 16 and Male is 18 years as per respective law. Any registration of marriage below mentioned age shall only be entertained on the provision of computerized marriage registration certificate from UC / Cantonment board. Religion Change Requirements 1. Application by applicant 2. Declaration / undertaking on CNICF Remarks: I. Reversion to Islam is allowed any time. Once declaration / undertaking of being Muslim has been made on CNICF after 13 Dec 2018 (SOP 4.1.0) then change in religion from Islam to other religion shall not be allowed / entertained. II. Any mistake by applicant due to illiteracy may be handled in office fault category. III. Every applicant shall sign / affix thumb impression on declaration of religion on CNICF as per NADRA Regulation 10. Gender Change Requirements 1. Application by applicant 2. As per applicant’s appearance or Computerized Birth certificate (verified) of UC / Municipal Committee / Cantonment or desire (For Transgender only) Remarks: I. Gender from Transgender to Male or Female shall not be entertained. II. Gender from Male to Female and vice versa shall only be entertained on provision of medical certificate (verified) issued by Government / Foreign hospital. Adding Relative Requirements 1. Application by applicant 2. CNIC / NICOP / POC number of blood relative 3. Verify relative through interview and endorse remarks Various Fields Requirements No document required for following: Place of Birth 1. Identification mark 5. Country of stay 9. Phone For change / correction in place of Birth, Birth Certificate or any other 2. Blood group 6. Qualification number relevant documentary evidence will be required. If Birth certificate 3. Applicant’s origin 7. Biometric & 10. Profession already exists in NADRA or CRMS data, then correction / change shall 4. Applicant mother signature only be made after the change in birth certificate. Tongue 8. Purpose of stay Remarks: No attestation is required in change cases. I. II. Previously issued original identity document will be submitted by applicant and will be punched/defaced on photo and returned to applicant. If Original ID card is not available, then applicant has to submit system generated undertaking with signature (less Pak id). III. Approval be sought from RHO for any other exception(s) after evaluation / interview of case at Zonal or Regional board. IV. OIC shall interview each applicant using available tools and information provided / cross questioning and endorse comments / signature on CNICF. V. Cases must be referred through ticketing system for guidance / approval from Zone / Region. VI. Where Union council is not online then manual Birth certificate / educational certificate will be acceptable. VII. All applicants shall be processed through UV checklist. VIII. Original document be seen and scanned. However, NADRA’s issued documents (ID cards / certificates) are not required to be scanned. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 15 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Conversion Requirements From Teslin to SMART card OR (SCNIC to SNICOP or vice versa) 1. Application by applicant and CNIC/NICOP 2. Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence permit or Work permit or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan Embassy / mission (for Non-resident citizens only) 3. No attestation is required For CRC to Juvenile card / SNICOP 1. Application by / on behalf of minor 2. CRC 3. Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence permit or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan Embassy / Mission (for Non-resident citizens only) 4. Biometric verification by Parents OR Blood relative OR Guardian OR Attestation of CNICF as per Regulation 9 (a-h) OR Verification of application form by an ID holder (for non-resident citizens) Remarks: I. Any change in particular(s) should be handled as per relevant standards of change. II. Biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) will be captured and updated. III. Reversion from SMART card to Teslin is not allowed. IV. Previously issued original identity document will be submitted by applicant and will be punched / defaced on photo and returned to applicant. If Original ID Card is not available, then applicant has to submit system generated undertaking with signature (less Pak id). Duplicate and Renewal of Card: Duplicate card registration is carried out under Rule 13 (2) of NIC Rules 2002, whereas, a card is renewed under Rule 12 of said rules. A citizen shall at any time but not later than one month after the date of expiry or early termination of validity period, must apply for renewal of his / her card. Requirements for duplicate and renewal of card for a resident citizen or Non-resident citizen or intending to be non-resident are mentioned below:- Re-print Requirements Resident Non-Resident 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 2. CNIC / NICOP / CRC number / Juvenile card 2. CNIC / NICOP / CRC number / Juvenile card 3. No other document will be required AND 4. Attestation is not required Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence permit or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan Embassy/mission 3. Attestation is not required Renewal Requirements Resident Non-resident 1. Application by applicant 1. Application by applicant 2. CNIC / NICOP / Juvenile card 2. CNIC / NICOP / Juvenile card 3. Attestation is not required AND Pakistani / Foreign passport or Residence Permit or Travel document or Undertaking “A” duly attested by Pakistan Embassy / Mission 3.Attestation is not required Remarks: I. Change in demographic data is not allowed. II. Biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) will be captured and updated. III. Previously issued original identity document will be submitted by applicant and will be punched / defaced on photo and returned to applicant. If Original ID Card is not available, then applicant has to submit system generated undertaking with signature (less Pak id). NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 16 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A OFFICE MISTAKE FRC RECEIVING OF ID DOCUMENTS NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 17 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Office Mistake Requirements For Resident & Non-resident Citizen 1. Application by applicant and CNIC / NICOP 2. No document and attestation is required Remarks: I. OIC / case officer shall ensure that valid reference Tracking ID is captured while issuing token in office fault category. II. Applicant shall be processed in office fault in specific field(s) any time he / she appears after receipt of ID. III. Office fault can be processed from any DAU in executive category (free of cost). Family Registration Certificate Requirements For Resident & Non-resident Citizen 1. Application by any Blood relative / Spouse / Guardian 2. Presence of minor if minor is CRC holder OR Photograph for minor (Pak ID only) Remarks: I. Applicant can be any blood relative / spouse / guardian. II. If any family member is digitally impounded under PO (Proclaimed offender / absconder), FRC can be issued by including that family member. III. CRC / Juvenile card holder cannot apply for FRC. Receiving of Identity Document 1. Self-presence (with / without token slip) OR 2. Blood relatives / Spouse and token slip (Original) OR 3. Non-blood relatives and token slip (original) and authority letter OR 4. Home delivery Remarks: I. For Pak Id - Card delivery is through courier service and certificates are sent to applicants through email. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 18 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A POC NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 19 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Background: POC is issued under Section 11 of NADRA Ordinance 2000 and Rules 3, 4, 5,9 and 10 of POC Rules 2002. The scheme of POC was conceived and launched by Government of Pakistan as a result of repeated requests and resolutions of Overseas Pakistanis Conventions held during November 1997 and August 1999 under the auspices of Overseas Pakistanis Foundations, Ministry of Labour, Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis. This Scheme for issuance of Pakistan Origin Card to eligible Foreigner of Pakistan origin was launched in 2002. POC is renewed as per Rule 15, whereas duplicate and changes in card are made under Rule 16 of POC rules 2002. Benefits for POC card holder: Following are benefits of POC which can be availed by a POC holder till the validity of the card: a. May enter Pakistan without a visa from such port or place, by such route and in accordance with such conditions, if any, as are prescribed for citizens of Pakistan under section 13 of the Passport Act, 1974 (XX of 1974). b. Shall have permission to stay in Pakistan till the validity of the card. c. Shall, during their stay in Pakistan, be exempt as a Foreigner from reporting to, or registering with, any law enforcing or other governmental agency with which such report or registration in the capacity of a Foreigner is otherwise required under any law in force in Pakistan. d. May open bank accounts anywhere in Pakistan and transact business therein subject to fulfillment of the requirements of any other law for the time being in force. e. May, subject to any other law for the time being in force, enter into transaction of purchase and sale of movable or immovable property anywhere in Pakistan and deal with and dispose of such property. f. May use the card for establishing and proving his / her identity anywhere in Pakistan where a National Identity Card is required for the purpose. g. May obtain an employment. Design of Card and Validity: Current POC design is based on the ISO 7810 size, which is 85.6 mm x 54mm. Validity of POC is 7 years for Pakistani Origin individual / persons. Printing of POC: POC card is printed as per Schedule I and II of Rule 11. