Pak Identity & NADRA Document Requirements UK
Required Documents for NICOP, POC, FRC & Pakistani Passport Applications
Before submitting your Pak Identity application, it is important to ensure all required documents are prepared correctly. Missing or incorrect documents are among the most common reasons for delays in NICOP, POC, FRC, and Pakistani Passport (MRP) applications.
New NICOP Application Requirements
Applicants applying for a new NICOP (National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis) may be required to provide:
Valid Pakistani Passport
UK Passport (if applicable)
Birth Certificate
Recent Passport-Sized Photograph
Proof of UK Residence
- Parent’s NICOP or CNIC (for minors)
- Additional supporting documents where required
Children born in the UK to Pakistani parents may require additional documentation relating to parentage and nationality.
NICOP Renewal Requirements
To renew an existing NICOP, applicants may typically require:
Existing NICOP (Front & Back Copy)
Valid Pakistani Passport
UK Passport (if applicable)
Recent Passport-Sized Photograph
- Proof of Current Address
- Additional supporting documents if information has changed
Applicants should ensure all personal information is up to date before submitting a renewal application.
NICOP Modification Requirements
Applicants requesting updates or corrections to their NICOP may require:
Existing NICOP Card
Valid Pakistani Passport
Supporting Documents for Requested Changes
Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Court Order (where required)
- Recent Passport-Sized Photograph
Modification requirements vary depending on the type of change requested, including name correction, marital status updates, address changes, or date of birth amendments.
Lost or Damaged NICOP Replacement
If your NICOP has been lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged, you may be required to provide:
NICOP Number (if available)
Valid Pakistani passport
UK Identification Documents
Recent Passport-Sized Photograph
- Police Report (where applicable)
- Additional verification documents if requested
Applicants should report lost identity documents as soon as possible.
Pakistan Origin Card (POC) Requirements
Applicants applying for a Pakistan Origin Card (POC) may require:
- Foreign Passport
- Previous Pakistani Passport (if available)
- Renunciation Certificate (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate
- Recent Passport-Sized Photograph
- Supporting Family Documents
- Proof of Pakistani Origin
Additional documents may be requested depending on nationality status and application history.
Family Registration Certificate (FRC) Requirements
Applicants requesting an FRC (Family Registration Certificate) may require:
- Valid NICOP or CNIC
- Pakistani Passport
- Identification Documents of Relevant Family Members
- Recent Photograph
- Supporting Family Records
FRC certificates are generally issued under one of the following categories: FRC by Birth, FRC by Marriage and FRC by Adoption.
Pakistani Passport (MRP) Renewal Requirements
Applicants renewing a Pakistani Machine Readable Passport (MRP) may typically require:
- Existing Pakistani Passport
- Valid NICOP or CNIC
- Proof of UK Address
- Passport-Sized Photograph
- Supporting Documents for Personal Information Changes
- Additional verification documents if requested
Requirements may vary depending on passport category and applicant circumstances.
Pak Identity Account Requirements
To submit an application through Pak Identity, applicants may need:
- Valid Email Address
- Mobile Number
- Identity Documents
- Digital Photograph
- Supporting Documentation
- Biometric Verification (where required)
Applicants should ensure all uploaded documents are clear, accurate, and legible.