Travelling to Pakistan with expired NICOP
According to the Federal Immigration Authority Pakistan, it's possible for dual citizens to travel to Pakistan with an expired NICOP.
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I've already booked my ticket with PIA. Anyone here who has traveled under similar circumstances? I just want to be sure that I will be allowed to board.
Best Answer
You should be allowed to board, as NICOP is an official identification document, a visa, for Pakistani citizens living and/or working abroad. A test search through Timatic, the database used by airlines to check passenger document requirements, indicated that boarding would be permitted if a passenger holds a certificate of citizenship for Pakistan.
That said, it would be wise to carry with you a printed copy of the FIA Ministry of the Interior brochure which states that you would be allowed to enter even if the NICOP has expired.
Should you have sufficient time before departure, you may want to contact the nearest Pakistan Mission, or begin the renewal process online.
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Can you enter Pakistan without Nicop?
Pakistani nationals willing to surrender their nationality are eligible to apply for POC Card. All NICOP applications are processed and finalized at NADRA Head Quarters, Islamabad. NICOP is now a mandatory requirement for all Pakistanis living in U.S for more than six months.Can I travel to Pakistan with expired Nicop from Canada?
FIA (Federal Immigration Agency) has issued an advice for those who want to travel to Pakistan with expired NICOP OR P-ORIGIN card. All those travelling with expired Nicop or any other overseas card for Pakistanis are entitled to enter into Pakistan.Can you travel on Nicop receipt?
NICOP is a registration document that is issued to an eligible Pakistani who lives abroad or has a reference there. Notably, any citizen can apply for the document so that they can travel to Pakistan without a visa, in case they hold dual nationality.How do I renew my Nicop?
The renewal process for NICOP is similar to that of applying for a new one. You can submit a request for the renewal for your NICOP by either visiting NADRA Registration Center (NRC) or through the Pak Identity website....For NICOP renewal:Can I travel to Pakistan with Expire Nicop,Poc?
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