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 20 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A FRESH / NEW REGISTRATION NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 21 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Fresh / New POC Requirements Category Description Requirements Person who is not a 1. Application by applicant citizen of Pakistan, but 2. CNIC OR NICOP OR Pakistani passport OR MNIC OR Domicile OR Citizenship OR Renunciation was Citizen of Pakistan certificate of applicant at any time in life 3. Valid Foreign passport of applicant Note: CNIC / NICOP shall be cancelled first under nationality surrender category (1) Person who was a 1. Application by applicant citizen of Pakistan 2. Valid Foreign passport of applicant Ex-Pakistani residing /belonging to 3. Pakistani passport OR Domicile OR Citizenship certificate of applicant East Pakistan territories 4. CNIC OR NICOP of any of living relatives like real (grand) parents or siblings or (grand) children or before 16th Dec 1971 aunty or uncle or cousin or (grand) children of cousin and acquired the 5. Undertaking “E” from relative about relation Foreign nationality / citizenship before the said date Applicant with any of 1. Application by applicant Ex-Pakistani parents or 2. Valid Foreign passport of applicant grandparents (Either 3. Birth certificate OR any other document from applicant to show link with parent(s) like alive or dead) and educational document, marriage certificate or property document containing parent’s names of applicant is either applicant minor or was never 4. CNIC OR NICOP OR POC (if it has link with Pakistani doc) OR Pakistani Passport OR MNIC OR citizen of Pakistan. This Domicile OR Citizenship certificate of any of parents / grand parents category also covers OR (2) the applicant providing CNIC OR NICOP of any real siblings or (grand) children or aunty or uncle or cousin or Parents / his/her domicile within (grand)children of cousin along with his / her statement if (grand) parents are ex-Pakistanis and Grand the meaning of are deceased AND Undertaking “E” from relative about relation parents Succession Act, who or his/her any of Parents Note: or Grand Parents was i. Applications of applicants whose parents have acquired nationality / citizenship of India / Israel born in territories of / Bangladesh will not be entertained Pakistan and who ii. If Pakistani parents are unmarried in their CNIC / NICOP/ POC record then they acquired Foreign will need to get their cards modified first before processing of child’s POC nationality before commencement of PC Act 1951 1. Application by applicant 2. Valid Foreign passport of applicant 3. Birth certificate of applicant 4. CNIC / NICOP / POC of spouse 5. Marriage certificate and declaration of spouse on POCF AND Undertaking “F” from Pakistani spouse Spouse is alive 6. Biometric Verification by spouse (optional) (3) Note: Spouse of i. Cases where spouse belongs to one of list B countries will be issued POC after verification from MOI. Pakistani ii. Pakistani spouse will be responsible to report to NADRA in case of divorce. In that case, POC of citizen / Foreign spouse will be cancelled immediately Origin 1. Application by applicant 2. Valid Foreign passport of applicant 3. Birth certificate of applicant 4. CNIC / NICOP / POC of spouse Spouse is deceased 5. Marriage certificate 6. Death certificate of spouse 7. Undertaking “G” from applicant as per format Note: In case of deceased Pakistani spouse, POC will be issued to male applicants after approval of MOI NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 22 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Fresh / New POC requirements Category Description Requirements (4) Real parents/ 1. Application by applicant FPO’s Family grandparents/real 2. Valid Foreign passport of applicant children/grandchildren 3. Birth certificate OR any other valid document containing names of applicant/FPO’s parent(s) member (FPO means of category 1 and 2 4. POC or CNIC or NICOP of any of living relatives like real (grand) parents or siblings or (grand) eligible Foreigner children or aunty or uncle or cousin or (grand) children of cousin AND Undertaking “E” from of Pakistan Origin) relative about relation (5) Dependent children of 1. Application by applicant Child of category 3 2. Valid Foreign passport of applicant Foreign 3. Birth certificate of applicant containing parent’s names and marriage certificate of parents 4. Undertaking “H” from Pakistani spouse as per format spouse (children who were born from the ex- Note: spouse of the i. Dependency of applicant on Foreign spouse, letter of Concerned Embassy / Consulate / Foreign Foreign spouse, in addition to the office OR undertaking of Foreign spouse attested by Pak mission/Foreign office will be required children born from ii. POC will be issued after approval of MOI if Pakistani spouse is