How to apply for NADRA Smart NICOP for Australia or Germany in 2023

NICOP is the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis. Every Pakistani citizen who’s living in a foreign country is eligible to get a NICOP as long as they’re Pakistani Nationals by birth or by immigration. Applying for a NICOP can be a bit difficult for overseas Pakistanis because they obviously cannot visit the NADRA centers in Pakistan. Let’s have a look to see how to apply for NADRA smart NICOP for Australia or Germany in 2023.

Eligible countries for NADRA NICOP

The following list of countries are eligible for NADRA NICOP till now.

1. Australia
2. Canada
3. Egypt
4. Belgium
5. France
6. Iceland
7. Italy
8. Ireland
9. Sweden
10. Netherlands
11. Bahrain
12. Denmark
13. Germany
14. Norway
15. UK
16. USA
17. Syria
18. New Zealand
19. Finland
20. Switzerland

The list keeps updating from time to time as NADRA keeps updating their lists.

How to Apply for NICOP online in 2023

Overseas Pakistanis can now benefit from NADRA’s online portal the Pakistan Identity Portal. There is an also a PAK ID app for this purpose if you don’t wish to use the desktop version. Just register an account on Pakistan Identity app or portal by giving the required information. Lastly, just tap on the New/Fresh NICOP as the app will redirect you to the next tab asking for information. Just follow through and you can apply for NICOP using the PAK ID app.

If you can’t use the Pakistan Identity App or there seems to be some issue with the PAK ID app, you can also visit NADRAs official website and apply for a NICOP through their app.

NADRA NICOP latest fee for Pakistanis in Australia and Germany

National Database and Registration offers three categories for the receival of NICOP with three different time periods.

1. For Normal or standard category the fee stands at USD 39. The NICOP is obtained after 31 days.

2. For urgent category, the fee stands at USD 57. The NICOP is obtained after 23 days.

3. The latest fee for executive category that delivers the NICOP in 7 days stands at USD 75 for now.