deceased Pakistani Spouse) Remarks i. Marriage certificate will be required from married applicants ii. Renunciation certificate is required only from citizens / nationals of dual-status country (depending upon date of acquiring of nationality of Foreign country and date of dual status agreement) for category 1 iii. Bangladeshi national / citizen is not eligible for POC iv. BM series manual Pakistani passport will not be acceptable v. Applicant should not be a citizen or national of India / Israel or enemy country or a state or country not recognized by Pakistan vi. Permanent address of relative should be of Pakistan (only for relatives having NICOP) vii. Attestation of POCF from any CNIC or NICOP or POC holder NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 23 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A OFFICE MISTAKE REPRINT RENEWAL CHANGE / CORRECTION RECEIVING NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 24 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Re-print, Renewal, Office mistake, Change Requirements Office mistake Re-print / renewal 1. Application by applicant and original POC 1. Application by applicant and POC 2. Attestation of POCF from any CNIC or NICOP or POC holder 2. No other document will be required Note: Note: i. OIC shall ensure that valid reference tracking ID is entered while i. If POC was issued before the year 2008 then all relevant issuing token in office fault category documents are required. However, if origin and eligibility is ii. Applicant shall be processed in office fault in specific field(s) any established / confirmed through database (already CNIC / NICOP time he / she appears after receipt of POC holder) then documents to prove origin may be exempted. Birth iii. Office fault can be processed from any DAU certificate of applicant or CNIC / NICOP of Pakistani relative will be sufficient as proof of origin Name /D.O.B /nationality /gender /passport no Address Definition: Name change means name is being changed from “A” to “B”. Example: “Nusrat Jehan” to “Adeela Kousar” 1. Application by applicant and original POC 1. Application by applicant and original POC 2. Valid Foreign passport of applicant with modified name 2. Proof of new address like property document, tenancy agreement and owner’s affidavit OR relative’s undertaking “D” Marital Status Requirements For Married / Divorced Re-marriage (Due to Death or Divorce) 1. Application by applicant and original POC 1. Application by applicant and original POC 2. Marriage or divorce certificate 2. Death or divorce certificate of ex-spouse 3. Valid Foreign passport of applicant with modified name 3. Re-marriage certificate Receiving of POC 1. Self-presence (with / without token slip) OR 2. Relative / Spouse and token slip (original) OR 3. Non-blood relatives and token slip (original) and authority letter OR 4. Home Delivery Remarks: I. In case of divorce of Foreign spouse, POC will be cancelled. II. Complete change in Name, DOB, Nationality and Spouse / Father’s name will not be allowed except for change due to marital status. III. If POC was issued before the year 2008 then all relevant documents are required. However, if origin and eligibility is established / confirmed through database (already CNIC / NICOP holder) then documents to prove origin may be exempted. Birth certificate of applicant or CNIC / NICOP of Pakistani relative will be sufficient as proof of origin. IV. Previously issued original POC will be submitted by applicant and will be punched / defaced on photo and returned to applicant. If original POC is not available then applicant has to submit system generated undertaking with signature. V. OIC shall interview applicant on requirement basis using available tools and information provided/cross questioning and endorse comments and signature on POCF. VI. Approval be sought from RHO for any other exception(s) after evaluation / interview of case at zonal or regional board. VII. Undertaking “F” from Pakistani spouse be obtained when applicant (Foreign spouse) is applying in renewal / change / reprint category. VIII. Dual national Pakistanis are advised to keep / apply for NICOP instead of POC. However, if applicant willfully wants to obtain POC instead of NICOP then an undertaking “D” be obtained from applicant that he / she is willingly applying for POC with reason(s). NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 25 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A CANCELLATION OF ID DOCUMENTS NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 26 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A Surrender of Card / Certificate: Card or certificate is cancelled under Section 17 of NADRA Ordinance 2000 either due to death or due to renunciation of citizenship after acquiring the Nationality of any other country. After cancellation a certificate is issued as per Schedule V of Rule 17(1). Cancellation Requirements For Resident Citizen & Non-resident Due to Death 1. Application by any Blood relative/Spouse 2. Original CNIC / NICOP / POC / CRC / Juvenile card of deceased (if available) 3. Computerized Death certificate (verified) issued by UC / Municipal Committee / Cantonment or Foreign death certificate Remarks: I. No attestation is required. Due to Surrender of Nationality Requirements Sr # Category Description Documents Required a. Application by applicant Applicant has formally b. Original CNIC / NICOP / CRC (if available otherwise provide proof renounced Pakistani of surrendering or lost performa) Citizenship c. Single national country’s Passport AND Undertaking “D” OR OR Renunciation certificate (verified) 1 Cancellation of CNIC / NICOP Having POC OR / CRC / Juvenile card OR Dual national country’s Passport AND Renunciation certificate Acquired nationality of (verified) OR Undertaking “D” single national country a. Application by applicant b. Original POC c. Resumption letter / Citizenship certificate from IMPASS Resumption of Pakistani (verified) Citizenship OR Undertaking “I” from applicant (if Pakistani citizenship was not 2 Cancellation of POC formally renounced) a. Application by applicant / Foreign spouse b. Divorce paper (s) Due to divorce of Foreign Spouse Note: If Foreign spouse after divorce, remarried with other Pakistani national / citizen then POC will be issued with same (previous) number after re-activation (if it has been cancelled earlier) Remarks: I. Single national country means, Pakistan doesn’t have dual national agreement with the country. II. Dual national country means, Pakistan has dual national agreement with the country (check the list of dual national countries). III. No attestation is required. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 27 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A AFFIDAVIT / UNDERTAKING FORMAT NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 28 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 29 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A RP.6.0.0 - A UNDERTAKING (ISSUANCE OF NICOP WITHOUT PASSPORT) 1. I________________________ S/D/W/O______________________________ CNIC/NICOP # ___________________ permanent resident of __________________ ______________________________________________________________________presently living __________________do hereby solemnly affirm and declare on oath that, I am Pakistani national and do not hold the passport of host country. Therefore, I am unable to produce my passport due to any of following reasons:- a. I traveled from Pakistan in the year _________ without passport, illegally through Dunky. b. I traveled from Pakistan in the year ____________ on the basis of manual passport and same has been lost. c. My passport has been lost. d. Other (if any)_______________________________________________ e. Details of my family members in / out of Pakistan are as under:- S# Name CNIC # Relation 2. I hereby assure NADRA authorities that the above mentioned statement is correct, no fact has been concealed, and in case of any false statement, I shall be held responsible. NADRA reserves the right to take legal action under section 30 of the NADRA ordinance 2000. Witness # 1 Witness# 2 Name:_________________________ Name:_________________________ CNIC# ________________________ CNIC# ________________________ Contact # ______________________ Contact # ______________________ Signature _______________________ Signature _______________________ Applicant signature: father/mother/guardian (in case of minor): __________________ ONLY USE FOR EMBASSY / PAK MISSION/CONSULATE:- Stamp NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 30 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 31 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 32 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 33 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A RP.6.0.0-D UNDERTAKING For Cancellation of CNIC/NICOP (Dual national Pakistanis are advised to keep /apply for NICOP instead of POC. However, this undertaking is mandatory if an applicant having Foreign passport, willfully wants to get his/her CNIC/NICOP cancelled for keeping /obtaining POC) I………………………………………………………S/D/W/O………………………………………………. presently living at………………………………………………………………………… declare on oath that I am citizen /national of …………………………………………………… and holding Foreign passport no ………………………… valid till……………………. That, I acquired Foreign nationality of ……………………………… dated………………… That, I have applied for issuance of POC vide Tracking no…………………..……… That, I want to get my CNIC/NICOP…………………………………… cancelled, and I will never claim for my Pakistani citizenship OR revocation of my CNIC/NICOP. I hereby assure NADRA authorities that the above mentioned statement is correct, no fact has been concealed, and in case of any false statement, I shall be held responsible. NADRA reserves the right to take legal action under section 30 of the NADRA ordinance 2000. Signature: ……………………….………… Contact no: ………………………………… Thumb Date: ………/…………/………..………… Witness1: ………………………..… Witness1: ……………………………………… CNIC/NICOP/POC: ………….… CNIC/NICOP/POC# ………………………. Signature: …………………………… Signature: ………………………………..…… Contact no: …………………………… Contact no: ……………………….………… Note: For Non-resident citizen, undertaking be attested from Pakistan Embassy / High Commission / Consulate. For resident citizen, affidavit be attested by oath Commissioner / Notary public. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 34 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A RP.6.0.0-E UNDERTAKING (For applicants whose relation with FPO’s family member are not verified through system) I………………………………………………………………S/D/W/O………………………………………. permanently resident of………………….……………………………………………………… presently living at…………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… having CNIC/NICOP/POC………………………………………… and holder of Passport no ………………………… valid till…………………………, declare on oath that I personally knows Mr/Ms. …………………………………………………… S/D/O ………………………… national of ………………………… my relation with applicant is ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………. I hereby assure NADRA authorities that the above mentioned statement is correct, no fact has been concealed, and in case of any false statement, I shall be held responsible. NADRA reserves the right to take legal action under section 30 of the NADRA ordinance 2000. Signature: ……………………….………… Contact no: ………………………………… Thumb Date: ………/…………/………..………… Witness1: …………………………………… Witness1: …………………………..………… CNIC/NICOP/POC# ………………….… CNIC/NICOP/POC# ………………………. Signature: ……………………………..…… Signature: ……………………..………..…… Contact no: ………………………………… Contact no: ……………………….…….…… Note: For Non-resident citizen, undertaking be attested from Pakistan Embassy / High Commission / Consulate. For resident citizen, affidavit be attested by oath Commissioner / Notary public. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 35 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A RP.6.0.0-F UNDERTAKING (For Pakistani / Pakistani Origin spouse of a Foreign spouse) I…………………………………………………………………S/D/W/O……………………………………………. permanently resident of………………….……………………………………………………………… presently living at……………………………………………… ………………………………………………… having CNIC/NICOP/POC…………………………………………………..and holder of Passport no ……………………….……… valid till…………………………, declare on oath that my wife/husband Mr/Ms. ………………………………………………..……… national of ……………………..……… holding passport no …………….………… valid till ………………………… wants to obtain POC. That, I will responsible for any misuse of this card, if done be my spouse. That, I will responsible for any kind of security lapse by my spouse in/against Pakistan. That, I will responsible for to report NADRA in case of divorce along with documentary proof for cancellation of POC. I hereby assure NADRA authorities that the above mentioned statement is correct, no fact has been concealed, and in case of any false statement, I shall be held responsible. NADRA reserves the right to take legal action under section 30 of the NADRA ordinance 2000. Signature: ……………………….………… Contact no: ………………………………… Thumb Date: ………/…………/………..………… Witness1: ………………………………..…… Witness1: …………………………………… CNIC/NICOP/POC# ………………..….… CNIC/NICOP/POC# …………………… Signature: …………………………….……… Signature: ……………………………..… Contact no: …………………………………… Contact no: ……………………………..… Note: For Non-resident citizen, undertaking be attested from Pakistan Embassy / High Commission / Consulate. For resident citizen, affidavit be attested by oath Commissioner / Notary public. NATIONAL DATABASE AND REGISTRATION AUTHORITY Page 36 of 40 HQ OPERATIONS DIVISION Registration Policy Version: RP-6.0.0 Series: RP-2015 Date of issue: 25 Oct 2024 Revision: N/A RP.6.0.0-G UNDERTAKING (For Foreign spouse when Pakistani spouse is deceased) I………………………………………………………………S/D/W/O……………..…………………………. permanently resident of………………….……………………………………………………………… presently living at…………………………………………… …………………………………………… having POC (if any)…………………………………………………..and holder of Passport no ……………………….……… valid till…………………………, declare on oath that my wife/husband Mr/Ms. ………………………….…………… national of ……….…………… was died on ………………… That, I have to visit / live Pakistan even after death of my spouse due to the reasons ………………………….………….………………………….………………………….…………………………. That, my marital status is “Widow” and I have not contracted any marriage after death of Mr/Ms. ………………………….…………………………. That, I’ll inform NADRA authorities for cancellation of POC and will pay POC cancellation fees, in case of any plan to contract a marriage in future. I hereby assure NADRA authorities that the above mentioned statement is correct, no fact has been concealed, and in case of any false statement, I shall be held responsible. NADRA reserves the right to take legal action under section 30 of the NADRA ordinance 2000. Signature: ……………………….………… Contact no: ………………………………… Thumb Date: ………/…………/………..………… Witness1: ……………………………….
